Red Central preview

Updated: March 22, 2011 5:02PM

Red Central

Outlook: Mike Oliver still has Curie rolling despite having only one senior, Chicago State-bound guard Greg Travis, but will new Hyde Park coach Lamont Bryant get his West Side ‘‘mojo'' back?

Top five players Yr.

F Avery Busch, Hope Jr.

F Demarcus Head, Robeson Sr.

G Corey James, Hubbard Sr.

F Aqui Shareef, Hyde Park Sr.

G Greg Travis, Curie Sr.

Keep an eye on: Clifton Alexander, Curie, C, Fr.

Did you know? Chicago Richards is making its first appearance in the Red Division in school history.

Quote: ‘‘Our conference is tougher than people give us credit for and Lamont Bryant brings even more excitement to it.'' –Curie coach Mike Oliver

Predicted finish: Curie, Hyde Park, Dunbar, King, Hope, Robeson, Harper, Hubbard, DuSable, Chicago Richards

Clyde Travis

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