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Chicago Elite Classic 910 West Van Buren, Suite 224 Chicago, IL 60607 773-742-9810 E-mail: wyoungbb@yahoo.com Web-site: www.chicagoeliteclassic.com
Dr. Marlon Everett, Executive Director Desiree Tate, McKissack & McKissack Tyrone Slaughter, Whitney Young Robert Smith, Simeon Sylvia Nelson-Jordan, Whitney Young Martha Younger-White, Whitney Young
On behalf of the entire Executive Board, we want to thank all of our partners for supporting us in the 3rd Annual Blue Cross Blue Shield Chicago Elite Classic. Once again this year’s Classic promises to bring elite level high school basketball to one of the most dynamic cities in the world. As in year’s past, some of the best teams from across the country have traveled to play against some of the best teams Chicago has to offer. This year is no different in that regard, but we have also added two, local-team, rivalry games that will likely be as exciting as the other games. We could not bring to you this great spectacle of basketball without the support of our sponsors. All of our partners are truly appreciated but I would like to recognize some of our special champions of the Classic this year including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Nike, and Dr. Eric Whitaker. The Classic continues to bring you an opportunity to see some of the future college and NBA basketball stars right here in your backyard. Similar to players like Jabari Parker (Milwaukee Bucks), Jahlil Okafor (Duke University), Cliff Alexander (University of Kansas), and Stanley Johnson (University of Arizona) who have all played in the Classic, this year we have a number of high level, NCAA Division 1 commits headed to schools such as the Universities of Kentucky, Illinois, and Nebraska just to name a few. Along with the highly talented individuals in the Classic we also have many talented and accomplished teams who are either current or past state champions in their respective states. This high level of basketball, along with our mission of creating “Champions For Life”, is why we believe that the Blue Cross Blue Shield Chicago Elite Classic is the premier high school team basketball event in the nation. The Chicago Elite Classic is committed to developing professional athletes with strong values and good character on and off the court. This year our engagement with participating schools will extend beyond the Chicago Elite Classic to include workshops and seminars in host schools around topics that lead to success on and off the court. The Chicago Elite Classic is compelled to develop the “Champions For Life Campaign” that will include additional coaching and support on life skills and leadership to support the students, coaches, and participating schools. We believe that building “Champions for Life” can help stem the violence that is plaguing our nation. The endgame is to develop young men of excellent character who win at the game of life by contributing positively to our communities, our cities, and our world. That’s why our commitment goes beyond the games. Once again, on behalf of the entire Chicago Elite Classic Board, we would like to thank you for your attendance and participation and we hope you enjoy the event. Also, you can continue to stay in touch with us throughout the year by visiting us at www.chicagoeliteclassic.com or following us on Twitter. See you in December 2015. Follow on: Twitter: @chieliteclassic, Facebook: chicagoeliteclassic, Instagram: chicagoeliteclassic
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Whitney M. Young Magnet High School is very excited to host this third annual event with a school partner, Simeon Career Academy High School. Whitney Young is a college preparatory school 7th – 12th that has been recognized by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School for Academic Excellence. It continues to be recognized by U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek as one of the top high schools in the country. Whitney Young is also known for its successful extracurricular activities. Whitney Young has a history of being known as the “School of Champions.” We have won state titles in chess, girl’s and boy’s basketball, academic decathlon, cross country, and debate. We have also been awarded gold medal status for our band program. Our motto is “Where Academic Excellence is the Standard” and we attempt to instill this excellence in every aspect of our school. We are also elated to engage in meaningful partnerships with various companies and organizations, the City of Chicago under the leadership of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and basketball teams locally and from other cities. Chicago has been traditionally known for its outstanding basketball programs. This elite showcase will highlight the extraordinary talents of our student athletes who are competing, but also give us an opportunity to showcase our city and what it has to offer. As a former college cheerleader and a physical education instructor, I believe athletic experiences positively impact students’ lives. They give meaning and purpose to educational institutions. The Chicago Elite Classic coupled with these fantastic partners will provide a long lasting impression on everyone who is affiliated and attends both or either session. Further, it will afford our visitors to Chicago an opportunity to enjoy high school basketball in a family friendly atmosphere. Please feel free to contact us at www.wyoung.org with any questions about our school and the wonderful programs it offers. Sincerely, Joyce Dorsey Kenner, Ed.D. Principal Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
