School: DePaul Prep
2017-18 record: 24-7, 5-3 Catholic League Blue
Postseason results: Lost to North Chicago in Class 3A sectional finals.
Players to watch: Preseason All-Area candidate Perry Cowan is one of the most polished senior scorers in the area. The Brown commit can carry the Rams with his scoring. Other veterans are also back including guards Raheem Anthony and Lance Mosley and forward Pavle Pantovic.
Why they're in the power rankings: A steady presence in the Power Rankings the past few seasons, DePaul Prep now has a senior-laden lineup that is ready to make a serious postseason run. The Rams have a go-to scorer in Cowan and loads of dangerous pieces surrounding him.
Did you know? DePaul Prep has captured four consecutive regional titles but they have yet to win a sectional title since switching school names from Gordon Tech.