Huntley graduate Amanze Egekeze will soon be playing professionally in Finland, while Jacobs graduate Cameron Krutwig is in the Philippines starting his pro season.

Burlington Central senior Drew Scharnowski grew up playing guard, but since added 6 inches in high school, making him a versatile defender and offensive threat. He will play college basketball at NCAA Division I Belmont next year.

Crystal Lake South senior shooting guard Cooper LePage committed to Northern Michigan over the weekend and surprised his grandparents with the news. LePage's parents, Matt and Marisa, both played basketball at the Marquette, Michigan, school.

Former Jacobs and Loyola star Cameron Krutwig saw the need for a unique basketball experience in the McHenry County area and will open his four-day camp Aug. 1. Players will receive instruction from the 6-foot-9 center and compete in live scrimmages.

Marengo athletic director Nate Wright, who has worked in the district for 15 years, is leaving to become a dean of students at Sycamore High School, the town in which he lives.

After a breakout junior season followed by a strong showing in AAU in April, 6-foot-8 Burlington Central rising senior Drew Scharnowski has seen his recruitment take off with his height, athleticism and ability to play inside and outside.

Marengo is set to hire Adam Webb as boys basketball coach and Jason LeBlanc as volleyball coach, pending approval at the Community High School District 154 Board meeting on Monday.

Woodstock announced on Wednesday that it hired longtime Huntley boys basketball assistant Ryan Starnes as its next head coach.

Former Jacobs and Loyola center Cameron Krutwig was a hit both in high school and college basketball and now has a bobblehead. Krutwig now plays professionally in Belgium.