School: Conant
2015-16 record: 23-7, 9-1 in the Mid-Suburban West
Postseason results: Lost to Rockford Auburn, 57-43, in the Class 4A Hoffman Estates Supersectional
Players to watch: Senior point guard Jimmy Sotos is committed to Bucknell and he's one of the better floor generals in the area this season. The Cougars also have talented post play from 6-foot-8 junior Ryan Davis.
[RELATED: CSN Preps Basketball Power Rankings - No. 12 Kenwood]
Why they're in the Power Rankings: Making a supersectional with only one senior starter last season, Conant has plenty of returning talent, size and experience. The class of the Mid-Suburban League, Conant has an elite playmaker in Sotos and a lot of great role players.
Did you know?: Last season was Conant's first sectional title since 2007 as they try to make another deep playoff run this season.