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Tipoff: How are former Illinois recruiting targets faring this season?

1. Talen Horton-Tucker, Iowa State

Horton-Tucker has flashed enough of his versatile skill set — averaging 11.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists — that he's drawing some potential end of the first round draft pick buzz.

2. Jaxson Hayes, Texas

Speaking of potential draft picks, Hayes has basically come out of nowhere (like he was a 6-foot, 125-pound high school freshman nowhere). Now he's 6-11 and projected as a late first-round pick while averaging 10.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.7 blocks.

3. Luguentz Dort, Arizona State

The 6-4 guard is also in the NBA draft mix, projected anywhere from middle to end of the first round.