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Greetings Friends: On behalf of the Simeon Career Academy community, we are proud to welcome everyone that has convened in the city this weekend for the Third Annual Chicago Elite Classic. The school’s motto is “Excellence is our only option” and each member of our school community is encouraged to put those words into practice in all of their endeavors. Consequently, our student athletes have been the recipients of countless accolades throughout the city of Chicago and the State of Illinois. Simeon is also well known for its contribution to Chicago’s rich basketball history. The head coach of the varsity Boys Basketball team, Robert Smith, made history when he led the Wolverines to six State Championships. We are proud to cohost the Third Annual Blue Cross Blue Shield Chicago Elite Classic with Whitney Young Magnet High School because it provides an opportunity for the two schools to forge a unique partnership to showcase the talent of scholar athletes from all over the nation, as they compete against one another for the title of Champion. We want to express our gratitude to all the participants, sponsors and individuals that have given their time and energy to support the success of the Chicago Elite Classic. Sincerely, Simeon Career Academy Administration Dr. Sheldon House Ms. Ramona Fannings Mr. Sterling Bolden Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
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Special Thanks To Our 2014 Partners
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
32 LONE PEAK HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
13 SCHEDULE OF WEEKEND
36 OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
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38 FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
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42 PLAINFIELD EAST HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
18 WHITNEY YOUNG SCHOOL PROFILE
44 HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
20 SOUTHWIND HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
48 SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
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26 LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
54 ST. RITA HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
30 BOGAN HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
56 CHRIST THE KING HIGH SCHOOL
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REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Schedule SESSION 1
FRIDAY 12/5/14
TIME
MATCH UPS
6:00 pm
OAK PARK RIVER FOREST VS FENWICK
7:30 pm
ST. JOSEPH’S VS REDONDO UNION (CA)
9:00 pm
WHITNEY YOUNG VS SOUTHWIND (TN)
SESSION 2
SATURDAY 12/6/14
TIME
MATCH UPS
5:00 pm
PLAINFIELD EAST VS HILLCREST
6:30 pm
BOGAN VS LONE PEAK (UT)
8:00 pm
ST. RITA VS CHRIST THE KING (NY)
9:30 pm
SIMEON VS LANCASTER (TX)
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Environment Located in a contemporary facility just north of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School has a tradition of academic excellence and ethnic and cultural diversity. Whitney Young’s motto, “Where Academic Excellence is the Standard,” is embraced by students, teachers and administrators who work together as a community. “We are committed to the holistic development of the student --emotionally, physically, intellectually, morally and socially. We believe in providing our students with intellectually stimulating learning activities,” says Whitney Young’s principal, Dr. Joyce D. Kenner. Whitney Young boasts a diverse student body: 25.1 percent African American, 24.4 percent Latino, 16.7 percent Asian, and 29.3 percent Caucasian. In both the academic program and extracurricular activities, students of various backgrounds learn that their assorted talents can accomplish greater goals collectively. Academics The curriculum at Whitney Young emphasizes preparation in all core subject areas while allowing for the development of the whole student with a vibrant array of performing and fine arts programs. The school has three programs of study: The Magnet High School Program for grades nine through 12, The Academic Center for 7th- and 8th-graders, and the Specialized Services Program for the deaf and hard of hearing, CD (EMH and TMH). The instructional program in all areas stresses the development of critical thinking skills and the inclusion of multicultural curricula. The school has 61 honors-level courses, a technology emphasis, peer tutoring programs in all subjects, and a nationally recognized Advanced Placement (AP) course program, with 27 AP courses offered. Students consistently place in the top five at national competitions, and are perennial winners at science and math fair competitions. In 2013-14, there were four perfect ACT scores, one perfect SAT score, 168 Illinois State Scholars, and 14 National Merit Semifinalists. There are 94 National Honor’s Society members with a 3.75 or higher GPA and the school has an average ACT score of 28. The U.S. News and World Report ranked Whitney Young as the fourth best high school in Illinois in 2014. Leadership & Instruction At Whitney Young, administrators, teachers and parents collaborate as a team to develop the highest standards of student excellence. “Our teachers understand and provide for the needs of our gifted and talented students and challenge themselves through continuing academic training and the pursuit of additional degrees in the subject areas,” says Dr. Kenner. Whitney Young’s instructors represent a broad spectrum of advanced degrees and