The ChicagoHoops.com Preseason High School Men's All-State 1st And 2nd Basketball Teams


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November 20, 2008

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Here is the ChicagoHoops.com Preseason High School Men's All-State 1st and 2nd Basketball Teams. The teams include eight players from the Illinois Class of 2009, and two players from the Illinois Class of 2010. Eight of the players have already announced their collegiate destinations.


1st Team

Darius Smith
Position: Point Guard Height: 6'2"
High School: Chicago Marshall Class: 2009
A superb talent on both ends of the basketball court. Looking to lead Marshall to a repeat run of their IHSA Class 3A state championship.
Brandon Paul
Position: Shooting Guard Height: 6'4"
High School: Warren Township Class: 2009
A University of Illinois recruit. A tremendous athlete who scores the basketball from all points of the floor.
Jereme Richmond
Position: Small Forward Height: 6'7"
High School: Waukegan Class: 2010
A University of Illinois recruit. A dazzling al-around talent who can dominate games both inside and outside.
Jon Mills
Position: Power Forward Height: 6'5"
High School: Chicago North Lawndale Class: 2009
A Texas A&M Corpus Christi recruit. A tenacious performer on both ends of the floor who is the best rebounder in the state.
Jack Cooley
Position: Forward/Center Height: 6'8"
High School: Glenbrook South Class: 2009
A Notre Dame University recruit. A physical and athletic post who is known for his blue-collar style on the floor.



2nd Team

Chris Colvin
Position: Point Guard Height: 6'3"
High School: Chicago Whitney Young Class: 2009
An Iowa State University recruit. A physical lead guard who is at his best scoring the basketball on drives to the hole.
D.J. Cooper
Position: Point Guard Height: 5'9"
High School: Seton Academy Class: 2009
An Ohio University recruit. A dazzling point guard who excels both with his ball-distribution skills and his ability to drop jumpers with range.
Matt Vogrich
Position: Shooting Guard Height: 6'4"
High School: Lake Forest Class: 2009
A University of Michigan recruit. A heady and athletic guard who is quite possibly the best long-range shooter in the state of Illinois.
Lenzelle Smith, Jr.
Position: Guard/Forward Height: 6'3"
High School: Zion-Benton Class: 2010
An Ohio State University recruit. A do-it-all performer who excels with his ability to take over whatever aspect of a game that his team needs.
Angus Brandt
Position: Forward/Center Height: 6'9"
High School: Lake Forest Academy Class: 2009
A hardnosed and physical interior banger who delivers both size and athleticism to the post. Makes his living in the paint.