Scouting Downers Grove South Mustangs

Posted November 19, 2009 10:00 pm

Kevin Schmit

Downers Grove South Mustangs

Coach Jay Baum.

Last year 23-6, 11-1, tied for first in the West Suburban Gold; lost 53-41 to Hyde Park in the Class 4A Hinsdale Central sectional semifinals.

Top players Bledi Dervishi, sr., C; Mark Bentley, sr., G; Jamall Millison, so., G; Joe Biel, sr., F; Ziggy Riauka, jr., C; Kevin Wido, sr., F; John Dillon, jr., G; Otis Wilbut, G, so.; Kevin Honn, so., F; Mike Kusinski, sr., G.

Scouting report A longtime coach at the Mustangs' freshman and sophomore levels, Baum takes the reins of the program from Paul Runyon, who retired. Despite graduating four starters, expectations remain high for the defending Gold co-champion. Major contributions will come from three classes, including a trio of sophomores headed by Millison and Wilbut. Experience rests with the 6-foot-6 Dervishi, the lone returning starter who averaged 10.7 points and 8.4 rebounds last year. Bentley saw time at point guard. Six-foot-three Wido brings added strength inside. Biel and Dillon have perimeter potential. "I'm excited about this team," Baum said. "The kids just need to learn their roles and accept them."

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