Chicago Green preview

Updated: March 22, 2011 5:02PM

Chicago Green

Outlook: TEAM Englewood, which reached the Blue-Green tournament final last season, has its first senior class and is the favorite. Chicago Math & Science is another experienced team in a league that features several first-year varsity programs.

Top five players Yr.

G Wendell Ambrose, TEAM Englewood Sr.

G Jonathan Barbee, Chi. Math & Science Jr.

F Jamie Finley Jr., TEAM Emglewood Sr.

G Johnny Roland, TEAM Englewood Jr.

F Michael Smith, Chi. Math & Science Jr.

Keep an eye on: Shartone Moore, TEAM Englewood, C, Fr.

Did you know? TEAM Englewood junior Johnny Roland is the younger brother of Illinois freshman and former Rich South star Crandall Head.

Quote: ‘‘We're a small team, so we have to pressure.'' –TEAM Englewood coach Jamie Finley Sr.

Predicted finish: TEAM Englewood, Chicago Math & Science, Phoenix, Ogden, Alcott, Aspira, Air Force

Mike Clark

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