He holds 26th spot on Illini points list. He was the leader of Detroits back-to-back NBA championship teams in 1989 and 1990 and was named the FinalsMVP in 1990. Last Day of School Show Calendar . (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune). High school: Du Sable College: West Texas A&M Career highlights: 4x NBA All-Star, 1983 NBA ChampionCheeks was one of the premier point guards in the NBA in the 1980s, named tothe NBA All-Defensive First Team four times and played in four NBA All-Star. At Illinois, Liberty wasa key member of the Flyin Illini Final Four team in 1988-89. 11 overall pick by the OrlandoMagic (the first pick in that franchises history) in 1989. He was the No. Hewas a member of the 1983 NBA Champion Philadelphia 76ers. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star and, in2006, was named the Sportsman of the Year by both the Sporting News and SportsIllustrated. Simeon High School . Students hold a candlelight vigil on Nov. 26, 1984, on the South Side, where Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson was slain the week before. He played nine NBA seasons and won a championship ring as a member ofthe 1992-93 Chicago Bulls. He played one year of football at Indiana before quitting to concentrate on basketball. Melvin was a sophomore teammate of Wilson's as he . (Michael Blackshire / Chicago Tribune), Nazareth Glenn attends the honorary street sign dedication for Ben Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. Kevin Garnett, while a graduate of Farragut Academy, only lived in Chicago for a little over a year. Curtis Glenn, oldest brother of Ben Wilson, cries while holding his granddaughters Bella Robinson, 8, left, and Chloe Robinson, 10, during a street sign dedication for Benji Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. Melvin was a sophomore teammate of Wilson's as he entered his senior year ranked as the nation's No. Sam Lewis, who committed to Toledo, and Kaiden Space, who has multiple offers already. Last years squad was a good team. High school: Westinghouse College: University of Illinois Career highlights: 1989 NBA Sixth Man of the YearJohnson was named to the Illini Mens Basketball All-Century Team in 2004,and went on to play 17 seasons in the NBA. Famous alumni include Derrick Rose, Kendrick Nunn, Jabari Parker, Bobby Simmons, Talen Horton-Tucker, and others. . It is an honor to just put that Simeon jersey on. Coach Smith continued to answer when asking about the culture over the years. High school: King College: University of Wisconsin Career highlights: 1993 Illinois Mr. BasketballGriffith was half of the Twin Towers at King in the early 1990s, starringnext to Thomas Hamilton. Brian Cook, '06 AHS, 2000-03 Lincoln, Ill., native is fourth on the school's career scoring chart. Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! St. Jospeh H.S., Westchester - Basketball powerhouse of Hoop Dreams fame, closed in 2021. Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. One incident tells you all you need to know about the Thornridge team: During a team meeting prior to the start of the season, Ferguson was listing his team's goals on a chalkboard. Ervin Small caught an elbow in the King loss and missed nearly a full quarter. 11 pick by the Magic in 1989. High school: Simeon Career AcademyCollege: MemphisCareer highlights: 2009 NBA Rookieof the Year, 2011 NBA MVP, 3x NBA All-Star Rose was the top point guard in the country coming out of Simeon, and ledMemphis to the NCAA Championship Game in his only collegiate season. High school: Westinghouse College: Bradley Career highlights: 1988 NCAA AP Player of the Year, 1991 NBA All-StarHawkins played four years at Bradley University, where he won back-to-backMissouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Awards and averaged an NCAADivision I-leading 36.3 points per game his senior year. A nine-inch growth spurt over two years and the will to . High school: Tilden College: University of Illinois Career highlights: 1955 NBA Champion, 3x NBA All-Star, 1967 NBACoach of the Year Around Chicago indeed, the state of Illinois there arent many men in andaround the game of basketball that are loved as universally as Johnny RedKerry. Calvin Brock (born in 1986) is an American professional basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. They also won the Class 4A championship four times; 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, and 2012-13 (which tied Manual High School for the longest Illinois state championship title run). 8147 S Vincennes Chicago, IL 60620-1761. Thornridge's toughest opponents were south suburban rivals Bloom and Thornton and perennial Downstate power Peoria Manual. Coach Robert Smith's Wolverines, heavily favored to win their third state championship in a row and fifth in seven years, are being touted as the No. In one national poll of the top 25 high school teams of all time, Thornridge 1972 was rated No. ", Kendrick Nunn continues legacy of Ben Wilson in Chicago homecoming, 'This is probably his best shot': Why the time is now for Harden and the 76ers, Celtics-76ers first look: What could decide the battle of East heavyweights, Butler getting treatment on ankle; still iffy for G2, Curry sets G7 record with 50 as Dubs move on, Grizz's Brooks doesn't regret verbal jab at LeBron, 'This one's on me': Brunson self-critical after loss, Jokic on Murray's playoffs: 'We are following him', Rivers: Embiid likely doubtful for G1 vs. Celtics, 'It's going to be epic': Stephen Curry and LeBron James face off -- again, Tigers coach fumes at Zaire v Dwyane comparisons after loss, Pregame chats, language arts and 'a lot of fines': Inside NBA player-ref dynamics, Nunn 3rd in points to start career in past 25 years. 1 prep player in the nation in 1984, the first from Illinois to earn that ranking. He wrote his book on Thornridge while undergoing chemotherapy during the summer of 2009.<\/p>\n

