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Schlarman's Austin Calhoun

My teammates call me ... Austin.
Year and position: Senior, guard
What number do you wear and why? 11, because I’m No. 1 twice.
My basketball team rocks because ... of the hard work we put in every day.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... lack of communication.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s the best player of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? I will be traveling the world.
 

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Tuscola's Amber Miller

My teammates call me ... Amber.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? hrpreps and Dustin Haake
What number do you wear and why? 44, it was thrown to me freshman year, and I’ve rocked it ever since.
My basketball team rocks because ... there’s never a dull moment.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not going as hard as you can.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s the best ever.
In five years what will you be doing? Going to college
 

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Cissna Park's Alex Rabe

My teammates call me ... Alex.
Year and position: Senior, guard
What number do you wear and why? 20, because I got it in middle school and rode with it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... lack of effort.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan. He was the reason I started playing basketball.
In five years what will you be doing? I hope to be a cop.
 

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Danville's Alexus Jimson-Miller

My teammates call me ... Lexus.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Skylar Diggins and Derrick Rose
What number do you wear and why? 3, because Candace Parker was big in middle school, and that was her number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we work well together and can make a song out of anything.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because every great player is compared to him.
In five years what will you be doing? Pursuing a career that makes me happy.
 

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Paxton-Buckley-Loda's Amanda Ypya

My teammates call me ... Yip.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Derrick Rose and Michael Jordan
What number do you wear and why? 40, because James Augustine was my role model when I was a kid.
My basketball team rocks because ... we work well together.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... saying something “Gross” because that’s his last name.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s the greatest of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? Finishing up school

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during a photo shoot of prep basketball players on Sunday, November 11, 2012.

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Schlarman's Andrew Kelley

My teammates call me ... AK 47.
Year and position: Senior, small forward
What number do you wear? 14
My basketball team rocks because ... we are the hardest-working team.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... no talking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Reggie Miller, because he was my role model.
In five years what will you be doing? Working in the world of finance
 

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Arthur-Lovington's Andrew Maxwell

My teammates call me ... Drew.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Will Ferrell, Brotips, SportsCenter
What number do you wear and why? I wear 35 because I’ve always worn it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all great friends.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not going game speed.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he has great character.
In five years what will you be doing? Finishing up for college

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Bismarck-Henning's Andy Bott

My teammates call me ... Bott.
Year and position: Junior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kobe and LeBron
What number do you wear and why? 12, it’s my lucky number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have a lot of fun together.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don’t focus.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he made people look stupid.
In five years what will you be doing? Going to college
 

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Atwood-Hammond's Andy Webb

My teammates call me ... A-Dub.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? D-Rose and Stevie Isbell
What number do you wear and why? 3, because I couldn’t have the number I wanted.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great chemistry and are all friends.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... complaining.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s captain clutch.
In five years what will you be doing? Athletic training
 

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St. Joseph-Ogden's Ashley Beals

My teammates call me ... Ash.
Year and position: Senior, center
What number do you wear and why? 32, because I’ve worn it for years, and it's my favorite.
My basketball team rocks because ... we all work hard in practice and push ourselves.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don't put in 110 percent all the time.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Lisa Leslie
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating from college
 

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Westville's Ashley Hoffman

My teammates call me ... Hoff.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Derrick Rose, LeBron James and Michael Jordan
What number do you wear and why? 14, because my birthday is on the 14th.
My basketball team rocks because ... we will always be a team.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... talking while in practice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is a legend.
In five years what will you be doing? Finishing my master's in nursing
 

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Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond's Ashley Tabb

My teammates call me ... Tabb.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
What number do you wear and why? 15, I’ve had it since freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ... WE all stick together.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not knowing drills and not trying hard.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because of the inspirational quotes.
In five years what will you be doing? Finishing up college

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Clinton's Austin Devore

My teammates call me ... Austin.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Chip Wibble and Eureka Red Davis
What number do you wear and why? 21, because Dominique Wilkins is my favorite basketball player.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are changing Clinton basketball for the better.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we talk while he’s talking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, six rings. Enough said.
In five years what will you be doing? Owning my own business
 

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Bismarck-Henning's Austin Toler

My teammates call me ... Toler.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? My girlfriend, Julia Wodetski, Dylan Allen
What number do you wear and why? 5, because that's just what they gave me.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are like a family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... being stupid.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is the best ever.
In five years what will you be doing? I have no idea.
 

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Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's Ben Eads

My teammates call me ... Ben.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Nike and LeBron
What number do you wear and why? 15, because it’s my favorite.
My basketball team rocks because ... we never give up.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not paying attention.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, best player ever.
In five years what will you be doing? Working construction

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Mahomet-Seymour's Brad Herrmann

My teammates call me ... Little Handsome.
Year and position: Senior, guard
What number do you wear and why? 34, because I got stuck with it in junior high.
My basketball team rocks because ... we compete for a WWE belt every practice.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... crazy handshakes.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he knew how to win.
In five years what will you be doing? No idea
 

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Heritage's Brandon Richardson during a photo shoot of prep basketball players on Sunday, November 11, 2012.

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Danville's Breanna Keys

My teammates call me ... Bre.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Uzuri Williams
What number do you wear and why? 23, because that’s my favorite number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are hardworking.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don't get after it in practice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, because that’s my favorite player.
In five years what will you be doing? I plan to play for a Division I college.
 

