PREP NOTES
The lonely guy: Things are much quieter for Marina basketball Coach Steve Popovich. With former standout center Cherokee Parks at Duke, Popovich’s phone has stopped ringing.
“You know, last year, I would get to my office and there would 12 to 13 messages, all from big-time basketball coaches,” Popovich said. “This year, I seem to be off their beaten path.”
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