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Michael O’Brien’s high school basketball notebook

All of Saturday’s Super 25 scores, highlights from other notable games, the day’s top performances and more.

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Weekend Forecast: Previewing and predicting the top high school basketball games

A look at some of this weekend’s biggest games, from conference showdowns to shootouts.

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Holiday Tournament rewind: Highlights and observations from tournaments around the state

Thoughts and notes from the busiest week of the basketball season.

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Previewing York’s Jack Tosh Holiday tournament

The addition of Metamora was a holiday coup for York.

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City/Suburban Hoops Report: Rating Waubonsie Valley, Palatine’s Connor May commits and Danny Grieves’ last run

Maybe the least talked about ranked, unbeaten team in the area is Waubonsie Valley. That will change as the Warriors surely add wins to their red-hot 8-0 start.

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Ten fearless forecasts for the high school basketball season

Some predictions to moniter over the next few months.

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Twenty questions on the upcoming high school basketball season

A primer on the 2023-24 boys high school basketball season.

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Breaking down the most important high school basketball transfers

A look at the impact they will have in their new home, including three who will give their teams a chance to be playing in Champaign in March.

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High school basketball notebook: Joliet West’s Justus McNair commits, new event sparkles, weekend observations

While it went a little under the radar last week, the commitment of Joliet West’s Justus McNair to Valparaiso was significant.

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Looking back at a dozen preseason predictions

It’s time to take a look at those fearless forecasts and see the verdict for each one.

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State Finals review: Metamora steps up; injuries make crushing impact

Metamora wrapped up a brilliant two-year run in Class 3A with a state title, state runner-up finish and 64 wins.

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Robert Smith loses his final game as Metamora beats Simeon for 3A title

Metamora ruined Robert Smith’s storybook ending, beating Simeon in overtime in the Class 3A state championship game.

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Simeon sets 3A records for blocks, assists in semifinal win against St. Ignatius

Miles Rubin showed that he’s now the dominant big man in the state, leading the Wolverines to a 60-42 win against St. Ignatius in the Class 3A state semifinals.

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Breaking down the Class 3A state finals

A look at the favorite, sleeper, key players and more.

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Previewing the IHSA basketball state finals: Downers Grove North emerges in 4A, Simeon favorites in 3A

All of a sudden Downers Grove North has transitioned from a rather ignored, mid-teens ranked team to the talk of the state. The next stop is Champaign.

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Previewing Monday’s IHSA supersectionals

A select few teams are just one win away from state. Here’s a look at Monday’s supersectionals.

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Predicting the Class 4A and 3A state tournaments

With regional championship games on Friday, here is how Joe Henricksen sees it all unfolding.

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Previewing the Class 3A state tournament

Both defending champ Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin and last year’s runner-up, Metamora, are legit title contenders again.

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Sectional notebook: Insights and observations on the IHSA state playoff bracket

As soon as the sectional seeds are announced and the brackets follow the very next day, the season’s focus immediately and dramatically shifts.

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A dozen fearless forecasts for the new basketball season

With the high school basketball season tipping off this week, why not get it started with a dozen fearless forecasts for this 2022-23 season.

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20 questions and answers on the upcoming high school basketball season

A look at the best teams, players and much more.

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Simeon coach Robert Smith prepares for his final season

Simeon coach Robert Smith announced his retirement from coaching back in May, so he’s had some time to prepare for the emotions that will likely crop up over the next few months.

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Recapping the IHSA basketball state finals

A look back at the weekend in Champaign.

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Metamora shocks Simeon in Class 3A state semifinals

Jaylen Drane missed a contested three-pointer as time expired and the Redbirds celebrated their 50-47 upset of the Class 3A state title favorites.

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