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Chrisman's Brett Bishop

My teammates call me ... BB.
Year and position: Senior, center
Who do you follow on Twitter? I’m lame and don’t have one.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have a tall lineup and lots of talent.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not listening.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he had a lot of talent and was amazing.
In five years what will you be doing? Going to Indiana and majoring in physical therapy
 

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Georgetown-Ridge Farm's Brittany Hay

My teammates call me ... BHay.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
What number do you wear and why? 22, because I’ve always had a number that added to 4.
My basketball team rocks because ... we all get along.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we aren’t at full potential.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he knows he is the best.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing college softball

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Monticello's Bryan Phipps

My teammates call me ... Spike.
Year: Senior
Who do you follow on Twitter? @shaq, @BP3, and my girlfriend.
What number do you wear and why? 43, Illini great Brian Cook.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’ve been playing together since fifth grade.
My coach’s pet peeve is ...making turnovers.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan is the best to ever play the game of basketball.
In five years what will you be doing? Out of school making six digits.
 

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Fisher's Caitlin Cole

My teammates call me ... Caitie.
Year and position: Junior, center
Who do you follow on Twitter? @samijo_14 @sydney_bwell
What number do you wear and why? 41, because my freshman year I had 14 in JV; now they gave me 41 for varsity.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are like a family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... bad passing and missing layups and free throws.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he can dunk, and I wish I could.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully in college
 

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Arcola's Cara Edwards

My teammates call me ... Cara.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Fat Amy, Athlete Swag
What number do you wear and why? 20, because it was my mom's.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have such good chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... having a bad attitude.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, six rings.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college
 

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Georgetown-Ridge Farm's Catie Brandt

My teammates call me ... Catie.
Year and position: Senior, post
Who do you follow on Twitter? Meyers Leonard, Military life
What number do you wear and why? A senior had my old number, so I took 32 and I liked it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’ve been playing together forever.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we talk too much during practice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is awesome and can fight through illness for his team.
In five years what will you be doing? Maybe with my boyfriend. Maybe in college.
 

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Hoopeston Area's Cayla Davis

My teammates call me ... C.D.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Volleyball Probz, Basketball probz, Athlete Swag
What number do you wear and why? 15, because it has just been my number over the years.
My basketball team rocks because ... even in the most serious and nailbiting games we still have fun and keep each other up.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we make easy things too hard.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he did it first, and he’s the best.
In five years what will you be doing? In college and have a job
 

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St. Joseph-Ogden's Chase Patton

Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Dalton Walsh
What number do you wear and why? 21, it was the only number left freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are a family out there and always have each other's backs.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... getting beat off the dribble.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, because he is a team player.
In five years what will you be doing? Starting off my career
 

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Centennial's Chelsea Cross

My teammates call me ... Big Baby Cross.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? My Boyfriend @blackmamba365 and teammate Chantal Meacham @channybanny11
What number do you wear and why? 55, it's always been my number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not going hard enough.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s the greatest of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? Get my master's in nursing
 

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Chrisman's Chris Hoult

My teammates call me ... Chris.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Michael Jordan
What number do you wear and why? 32, it was just given to me by my coach.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have a lot of varsity experience.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... don't take any play off.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is so legendary.
In five years what will you be doing? I hope to be in college, studying business.
 

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Tuscola's Christian Wood

My teammates call me ... Woody.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? @hrpreps, @gall2016
What number do you wear and why? 3, because I drain threes all day long.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all such a close-knit group.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... making us run all the time.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he was the best to ever live.
In five years what will you be doing? In the accountancy program at ISU
 

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Champaign Central's Cidnee Sheehan

My teammates call me ... Cidnee.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
What number do you wear and why? 33, because I’ve had it since seventh grade.
My basketball team rocks because ... we all get along.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when our team isn't focused.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron and Jordan, simply because they are the best.
In five years what will you be doing? In college, studying criminal justice
 

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Cissna Park's Cole Hasselbring

My teammates call me ... Cole.
Year and position: Senior, forward
What number do you wear and why? 30, it’s the number Coach gave me freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great team chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... cell phones.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he could deal with pressure.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college
 

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Bement's Connor Gross

My teammates call me ... Big C Nuggets.
Year and position: Junior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kim Kardashian and Derrick Rose
What number do you wear and why? 35, because of Kevin Durant.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have good chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... people who chew gum in practice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s my favorite athlete.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing college ball
 

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Villa Grove's Courtney Helm

My teammates call me ... Court.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Brandon Paul and Meyers Leonard
What number do you wear and why? 40, I’ve had it since sixth grade.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’ve been together since we were little.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not going game speed in practice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s the best ever ... duh.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully working as a nurse somewhere
 

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Heritage's Dallas McCormick

My teammates call me ... D-MO.
Year and position: Senior, guard
What number do you wear and why? 13, because my grandma watched me in that number before she got cancer.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are small but mighty.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because seeing what he accomplished makes me want to do the same.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully starting my career
 

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Buckley Christ Lutheran's Dani Meyer

My teammates call me ... Dani.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Ed Sheeran, Niall Horan
What number do you wear and why? 21, it’s the number I took when I switched schools.
My basketball team rocks because ... we get along so great.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... lack of hustle.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s beast.
In five years what will you be doing? Becoming a pediatrician
 

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Danville's Daniel Carter

My teammates call me ... DC.
Year and position: Senior, center
Who do you follow on Twitter? Steven Williams and Kyle Butter
What number do you wear and why? 35, same as my favorite player, Kevin Durant.
My basketball team rocks because ... we can all play every position.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... talking while the coach is talking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s the greatest.
In five years what will you be doing? Playing basketball

