IHSA Varsity Boys Basketball: Niles West at Waukegan

Waukegan senior Jackai Taylor-Ford (35) winning the jump ball against Niles West junior Jobin Varghese (20) to start the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan sophomore Carson Newsome (21) bringing the ball down court to make a play against Niles West during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Wauekgan senior Reuben Collier (3) getting around Niles North junior Myreon Flowers (black) during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan senior Shaquille Starks (white) trying to pull off a difficult layup during the Varsity Basketball game against Niles North on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan senior Jachai Taylor-Ford (35) having an excellent jump shot during the Varsity Basketball game against Niles West on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan sophomore Carson Newsome (21) sinking a huge three pointer during the Varsity Basketball game against Niles West on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan sophomore Carson Newsome (21) sinking a huge three pointer during the Varsity Basketball game against Niles West on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan sophomore Khalen Mays (32) sinking his free throws during the Varsity Basketball game against Niles West on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Niles North junior Myreon Flowers (1) dribbling the ball down court to make a play during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Niles West sophomore Octavius Parker II (10) trying to get around Waukegan junior Malik Borwn (5) on his way to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan Head Coach Mike Patlovich (center) having a little chat with his Bulldogs after Niles North makes a comeback during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

NIles West sophomore Octavius Parker II (10) having a quick chat with his Head Coach, Bob Williams, during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Niles West sophomore Mirsad Mackic bringing in an excellent layup during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Niles West senior Bryan Villeda (44) trying to get around Waukegan senior Jachai Taylor-Ford (35) to make a play during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan senior Reuben Collier (3) grabbing a great three pointer during the Varsity Basketball game against Niles West on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukeagn sophomore Khalen Mays (white) trying to get around Niles West senior Emin Ademi (2) during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan senior Jachai Taylor-Ford (35) getting the fade shot over attempted block by Niles West junior Jobin Varghese (20) during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan senior Jachai Taylor-Ford (white) grabbing a rebound and keeping it away from Niles West sophomore Mirsad Mackic (black) during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Niles West sophomore Mirsad Mackic sinking a free throw during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Niles West sophomore Octavius Parker II (10) getting in the layup clear away from Waukegan junior Tremayne Gwinn (14) during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Niles West sophomore Mirsad Mackic (black) trying to get through Waukegan senior Reuben Collier (3) on his way to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukeagn sophomore Khalen Mays (32) trying to steal the ball away from Niles West sophomore Mirsad Mackic (23) during the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan senior Dablessin Wilson trying to get in a layup during the Varsity Basketball game against Niles West on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Niles West players celebrate the win against Waukegan 58-55 after the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Niles West players hug their teammate Jobin Varghese (20) after winning the Varsity Basketball game against Waukegan 55-58 on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)