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Four Central Illinois natives set to put on dancing shoes in NCAA Tournaments


Zach Cleveland
Normal Community's Zach Cleveland dunks in a 2022 game versus Moline. Josh Schwam/Clutch Sports Media

Playing in the NCAA Tournament is a common dream among young basketball players and four former Central Illinois prep stars about to live it this week. 


Alumni from Normal Community, Peoria Notre Dame, Peoria High and Morton aim to help their respective college teams make deep runs and potentially immortalize themselves as March Madness stars. 


The men’s NCAA Tournament begins with First Four games on Tuesday evening and the Round of 64, which kicks off on Thursday. The women’s NCAA Tournament will begin with First Four games on Wednesday and the Round of 64 on Friday. 


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Check out the area stars who will be playing in March Madness here:


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