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MidStateHoops.com Apical Echelon Power Performers
by Pat Benninger
January 9, 2008
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Class of 2008 |
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Rank |
Pos |
Name |
Hgt |
Wgt |
Schools |
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1 |
C |
Michael Dunigan |
6'10" |
240 |
SIGNED TO OREGON |
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Averaging a high level double-double for one of, if not, the state's top team. Has a great chance at winning mr. Basketball this season. |
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2 |
PG |
Ruben Cotto |
6'1" |
185 |
Illinois |
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A transfer from Miami, FL that is averaging just under 30 points for Alton Senior High. He may be the best player in the state! |
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3 |
PG |
Verdell Jones |
6'5" |
175 |
Gonzaga, Kansas, Kentucky, Marquette, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia |
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Averaging 23 points and 9 assists as the leader for Champaign Central, a team that features the best schedule in the state. |
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4 |
PG |
Kevin Dillard |
5'11" |
170 |
SIGNED TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS |
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The playmaker has been on a tear. He showed that he could discribute and makes players better in AAU< now he's showing that he can score! |
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5 |
PG |
Lewis Jackson |
5'9" |
170 |
SIGNED TO PURDUE |
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Always has the ball in his hands when the Panthers need a bucket, he's their leader. Jackson has already led Eisenhower past Champaign Central and Chicago Simeon, two highly regarded in-state teams. |
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6 |
G |
Iman Shumpert |
6'4" |
190 |
SIGNED TO GEORGIA TECH |
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Widely considered as the state's top player. Shumpert has had a few big games but isn't tearing it up in the high school season like he did in AAU, which isn't that surprising. |
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7 |
WF |
Isiah Nunn |
6'6" |
180 |
Chicago State, Eastern Illinois, Lehigh, Loyola-Chicago, Minnesota, North Dakota, Northern Iowa, SIU-Edwardsville, The Citadel, Western Illinois, Wisconsin |
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Has been very efficient this season. Has had some mind-boggling stats including a 28 point effort on 100% shooting against Geneseo and 35 points and 13 rebounds against Sterling. |
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8 |
PF |
John Shurna |
6'7" |
200 |
SIGNED TO NORTHWESTERN |
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Another double-double guy who has quietly put up heavy stats. |
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9 |
WG |
Matt Roth |
6'3" |
185 |
SIGNED TO INDIANA |
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The outstanding shooter isn't having the season he had last year but is still putting up good numbers. |
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10 |
WG |
Donald Stewart |
6'5" |
190 |
Drake, Eastern Illinois, Illinois-Chicago, Indiana State, IPFW, Loyola-Chicago, Morehead State, SIU-Edwardsville, Tennessee Tech, UMKC, Valparaiso, Youngstown State |
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Averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds for a strong Maroons squad, including a 30 point effort against Decatur Eisenhower. |
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11 |
WF |
Supo Sanni |
6'4" |
220 |
VERBALLY COMMITTED TO ILLINOIS (FOOTBALL) |
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He may be a gridiron recruit but the way he's playing, maybe Weber should have came after him. |
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12 |
WF |
Ryan Hare |
6'4" |
200 |
Arkansas, Baylor, Ball State, Bradley, Colorado State, Illinois-Chicago, Indiana State, Marquette, Northern Illinois, UTEP, Wichita State |
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The former Oregon State commit is doing what he's always done at Marshall. He's their leading scorer and rebounder and does everything he can to make them successful. |
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13 |
PG |
Kenyon Smith |
6'1" |
180 |
SIGNED TO ILLINOIS STATE |
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The catalyst for a strong Simeon team. Kenyon's efforts might not always show up in the statlines but, reassure, without him, the Wolverines are just another talented team. |
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14 |
C |
Stan Simpson |
6'9" |
220 |
SIGNED TO ILLINOIS |
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After a brutal showing against Decatur Eisenhower, Stan Simpson has been playing at a very high level, averaging over 20 points and 8 rebounds. |
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15 |
PG |
A.J. Rompza |
5'9" |
165 |
SIGNED TO CENTRAL FLORIDA |
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Central Florida is getting a good one in Rompza as he leads a team packed with Division I guards in scoring. |
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16 |
WF |
Tyler Storm |
6'7" |
210 |
SIGNED TO NORTHERN ILLINOIS |
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Averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds for a solid Geneseo. |
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17 |
G |
Dion Dixon |
6'3" |
180 |
Akron, Colorado, Marquette, Texas A&M-CC, Toledo, UAB, UNLV |
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Chicago's best unsigned player. Dixon doesn't have a lot around him but he's still led the Cougars to a decent season. |
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18 |
PF |
Jeremy Robinson |
6'8" |
210 |
SIGNED TO ILLINOIS STATE |
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The inside presence for the 14-0 Eisenhower Panthers. Robinson has had a solid season including a monster performance against Chicago Simeon. |
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19 |
WG |
Cornelius Chatt |
6'2" |
175 |
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A scorer duluxe that is proving his reputation while averaging over 20 ppg. |
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20 |
PG |
Donovan Foster |
5'10" |
165 |
SIGNED TO DETROIT-MERCY |
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At 5'10", Foster is the leading scorer for a team packed with Division I ability. |
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21 |
PF |
Ryan Connolly |
6'8" |
250 |
Eastern Kentucky, Illinois-Chicago, Southern Illinois, SIU-Edwardsville |
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Has had some monster performances including a 37 point, 21 rebound effort against Peoria Notre Dame. |
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22 |
WG |
Kyle Cassity |
6'6" |
195 |
Arkansas State, SIU-Edwardsville, UMKC |
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Cassity has been great all season long. He's scoring and rebounding. The 6'6" wing is starting to show his Division I ability. |
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23 |
G |
Aaron Garriott |
6'3" |
170 |
SIGNED TO SIU-EDWARDSVILLE |
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Started the season out in a big way with multiple 20 point games. Has led the Saints to a 15-1 record. |
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24 |
PF |
Jake Lindors |
6'9" |
200 |
SIGNED TO ALBANY |
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The Albany recruit is averaging better than 25 points and 11 rebounds. |
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25 |
WF |
Carl Richard |
6'5" |
200 |
SIGNED TO INDIANA STATE |
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The athletic forward had a breakout season last year and has been playin very steady so far in the season. |
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