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Until this past offseason, West Side’s Tyler Crews wasn’t ready to even scratch the surface of his ability.

But in the 6-foot-10 center’s final season with the Cougars, who have seven seniors and a group of underclassmen that includes promising freshmen Prentiss Gates and DeShawn Clay Jr., something has clicked.

“This year, it’s different for me,” Crews said. “I see it differently. I feel like I have to be a leader. I’m mature. I’m finally a basketball player. But this year is not just about me, though. It’s about getting my younger guys together and letting them know what I’ve seen and what I’ve been through and everything they need to know so next year and down the line, they know what to do and what it takes to win.

“I just want to give b

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