3A Tournament Key Questions
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In this story we will examine the most important questions regarding the 3A State Tournament. Who can really win it? Sleepers that can make a run? Toughest and easiest sectionals? Best potential regional finals, sectional finals, and super sectional matchups?…
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Continue ReadingIn this story we will examine the most important questions regarding the 3A State Tournament. Who can really win it? Sleepers that can make a run? Toughest and easiest sectionals? Best potential regional finals, sectional finals, and super sectional matchups? Which prospects have momentum heading into the playoffs? It is all right here in 3A Key Questions!
How Many Teams Can ACTUALLY Win a State Title?
I think there are 7 teams that wouldn’t shock me if they won this at the end. That is many more than usual. Thornton, Metamora, DePaul Prep, Mt. Zion, Brother Rice, Mt. Carmel, and Richwoods.
Who are Sleeper Teams to Make Run at Champaign?
Crystal Lake South, De La Salle, Fenwick, Kankakee, Lake Forest
What is the Strongest Sectional?
- Thornton Sectional – Thornton, Brother Rice, Marian Catholic, Hillcrest
- Pontiac – Metamora, Richwoods, Morton, Kankakee
- Hinsdale South – Mt. Carmel, St. Laurence, De La Salle, Hyde Park
What is the Easiest Sectional?
- Kaneland – Crystal Lake South, Boylan, Kaneland, Belvidere North
- St. Viator – DePaul Prep, Niles Notre Dame, Lake Forest, Deerfield
- Fenwick – Westinghouse, St. Patrick, Fenwick, Payton
Best Potential Regional Final Matchups?
- Richwoods vs Morton
- St. Laurence vs Lindbloom
- Lincoln vs Lanphier
Best Potential Sectional Final Matchups?
- Metamora vs Richwoods
- Thornton vs Brother Rice
- Mt. Carmel vs De La Salle
Best Potential Super Sectional Matchup?
Metamora vs Thornton. Rematch from Highland. Morez Johnson Morez Johnson 6'9" | PF Thornton | 2024 State #33 Nation IL vs Cooper Koch Cooper Koch 6'8" | PF Metamora | 2024 State #81 Nation IL .
Which Prospects have Momentum Heading into Playoffs?
Chase Abraham Chase Abraham 6'0" | SG Thornton | 2024 State IL (Thornton), Makai Kvamme Makai Kvamme 6'0" | PG DePaul Prep | 2025 State IL (DePaul Prep), JC Anderson JC Anderson 6'7" | C Mt. Zion | 2026 State IL (Mt. Zion), Zavier Fitch Zavier Fitch 6'7" | PF Brother Rice | 2024 State IL (Brother Rice), Lathan Sommerville Lathan Sommerville 6'9" | C Richwoods | 2024 State #85 Nation IL (Richwoods)