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The Year in Review (3/18/07)

By: Scott Phillips

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Well what more can I say than, “Wow.” That word seems to sum up all of the feelings towards this season of IHSA basketball that I can conjure up. There were shocking upsets, fantastic players, crazy coaches, and of course one little website that went from obscure to being recognized almost overnight. When Kevin got me into this mess, I didn’t honestly know what to think. But his hard working attitude and his dream were infectious, and pretty soon I was hooked. We spent more hours on the road writing than Jack Kerouac; we were everywhere. For two college kids without a car on campus we saw more games than I could ever fathom. Without getting all sappy and what not, here are my lists of things I enjoyed though out the season (in no particular order). Thanks to all the fans, parents, players and coaches who have helped make this a great season.

Teams I enjoyed watching

Simeon
Conant
Warren
Jacobs
Marshall

Players I enjoyed watching

Derrick Rose
Kevin Johnson
Justin Dehm
Ceola Clark
Evan Turner
DeAndre Liggins
Mustapha Farrakhan
Johnny Moran
Eric Loos
Jeff Jordan

Players I Enjoyed Talking to:

Matt Collins
Johnny Moran
Iman Shumpert
Brandon Paul
Bryant Orange
Geoff McCammon
Raffi Mantilla
Grant Monroe
Mike Balleto
Chris Hicks

Coaches I Enjoyed Talking to:

Gene Pingatore
Tom McCormack
Bob Williams
Chuck Ramsey
Dan DeBruycker

Student Sections I enjoyed:

Cougar Crazies (Conant)
True Blue Crew (diehard Warren fans)
Eagle’s Nest (Jacobs)

Best Band:

Schaumburg

Best Games:

Batavia vs. West Aurora

Simeon vs. Oak Hill

Jacobs vs. Dundee-Crown

Simeon vs. Warren

Stevenson vs. Warren

Loyola Academy vs. Warren

Conant vs. St. Joseph’s

Conant vs. Schaumburg

Prairie Ridge vs. Jacobs

Elk Grove vs. Bartlett