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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Joe Henricksen

City/Suburban Hoops Report 3-Pointer: DePaul’s defense, Glenbard North’s rise and 2 south suburban success stories

DePaul Prep’s Jaylan McElroy (33) hits a three against Teutopolis. (Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times)

There aren’t advanced defensive metrics or ratings across the board that can dissect or rank high school basketball’s best defensive teams. But there’s enough data, along with the eye test of playing against DePaul Prep, to know it’s a team that will stymie any offensive attack thrown its way.

The Rams are allowing just 30 points a game during their 11-0 start to the season. They’ve held eight of their 10 opponents to 30 or fewer points, while teams are shooting a paltry 31% from the field overall and 23% from the three-point line.

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