11 players to watch in the Peoria area for the IHSA boys basketball playoffs

The Illinois High School Association boys basketball postseason opens Monday with regional quarterfinals. IHSA regional semifinals and regional title games are then on Feb. 25 and 27. Sectional semifinals are March 3-4 with the Sweet Sixteen playing March 6. Supersectionals are March 9 with the four-class state finals running from March 12-14. Here are 11 players to watch heading into the 2026 postseason. All statistics and records are through Feb. 16.CLASS 1A Jerry Hahn, Deer Creek-Mackinaw Hahn has emerged as one of the top small-school players in the Peoria area. His versatility has been on display all season, being a dynamic scorer, defender or rebounder whenever needed. The 6-foot-6...