Boys Basketball: North Suburban Lake preview capsules

NORTH SUB. LAKE

Outlook: Warren figures to be the team to beat again after taking second in the Class 4A state tournament last season. The top challenger appears to be Zion-Benton.

Top five players: Nathan Boothe, Warren, C, Sr.; Mirko Grcic, Lake Zurich, F, Sr.; Robert Knar, Mundelein, G, Jr.; Darius Paul, Warren, F, Sr.; Milik Yarbrough, Zion-Benton, F, So.

Keep an eye on: Griffin Pils, Libertyville, G, Sr.

Did you know? Warren coach Chuck Ramsey is beginning his 19th and final season coaching the Blue Devils. He led Warren to state runner-up finishes in 1999 and 2011.

Quote: “If you’re struggling, this is the wrong conference to be struggling in.” — Libertyville coach Scott Bogumil

Predicted finish: Warren, Zion-Benton, Mundelein, Lake Forest, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Stevenson.

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