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Hoopeston Area's Daniel Lawson

My teammates call me ... Lawson.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? LeBron, friends
What number do you wear and why? 55, it was my brother's number.
My basketball team rocks because ... WE’ve played together our whole life.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... talking when he is.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron. He is the best.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college
 

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Westville's Danielle Gabehart

My teammates call me ... Dani.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Derrick Rose
What number do you wear and why? 3, because it’s my second-favorite number.
My basketball team rocks because ... with everything we’ve been through, we’ll always be a team.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... talking during practice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s a legend.
In five years what will you be doing? Finishing my master's
 

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Centennial's Dedric Byrd

My teammates call me ... Pookie.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Finke, Gavin Sullivan
What number do you wear and why? 20, because my dad told me that by the time I turned 20 years old I would become successful.
My basketball team rocks because ... we play hard and are disciplined.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don’t play hard.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he changed the game.
In five years what will you be doing? Playing professional ball
 

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Watseka's Devin Curry

My teammates call me ... Devin.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Friends and family
What number do you wear and why? 25, it’s always been my number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we all get along and love playing the game.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is a classic stud, and no one will ever be better.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully have a career as a P.E. teacher
 

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Danville's Devyn McGuire

My teammates call me ... Dev-O.
Year and position: Senior, small forward
What number do you wear? 15
My basketball team rocks because ... we all cold.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... talking when he's talking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, because he’s the best.
In five years what will you be doing? Playing basketball
 

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Rantoul's Diamond Walker

My teammates call me ... D Walks.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Lil Wayne, my team, Hannah Wascher
What number do you wear and why? 3, because we didn't have the No. 12.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’re #teamswag.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we call him by his name.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is the one and only great.
In five years what will you be doing? In college, studying criminal justice
 

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Clinton's Dillon Smith

My teammates call me ... Smitty.
Year and position: Junior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Michael Jordan, Brian Cook
What number do you wear and why? 13, because it’s been in my family.
My basketball team rocks because ... it’s a time to bond and meet new people.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... defense. Everything starts with defense.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Kobe, because he is clutch.
In five years what will you be doing? In college
 

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Urbana's Donald McKinley

Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? @want_it_all @BallisLife
What number do you wear and why? 3, because I used to look up to Allen Iverson.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are a family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when you don't play defense.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, there is nobody to compare to him.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college
 

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LeRoy's Drew Ruckman

My teammates call me ... Drew.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? LeBron James
What number do you wear and why? 20, it’s been my number throughout high school.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have a great group of guys.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we aren't going 100 percent.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he is the greatest of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? I will be graduating college.
 

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Paxton-Buckley-Loda's Drew Schrodt

My teammates call me ... Drew.
Position: Guard
What number do you wear and why? 24, because Coach gave it to me.
My basketball team rocks because ... we're small and quick.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... attention to detail.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan
In five years what will you be doing? In college
 

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Tuscola's Dustin Haake

My teammates call me ... Rain Drops.
Year and position: Senior, small forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? hrpreps, @KDtrey5
What number do you wear and why? 31, because it is the 3rd Mersenne prime.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all blood brothers.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... he has to have his hair styled just right.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he won a few championships, right?
In five years what will you be doing? Traveling the world with an open heart
 

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Tuscola's Dustin Haake during a photo shoot of prep basketball players on Sunday, November 11, 2012.

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DeLand-Weldon's Dylan Johnson

Year and position: Junior, power forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Daniel Tosh, Drake
What number do you wear and why? 11, I wanted Dennis Rodman’s rookie number; my coach messed it up.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are constantly improving.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not listening.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s better.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing college ball
 

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Urbana Uni High's Emma Hoyer

My teammates call me ... Em.
Year and position: Senior, center
Who do you follow on Twitter? Don’t have one
What number do you wear and why? 24, because it was a number open my freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ... everyone on my team is friendly.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don’t listen or follow directions.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because who doesn't like "Space Jam"?
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating from college
 

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Armstrong-Potomac's Erika Sieberns

My teammates call me ... Big Red.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kirsten and Megan
What number do you wear and why? 32, I’ve had it since sophomore year.
My basketball team rocks because ... we get along so well on and of the field.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... missed layups.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s legendary.
In five years what will you be doing? Out of college with a decent job
 

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St. Thoma More's Erica Wallen

My teammates call me ... E.
Year and position: Senior, post
Who do you follow on Twitter? Justin Bieber, Honey Boo Boo
What number do you wear and why? 22, because it’s my favorite.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are a big family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... no eye contact when he is speaking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is a legend.
In five years what will you be doing? Looking for a job
 

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Paxton-Buckley-Loda's Erin Lemley

My teammates call me ... E.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Country Music quotes, Cosmopolitan
What number do you wear and why? 23, because we don’t have a 42 jersey.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’re diverse.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... calling something Gross because it’s her last name.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he can break the backboard dunking.
In five years what will you be doing? Going to school at the U of I
 

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Tuscola's Erin Weaver

My teammates call me ... E-Dub.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? hrpreps, DustinHaake
What number do you wear and why? 14, because it was my brother's number.
My basketball team rocks because ... WE have always had a good time, and we work hard together.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not having a water bottle.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, because I love the way he plays.
In five years what will you be doing? Teaching high school science
 

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Arthur-Lovington's Evan Seegmiller

Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? SportsCenter, Ron White, Because I’m a guy.
What number do you wear and why? 22, I picked it freshman year and stuck with it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all really close.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not being on the floor 10 minutes before practice starts.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, simply the best.
In five years what will you be doing? Finished college and looking for a job
 

