Public League Red-South preview

Outlook: Simeon coach Robert Smith has proven he is one of the elite coaches in the state. Chris Head’s talented freshmen at Brooks are one year older. Morgan Park got a shot of adrenalin with the hiring of Nick Irvin. Loren Jackson is coaching at Fenger.

The top five: Dashawn Delaney, Carver, G, so.; Hollice Hill, Vocational, G, jr.; Jeremy Jones, Simeon, G, sr.; George Marshall, Brooks, G, so.; Brandon Spearman Simeon, G, jr.

Keep an eye on: David Williams, Corliss, F, jr.

Did you know? Morgan Park coach Nick Irvin, who was All-City three times and an All-Stater twice, scored 16 straight points in the first quarter in the 1995 city championship game against a Farragut team led by Kevin Garnett, Ronnie Fields and Michael Wright.

Quote: ‘‘Dashawn Delaney will be the best player in the state by his senior year.’’ — Carver coach Jonnell Evans

Prediction: Simeon, Brooks, Morgan Park, Carver, Fenger, Vocational, Bogan, Corliss, Julian, Washington.

Clyde Travis