years of experience. All teachers are encouraged to enhance their skills and participate in continued professional development activities. Awards Whitney M. Young Magnet High School’s Academic Decathlon placed 2nd in the nation. Whitney Young students have won the state Academic Decathlon for 27 out of 28 years and have consistently placed in the top five at ACADEC national competitions. In 2013, for the first time in 33 years, a CPS school, Whitney Young’s Math Team won the state championship. Whitney Young’s Chess Team has won the state championship twice in the last three years and has the #1 chess player in the country. Students also regularly win awards at annual citywide science fairs, as well as computer science, art and music, drafting, subject area and athletic competitions. Graduates A typical Whitney Young graduating class will have more than 95 percent of students admitted to four-year institutions. Students are selected to attend prestigious universities such as Harvard, Yale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford, Duke, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Cal-Tech, Howard, Hampton and Grinnell. “The higher education community is well aware of our academic rigor, challenging curriculum, and focus on the development of the whole student,” says Dr. Kenner. Athletics Whitney Young has a history of being known as the “School of Champions.” Whitney Young’s philosophy of education is focused on the development of the whole person. To that end, the school provides numerous opportunities for students socially and athletically. Many of the Whitney Young sports teams compete in tournaments all over the United States. In the 2013-14 year, both the Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity basketball teams took first place in the Illinois High School Association 4A downstate championships. Whitney Young had the #1 bowler in the state, two National Academic All American Lacrosse players, and the #1 basketball player in the country. Numerous teams won City CPS Championships in 2013-14: Academic Center Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys Swimming, Boy’s Basketball, Girl’s Basketball, Boy’s Golf, Hip Hop, Boy’s Lacrosse, Girl’s Soccer, Girl’s Tennis, Girl’s Volleyball. These are just a glimpse of the unique opportunities offered to students.
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Simeon Career Academy is named after Neal Ferdinand Simeon, a man who was vitally concerned with the social problems in the area of vocational education. Mr. Simeon’s interest in the vocational training of Chicago’s youth was evident to all who observed his tireless devotion. His years of educational training and development while at Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University helped him lay the foundation to improve vocational programs. His blueprint of practices can be seen throughout the many current career programs in Chicago Public School. Although the world suffered a great loss on August 28, 1963, when Mr. Simeon passed, his efforts and practices continue to inspire and encourage. Simeon Career Academy is named after a great man, leader, believer, and forward thinker. It is evident in the strides the school continues to make. Simeon the home of the mighty Wolverines is where great minds are shaped and nurtured. The curriculum is a true connection between college prep and careers. The heart and minds of students remain in the forefront of all goals. All programs support the “whole” student. Simeon offers programs that prepare students to meet the demands of the ever changing world. We are known for our powerful academic and athletic programs. Throughout the city, Simeon is known for having a nurturing and supportive learning environment. All hands are on deck to support students. Our job is to push students to the next level. “Excellence is the only option” guides our every word, action, and interaction. We work to ensure that every Wolverine becomes who they were born to be. We teach students to believe in greatness. When great teaching and endless learning takes place, students excel. We hold ourselves accountable for who our students will become. For those who are uncertain about their future, we are responsible for creating dreams and goals to guide them. Excellence is the only option!!!!!! Dr. Sheldon House
Ms. Ramona Fannings
Mr. Sterling Bolden
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
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Whitney Young High School VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER
# Pos. Name Ht. Yr. 1 G/F Joseph Toye 6’7 2015 2 G Anthony Mosley 6’3 2015 3 G Derrick Freeman 6’0 2016 4 G Kris Butler 5’7 2016 5 G Willie Herenton 6’1 2017 10 G/F Skyler Nash 6’5 2016 11 G/F Cameron Woodyard 6’4 2016 12 G Justin Boyd 6’2 2018 13 G/F Lucas Williamson 6’4 2017 15 PG Rodney Herenton 6’2 2016 21 PG McKinley Nelson 5’9 2015 22 F David Hunt 6’6 2017 25 F Chris Everett 6’3 2015 31 PG Xavier Castaneda 5’11 2018 32 F Miles Bagget 6’3 2016 33 G Cole Rodby 6’0 2016 PRINCIPAL: DR. JOYCE KENNER ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: MATTHEW SWANSON HEAD COACH: TYRONE SLAUGHTER ASSISTANT COACHES: KEVIN SNIDER, RODERICK LEWIS, CHUKWUDI OKAFOR, BRANDON BRIGHT MANAGER: BRENDAN JONES, KEVIN JOHNSON Whitney Young, the state’s reigning 4A Champion, is expected to be ranked in the top 5 high school teams in the 2014-2015 preseason rankings. ... Senior forward Joseph Toye, Vanderbilt commit, a consensus top 5 player in the state in the Class of 2015, will team up with returning junior guard, Rodney Herenton from last year’s state championship team.
