2013-14 Illinois Boys Basketball Teams & Players to Watch....

DISCLAIMER: Our 2013-14 Teams and player list consist primarily of our coverage area, and not meant to disrespect any teams in the city of Chicago. Now, with the disclaimer out of the way, Whitney Young clearly has the state’s most talented team. That could change over the course of a l-o-n-g four-month grind, followed by the young, upstart Simeon Wolverines, Curie, Orr and Bogan. But, we are so pleased to report that the biggest challenge to Young, in Class 4A, is likely Marian Catholic, who's one of our top-teams to watch, behind the play of the state’s two most dynamic guards, Tyler Ulis and Jalen Brunson. Here's is our watch list.... MARIAN CATHOLIC Last year's record: 29-4 overall, 6-2 East Suburban Catholic Top returnees: Tyler Ulis (Sr. G), Ki-jana Crawford (Sr. G), Josh Cohn (Sr. G), Terrone Parham (Sr. F), John Oliver (Sr. C), Chris Austin (Sr. G). ST. RITA Last year's record: 19-8, 6-1 in Catholic League South Top returnees: Charles Matthews (Jr. G), Victor Law (Sr. F), Dominique Matthews (Sr. G), Myles Carter (Jr. F), Armani Chaney (Jr. G), Treston Forbes (Sr. G). MORGAN PARK Last year's record: 33-3, 9-1 Chicago Public League Red South Top returnees: Josh Cunningham (Sr. F), Lamar Walker (Sr. F), Charlie Moore (Soph, G) NOTE: Back-to-back 3A state titles is a definite possibility. THORNTON Last year's record: 16-14, 11-3 SouthWest Suburban Red Top returnees: Justin Taylor (Sr. F), Demarcus Turner (Sr. G), Justin Montgomery (Sr. G), Keyvonte Anderson (Sr. F), Jamani Pierce (Sr. F) BLOOM Last year's record: 26-4, 9-1 Southland Conference Top returnees: James Coleman (Sr. F), Zerell "Zeke" Jackson (Sr. G), Jared Johnson (Sr. F). Check out our Boys Poll Illinois Boys AP rankings

CATHOLIC NORTH Predicted finish: Loyola, St. Joseph, Fenwick, St. Ignatius, Mount Carmel, Gordon, Leo, St. Laurence. CATHOLIC SOUTH Predicted finish: St. Rita, De La Salle, Hales, Seton, Brother Rice, Providence, McNamara, St. Francis de Sales. EAST SUB CATHOLIC Predicted finish: Marian Catholic, St. Viator, Benet, Notre Dame, Marist, St. Patrick, Nazareth, Carmel, Joliet Catholic. SOUTH SUB BLUE Predicted finish: Hillcrest, Oak Forest, T.F. North, Lemont, T.F. South, Tinley Park, Bremen. SOUTH SUB RED Predicted finish: Richards, Eisenhower, Reavis, Argo, Evergreen Park, Shepard, Oak Lawn.

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FACEBOOK AmateurSports365.com likes Amateur Sports News Network Create your Like Badge Join our Amateur Sports Digital Newsletter by Express Email Marketing SOUTHLAND Predicted finish: Bloom, Rich South, Crete-Monee, Rich East, Rich Central, Kankakee. SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN BLUE Predicted finish: Bolingbrook, Joliet Central, Homewood-Flossmoor, Sandburg, Stagg, Joliet West, Lockport, Lincoln-Way East. SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN RED Predicted finish: Thornton, Thornwood, Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way West, Thornridge, Lincoln-Way North, Bradley, Andrew.   THORNWOOD Last year's record: 13-15, 8-6 SouthWest Suburban Red Top returnees: Donte Thomas (Sr. F), Rashaad Alexander (Sr. G), Kenneth Bates (Jr. F). RICHARDS Last year's Record: 17-11, 8-5 South Suburban Red Top returnees: Josh Meier (Sr. F), Dedrick Shannon (Jr. G), Deon Alexander (Sr. G), Spencer Tears (Jr. G), Evangelo Anagastopolous (Sr. G). HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR Last year's record: 21-6, 13-2 SouthWest Suburban Blue Top returnees: Tai Odiase (Sr. F), DeVante Heard (Sr. G), Davon Smith (Sr. G), Dorian McCraney (Sr. G). HILLCREST Last year's record: 24-6, 13-0 South Suburban Blue Top returnees: Taylor Adway (Jr. F), Allen Jones (Sr. G). DE LA SALLE Top returnees: Brandon Hutton, Martez Cameron (Jr., G), Karl Harris (Jr., G) LOYOLA Top returnees: Jack Morrissey (Sr.), Kevin Kucera (Sr.) James Clarke (Sr.). BOLINGBROOK Top returnees: Prentiss Nixon (G), Gage Davis (SG), Julian Torres (SG), Kenny Williams (F), Shakur Triplett (F). STAGG Last year's record: 20-9, 8-6 SouthWest Suburban Red Top returnees: Max Strus (Sr. G), Kevin White (Sr. G), Jeff Goral (Jr. G). People also read and follow...

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