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Watseka's Gabe Duby

My teammates call me ... Pesky Duby.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Jared Sullinger, Magic Johnson, LeBron James
What number do you wear and why? 23, because I look up to Michael Jordan.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... Corner Cutters.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is the greatest of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? Finishing up college
 

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Villa Grove's Gabriel Palmer

My teammates call me ... Gabe.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? ESPN and Will Ferrell
What number do you wear and why? 34, because of Walter Payton.
My coach’s pet peeves are ... laziness and goofing off.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he is the best, ever.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully graduating from a four-year university
 

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Fisher's Gina Masko

My teammates call me ... The Kat.
Position: Everywhere
Who do you follow on Twitter? ESPN, Tim Tebow
What number do you wear and why? 20, because it was Savannah Piety’s and she gave it to me.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are the Fisher Bunnies.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... me.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Kobe, because I love his name.
In five years what will you be doing? Working and starting my life
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Argenta-Oreana's Gregg Boomer

My teammates call me ... Boomer.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
What number do you wear and why? 3, just had to pick one.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all energetic and have fun playing.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... practice jerseys tucked in.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he would dominate anybody.
In five years what will you be doing?  Finishing college and starting life
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Bismarck-Henning's Abby Bergman

My teammates call me ... Berg.
Year and position: Senior, wing
Who do you follow on Twitter? Friends and family
What number do you wear and why? 12, because my brother, Blake, wore it, and he’s my role model.
My basketball team rocks because ... we sing "Bump & Grind" by R. Kelly before every game.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when he shows you how to do something and you aren't listening.
In five years what will you be doing? I want to be a sonographer.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Bismarck-Henning's Abby Bergman

My teammates call me ... Berg.
Year and position: Senior, wing
Who do you follow on Twitter? Friends and family
What number do you wear and why? 12, because my brother, Blake, wore it, and he’s my role model.
My basketball team rocks because ... we sing "Bump & Grind" by R. Kelly before every game.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when he shows you how to do something and you aren't listening.
In five years what will you be doing? I want to be a sonographer.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Clinton's Haley Toohill

My teammates call me ... Hailz.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Shay Mitchell and Lucy Hale
What number do you wear and why? 23, because that’s my number for basketball and softball.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all good players.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don't hustle.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Kobe, because he can score all the time.
In five years what will you be doing? Attending college

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Rantoul's Hannah Wascher

My teammates call me ... Nancy.
Year and position: Senior, center
Who do you follow on Twitter? LeBron James and Diamond Walker
What number do you wear and why? 25, because freshman year the seniors gave it to me.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’re #teamswag.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we call him by his name.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, because he is amazing and gorgeous.
In five years what will you be doing? I will be a CPA for a business.
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Fisher's Hans Carmien

My teammates call me ... Li'l Abner.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Tate Estes and Daniel Tosh
What number do you wear and why? 54, because Brian Urlacher is a beast.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great tradition.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... people talking while he is.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, nobody will ever play better.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Oakwood's Harlena Hardin

My teammates call me ... Baby Bearcat.
Year and position: Senior, center
What number do you wear and why? 52, because that was my brother's number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we work together.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... bad passes.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan has mad skills.
In five years what will you be doing? Riding bulls
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Champaign Central's Isiah Smith

My teammates call me ... Rook.
Year and position: Junior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kam Rowan, Tre Crosby, Clayton Jones
What number do you wear and why? 13 is my favorite. They didn't have it, so I chose 12.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... walking on the court.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron. He finally has a ring and will continue to get more.
In five years what will you be doing? Playing at a Division I college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

St. Thomas More's Jade Brinkoetter

My teammates call me ... Jaderade.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? The one and only Harshbarger and the ballin’ Wallen sisters
What number do you wear and why? 11, because when I was younger I looked up to Dee Brown.
My basketball team rocks because ... we joke around and have fun, but on the court we are serious.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... using a basketball that isn’t Nike.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he played for the Bulls.
In five years what will you be doing? Studying to be a physical therapist

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Watseka's Jake Lyznicki

My teammates call me ... Clutch.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Gabe Duby, Michael Jordan, friends
What number do you wear and why? 21, because I like it.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is the best there ever was.
In five years what will you be doing? Finishing up college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Blue Ridge's Jamison Brandt

My teammates call me ... Jamison.
Year and position: Junior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Friends, Michael Jordan and other famous players
What number do you wear and why? 34, because it's always been my number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we all get along.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don't pay attention to her.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s always been my motivation.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing ball somewhere in college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Paxton-Buckley-Loda's Jay Eshleman

My teammates call me ... Esh.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
What number do you wear and why? 2, because it’s my little brother's.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are small but quick, and we play hard.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... attention to detail.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, best legend.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing college basketball
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

DeLand-Weldon's Jay Woods

My teammates call me ... Jay.
Year and position: Senior, small forward
What number do you wear and why? 24, because I like Kobe.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not taking things seriously.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, because he’s a beast all around.
In five years what will you be doing? I don't know. A pro hopefully.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's Jess Meyer

My teammates call me ... Jess.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Friends, family and Uberfacts
What number do you wear and why? 22, I’ve always been fond of the number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we work together as a team.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when people are late to practice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he is a legend.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully becoming a nurse
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Argenta-Oreana's Jesse Witts