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Southwind HIGH SCHOOL
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Southwind High School
VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER # NAME POS HT. WT. YR. 0 Markylan Freeman G 5’9 150 FR. 1 Donte Dorsey G 6’5 185 SR. 2 Chris Hale G 6’3 200 SR. 3 Kevin Cheatham G 6’0 170 JR. 5 Tyler Brewer G 5’10 200 JR. 11 Leland Kirkendoll G 5’9 160 SOPH. 15 Kendall Edwards G 6’3 175 JR. 20 Carlos Marshall F 6’5 175 SOPH 22 Antonio Sawyer F 6’5 180 SR. 23 Malcanee Mason C 6’6 220 SR. 32 Jacob Patton F 6’4 175 SR. 33 Eric Turner G 6’5 200 JR. 34 Priest Anderson C 6’6 185 SR. 35 Robert Boyd F 6’5 180 S0PH.
HEAD COACH: PAUL EDWARDS ASSISTANTS: JEWELL GATES, HOWARD EDWARDS SCOREBOOK: ASA JOHNSON STATS: TOM ANDERSON STRENGTH/COND: TIM JONES MANAGER: RODNEY WILLIAMS Southwind Jaguars have long been one of the most talented programs in the city of Memphis, TN. They won their first state championship in school history in 2013 finishing the year with a 34-6 record.
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Simeon HIGH SCHOOL
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Simeon Career Academy
VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER # Name Pos Ht Wt Year 21 Armon Benford G 5” II 165 SR 2 Marquis Brown G 6’ I “ 165 FR 34 Anthony Campbell F 6” 5”’ 175 SR I Benjamin Coupet G-F 6’7’’ 170 JR 3 Evan Gilyard G 5’9’” 155 SO 12 Lester Land F-C 6’5’” 215 JR 10 Bradlee Mills G 6’ I’” 155 JR 30 Edward Morrow F-C 6’T 205 SR 4 Isaiah Moss G-F 6’5” 175 SR II Zachary Norvell G-F 6” 4’’ 170 JR 15 Marquell Rose F 6’T 180 SR 5 Fredrick Scott F 6’6” 175 SR 24 Joshua Thomas G 6’2” 160 JR 33 Laton·eo Tol bert F-C 6’8” 175 SR 0 Dennis Williams G-F-C 6’T 185 SR HEAD COACH: ROBERT SMITH ASSISTANT COACHES: LEONARD THOMAS, MAURICE BROWN, MAURICE ALDERSON, MELVIN NUNN, COREYBRADFORD, TIM GREEN PRINCIPAL: DR. SHELTON HOUSE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: MR. S. BOLDEN & MRS. R. FANNINGS ATHLETIC DIRECTORS: R. BROCK& M. DILLARD Premier program in Illinois with state record seven state championships ... Won four consecutive state titles. ... Features top 50 player in Class of 2015, D. J. Williams, Illinois commit, who served on the 16U USA Developmental Team and top 100 player Ed Morrow, Nebraska commit. Coach Robert Smith has won a state record six state titles.