"If ever a team was a worthy subject for a great book like this one, this is it--the greatest high school team I ever saw," said Mike Downey, former sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune who grew up in Chicago Heights and covered the Thornridge team for the Chicago Heights Star.<\/p>\n

Though his Lincoln team never had an opportunity to play against Thornridge in 1971-72, Lynn was always fascinated by the aura of coach Ron Ferguson's team and its dominant players--Quinn Buckner, Boyd Batts, Mike Bonczyk, Greg Rose and Ernie Dunn.<\/p>\n

Buckner was the national player of the year in 1972 and was recruited by John Wooden of UCLA and Bob Knight of Indiana. Kendrick Nunn helped lead the Miami Heat to a 116-108 victory with 21 points. ', "It was a sad day, a sad year and it's pretty much always sad, and this is 35 years ago. Their business was winning. He had two sisters and three brothers; Lillian, Ethel, Omer, Albert and Leo. *Records according to ihsa.org. Simeon supporters argue, justifiably, that Thornridge didn't play the challenging national schedule that awaits the Wolverines. Power Memorial was led by 7-2 junior Lewis Alcindor, now Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who went on to become the highest scoring player in NBA history. Those guys have been on varsity for years now. High school: Mount CarmelCollege: KentuckyCareer highlights: 2006 NBAChampion, 3x NBA All-Star Walker played with Donovan McNabb at Mount Carmel before heading to play onRick Pitinos Wildcats at Kentucky. He played 12 seasons in the NBA,winning an NBA championship in 1970 and playing in the 1972 All-Star Game. Simeon coach Robert Smith holds a framed poster of Ben Wilson during a ceremony honoring his basketball team for their four consecutive state championships at Simeon High School in Chicago on March 20, 2013. High school: Lyons Township College: Iowa State University Career highlights: 1992 NBA All-Star Hornacek starred at suburban Lyons Township before playing at Iowa State. The Wolverines are expected to be ranked in the preseason top-25 national rankings and public school rankings coming into the 2022-2023 high school season. He was captain of Lincoln's 1971-72 team that was rated behind Thornridge for much of the regular season. De Matha, the team that snapped Power Memorial's 71-game winning streak was led by Bob Whitmore, Sid Catlett, Bernard Williams Mickie Wiles and Ernie Austin. On that day, Chicago prep hoops legend Ben Wilson was killed at age 17. 601 S. Lincoln Avenue He has been credentialed to cover NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and PGA events, including the 2002 NFL Draft, 2010 Stanley Cup Finals and 2010 BMW Championship, and his work has been featured on NHL.com, FoxSports.com and CBSSports.com. Committed to: DePaul. In a 33-0 season, Thornridge never allowed an opponent to come within 14 points. Deon Thomas, 6-9, C, 1989. "He always looks the same, I think that would be a great meme, isn't that what you call it?" One man's opinion after covering almost three decades of Illinois basketball. 3: Michael Ratliff. We do not get enough recognition as we probably should. A force on the glass, his 11.3 rebounds-per-game is a school record. Adam Duvall is a . Three-time team MVP had a long pro career overseas before returning to the U.S. to coach. The NBA has become a global game. His 19,202 career points still rankamong the top-50 totals in NBA history. "When I play the game, I don't think about anyone in the stands or anything like that. Nunn spent the 2018-19 season in the G League with the Santa Cruz Warriors after Golden State waived him during its final cuts. Brock played star