Scouting Downers Grove South boys basketball

Posted November 17, 2010 10:00 pm

Kevin Schmit

Downers Grove South

Coach: Jay Baum.

Last year: 18-10, 9-3, second in West Suburban Gold; lost 63-61 to Benet in Class 4A Geneva regional final.

Top players: Jerron Wilbut, jr., G; Jamall Millison, jr., G; Ziggy Riauka, sr., C; Kevin Honn, jr., F; Dan Jurgutis, sr., G; John Dillon, sr., G; John Lithio, sr., F; Matt Hroma, sr., G; Nick Vanek, jr., F.

Scouting report: One of the area's premier backcourts brings tremendous potential to the Mustangs. Wilbut and Millison, who combined to average 20 points a game, both are attracting Division I college interest after strong off-seasons. Riauka, at 6-foot-7, and 6-4 Hahn add strength in the post. All four players return experience, while newcomer Jurgutis is poised to make a big impact. A transfer from St. Joseph, the point guard will free Millison and Wilbut of some of the ballhandling duties they had last year. Baum believes all five of his starters could play at college, but they'll be challenged by a brutal schedule and some nagging early injuries. By the end of the season, the Mustangs will be among the area's top teams. "It's going to be tough to guard us," Baum said. "We have a lot of weapons."

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