School: Notre Dame
2014-15 record: 26-5 (9-0 East Suburban Catholic Conference)
Postseason results: Lost to Stevenson in the Class 4A sectional semifinals.
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Players to watch: A pair of talented big men are the key for the Dons as pick-and-pop forward Anthony D'Avanzo is a skilled player and he's joined by a rugged and experienced senior post player in Ammar Becar. Junior Jeameril Wilson is another 6-foot-6 forward to keep an eye on.
Did you know? Notre Dame lost to Class 4A champion Stevenson by a point in the sectional semifinals last season, the only team to fall within eight points during the playoffs to the Patriots.
Why they're in the Power Rankings: Four starters return from last season's team and the Dons had a ton of success in winning the ESCC and advancing to sectional play. Replacing departed guard Joe Mooney will be tough, but the Dons have a lot of talented size in place that makes them difficult to defend.