Boys Basketball: Chicago Prep preview capsules

CHICAGO PREP

Outlook: Defending co-champions Hope Academy and Providence-St. Mel are the class of the league. Hope Academy holds a slight edge with four returning starters.

Top five players: Darius Douglas, Holy Trinity, G, Sr.; Jalen James, Hope Academy, G, Jr.; Torrance Johnson, Hope Academy, F, Sr.; Tevin King, Providence-St. Mel, G, So.; Daniel Macks, Ida Crown, F, Sr.

Keep an eye on: Marshawn Williams, St. Benedict, G, Fr.

Did you know? Jalen James has already committed to Illinois and Tevin King has made an unofficial visit there.

Quote: “We should be the strong favorite to win conference again and make a run in [Class] 1A state playoffs.” - Mike Edwards, Hope Academy coach

Predicted finish: Hope Academy, Providence-St. Mel, Ellison, Ida Crown, St. Benedict, Holy Trinity, Chicagoland Jewish, Northtown.

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