SICA South Predictions

Bloom
Rich East
Rich South
Rich Central
Kankakee
Crete-Monee

Bloom looks to dominate the SICA South this year. Transfer Rajsaun Thompson from T.F. South looks to lead Blazing Trojans this year. Thompson is considered to be one of the top players in the state and has Division 1 talent. Six-Foot Six (6'6") Senior Forward Aaron Nelson looks to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Jawan Nelson (6'8"), who was a leader for Bloom last year and will be headed off to play for Division 1 Texas A&M Corpus-Christi. Shooting guard Brian Conway already has an offer from UNLV and will be another leader for Bloom. Look for Bloom to be one of the top teams in the state this year.

After Bloom, Rich East looks to lead the rest of the SICA South. The Rockets will be led by big man Shea Sumptor, who is getting interest from a number of high-major Division 1 teams, including Michigan, Purdue, and Illinois . Senior Point Guard Jamere Dismukes is also being looked at by some mid-major Division 1 teams and will run the Rockets' system this year. Athletic 6'5" wing Stephen O'Neal also looks to help Rich East. Junior Kashaune McKinney will also help the Rockets this year.

Although Junior guard Crandall Head will not be back next year, Rich South still looks to contend in a tough SICA South. Point guard Kendrick Morse, who has recruiting interest/offers from Iowa State, Oregon State, Drake, and Providence, will lead the Stars. Look for Junior Pierre Brooks to also make a serious contribution this year.

The last of the Rich teams, Rich Central, tries to stay on top of Kankakee and Crete-Monee this year. It will tough for the Olympians, as star guards Lorenzo Franklin and Quentin Reed have graduated, as has forward Kendall Geanef. Look for Sophomore wing James Crockett to have a breakout season.

Kankakee also has aspirations to compete in this tough division. The team will be led by Senior guard Joe Lightfoot, who is considered to be one of the best guards in the area and who will replace graduating senior Darion Collins. Guard Julian Bogan also looks to make major contributions for Kankakee.

Crete-Monee will struggle this year, due to their lack of experience. The team will be led by 6'6" Junior, Mario Redmond, who is a very raw talent, but could shine this year for the Warriors. Talented Sophomore Guard Kentrell King is one of the best young talents in the South Suburbs and will soon develop into a Division 1 caliber player. Look for Crete-Monee to stuggle this year, but they will be a force in the SICA South in 2009.