My teammates call me ... Witts.
Year and position: Senior, forward
What number do you wear and why? 23, after the best player ever.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all athletic.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... having practice jerseys tucked in.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, nobody played the game as good as he did.
In five years what will you be doing? Working as a personal trainer
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Urbana's Jessica Mack

My teammates call me ... JMack.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Basketball probz, Hoop Movement, LeBron James
What number do you wear and why? Had to change my old number after two bad seasons
My basketball team rocks because ... though practice gets tough, we get through it together.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... talking and not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he was humble and worked hard.
In five years what will you be doing? Working as a physician's assistant at a hospital
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Unity's Joan Maxwell

My teammates call me ... Joany.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kennedy Hartman, Basketball Probz, Justin Bieber
What number do you wear and why? 2, I’ve had it in every sport I’ve played in.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are like no other.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... mice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s a legend.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Heritage's John Taylor

My teammates call me ... John.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? NBA, Kevin Durant
What number do you wear and why? 00, because it’s different.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have been together since junior high.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... stupidity.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he is the best at everything.
In five years what will you be doing? Pursuing my dreams
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Heritage's John Taylor

My teammates call me ... John.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? NBA, Kevin Durant
What number do you wear and why? 00, because it’s different.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have been together since junior high.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... stupidity.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he is the best at everything.
In five years what will you be doing? Pursuing my dreams

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Rantoul's Johnny Jones

My teammates call me ... Johnny boy.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Drake and J. Cole
What number do you wear and why? 30, because I like it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we raw.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we walk on the court.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he is the best of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? Play basketball somewhere
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Champaign Central's Kameron Rowan

My teammates call me ... Kamo.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Tre Crosby, Isiah Smith, Corvon Butler
What number do you wear and why? 14, because I want 4 and we don't have it, so I wear 14.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are CMB, and we all have fun when we play.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... walking on the court.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan. He’s the best that ever played, but LeBron will be up there soon.
In five years what will you be doing? Playing basketball, hopefully professionally

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Argenta-Oreana's Kandie Bloch

My teammates call me ... Kandice.
Year: Senior
Who do you follow on Twitter? @cutiehoops15 and @kmullins14
What number do you wear and why? 22, because that’s my favorite.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are like a family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... laziness.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, greatest of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? In medical school
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Urbana's Karidia Shelby

My teammates call me ... Ridi.
Year and position: Senior, post
Who do you follow on Twitter? Jay Simpson, Basketball Probz, coach Nathan Watson
What number do you wear and why? 23, I love Michael Jordan.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are made of stone.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... stupid questions.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, that’s my husband.
In five years what will you be doing? Living the good life
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Argenta-Oreana's Kassidy Meador

My teammates call me ... Kass.
Year and position: Sophomore, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kmullins14
What number do you wear and why? 11, because that’s my favorite number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are a family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... making a mistake half-speed.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he never gave up.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing college ball
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Centennial's Katelynn Martinez

My teammates call me ... K-Mart.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
What number do you wear and why? 1, because that was Trent Meacham’s number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great team chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when you talk while she’s talking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s a great athlete.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing ball overseas
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's Katie Massey

My teammates call me ... Katie.
Year and position: Senior, center
What number do you wear and why? 31, I’ve had it since freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all different but work well together.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when people are late.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he had struggles but overcame them.
In five years what will you be doing? Working hard
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Villa Grove's Kayla Dowler

My teammates call me ... Kayla.
Position: Guard
What number do you wear and why? 35, because that’s the number Steve Douglas gave me in fourth grade.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have the best coach, Dan Sappenfield.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... people giving up on plays.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s the only one I know anything about.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in foreign language
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Unity's Kennedy Hartman

My teammates call me ... Ken.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Joan Maxwell and Kim Kardashian
What number do you wear and why? 12, because no team ever had 13.
My basketball team rocks because ... the coach is hilarious.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... mice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, because he’s on the Heat.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully finishing college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Armstrong-Potomac's Kirsten Newnum

My teammates call me ... Kirst.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? My teamates, Athlete Quotes
What number do you wear and why? 11, because freshman year it was the smallest size.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are hilarious, wild, and there is never a dull moment.
My coach’s pet peeves are  ... missed layups and lack of communication.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he was a great teammate.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating from college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Mahomet-Seymour's Kristen Belyea

My teammates call me ... K.
Year and position: Senior, guard
What number do you wear and why? 15, because it's my favorite.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have a lot of personality.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... hustling like a grandma.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s a classic player.
In five years what will you be doing? Working as a civil engineer
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Judah Christian's Kristina Lee

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Judah Christian's Krys McClure

My teammates call me ... BTK.
Year and position: Senior, center
What number do you wear and why? 45, I’ve worn it since seventh grade.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’re brothers.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... either wasting time or repeating instructions.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he played with a chip on his shoulder.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully starting a family
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Oakwood's Kyle Elliott

Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kevin Durant, Parker Lee, Jabari Parker
What number do you wear and why? 25, for Benji.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all stars.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he has the most rings and is too clutch.
In five years what will you be doing? Out of college, working in the sports world
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Champaign Central's Laura Litchfield

My teammates call me ... Lurr.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Lolo Jones, Derrick Rose
What number do you wear and why? 30, because I outgrew 5.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have a hashtag. #LCMB
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not having our toes behind the line.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Derrick Rose. He’s cold.
In five years what will you be doing? Being where God wants me to be
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

LeRoy's Lauren Russell

My teammates call me ... Lauren.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? @athleteswag, @ii_meyer, @bballprobz
What number do you wear and why? 24, it's my favorite.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are more than just a team; we are a family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don't play defense.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s a humble basketball star.
In five years what will you be doing? Becoming a nurse
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Westville's Layn White