high school ball at Simeon Career Academy of the Chicago Public League. Hisnumber was retired by Iowa State, where he is still the all-time leader inassists and steals. The New OrleansHornets made him the number one overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. Simeon High School, which is located in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the most famous and well known basketball programs around the country. Who would you choose to lead your team, Parker or Quinn Buckner? Simeon was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 30, 1916 and was of Creole descent. He competed in the 2001 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Began season outside the Tribune Top 15 despite the previous team's success and did not duplicate it. His 1,690career points still ranks No. It is all about the school and winning than it is about self. When he left the Badgers, hewas the all-time leading scorer in Wisconsin basketball history (he held themark for 11 years until another Chicagoan, Alando Tucker, passed him on thelist). Like fellow Chicago Simeon alumni Derrick Rose of the Detroit Pistons, the undrafted Heat rookie Nunn continues to wear No. A brother of slain Simeon High basketball star Ben Wilson comforts his father, Ben Sr., at the 17-year-old boy's wake on Nov. 23, 1984. And business was good," said former Chicago Bulls announcer Jim Durham. He also ranks in the Top 10 in rebounds and blocked shots. Prospect: PG Ahamad Bynum. Green was credited with scoring the five millionth point in NBA history in1982. Simeon Career Academy, Chicago (IL) Basketball Players - RealGM Late in the 2006-07 season, hewas traded to the San Antonio Spurs, with whom he won an NBA Championship thatspring. Sweet shooter, who beat Magic Johnson and Michigan State in 1979, spent 17 years in the NBA. By Joe Henricksen. 8147 South Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60620 . Dora B. Jones sings "Keep Looking Up" for Mary Wilson, right, mother of slain basketball star Ben Wilson, at the second anniversary vigil for her son on Nov. 20, 1986. You know, I do not think anybody expected us to get where we got last season. Wilson was listed in critical condition. which has No. High school: Chicago Vocational College: University of Michigan Career highlights: 2012 NBA Champion, 1996 NBA All-Star Howard was a member of the famous Fab Five teams at Michigan that played inthe 1992 and 1993 NCAA Championship Games. Mr. Simeon married Helen and to this union was born daughter Sharon A. Simeon. Buckner was the national player of the year in 1972 and was recruited by John Wooden of UCLA and Bob Knight of Indiana. Upload it here. Years later, he would say this was a better team than the 1984 state champs. High school: Proviso East College: University of Illinois Career highlights: 2005 Big Ten Player of the Year Brown was named Mr. Basketball in Illinois and won the Gatorade Player of theYear award in 2002. : https://t.co/hpR7JLDheo pic.twitter.com/6uMmDabNSs. He was a member of the National Honor Society. Lynn's book, "Thornridge: The Perfect Season in Black and White," published by AuthorHouse, brings back memories for high school basketball fans throughout Illinois. I asked coach Smith to reflect on last seasons team as they were also ranked as one of the top ranked public schools in the country. alias => "chicago\/\/remembering-thornridge-40-years-later", title => "Remembering Thornridge -- 40 years later", article_body => "

Simeon's 2011-12 basketball team has stirred up considerable excitement. Their business was winning. 12 overall pick in the 1983 NBADraft. Let the "old-school versus modern-times" debate rage on.<\/p>\n