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Lancaster HIGH SCHOOL
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Lancaster High Wildcats
VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER # Name Yr. Ht. Pos. 0 Darius Anderson 11 5-9 G 1 Dominique Fobbs 12 5-7 G 2 Damarcus Hurd 11 5-10 G 3 Deon Barrett 11 5-10 PG (Starter) 4 Ike Durham 11 5-10 PG 5 Josh Johnson 12 6-3 W 11 JaColby Pemberton 11 6-5 W (Starter) 12 Jacorian Lee 12 5-10 G 13 Antwon Portley 12 6-3 SG, SG (Starter) 15 Elijah Thomas 12 6-9 PF, C (Starter) 21 Brandon Moore 12 6-5 G, 23 Zafear Ray 11 6-3 W, 32 Nate Morris 11 6-9 C 33 Robert Pride 12 6-4 SF (Starter) 44 Adrean Johnson 11 6-8 PF, C HEAD COACH: FERRIN DOUGLAS VARSITY ASST.: AUTRY BOSTICK, DONALD STROY, LAHARA BERNARD, JOSEPH MAYBERRY Among the top out-of-state teams to watch will be Lancaster High School led by Elijah Thomas, a top 15 prospect nationally in the senior class. Thomas, a 6-9, 250-pound post presence from Lancaster, Tex., has committed to Texas A&M and led his team last year to the Class 4A Region II final.
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Bogan HIGH SCHOOL
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Bogan High School
VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER # Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. 2 Luwane Pipkins G 5’10” 155 SR 3 Bryce Barnes G 5’8” 140 JR 4 Tom Johnson G 5’9” 145 SR 5 Deionte Harris G 5’8” 140 SR 10 Nathan Townsen Jr. G 5’9” 140 JR 11 Anthony Hayes G 5’10” 145 JR 12 Marcus Cole F 6’4.5 195 JR 22 James Jones G/F 6’4” 180 JR 23 Arrion Fitch F 6’3” 165 SR 30 Antonio Thomas F 6’7” 185 SR 32 A’rmond Brown F 6’5” 195 JR 33 Isaiah Robinson F 6’7” 195 SR 34 James Watson F 6’1” 200 JR 35 Steven Cotton Jr. F 6’4” 210 SR 40 Christopher Henderson F 6’5” 165 JR 44 Noah Holloway F 6’2” 195 SR 45 Leonard Johnson F 6’0” 185 JR 50 Tremell Tullock G 6’1” 180 SR HEAD COACH-ARTHUR GOODWIN 1ST ASSISTANT- KENNETH HORTON ASSISTANT- MARK LESTER, HERBERT HOUSE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR-DIANE WILLIAMS PRINCIPAL- ALAHRIE AZIZ-SIMS Bogan won 27 games a year ago and has 2015 senior guard star Luwane Pipkins back for one more year, along with rising junior James Jones.
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Lone Peak HIGH SCHOOL
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Lone Peak High School
VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER # Name Ht. Yr. 0 Chantry Ross 5’5” 9th 1 Tyson Doman 6’1” 11th 2 Garrett Frampton 5’11” 10th 3 Talmage Gunther 6’0” 11th 5 Frank Jackson 6’3” 11th 10 Steven Ashworth 5’9” 9th 15 Dakota Hansen 6’0” 10th 24 Wyatt Frampton 6’1” 10th 30 Dylan Hedin 6’7” 12th 31 Braxton Bruni 6’8” 12th 32 Clay Wilson 6’7” 11th 33 Chase Pollard 6’6” 11th 34 Chad Pollard 6’4” 11th 35 Nate Harkness 6’4” 10th 40 Marcus Acton 6’5” 12th 41 Max Brenchley 6’2” 9th 43 Braden Bromley 6’1” 10th 44 Nick Curtis 6’4” 12th 51 Christian Popoola 6’3” 10th 54 Jackson Brinkerhoff 6’5” 9th HEAD COACH: QUINCY LEWIS PRINCIPAL: RHONDA BROMLEY JV COACH: BRENDON DAYTON TRAINER: MATT KELSCH SOPH COACH: REED BROMLEY MANAGER: AUSTIN BAILEY Lone Peak out of Utah, which opened eyes with a sterling performance in the inaugural Chicago Elite Classic two years ago, has loaded up again. Lone Peak features Frank Jackson, a 6-1 junior guard who is among the top 50 prospects in the Class of 2016. CHICAGO ELITE CLASSIC 33
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Oak Park-River Forest
