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Joe Henricksen

High school sports contributor

Joe Henricksen is a high school sports contributor.

This is the group that impressed as juniors with breakthrough seasons. They are productive, go-to players for their respective teams, but they’re not household names in the high school basketball world just yet.
In a matter of days the rankings won’t mean a thing. But they’re certainly a vehicle to get everyone talking about high school basketball right now.
These eight teams, all either .500 or below last season, look to be the most improved teams from a year ago.
Breaking down the best recruiting classes in the country.
All the storylines from the recruiting cycle around the Class of 2024.
Pangos provides a snapshot of who many of the top young players are in the state and puts them together under one roof.
Late-blooming Kenwood big man Jaden Smith committed to the Sun Devils after seeing his recruiting heat up over the past few months.
Illinois needs young, bright, uber-talented players with upside. The good news is they’re here.
The state’s top uncommitted senior is staying home. Riddle committed to DePaul and coach Tony Stubblefield on Monday.