Could Thornridge make the transition to today's fast-paced style? 100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, 10 free things to do in Chicago this April, Chicago voted Best Big City in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row, Your guide to Chicago Cubs and White Sox baseball 2021, Where to order Super Bowl specials and watch the game in Chicago. Point guard from Quincy, Ill., could score. Watch on ESPN+. HONORABLE MENTION (21 TOTAL; IN ORDER OF POINTS) Jurrell Baldwin, Chicago Hyde Park (6-6, Jr., F) 37; Tyler Mason, Metamora (6-1, Jr., G) 30; Wesley Rubin, Chicago Simeon (6-8, Sr., G/F) 30; Darrion Baker, Hillcrest (6-8, Sr., F) 25; Jake Hamilton, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin (6-4, Sr., G) 22; Artavious Smith, Peoria Richwoods (6-1, Jr., G) 15; Cooper LePage, Crystal Lake South (6-1, Sr., G) 14; Christian Benning, Streator (6-2, Jr., PG) 12; Samuel Lewis, Chicago Simeon (6-6, Sr., G) 12; Cruz Harlan, Centralia (5-9, Jr., G) 11; Troyer Carlson, Maple Park Kaneland (6-3, Jr., SG) 8; Anthony Jabe Haith, Aurora Marmion (6-3, Sr., PG) 8; Lyncoln Koester, Mount Zion (6-3, Soph., PG) 8; Bryce Tillery, Hillcrest (5-10, Sr., G) 8; Larenz Walters, Kankakee (6-1, Jr., G) 8; Matas Castillo, Lemont (6-0, Sr., PG) 6; Rokas Castillo, Lemont (6-0, Sr., SG) 6; Andre Klaver, Sterling (6-3, Jr., G) 6; Navontae Nesbit Jr., Mt. "That's huge man. Simeon coach Robert Smith, who led Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker to Illinois state titles, retiring after next season. St. Ignatius senior Richard Baron (23) takes the ball to the basket and scores a key basket in the second overtime of the Wolfpack's Supersectional . (Ovie Carter / Chicago Tribune), An overflow crowd stands outside Operation PUSH headquarters where the funeral services were held for slain Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 24, 1984. 11y . It is the Falcons' unprecedented record of achievement that Simeon is chasing this season.<\/p>\n

Lynn's book, "Thornridge: The Perfect Season in Black and White," published by AuthorHouse, brings back memories for high school basketball fans throughout Illinois. Wilson was shot twice the previous day by Billy Moore and his cousin Omar Dixon, who were 16 at the time, during lunch hour near Simeon High School. Nunn learned about the 35-year anniversary of Wilson's death ahead of Friday's tipoff. It was the best team produced by legendary coach Morgan Wootten.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, Thornridge 1972 ranked ahead of Oscar Robertson's 1955 Indianapolis Crispis Attucks team and Wilt Chamberlain's 1955 Philadelphia Overbrook team.<\/p>\n

The author, Scott Lynn (real name: Scott Betzelberger), has an interesting background in Illinois high school basketball. The Bob Hambric era begins in 1980 with the mid-season firing of Lamont Bryant. No Illinois team before or since has ever done it better. Simeon's 2011-12 basketball team has stirred up considerable excitement. 2 all-time in scoring behind Thomas, Chicago Westinghouse High School product stands fifth in assists and seventh in steals. Buckner, whose mother was a teacher in the district and whose sister later became superintendent of the district, and Batts were among the first African-Americans to attend the Dolton school.<\/p>\n

Lynn focuses on other fascinating human-interest stories that played out beyond the basketball courthow Ferguson was able to maintain discipline among his players, how Greg Rose had to work nights as a musician to support his family, Ferguson confessed that he rarely slept because he was worried that he would make a mistake that would cause his once-in-a-lifetime team to lose a game.<\/p>\n

