Five players from Class 4A state runner-up Benet and four players from Neuqua Valley are among the selections.
First team
Cole Kelly, Neuqua Valley, sophomore, forward: Averaged 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 block. Made 51% of his shots, including 70 3-pointers, and 81.6% of free throws. Conference player of the year and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 4A all-state first team.
Mason Martin, Neuqua Valley, junior, guard: Averaged 19.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Made 50% of shots, including 118 3-pointers, and 93.5% of free throws. All-conference and IBCA 4A all-state second team. Committed to Illinois.
Colin Stack, Benet, senior, center: Averaged 13.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks for 4A state runner-up. Made 77% of his shots. All-conference and IBCA 4A all-state second team. Committed to North Dakota State.
Edvardas Stasys, Benet, junior, forward: Averaged 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists for 4A state runner-up. All-conference and IBCA 4A all-state third team.
Jayden Wright, Benet, senior, guard: Averaged 13.7 points, 5.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds for 4A state runner-up. Conference player of the year and IBCA 4A all-state first team. Committed to Eastern Illinois.
Second team
TJ Hillman, Naperville Central, senior, guard: Averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds. All-conference. Committed to Lawrence University.
Ethan MacDermot, Benet, senior, guard: Transfer from Australia averaged 7.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists for 4A state runner-up.
Kris Mporokoso, Waubonsie Valley, junior, forward: Averaged 17.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals. All-conference and IBCA 4A all-state special mention.
Miles Okyne, Naperville North, senior, guard: Averaged 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. All-conference. Committed to Carroll University.
Tre Watkins, Metea Valley, senior, forward: Averaged 21.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals. All-conference and IBCA 4A all-state special mention.
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Honorable mention
• Luke Balgro, Neuqua Valley, junior, forward
• Carter Coviello, Neuqua Valley, junior, guard
• Kyler Payne, Waubonsie Valley, sophomore, forward
• Max Steele, Naperville North, senior, guard
• Perry Tchiegne, Benet, junior, guard
Matt Le Cren is a freelance reporter.