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Oak Park-River Forest
VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER # 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 23 24 30 31 33 34 40 41 42
Name Position Height Weight Dallis Flowers G 6’1” 165 Deandre Enoch G 6’2” 175 Treyvon Burton G 5’9” 160 Pat Skrine G 6’3” 165 Sam Francis G 5’11” 200 Alan Griffin F 6’3” 160 Connor Fuller G 6’2” 200 Elliot Greffin G 6’3” 180 Breshawn Wilkerson G 6’0” 175 Brendan Toye F 6’4” 195 Cameron Gross F 6’3” 195 Liam Shannon F/C 6’6” 180 Ravon Woods F 6’2” 200 Jeremiah Horton G 6’1” 195 Zach Harris F 6’2” 170 Markus Allen C 6’8” 225
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MANAGERS: TALIA PETROSINO, DONSHAY POSEY, ASHLEY HARGROVE, CHANEL WASHINGTON, MIKE GARDNER HEAD COACH: MATT MALONEY ASSISTANT COACHES: QUINN PETERSON, CHRIS BRACEY, BILL KLUBER, NICK SAKELLARIS, JON KIRSCH ANDRE HARRIS, KEVIN MCKITTRICK, AND PHIL GARY Oak Park River Forest has a proven formula for restocking talent which has translated to 20 wins or more in four of the past five seasons. The tradition includes alumni, Iman Shumpert who was drafted by the New York Knicks as the 17th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Coach Matt Maloney welcomes back relatively experienced players in 6-foot-3 swingman Elliot Greffin and versatile juniors Breshawn Wilkerson and Connor Fuller.
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Fenwick HIGH SCHOOL
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Fenwick
VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER # Name Yr Position Height Weight 1 Jacob Keller SO G/F 6’2 175 2 Quinn Fisher JR G 5’9 150 3 Matt Androwich SR G 5’8 150 4 AJ Nixon FR G 6’1 165 5 Nico Hobbs SO G 6’1 160 10 Jamal Nixon SO G/F 6’4 195 11 Kevin Owens SR G 6’1 175 20 Griffin Gibbons JR G 5’11 165 21 Mike Smith JR G 5’9 165 24 Jay Millitello JR G 6’1 175 31 Jack Grogan SR F 6’2 180 32 Charlie Boyle JR F/C 6’7 210 33 Mike Ballard JR F 6’5 175
HEAD COACH: RICK MALNATI ASST. COACH: STAUNTON PECK ASST. COACH: VINCE HUMPHREY MANAGERS: DYLAN GRESIK, MATT WALSH, AND HUNTER CLANCY Fenwick’s team features a top 2016 player, a junior point guard, Mike Smith. Fenwick, with second year coach Rick Malnati and the return of several other key players, is expected to challenge in the Chicago Catholic League and be a Top 25 team when the season 2014-15 season opens.
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Plainfield East HIGH SCHOOL
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Plainfield East High School
VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER # Names Year Height Weight 10 Lee Higgins JR 6’1” 155 11 Jordan Reed JR 6’0” 155 12 Vinny Tarello SO 5’8” 155 13 Wynston Wright* SR 5’10” 185 14 Joe Antonopoulos JR 6’4” 195 15 Justin Uju JR 6’2” 175 20 Scotty Olsen SO 6’4” 170 21 Cole Kotopka SR 6’5” 230 22 Jalyn Adams JR 6’5” 180 23 Aaron Jordan* SR 6’5” 190 24 James Clarr SR 6’8” 195 25 Brandan Hammonds JR 6’0” 160 30 Jared Bryson JR 5’10” 160 31 Andrew Rogers JR 6’0” 130 32 Elyjah Goss JR 6’7” 200 33 Wilyam Wright* SR 6’1” 210 35 Tyler Jones JR 5’10” 135 *Captain HEAD VARSITY COACH BRANDEN ADKINS VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH MIKE FOWLER HEAD SOPHOMORE/ASST. COACH RICK STRUCK HEAD FRESHMAN/ASST. COACH MIKE SCHMITT FRESHMAN B/ASST. COACH KANWAR SARKARIA MANAGER ANDREW ESTAFANOUS, JORDAN BARTOLI, KARLYNCIA JOHNJULES Plainfield East will be led by star guard, Aaron Jordan, a 6-5 senior headed to Illinois.