My teammates call me ... Layn.
Year and position: Senior, center
Who do you follow on Twitter? @athletestruggles, @Geneticathlete
What number do you wear and why? 20, it's been mine since freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’re like a family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... lack of concentration.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan. He is the best player of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? Studying sports therapy
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Judah Christian's Leslee Chambers

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Bismarck-Henning's Lexi Ballard

My teammates call me ... Ballard.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? My friends and Will Ferrell
What number do you wear and why? 3, because it's always been my basketball and softball number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we sing "Bump & Grind" by R. Kelly before every game.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not paying attention.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan
In five years what will you be doing? A nurse in an emergency room
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

St. Thomas More's Lexi Wallen

My teammates call me ... Lexer.
Year and position: Sophomore, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Justin Bieber, Ryan Lochte
What number do you wear and why? 24, because it’s my favorite.
My basketball team rocks because ... we work hard but still have a lot of fun.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not hustling back after you turn it over.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he changed the game forever.
In five years what will you be doing? I’ll be a junior in college.
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Oakwood's Lexy Terry

My teammates call me ... LT.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Boyfriends and friends.
What number do you wear and why? 12, because my sister had that number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we really work together as a team.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... lack of hard work.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, best all-around player ever.
In five years what will you be doing? Get a job as a dental hygienist
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Atwood-Hammond's Logan Dukeman

My teammates call me ... Dukeman.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Andy Webb and Connor Gross
What number do you wear and why? 23, because I like it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have good chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... complaining.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he played for the Bulls.
In five years what will you be doing? Athletic training
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Villa Grove's Lucas Vandeventer

My teammates call me ... Vandy.
Year and position: Junior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Drake, Brandon Jennings
What number do you wear and why? 4, only single-digit varsity jersey that was even.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not paying attention in practice.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, the greatest player ever.
In five years what will you be doing? In college somewhere
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Mahomet-Seymour's Maggie Schmidt

My teammates call me ... Maggie.
Year and position: Junior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? @bballgrlprobz, @Workisnteasy
What number do you wear and why? 43, because that’s what they gave me freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are family, and we are crazy.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... wearing shorts outside.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s original.
In five years what will you be doing? In college and playing basketball
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Urbana's Marcus Catchings

My teammates call me ... Mark.
Year and position: Junior, small forward
What number do you wear and why? 24, because Kobe is my favorite player.
My basketball team rocks because ... we all have positive attitudes.  
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when you don’t play offense.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he was the greatest of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully in the NBA
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Watseka's Mariah Carroll

My teammates call me ... Mariah.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? IHSA score zone, friends, family
What number do you wear and why? 5, because I’ve worn it for every sport.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great team chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan
In five years what will you be doing? Getting my dental degree at Purdue
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Blue Ridge's Mark Plunk

My teammates call me ... Nighthawk.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? LeBron James, Coach Plunk
What number do you wear and why? 4, my cousins both wore it their senior years.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’ve worked hard to make sure that we're successful.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... laziness.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because of his work ethic.
In five years what will you be doing? Working on a master's

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Hoopeston Area's Mason Layden

My teammates call me ... Mason.
Year and position: Junior, small forward
What number do you wear and why? I wear 30 because it is a big number at our school.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are young, and we can have fun.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not running to do something.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s the greatest of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Monticello's Matt Kruse

My teammates call me ... Magic man.
Year: Senior
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kevin Durant, Shaq, Kanye
What number do you wear and why? 41, because there is no number with a 5, and 4+1=5.
My basketball team rocks because ... seven seniorshave been together since seventh-grade YMCA.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... turnovers.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Kevin Durant, most unique player to date.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Monticello's Matt Kruse

My teammates call me ... Magic man.
Year: Senior
Who do you follow on Twitter? Kevin Durant, Shaq, Kanye
What number do you wear and why? 41, because there is no number with a 5, and 4+1=5.
My basketball team rocks because ... seven seniorshave been together since seventh-grade YMCA.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... turnovers.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Kevin Durant, most unique player to date.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Unity's Matthew Restad

My teammates call me ... Rain Man.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Friends, LeBron James, Kevin Hart
What number do you wear and why? 5, I’ve worn it every year.
My basketball team rocks because ... the fans are awesome, and we have a great group of guys.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, because now he knows what it takes to win the championship.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully getting money

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Monticello's Megan Garrett

My teammates call me ... Shmeeg.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Basketball probz, Athlete Swag
What number do you wear and why? 25, representing Hannah Deterding of the past Sages.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have fun but still get it done.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... cutting corners.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because one day I hope I can dunk like him.
In five years what will you be doing? Hoping to have a degree in elementary education
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Heritage's Micaela Childress

My teammates call me ... Micaela.
Year and position: Sophomore, center
Who do you follow on Twitter? Jon Jay, Jason Aldean
What number do you wear and why? 12, it’s my favorite, and my grandpa had it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we never give up.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... shooting layups with the wrong hand.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s extremely inspirational.
In five years what will you be doing? Getting my master's degree
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Centennial's Michael Finke

My teammates call me ... Finke.
Year and position: Junior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Dedric Byrd, Dave Telep and Gavin Sullivan
What number do you wear and why? 42, only number available freshman year, so I took it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are a family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not playing hard.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he can do anything with the ball.
In five years what will you be doing? Playing college basketball
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Blue Ridge's Michael Plunk

