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LISTEN: Previewing Glenbard West-Sierra Canyon and the city tournament | No Shot Clock, Episode 133

This week’s feature segment is all previews. We take a look at the recently revealed Public League playoff bracket and then talk all about the two big shootouts this weekend at Wintrust and UIC.

By  Michael O’Brien
   
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Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down the week in high school basketball. The episode opens with a mailbag and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes.

This week’s feature segment is all previews. We take a look at the recently revealed Public League playoff bracket and then talk all about the two big shootouts this weekend at Wintrust and UIC.

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Glenbard West’s incredible 2021-22 basketball season
Glenbard West smashes Simeon in regular-season finale
LISTEN: Mailbag and in-depth review of Glenbard West vs. Sierra Canyon | No Shot Clock, Episode 134
Nationally ranked Glenbard West deals with the hype, amps up its schedule for March playoff run
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