The IHSA boys basketball state finals return Thursday through Saturday at State Farm Center in Champaign.

Nine of the 16 state finalists ended the season ranked statewide in their class, including the top-ranked teams in Class 2A and 3A.

Below is what you need to know about each semifinal, top players, history this weekend at the University of Illinois — plus predictions from Gannett sports reporters across Illinois.

CLASS 1A

Effingham St. Anthony vs. Chicago Hope Academy, 9:30 a.m. Thursday

Peoria Christian vs. Lanark Eastland, 11:15 a.m. Thursday

CLASS 2A

Belleville Althoff vs. Chicago Christ the King, 2 p.m. Thursday

Chicago Dyett vs. Peoria Manual, 3:45 p.m. Thursday

CLASS 3A

Chicago Brother Rice vs. Chicago St. Patrick, 6:30 p.m. Thursday

Chicago DePaul College Prep vs. Chatham Glenwood, 8:15 p.m. Thursday

CLASS 4A

Lisle Benet vs. Evanston, 6 p.m. Friday

Richton Park Rich Township vs. Gurnee Warren, 7:45 p.m. Friday