My teammates call me ... Big Mike.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart
What number do you wear and why? 23, it’s what I’ve worn my whole life.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’ve played together a long time.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... losing.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, nobody comes close.
In five years what will you be doing? Attending the U of I
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Unity's Mitch Negangard

My teammates call me ... The Machine.
Year and position: Senior, small forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Friends, parodies
What number do you wear and why? 3, because of Ben Reinhart.
My basketball team rocks because ...of the players, coaches and student body.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron. I like the way he plays the game.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully making some good money
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Clinton's Morgan Hickman

My teammates call me ... Mo.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Athlete Machine, Misty May and Volleyball probz.
What number do you wear and why? 20, because it’s the closest to my favorite, which is 18.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are an awesome defensive team.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... no walking on the court.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan
In five years what will you be doing? In dental school
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

St. Joseph-Ogden's Nate Michael

Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Harrison Barnes, LeBron James, Kendall Marshall
What number do you wear and why? 23, because it was the only number left as a freshman.
My basketball team rocks because ... no matter what the situation is, we know we have the ability to overcome it.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don't play as a team.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron. He can guard any position and gets a triple-double every night.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing college basketball
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

LeRoy's Nick Aupperle

My teammates call me ... Nick.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? LeBron James, Dwyane Wade
What number do you wear and why? 21, it's been by number since freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have a bunch of dedicated players.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we don't put in the time and effort to succeed.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, best all-around player of all time.
In five years what will you be doing? A senior in college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's Nick Retherford

My teammates call me ... Roids.
Year and position: Junior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? adidas, Workaholics
What number do you wear and why? 3, we don’t have 22.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great team chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... talking when he is.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he is the best and always the go-to guy.
In five years what will you be doing? In college, studying for a test probably
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Buckley Christ Lutheran's Olivia Janssen

My teammates call me ... Liv.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? I unplugged myself from the Internet world.
What number do you wear and why? 24, in honor of Zachary Mingee.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’re small but mighty.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... the word can’t.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because I think he’s a great leader.
In five years what will you be doing? Working as a surgical tech
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Urbana Uni's Patrick Wong

My teammates call me ... Jeremy Lin.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Tracy McGrady, Jeremy Lin
What number do you wear and why? 11, it's my lucky number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we work hard and play hard.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... bad screens.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he is the best to ever play the game.
In five years what will you be doing? I’ll be in grad school.
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Arcola's Rachel Fishel

My teammates call me ... Rach.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
What number do you wear and why? 14, because I’ve always had it.
My basketball team rocks because ... there are two sets of sisters on varsity.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when people make fun of her superstitions.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is a great example for athletes.
In five years what will you be doing? Going to med school
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

St. Thomas More's Randa Harshbarger

My teammates call me ... Randyyy.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Teammates, Justin Bieber, Mom
What number do you wear and why? 1, because it's the smallest, andI’m always the smallest.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are close on and off the court.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when the other teams stall the offense.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he’s amazing on the court.
In five years what will you be doing? Finishing college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Arcola's Reed Strader

My teammates call me ... Reed.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Justin Bieber, Stephen A. Smith
What number do you wear and why? 14, because it was my dad's.
My basketball team rocks because ... we win.
My coach’s pet peeves are ... jump passes and long hair.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, six championships. Enough said.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's Reese Simpson

My teammates call me ... Reese.
Year: Junior
Who do you follow on Twitter? Michael Jordan
What number do you wear and why? 23, no reason.
My basketball team rocks because ... we go hard.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not paying attention.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, beast.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing college ball

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Westville's Robert Elliott

My teammates call me ... Robert.
Year and position: Senior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? @AthleteStruggle, @GeneticAthlete
What number do you wear and why? 41, it’s been my number since freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ...  we’re like a family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... lack of effort.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, because he can do anything he wants, when he wants.
In five years what will you be doing? Studying sports medicine
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Mahomet-Seymour's Ross Johnson

My teammates call me ... Big Johnson.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Chandler Stranc, Daniel Tosh
What number do you wear and why? 45, because I was 43 and decided I didn't like it.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when he forgets to turn his swagger off.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he was the hardest working of the three.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully working for a college athletic department

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Chrisman's Sarah Ellis

My teammates call me ... Big Ellis (even though she’s 5’3).
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? I’m too cool for Twitter.
What number do you wear and why? 5 away and 10 at home
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great work ethic.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... talking without listening.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s an insiration for many upcoming athletes.
In five years what will you be doing? Working toward my degree
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Monticello's Sarah Wells

My teammates call me ... Swells.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Lifeguardprobz, Basketballprobz, Fat Amy
What number do you wear and why? 21, because that is the number I got sophomore year.
My basketball team rocks because ... we stick together.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... missing layups.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because my favorite movie when I was younger was "Space Jam."
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully I’ll be an athletic trainer for a high school.
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

LeRoy's Shannon Steffen

My teammates call me ... Shannon.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? @Bballpobz, @ii_meyer, @laur_russell24
What number do you wear and why? 3, it’s my favorite.
My basketball team rocks because ... we love to be together.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when someone is slacking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he was the most humble.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college and starting my life
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Armstrong-Potomac's Shawn Johnson

My teammates call me ... Shawn Daddy.
Year and position: Junior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Bulls, Kylee, Abby
What number do you wear and why? 32, because my last name is Johnson like Magic Johnson.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have great chemistry.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... that he can't handle me in the post.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan. No question, he’s the greatest.
In five years what will you be doing? Doing my dream job
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond's Sherelle Coller

