While there is still football being played in some locales, we’re firmly entrenched in the start of basketball season nationwide. That means it’s high time for out first set of terrific hoops highlights, as provided by our friends at The Cube.

3) Malique Ross drops in a step back move and then nails a pro-style trey for Oswego against Illinois rival Naperville Central

2) Dantryll Pearson of Hales Franciscan ends the half with a deep three from NBA range against Chicago Tech and the Chicago Heights Classic

3) Homewood-Flossmoor’s Jeffrey Boyd somehow connects on a wild off-balance shot to wrap up the third quarter against Thornwood at the Chicago Heights Classic