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Bulls roster features seven players who played high school ball in Illinois

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The Bulls may be lacking bona fide NBA All-Stars, but they are chock-full of former Illinois high school stars.

While there will be cuts and roster moves made between now and the season opener on Oct. 23, the Bulls’ training-camp roster has an unprecedented local presence.

The team features seven players who played high school ball in Illinois, including six former All-Staters, a two-time Mr. Basketball winner and a pair of Sun-Times Player of the Year winners.

Here is a list of those seven:

Matas Buzelis

High school: Hinsdale Central

No, he didn’t spend much time with the Red Devils, but the No.