• Quinn Peterson – Walter Payton – sharp as they come with highly educated background. Has done a heck of a job with a Program that had been in a sagging state for years. With returning senior captain Ryan Trotter and juniors Jabari Chiphe & Liam Dillion, they should position themselves for winning the Division this upcoming season. Peterson, likely will move on to the College ranks soon.
• Pat Gordon – Lincoln Park – entering year 4, Gordon has established himself as thick skinned, demanding coach whom has assembled array of talented youngsters. Future College Coach.
• Chris Passafiume – Richards – unknown around the city circles but not for long! He possesses the total package. This up-coming season could mark a re-birth of success in hoops. Chris Pass 2018-2019 athletic squad will be dangerous, they won the ISL 2018 Classic last weekend. College coaching could be in his cards if he wants it.
• Perrick Robinson – Prosser – we are starting to see the fruit of his labor pay-off. With talented sophomore point-guard Norvell Meadows and rising 2020 prospect Semaj Williams, Coach Moon will be primed for fine season. Prosser was impressive at the ISL Fall Classic, finishing 3-2 dropping a first-round play-off game to Corliss. Two highly touted Freshmen Antonio Sutton and Brandon Jones could see significant time on the varsity.
• Greg Bayer – Plainfield Central – year two should bring some excitement to the Wildcat student/community fan base. G Bay exhibits great energy, spirit, and work ethic. With seniors Maurice McCullum and Marc Arsenault, he will have his squad playing at a high-clip.
• Paul Hobson – Butler Charter – has quietly built his Program the last several years around genuine student athlete types. This season will draw heighten expectation especially with stand-out senior guard Teon Nesbit poised to average close to 25 markers an outing. College coaches should get to know Hobson a H.F. grad with a promising coaching future.
• Cornelius Crossley – Rich Central – a player’s coach, has excellent side-line demeanor and has done a marvelous job of developing under-rated senior Chance Love (28) and athletic wing Bryonte Washington, we just hope the South Suburban politics won’t factor in his growth or rise.
• Jay Rhodes – Oak Lawn – innovative with star qualities, has operated successfully without top-notch talent roaming his school hallways, but manages to keep his squads competitive and in contention. I’m quite fond of the job he’s done at his school. Jay wears a number of hats at the school.
• Alonzo Crowder – Crane – a long time Assistant to Gary London at Hales. Now, Crowder has the storied Crane Program Relevant again. His talented junior laden core has many locals gleaming. Jimarius Sneed (18), Kenny Sallee (27), Robert Hobb (70), and Rashad Harris has the west side school in conversation again. The future looks bright for Crowder and his Program.
• Adam McCloud – Cary Grove – not a well-known name, familiar in the hoop circles, but folks around the north-west suburbs will flock to see his talented team lead by touted juniors Beau Frericks (21) and big man Frank Jakubicek (40). McCloud will be a rock star soon in his area.
• Reggie Bates – Hyde Park – newly appointed Head-Coach will guide the Program into a new era/culture as the Obama library revives the Jackson Park neighborhood. Bates’ exuberant spirit & insightful feel for player development will have him in position to be competitive swiftly. In fact, he will have all the necessary vices surrounding him to become superb bench coach. College gig could be in his future.
