Young, Stevenson, Marian Catholic, Curie and North Chicago return big-time players and will all be loaded next season, while defending champ Simeon, St. Rita, Morgan Park and Orr will each roll out intriguing lineups. So who will be the preseason No. 1 team?
This week marks the start of the basketball spring signing period. Many Chicago players, including Duke-bound Jabari Parker, are set to sign with their chosen schools.
04/02/2013, 7:45pm CDT, By Michael O’Brien mobrien@suntimes.com
The McDonald’s All American game on Wednesday will feature a super-sized showdown between Simeon’s Jabari Parker and the nation’s No. 1 prospect, Andrew Wiggins.
04/01/2013, 10:45pm CDT, By Michael O'Brien mobrien@suntimes.com
Jabari Parker chose to pay homage to Chicago, especially Michael Jordan, in Monday's McDonald's All American dunk contest. Parker pulled off an array of dunks, which included a cradle dunk and one where he took off from the free throw line as he placed third in competition.
03/21/2013, 8:19pm CDT, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
The state basketball tournament has ceased to be a destination for many Illinois hoop fans. The solution to stop the crowds from dwindling on state finals weekend may be class contraction.
03/16/2013, 10:59pm CDT, By Michael O’Brien mobrien@suntimes.com
Simeon became just the second team in Illinois history to win four consecutive state boys basketball titles as it defeated Stevenson 58-40 Saturday in the Class 4A final at Carver Arena in Peoria. Jabari Parker led the way with 20 points.
03/16/2013, 10:17pm CDT, By Michael O’Brien mobrien@suntimes.com
Simeon capped one of the most remarkable runs in history with its fourth consecutive state title Saturday. But how does the Wolverines’ streak stack up against Peoria Manual’s legendary run in the late 90s?
After capping his stellar career at Simeon with a fourth Class 4A state title, Jabari Parker is destined to forever be in the discussion of the greatest Public League player of all time.
03/15/2013, 8:26pm CDT, By Michael O’Brien mobrien@suntimes.com
Simeon sophomore Edward Morrow came off the bench to score six points in limited action, and made a crucial impact in the Wolverines’ 68-56 Class 4A state semifinal victory over Proviso East on Friday.