Chicago High School Basketball Culture is Strong.

The South Side's Simeon Career Academy is known as a Public League basketball powerhouse, coached by Robert Smith. Kenwood Academy is quickly on the rise as the city's newest basketball powerhouse under coach Mike Irvin. These 2 Red South foes only meet once a year so the city came out for the biggest game in nearly 2 years (no crowds last season). It was a BATTLE. See how Chicago produces the toughest players.

Kenwood features Dai Dai Ames (star PG), senior Trey Pettigrew (Nevada), shooter Darius Robinson, ranked Davius Loury (picked up Florida offer after the game) and freshman Bryce Heard (and more). Simeon is led by senior guards Jaylen Drane and Aviyon Morris. Also jr PG Jalen Griffith and the Rubin brothers Wesley and Miles. Both teams have depth too.

Former Simeon stars (state champs) Jabari Parker and Jaylon Tate were in the gym to support their Wolverines. JP also played AAU ball for Coach Irvin and Mac Irvin Fire. Check out these highlights.

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