My teammates call me ... Shellbell.
Year and position: Junior, guard
What number do you wear and why? 32, because I’ve had it since junior high.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have good team chemistry and communication.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... dribbling while she is talking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because of the inspirational quotes.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully finishing college

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Oakwood's Skyler Slade

My teammates call me ... Skyler.
Year and position: Junior, center
Who do you follow on Twitter? LeBron and Parker Elliott
What number do you wear and why? 45, it’s the biggest jersey.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have Shaq and Kobe.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... not working hard.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, he’s my idol.
In five years what will you be doing? Graduating college

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Buckley Christ Lutheran's Slater Scheurich

My teammates call me ... All Star.
Year and position: Sophomore, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Dwyane Wade and LeBron James
What number do you wear and why? 20, because I’ve worn it since seventh grade.
My basketball team rocks because ... we all work together and get along usually.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... people giving up.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because there will never be a player like him.
In five years what will you be doing? I hope to be enlisted in the USMC.
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Bement's Steven Isbell

My teammates call me ... Stevie.
Year and position: Junior, shooting guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Andy Webb, Connor Gross
What number do you wear and why? 2, because of John Wall.
My basketball team rocks because ... we work hard.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... talking when he is talking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? LeBron, he drives hard.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully playing college ball
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Tuscola's Susan Ponder

My teammates call me ... Sue.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? hrpreps, Dustin Haake
What number do you wear and why? 42, because my sister used to be 24.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are a family on and off the court.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... starting a question or answer with like or um.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Candace Parker, because she’s a role model for girls.
In five years what will you be doing? Travel the world
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Rantoul's Tanner McClain

My teammates call me ... TMAC.
Year and position: Junior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Johnny Jones, Jared Sullinger
What number do you wear and why? 22, because I’ve worn it since middle school.
My basketball team rocks because ... we always have fun.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... walking on the court.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Kobe, he can do it all.
In five years what will you be doing? Playing college ball
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Fisher's Tate Estes

My teammates call me ... Stonecold.
Year and position: Senior, forward
Who do you follow on Twitter? Hans Carmien, Daniel Tosh
What number do you wear and why? 20, it was all they had left.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’re coming off an Elite Eight season.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... making faces behind his back.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan
In five years what will you be doing? Possibly in the military
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Salt Fork's Taylor Vice

My teammates call me ... Taylor.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
What number do you wear and why? 20, the number I got freshman year.
My basketball team rocks because ... we work hard.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... laziness.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Kobe, because he’s good.
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

St. Joseph-Ogden's Tori Master

My teammates call me ... Tor.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Friends, family and, of course, Ryan Gosling
What number do you wear and why? 14, because my mom used to wear it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are all friends on and off the court.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... when we talk while he’s talking.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Sheryl Swoopes
In five years what will you be doing? Attending postgraduate school for speech pathology
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Hoopeston Area's Tori Smock

My teammates call me ... Tor.
Year and position: Junior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Basketball probz, Athlete Swag, Hooper Facts
What number do you wear and why? 5, because I’ve always worn it.
My basketball team rocks because ... we’re one big family.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... last year when we always used the first quarter to warm up.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, because he is an idol to us all.
In five years what will you be doing? In college, pursuing my dreams
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Salt Fork's Toria Plotner

My teammates call me ... Tori.
Year and position: Senior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? All my friends
What number do you wear and why? 13, it's my lucky number.
My basketball team rocks because ... we work hard.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... being lazy.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Kobe, because I love him.
In five years what will you be doing? College for elementary education
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Chrisman's Ty Bolen

My teammates call me ... Bolen.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? LeBron James, Basketball life, Rajon Rondo
What number do you wear and why? 3, because D-Wade was my favorite player.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have built up a trust in one another.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... our team not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, even though I love LeBron.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully studying sports medicine
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Chrisman's Ty Bolen

My teammates call me ... Bolen.
Year and position: Junior, point guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? LeBron James, Basketball life, Rajon Rondo
What number do you wear and why? 3, because D-Wade was my favorite player.
My basketball team rocks because ... we have built up a trust in one another.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... our team not hustling.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, even though I love LeBron.
In five years what will you be doing? Hopefully studying sports medicine

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Paxton-Buckley-Loda's Vaughn Gentzler

My teammates call me ... Vaughn.
Year and position: Junior, center
Who do you follow on Twitter? Weston Weber, Tanner Harris
What number do you wear and why? 1, it’s my favorite.
My basketball team rocks because ... of good defense, and we play hard.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... attention to detail.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he’s an all-time legend.
In five years what will you be doing? College
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Armstrong-Potomac's Wade Rogers

My teammates call me ... Money.
Year and position: Senior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? My girlfriend, James Harden and Illini players
What number do you wear and why? 5, because I’ve had it my whole life.
My basketball team rocks because ... we are cool guys and like to have fun.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... knowing I can beat him one-on-one.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he changed the game.
In five years what will you be doing? Starting my career as a P.E. teacher
 

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Paxton-Buckley-Loda's Weston Weber

My teammates call me ... Web.
Year and position: Junior, guard
Who do you follow on Twitter? Vaughn Gentzler, Tyler Rubarts, Tanner Harris
What number do you wear and why? 4, no reason.
My basketball team rocks because ... we're small and quick.
My coach’s pet peeve is ... lack of hustle.
LeBron, Kobe or Michael Jordan? Jordan, he's a legend.
In five years what will you be doing? Army