School: Bolingbrook
2016-17 record: 30-2, 9-1 SouthWest Suburban Blue
Postseason results: Finished third place in Class 4A.
Players to watch: Not many teams have a better trio of guards than the Raiders this season. Senior Kaleb Thornton and juniors Tyler Cochran and Joseph Yesufu are all back for Bolingbrook as all three guards can handle, score and distribute. It wouldn't be a shock if any of these three players emerged as All-Area candidates.
Why they're in the power rankings: High school basketball remains a guard-driven game and Bolingbrook can run with anyone in the state when it comes to perimeter firepower. Head coach Rob Brost has built a consistent winner at Bolingbrook and he has a lot of pieces to like with this group.
Did you know? Bolingbrook has taken third place in Class 4A in two of the last three seasons.