21. Chester (Pa.)Head coach: Larry Yarbray Sr.
2010-11 record: 31-1, Pennsylvania Class AAAA state champions
Players to watch: Tymier Butler (6-4, 165, Sr., G/F), Richard Granberry (6-5, 210, Jr., F),
Rondae Jefferson (6-7, 195, Jr., G/F), Erikk Wright (6-3, 190, Sr., F)
Clippers scouting report: With seven state titles and 16 championship game appearances, history runs deep at Chester and the Clippers could be in the midst of a special era. The school that produced Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan and Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson is coming off a state title and may have its next big star in Jefferson.
Rondae Jefferson is the latest star in Pennsylvania's most successful high school program.
Photo by Paul Burdick
The versatile guard/wing is the brother of Temple junior Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson and was a pivotal member of the 2010-11 championship team. He posted 8.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game and could develop into a lead forward in the same mold as UCLA commitment and 2012 star
Kyle Anderson.
Butler, Granberry and Wright – who led the team with 22 points in last year's state championship final – are all experienced veterans. A pair of Robinsons – Kareem and Darius – should also play a larger role. Kareem (5-7, Sr., G) is regarded as a defensive specialist while Darius (6-0, Jr., G) had some key postseason games last season.
Big dates on the calendar include an early-season battle with
Savon Goodman and
Constitution (Philadelphia) and a meeting with NYC power
Christ the King (Middle Village, N.Y.) at the Villa Classic on New Year's Day.
