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Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien review all the action from the past week of Chicago-area high school basketball including the Team Rose Shootout.

The episode opens with a mailbag of listener questions. Then we each give our Two Takes, which includes a breakdown of Thorton’s big win against top-ranked Thornton last week in Harvey. This week’s major feature is early season surprises. Mike and Joe each reveal three teams and/or players that have surprised them so far this season.

Also discussed on this episode:

-Notre Dame’s statement week

-Why Bloom’s Christian Shumate is the area’s most-feared player

-Is Bogan’s Antione Bloxton the top scorer in the city?

-How will Orr and Corliss stack up in Class 2A?

-Did anyone see Kendrick Nunn becoming an NBA star?

-What’s the point in committing before senior year?

-Watch out for Collinsville