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Derrick Rose - 2007 MidStateHoops.com Class AA Player of the Year

Robert Kreps - 2007 MidStateHoops.com Class A Player of the Year

Preseason All-State (P.O.Y.)

The Indiana commit is the state's top shooter.  He has been a big time player in the postseason since his freshman year and isn't expected to let up now.  He's earned himself a Big Ten scholarship and is now looking for a state title.  As a junior, Roth put up 21 points and grabbed 5 rebounds per contest.  Expect his number to be even higher for his final go around.  If he and the Panthers are still alive in March there's a good chance his leadership and the coaching of Kevin Brown may get them a Class 3A title.  He is your 2007-08 MidStateHoops.com Preseason Player of the Year.

Verbally Committed: Indiana

Matt Roth
6'3" / 190
Class of 2008

Position: 2

Washington
Indiana Elite

Verdell Jones III
6'5" / 175
Class of 2008

Position: 1

Champaign Central
Ft. Sooy-No Limit

Preseason All-State

The leader of what is expected to be a VERY solid Champaign Central team.  As a sophomore Verdell averaged 19 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds.  He a smooth point guard that can score and dish and is one of the nation's top uncommitted point guards.  If Central is able to utilize their talent to the maximum potential and get to Peoria, Jones just may be your 2008 Player of the Year.

Considering: Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma

Preseason All-State

Shumpert, who is considered byu many the state's best player, is obivously a first team All-State candidate.  The question is can he lead the Huskies to a state tournament appearance?  He's a great scorer and is playing with a high confidence level.  Some have been skeptical of the 6'4" guard but he's out to prove his worthiness as one of the nation's top players.

Verbally Committed: Georgia Tech

Iman Shumpert
6'4" / 190
Class of 2008

Position: 2/1

Oak Park-River Forest
Full Package

Ryan Hare
6'4" / 200
Class of 2008

Position: 2/3

Chicago Marshall
Illinois Fire

Preseason All-State

Not many players have had a resume as impressive as Hare.  The future Pac Ten wing has averaged 20 points for the last two seasons and has led Chicago Marshall in rebounding both years as well.  Many have doubted his ability to be the star player on his squad as he played alongside Patrick Beverly (2006-07 SEC Freshman of the Year) and Mike Stovall (Oregon State) but MSH believes that he will be very successful again and has a strong chance of leading his team to Peoria.

Verbally Committed: Oregon State

Preseason All-State

A three year all-stater.  The Northwestern commit has led his average talented team to three above par seasons.  He isn't the most exciting player to watch but he's a proven winner and gets the job done.  Nick averaged 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists as a junior.

Verbally Committed: Northwestern

Nick Fruendt
6'5" / 200
Class of 2008

Position: 3/2

Batavia
Illinois Wolves

Lewis Jackson
5'9" / 165
Class of 2008

Position: 1

Decatur Eisenhower
Indiana Elite

Preseason All-State

The state's second best point guard.  Jackson is naturally gifted when it comes to athleticism.  He's a Big Ten bound competitor and has a chance of leading his team to the state tournament.  The four year starter averaged 15 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.5 rebounds last season.

Verbally Committed: Purdue

Preseason All-State

Dunigan is another four year starter.  As a junior, the 6'10" monster averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds.  He defintely has the size and skill along with the talent around him to help lead his team to a state tournament appearance.  Many think that he is the state's only candidate, outside of Iman Shumpert, with a legitimate shot of earning a jersey at the McDonald's All-American Game.

Verbally Committed: Oregon

Michael Dunigan
6'10" / 240
Class of 2008

Position: 5

Chicago Farragut
MeanStreets

D.J. Richardson
6'4" / 175
Class of 2009

Position: 2

Peoria Central
Illinois Warriors

Preseason All-State

The Big Ten bound junior has definitely proven himself as the state's best junior and one of the top 5 players regardless of class.  Richardson has taken his game to a-whole-nother level.  He's a scorer who is looking to lead a team with average talent to an above average season.  If anyone, he defintely has the ability to do it.

Verbally Committed: Illinois