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Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead

Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey November 15, 2023 @ 04:39 PM
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Ka’Zaria Bell
Ka’Zaria Bell 6'1" | PF | 2026
IL
Dalia Dejesus
Dalia Dejesus 5'11" | SF | 2026
IL
Arianna Garcia Evans
Arianna Garcia Evans 5'5" | PG | 2026
IL
Isabella Keberlein
Isabella Keberlein 5'9" | SF/PG | 2026
IL
Jordan Mogilinski
Jordan Mogilinski 5'10" | PF | 2025
IL
Gina Davorija
Gina Davorija 5'9" | CG | 2025
IL
Layne Nordstrom
Layne Nordstrom 5'6" | PG | 2026
IL
Elaina Rager
Elaina Rager 5'9" | SG | 2025
IL
Shea Carver
Shea Carver 5'7" | CG | 2025
IL
Sara Abdul
Sara Abdul 5'6" | PG | 2025
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Both classes have a tremendous amount of talent, but below are some of the players who I believe will have strong seasons. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["627163"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eKnown as one of the most talented young players in the Central Illinois area, Dejesus will be a key contributor for her Dee-Mack team, if not the main. 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The college level is keen on playing out of those actions, and I think she's in a perfect situation to show her IQ and play making ability as well as her scoring.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["513151"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eI was able to catch a St. Ignatius game yesterday, and Keberlein was already showing her impact. She can score in multiple ways, but with a majority of it being at the rim. The skill that stands out to me the most is her effort, which shouldn't be a skill.. but you can tell she prides herself on playing every possession with purpose. 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She moves with confidence and is a legitimate 3 level scorer. A top 25 player in this class.u003c/pu003ernu0026nbsp;rnu003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003cemu003e*rankings will be updated in December*u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["500610"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eComing off a strong win yesterday, Davorija put up great numbers as well. The athleticism, the aggression and the motor is unmatched. She simply does whatever the team needs of her and that's on both ends of the court. 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Shea makes plays, she scores, and has the energy and focus to defend who ever is in front of her.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["507809"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eMogilinski has the height of her Broncos program, and it'll be needed in a ton of matchups through out the season. When Jordan sets focus, she's one of the most impactful players on the defensive side of the ball. Whether it's blocking, or having the ability to switch out on the perimeter and challenge the guards. 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Both classes have a tremendous amount of talent, but below are some of the players who I believe will have strong seasons.

Dalia Dejesus

Dalia Dejesus

IL
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Dalia
Dejesus SF
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Deer Creek Mackinaw
|
IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
Known as one of the most talented young players in the Central Illinois area, Dejesus will be a...
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Dalia Dejesus

State: Illinois
School: Deer Creek Mackinaw
Club: Heart of Illinois
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Arianna Garcia Evans

Arianna Garcia Evans

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Arianna
Garcia Evans PG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Waubonsie Valley
|
IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
Garcia-Evans has a unique skillset that she uses well with her size. She can score from the rim...
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Arianna Garcia Evans

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State: Illinois
School: Waubonsie Valley
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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Ka’Zaria Bell

Ka’Zaria Bell

IL
PF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Ka’Zaria
Bell PF
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Rock Island
|
IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
A player that plays with a ton of patience and enthusiasm. Bell has many intangibles that should translate...
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Ka’Zaria Bell

State: Illinois
School: Rock Island
Club: Illinois Valley Warriors
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Layne Nordstrom

Layne Nordstrom

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Layne
Nordstrom PG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Lake Zurich
|
IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
Nordstrom will be a one of many main factors on this year’s Lake Zurich team. The roster is...
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Layne Nordstrom

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State: Illinois
School: Lake Zurich
Club: Full Package
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Isabella Keberlein

Isabella Keberlein

IL
SF/PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF/PG
CLASS 2026
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Isabella
Keberlein SF/PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
St. Ignatius College Prep
|
IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
I was able to catch a St. Ignatius game yesterday, and Keberlein was already showing her impact. She...
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Isabella Keberlein

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State: Illinois
School: St. Ignatius College Prep
Club: EBA Ice
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Wright State
Elaina Rager

Elaina Rager

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Elaina
Rager SG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Pecatonica
|
IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
I definitely need to do my job better, cause I have no idea how I haven’t been up...
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Elaina Rager

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State: Illinois
School: Pecatonica
Club: Wisconsin Lakers
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DePaul
Gina Davorija

Gina Davorija

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Gina
Davorija CG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Glenbrook South
|
IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
Coming off a strong win yesterday, Davorija put up great numbers as well. The athleticism, the aggression and...
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DePaul
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Gina Davorija

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State: Illinois
School: Glenbrook South
Club: Full Package
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Shea Carver

Shea Carver

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Shea
Carver CG
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
HS
Wheaton Warrenville South
|
IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
Carver has one of the most fluid shots in this class, let alone the state and this year...
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Shea Carver

State: Illinois
School: Wheaton Warrenville South
Club: IL Lady Lightning
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Jordan Mogilinski

Jordan Mogilinski

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Mogilinski PF
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Montini
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IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
Mogilinski has the height of her Broncos program, and it’ll be needed in a ton of matchups through...
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Jordan Mogilinski

State: Illinois
School: Montini
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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Sara Abdul

Sara Abdul

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Sara
Abdul PG
Class
2025
Height
5'6"
HS
Wheaton North
|
IL
Juniors and Sophomores With A Big Season Ahead
A coaches favorite type of point guard. Abdul has the skillset to be impactful in both roles as...
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Sara Abdul

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State: Illinois
School: Wheaton North
Club: M14 Hoops
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