Ep. 16: “Elite” status? Which Chicagoland HS basketball teams are title-worthy?
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Can Whitney Young repeat as 4A state champs? Or Morgan Park in 3A? Can the same be said for Orr in 2A? Joe Collins and preps basketball contributor Scott Phillips discuss this and set the table on the high school basketball season. And speaking of the Whitney Young Dolphins, head coach Tyrone Slaughter joins the discussion, reflecting on his team’s 6-0 start. He also previews the Dolphins’ involvement in the upcoming Chicago Elite Classic at the UIC Pavilion, where they will face Vashon High School from St. Louis, MO. 
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