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Outlook: Behind senior guards Sterling Brown (SMU) and Paris Lee (Illinois State) there are few contenders capable of staying with Proviso East, which is expected to book another trip to Peoria this season. Downers Grove South came within four points of beating the Pirates in last year’s conference finale.

Top five players: Sterling Brown, Proviso East, Sr., G; Jordan Cannon, Downers South, Sr., G; Paris Lee, Proviso East, Sr., G; Waller Perez, Morton, Sr., G; James Pupillo, Addison Trail, Sr., G

Did you know? Addison Trail will play Maine South Feb. 2 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

Quote: “We are excited about the development of (6-8 freshman) Barrett Benson, along with other newcomers Marcel Phillips and (football quarterback) D.J. Deolitsis.” -- First-year Hinsdale South coach Tanner Mitchell.

Predicted finish: Proviso East, Morton, Downers South, Addison Trail, Hinsdale South, Leyden, Willowbrook