One incident tells you all you need to know about the Thornridge team: During a team meeting prior to the start of the season, Ferguson was listing his team's goals on a chalkboard. University of Illinois Alumni Association No. He played in two NBAFinals with the Utah Jazz (losing both times to Michael Jordans Bulls), andthe Jazz retired his number as well. High school: Thornton College: Fresno State Career highlights: 2x WAC Player of the year, 2007 NBA ChampionEly was the center on the nationally-ranked Thornton team that also includedfuture NFL players at point guard (Randle-El) and power forward (Harris). Robert Smith has been the head coach at Simeon for 19 years and has had an incredible Simeon Career Academy has been at the forefront of producing NBA players in recent years with Derrick Rose, DePaul star Bobby Simmons and Nick Anderson. He was named first-team All Conference USA in 2001. The previous spring, he had led Simeon to the first state championship in . In 1996, Walker led UK to the NCAAChampionship before turning pro. Joining them soon will be Simeon alum and Duke star Jabari Parker, who's projected as one of the top picks in the June 26 NBA draft. 11 pick by the Magic in 1989. . Mount Carmel H.S., Chicago - Alumni Gym; New Trier H.S. High school: Carver College: DePaul Career highlights: 2x NBA All-Star, 1983 NBA Rookie of the Year. The Detroit Pistons made himthe second overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft. Jeffrey Wilson, center, talks to friends and family during a street sign dedication ceremony for his older brother, Ben Wilson, on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. At Illinois, he was named an All-American twice and led theFighting Illini to the 2005 NCAA Championship Game. (Ed Wagner, Jr. / Chicago Tribune), Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. Interestingly, Thornridge 1972 ranked ahead of Oscar Robertson's 1955 Indianapolis Crispis Attucks team and Wilt Chamberlain's 1955 Philadelphia Overbrook team. All media members covering high school basketball in the state were eligible to nominate and vote for players. And business was good," said former Chicago Bulls announcer Jim Durham.<\/p>\n

But Thornridge was more than Buckner. High school: Simeon Career Academy College: University of Illinois Career highlights: Key member of the Flyin Illini Final Four teamAnderson was named Mr. Basketball in 1986 and led the University of Illinois tothe Final Four in 1989. Steve Turner, a 6-foot-10 forward, is turning out how we thought he would be as a freshman and he starting to get that capability to do some stuff. 4 behind Baltimore Dunbar 1983, New York City's Power Memorial 1964 and Hyattsville, Md., De Matha 1965. Hewent on to have one of the finest careers in the history of the FightingIllini, averaging 18 points per game over his four-year career. CHICAGO -- For Melvin Nunn, Thursday was a reminder of one of the toughest days of his life: Nov. 21, 1984. It was eliminated by Collins 67-58 in the Public League quarterfinals. High school: Simeon Career Academy College: University of Illinois Career highlights: Key member of the "Flyin' Illini" Final Four team Anderson was named Mr. Basketball in 1986 and led the University of Illinois to the Final Four in 1989. Fought back from deficits of 29-12 and 53-43 and had chance to tie at buzzer in their 59-57 loss to King and Liberty in the city semifinals. He left Duke early and was the No. Simeon assistant coach Maurice Jones, left, helps with a framed portrait of Ben Wilson during a ceremony where the basketball team was being honored for their fourth consecutive Class 4A IHSA championship at Simeon High School in Chicago on March 20, 2013. "It was normal to me," Nunn said. (Ovie Carter / Chicago Tribune), Students hold a candlelight vigil on Nov. 26, 1984, on the South Side, where Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson was slain the week before. A four-year starter, Douglas helped the Illini reach four consecutive NCAA tournaments. Register as an alumni from Simeon High School and reunite with old friends and classmates. Frame: Lean frame with room . He played 12 years in the NBA and was voted to the 1984 NBA All-Star Game. I think we have a really good shot of winning a city and state championship. He was selectedwith the fourth overall pick by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2001 NBADraft. The mission was clear: 33-0. The 53-year-old says he knew Wilson and Melvin Nunn in high school but was even more proud to see Kendrick Nunn succeed. -The old Joliet Catholic High School . He won five titles with the MinneapolisLakers in the 1950s, was a four-time NBA All-Star (including the All-Star GameMVP in 1953), was named first team All-NBA six times, led the NBA in scoring three times and led the league in rebounding once. The schools career scoring leader before Thomas came along, he still stands seventh. During Thanksgiving week in 1984, Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson was shot twice on his lunch hour after a chance encounter, in a slaying that shocked his family, his classmates and . Simeon High School (Chicago, IL) Varsity Basketball Simeon Wolverines Varsity Boys Basketball Chicago, IL FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Rankings Photos Videos News More / Simeon High School Basketball Simeon Basketball OVERALL 32-4 0.89 Win % CONFERENCE 8-2 2nd in Conference HOME8-1 AWAY6-1 NEUTRAL18-2 PF2494 PA1736 STREAK1L He was also a member of the gold medal-winning teamin the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Big night for UA Elite 24 alumni. In a few cases, records found in Tribune archives varied slightly. Robert Smith has been the head coach at Simeon for 19 years and has had an incredible run in building the dynasty at the Chicago powerhouse school. For generations, the ball played in high school gyms around this city has been as good as anywhere in the country, producing an unmatched list of players that eventually matriculated to success in the NBA. Again, wed like to claim him, but cannot. In 2004,he was named to the Illini All-Century Team. Will Simeon or any state champion ever measure up to Thornridge's gold-standard performance over Quincy (104-69) in the 1972 state final?<\/p>\n

