Red South preview

Updated: March 22, 2011 5:02PM

Red South

Outlook: Simeon has the best team, Morgan Park has the best player, Carver is the best sleeper, Vocational gets more bang for the buck, and Brooks has the most to prove.

Top five players Yr.

F Wayne Blackshear, Morgan Park Sr.

F Deshawn Delaney, Carver Sr.

F Ray McGrew, Vocational Sr.

F Jabari Parker, Simeon So.

F Steve Taylor, Simeon Jr.

Keep an eye on: George Marshall Jr., Brooks, G, Sr.

Did you know? Simeon's Jabari Parker and Steve Taylor are considered the number one sophomore and junior in the state.

Quote: ‘‘We have the best player in the conference, no exceptions. We are going to be very good and nobody is going to run over us.'' –Carver coach Johnnail Evans

Predicted finish: Simeon, Morgan Park, Carver, Brooks, Vocational, Bogan, Harlan, Julian, Gage Park, Urban Prep

Clyde Travis

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