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Hillcrest HIGH SCHOOL
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Hillcrest High School
VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER # Name Pos. Ht. Yr. 1 Myles McCoy PG 6’1” Senior 2 Taylor Adway F/C 6’8” Senior 3 DeAngelo Isby G/F 6’5” Senior 4 Cornelius McIntosh G/F 6’5” Senior 5 George McDaniel G/F 6’4” Senior 11 Aaron Smith PG 5’9” Junior 12 David Gatlin G 5”10” Junior 13 Jereal Thomas G 6’1” Junior 14 Stephon King G 6’2 Junior 15 Marcus Garrett G 6’0” Sophomore 21 Tylen Williams F 6’4” Junior 22 Savon Moore F 6’4” Junior 24 Virshon Fleming F 6’4” Senior 40 HaSaan Hale G 5’11” Senior
MANAGERS: JELYSA ESTRADA, DEVIN PRESTON HEAD COACH: DON HOUSTON ASSISTANT COACH: DAVE BRADEN, ANTHONY RAPPOLD, JOE BANACH, JUSTIN EDGECOMBE, DANTE CORBIN State power Hillcrest will feature senior power forward Taylor Adway, a Toledo commit who is an intriguing post in the 2015 class.
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Saint Joseph HIGH SCHOOL
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Saint Joseph Boys Basketball VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER
# Pos. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. -- 5 G Armone Elem 5’6” 140 Sophomore -- *12 G Max Ramos 5’7” 135 Senior -- 13 G Tyree Spencer 5’8” 140 Sophomore * 14 F Jesse Wilson 5’8” 150 Senior --* 15 G Jason Towers 6’0” 155 Sophomore --* 20 G Jarviss Sutton 6’2” 170 Senior --* 21 G Joffery Brown 6’2” 175 Senior * 22 G/F Lance Anderson 5’11” 180 Senior --* 23 G Jordan Ash 6’3” 180 Senior 25 G Joffari Brown 6’2” 180 Freshman -- *30 G Glynn Watson 6’0” 160 Senior * 31 G Dexter McKnight 6’0” 160 Senior --* 33 F Lavon Thomas 6’5” 220 Sophomore -- 34 C/F Michael Downing 6’7” 195 Sophomore -- *35 C Nick Rakocevic 6’11” 205 Junior 40 C Djimon Asberry 6’8” 210 Sophomore F Kevin Little 6’2” 155 Senior *Lettermen
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VARSITY MANAGERS: KEVIN LITTLE, JASON MENDONCA VARSITY HEAD COACH GENE PINGATORE VARSITY ASST. COACH MARLON LONDON, BILL RILEY, TOM MCMAHON, CHUCK MURPHY, NICK ROCCO ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: MR. BRUCE DESANTO St. Joseph’s stands as one of the top basketball programs in the Chicago area Catholic League. Under the leadership of an All-American and an all time winningest coach, Gene Pingatore, Illinois has produced some of the best players to include Isiah Thomas and Evan Turner. Legendary St. Joseph coach Gene Pingatore has a trio of high-major prospects in 6-9 junior Nick Rakocevic, the top prospect in the Class of 2016, and two future Big Ten guards in Glynn Watson (Nebraska) and Jordan Ash (Northwestern). CHICAGO ELITE CLASSIC 49
Redondo Union HIGH SCHOOL
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Redondo Union Boys Basketball VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER
# Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. 0 Ryse Williams G So. 6’2 185 1 Elijah Nesbit G Jr. 5’3 140 2 Leland Green G Jr. 6’3 185 4 Aaron LaPeyrollerie G Jr. 5’9 144 5 Morgan Means G Jr. 6’1 150 10 Michael Munn G Sr 5’7 165 11 Willie Maldonado G Jr. 5’7 140 12 Jeremiah Headley F Sr. 6’6 220 13 Ryan Reeves G Sr. 6’2 170 14 Cameron Williams F Jr. 6’4 160 15 Cameron High G Sr. 6’0 155 21 Duncan Lomenzo-Torres G/F Jr. 6’0 165 22 Isaiah Jackson F Sr. 6’4 170 23 Jose Fowler G Jr. 6’2 160 35 Billy Preston F/C So. 6’9 215
HEAD COACH- REGGIE MORRIS JR. ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH- ARTURO JONES ASSISTANT COACH/DIRECTOR BASKETBALL OPERATIONS- VICTOR MARTIN ASSISTANT COACHES- ROY WALKER, REGGIE MORRIS SR. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR- ANDY SALTSMAN PRINCIPAL – DR. NICOLE WESLEY Redondo Union returns a boatload of talent from a state championship team led by a skilled senior small forward 6-6 Jeremiah Headley, a Division I prospect.