Simeon supporters argue, justifiably, that Thornridge didn't play the challenging national schedule that awaits the Wolverines. CLASS 3A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) Simeon beat Carver and Tim Hardaway 65-54 to repeat as city champs before falling 52-48 to Springfield Lanphier and Mr. Basketball Ed Horton in the state quarterfinals. When he graduated in 2001, Wardle ranked thirdall-time in Marquette history in scoring after averaging 14.4 points per gamein 117 contests. On Friday, 35 years later, Melvin's son Kendrick Nunn would make his hometown debut against the Chicago Bulls. (Ed Wagner, Jr. / Chicago Tribune), Ben Wilson Sr. arrives at St. Bernard Hospital on Nov. 20, 1984, in Chicago after his son Ben Wilson was shot in the chest during his lunch hour near Simeon High School. He swept the postseason awardsafter the Wildcats won the National Championship, winning Final Four MostOutstanding Player and all major Player of the Year Awards. High school: WestinghouseCollege: DePaulCareer highlights: 3x NBA all-star, 2x NBA champion Aguirre was voted both the AP and Naismith Player of the Year his final seasonat DePaul (1979-80) and was the first overall selection in the 1980 NBA Draftby the Dallas Mavericks. (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) Biddy Ball started it all. Now Chicago basketball, for those who do not know, has been known for decades when it comes to basketball. Wilson was a top basketball prospect at Simeon High School when he was murdered during his senior year in 1984. POINTS Macaleab Rich, East St. Louis (6-7, Sr., G/F) 94 Deandre Craig, Chicago Mount Carmel (6-1, Sr., G) 89 Jalen Griffith, Chicago Simeon (5-10, Sr., PG) 82 Ethan Kizer, Metamora (6-6, Sr., G) 77 Richard Barron, Chicago St. Ignatius (6-5, Sr., G) 76, SECOND TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) CLASS 1A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) Simeon High School Basketball; Basketball Roster; Simeon Basketball Roster. (21 PTS) led Chicago Simeon to 64-60 FOUR Overtime win vs Chicago Curie to advance to the City Championship . 1 Evanston for the first of Simeon's Illinois record six state championships. Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith will retire after next season Robert Smith, the most successful boys high school basketball coach in state history, is closing in on 500 wins and has a record six state titles and seven city titles. Tribune archives show eight losses, four to Vocational. After a stellar career at DePaul that included being named a first-team NCAAAll-American in 1982, Cummings was the second overall pick by the San DiegoClippers in 1982. Simeon High School Basketball; Simeon Girls Basketball. The school retired No. They have the talent once again, and as always, will play an elite national schedule over the course of the season. PG Sr. 5' 10" 160 lbs. Unfortunately. He was named the APPlayer of the Year and won a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics. POINTS Hank Alvey, Glasford Illini Bluffs (6-9, Jr., F) 64 Kaden Augustine, Waterloo Gibault Catholic (6-1, Sr., G) 61 Thomas Hereau, Scales Mound (6-2, Jr., G) 57 Jordan Quinn, Tuscola (6-3, Jr., F) 50 Baylen Damhoff, Fulton (6-6, Jr., F) 50. Ben Wilson's father, Ben Wilson Sr., talks to the media during the murder trial in his son's slaying on Oct. 9, 1985, at the Criminal Court Building in Chicago. On April15, 2010, Wardle was named the head mens basketball coach at the University ofWisconsin-Green Bay. CLASS 2A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) High school: Proviso East College: University of Wisconsin Career highlights: 2007 NBA Champion, two-time NBA All-StarFinley was a member of the famous Three Amigos team at Proviso East withfuture NBA players Donnie Boyce and Sherrell Ford. Athletic alums organizing others to support student-athletes within and beyond Simeon's walls. Another future NBA player, David Wingate, also was a starter. Phone: (773) 535-3200 Fax: (773) 535-3465. Afternoon Briefing: WXRT star Terri Hemmert recounts fatal New Orleans shooting, Quinn Schambow has more than a great arm to be Libertyvilles quarterback and catcher as a sophomore, Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin. In 2006 he was a member of the NBA Champion MiamiHeat. The team had a 71-game winning streak.<\/p>\n

