Chicago’s South Side is home to some of the most intense Public League basketball in the country. The city’s top teams battle in tiny packed gyms …(Read more)

The 2018 Chicago Elite Classic was held downtown at Wintrust Arena the home of DePaul basketball. The massive event was started by and is organized by …(Read more)

Josh Christopher (Mayfair 2020) and his high school squad flew from California to Chicago’s South Side to battle defending state champs Morgan Park Mustangs led by …(Read more)

Chicago has produced tons of tough guards from Derrick Rose to Isiah Thomas. Recently committed to DePaul (in his hometown), Chicago Uplift guard Markese Jacobs is …(Read more)

Nationally-ranked Simeon faced Marist (27-5) in the Illinois 4A Sectional finals at Thornton HS (Harvey, IL). Led by All-area senior point guard Morgan Taylor, Marist threw …(Read more)

Simeon Career Academy has evolved into a national-level team under Coach Rob Smith. The nationally-ranked Wolverines haven’t lost to an in-state opponent this season. They won …(Read more)

Chicago’s 2018 Public League Basketball Title game featured Orr Academy from the West Side who were playing for their first city title versus South Side (and …(Read more)

Chase Adams transferred into Chicago Orr Academy leading into his senior year. The dynamic point guard took a little time to get comfortable with the 2A …(Read more)

Simeon Career Academy’s basketball team is on FIRE! The Wolverines are undefeated versus in-state (Illinois) teams and now it’s playoff time. Seeking to defend their Chicago …(Read more)

Talen Horton-Tucker has been overlooked his entire career. He started his sophomore season at Simeon on JV and wasn’t even in the team photo. He was …(Read more)

Chicago Curie’s Marquise Walker scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, culminating in this 3-pointer at the buzzer to break the 39-39 tie and win the …(Read more)

Ayo Dosunmu is Chicago’s top rated high school senior basketball player (locally and nationally). The Illinois commit is a tall, long, scoring point guard who’s strong …(Read more)

Fenwick and Oak Park River Forest HS are both located in Oak Park, IL near Chicago. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in the …(Read more)

Mario McKinney is just a high school junior at Vashon High School (St Louis), but he played like the biggest star on display at the annual …(Read more)

Whitney Young (selective enrollment Chicago Public High School) opened their basketball season 5-0. The defending Illinois 4A (large school division) Champs are looking to repeat. They’re …(Read more)

Markese Jacobs is an ultra-athletic guard from Chicago, IL. The Kansas Jayhawks commit transferred briefly to Hillcrest Prep School in Arizona but has now returned to …(Read more)

Adam Miller recently moved to Chicago from Peoria, Illinois. The electrifying 6’3 2020 guard transferred into basketball powerhouse Morgan Park on the city’s South Side. The …(Read more)

Ballislife takes pride in covering the top high school players across the country. But when we get a chance, we like to shine a light on …(Read more)

Jaylen Drane is an 8th grader at Ariel Community Academy, a public school on Chicago’s South Side. In local Chicago basketball circles, the tough PG is …(Read more)

Chicago Ariel Community Academy Storm 7th-8th grade basketball team’s season is off to a great start! The ultra-talented group from the city’s South Side won the …(Read more)

The Cream of the Crop Top 30 All-Star Game at the 2017 Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp was a well-played affair and greatly helped the overall profile …(Read more)

Alonzo Verge jr. is on fire this month (February) and so are his Thornton Wildcats (20-5)! In less that three quarters (and no shot clock), the …(Read more)