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St. Rita of Cascia HIGH SCHOOL
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St. Rita of Cascia High School VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER
# Name Year Height Weight Position 1 Charles Matthews Senior 6-6 185 G 2 Kain Harris Senior 6-4 200 G 3 Armani Chaney Senior 5-11 160 G 5 Jordan Matthews Frosh 5-11 147 G 10 Brandon McRoy Senior 6-3 235 F 11 Spencer Goodman Senior 6-0 150 G 13 Jimmy Falk Senior 6--1 250 F 15 Te’mon Green Soph 6-3 180 G 20 Malik Hall Junior 5-11 160 G 21 Jelani Turner Junior 5-10 150 G 22 Paul Kingsley Soph 6-3 170 G 24 Chris Williams Junior 6-4 160 G 32 Meshach Obafemi Junior 6-8 250 F 34 Curtis Dilworth Junior 5-11 165 G 35 Demauris Dixon Junior 6-2 195 G 41 Myles Carter Senior 6-9 221 F
HEAD COACH: GARY DECESARE ASSISTANT COACHES: KENTON TERRELL, BRENDAN MULLIGAN, ANDRE BELL STRENGTH COACH: JOHN GRIFFIN TRAINER: JASON DEPUE MANAGERS: DAN SMITH, TYLER JOHNSON, DARRIN RUFFIN, NICHOLAS DURHAM PRESIDENT: MR. ERNIE MROZEK PRINCIPAL: MR. BRENDAN CONROY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: MR. MIKE ZUNICA St. Rita fresh off a 21 win season and regional championship, competes in the Chicago Catholic League and boasts a top 50 player in 2015, senior Charles Matthews, Kentucky commit and top guard Armani Chaney. St. Rita’s team is expected to be ranked among the top 5 in Illinois in the 2014-2015 preseason rankings. CHICAGO ELITE CLASSIC 55
Christ The King HIGH SCHOOL
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Christ The King High School VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER
No Player Height Weight Position Class 20 Rawle Alkins 6’4” 205 Forward JR 10 Jose Alvarado 5’11” 180 Guard SO 21 Yashawn Bright 6’4” 180 Forward JR 23 Tracy Cleckley 6’2” 175 Guard JR 15 Tyrone Cohen 6’3” 175 Forward JR 22 David Cole 6’5” 215 Center JR 44 Dren Dedushaj 6’11” 210 Center JR 30 Chris DeJean 6’1” 180 Forward SR 24 Malyk Eugene 5’11” 190 Guard JR 33 Joe Idyahia 6’0” 155 Guard SR 5 Ronald Jefferson 5’10” 160 Guard JR 3 Kamron Johnson 5’8” 160 Guard SR 34 Ali Kashef 6’1” 190 Forward SR 2 Marcus Layne 6’1” 165 Guard SR 11 Jared Rivers 6’0” 160 Guard JR HEAD COACH: JOE ARBITELLO ASSISTANT COACHES: ARTIE COX, GREG LEMKO, GENE SCHATZ, JEREL COKLEY, NICK SANCHEZ TRAINER: ANTON TURKOVIC Christ the King, a perennial power out of New York, will make its first trip to the Chicago Elite Classic and has Rawle Alkins, a 6-4 guard who is among the top 30 players in the Class of 2016 with double-digit high-major offers.
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