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LISTEN: IHSA state basketball regionals preview | No Shot Clock, Episode 136

Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down the week in high school basketball.

By Michael O’Brien

Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down the week in high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes and then dive into a look at some of the most competitive games and best storylines in the IHSA state basketball regionals.

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