De Matha, the team that snapped Power Memorial's 71-game winning streak was led by Bob Whitmore, Sid Catlett, Bernard Williams Mickie Wiles and Ernie Austin. Lincoln, Ill., native is fourth on the schools career scoring chart. Thomas and guard Cody Butler had big seasons as the Wolverines won their first 28 games to set up the final and possibly most hyped meeting of this stretch with 28-1 King and its junior phenoms Jamie Brandon and Johnny Selvie. Afteran exceptional career at Fresno State, he was selected by the LA Clippers withthe twelfth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. Only four other teams came within 20 points. The closest any other state champion came was La Grange and Ted Caiazza in 1953, which went 29-0 without allowing any opponent to come within nine points. The Miami Heat selected himwith the fifth overall selection in the 2003 NBA Draft, and he has built thefinest resume in that franchises history since. 15 in Conference USA history. pic.twitter.com/mB3fP6rCBy. (Michael Blackshire / Chicago Tribune), Curtis Glenn, oldest brother of Ben Wilson, cries while holding his granddaughters Bella Robinson, 8, left, and Chloe Robinson, 10, during a street sign dedication for Benji Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. S Coach Robert Smith's Wolverines, heavily favored to win their third state championship in a row and fifth in seven years, are being touted as the No. Wilson died after being shot near the school. Stunned friends and classmates break down upon viewing Ben Wilson's body at the wake held in Simeon High School's gymnasium on Nov. 23, 1984. Buckner stood up and said to his coach and the other players: "If we win all of our games, we will accomplish all of our goals." Bynum has served as a mentor for Nunn in trying to keep him on the right track. Small guard with a big heart, Proviso East High School (Maywood, Ill.) product led 2005 team to best year in school history. So for my son to come back to Chitown, him and [Atlanta Hawks forward] Jabari Parker, they're just keeping that Simeon tradition alive.". By Joe Henricksen May 12, 2022, 3:51pm PDT Pocket Flipboard In 2016, Nunn was dismissed from the Illinois basketball team for pleading guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery. Had a long NBA career, playing in the Finals three times. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Though Simeon captured the Mayor's Trophy by winning the city holiday tournament, Hambric deemed it a rebuilding year. The school retired No. He was the sixth overall pick in the 1996Draft by the Boston Celtics, with whom he played for seven years and appearedin three NBA All-Star Games. OVERALL 11-17 0.39 Win % CONFERENCE 3-5 6th in Conference. He was a key member of the Bad Boy back-to-back NBAchampion Detroit Pistons in 1989 and 1990. Like fellow Chicago Simeon alumni Derrick Rose of the Detroit Pistons, the undrafted Heat rookie Nunn continues to wear No.

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