#1. Illinois ICE 2026 – This group is battle tested, they have won virtually every tournament here in the State and reached final four or won everywhere they go, the team plays well together, they have an attitude of next man up as anyone is capable of being ”The Guy” for that day. Reigning two time repeat champions in the Jr Hoops Elite Nationals will they 3 peat Aug 7-9th is the question. Now that a target will definitely be on their backs it should give them added motivation to a group I think relishes it.