Taking a look at the pre-season top ranked teams participating in the 21st Annual Motor City Roundball Classic.

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17. Detroit Edison (18-5), C: Coach Bo Neely brings all of his players back and will add a freshman to the mix. Dreyon O’Neal (6-5) might crack the starting lineup, too. Junior William Weem (6-8) is a strong rebounder and a terrific shot blocker. Two sophomores are outstanding. Deante Johnson (6-7) is a wirery player who will play the wing and, at times, inside. David DeJulius (6-0) is a point guard extraordinaire. Senior Ed Carter III (6-3) will be eligible in January because of the transfer rule and another senior, Marcus Johnson (6-3) might start. Neely said he could start as many as 10 players. Another is junior Jamal Keese, a 6-2 junior. - State Champs

Detroit Edison Public School Academy (17-6) DEPSA won the toughest Class C district in the state last March and with a very young team and new coach.  A year’s experience will improve their chances of getting past the regional where their game season ended last season.  Like Allen, Loyola, and Pershing they’ll first need to get out of District 73.  Point guard Dave Dejulius is arguably the top point guard in the state’s sophomore class.  Junior forward Will Weems is on his way to Division 1 offers. - IPS Basketball