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. For a basketball city that continues to endure a dark cloud decades later behind one of its greatest players never reaching his full potential, seeing Nunn in action was able to bring a bright spot. After 12 All-Star Games in 13 seasons, Thomas had his numberretired by the Pistons and entered the Hall of Fame. 25 in Wilson's honor. 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. (Chicago Tribune archive photo), 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. High School Basketball Sports Columnists The GOAT retires: A look back at the legacy of Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith This retirement is about all that Robert Smith has meant to the sport and, specifically, Public League basketball. 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. 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. The meeting was over. 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 CLASS 4A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) "It was normal to me," Nunn said. 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. Still, the grassroots of basketball come at the youth level, where it's the second-most popular sport in United States high schools. We can play like they play on the West Coast, we can play like they play on the East Coast, that is the difference between us and other cities. Calvin Brock (born in 1986) is an American professional basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. So for my son to come back to Chitown, him and [Atlanta Hawks forward] Jabari Parker, they're just keeping that Simeon tradition alive.". 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. When you look around college basketball and the NBA, Chicago has their hand print all over it. You know, I do not think anybody expected us to get where we got last season. Simeon High School students Jamari Williams, Kentrell McNeal killed in In 2009, Kerr received the Naismith MemorialBasketball Hall of Fames John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award. High school: Whitney YoungCollege: DePaulCareer highlights: Conference USAPlayer of the Year, 2005 NBA Three Point Shootout champion Richardson led Whitney Young to a state championship and was named a McDonaldsAll-American before staying home in Chicago to play at DePaul. Future streetball legend Carl Harris spent most of the season in Hambric's doghouse. Years later, he would say this was a better team than the 1984 state champs. "He was hilarious," said Carlil Pittman, Good Kids Mad City. . Homegrown talent: Chicago's all-time greatest basketball players Began season outside the Tribune Top 15 despite the previous team's success and did not duplicate it. Lost to Manley and Russell Cross 77-70 in the Public League playoffs. By Joe Henricksen May 12, 2022, 3:51pm PDT Pocket Flipboard 15 in Conference USA history. 25, the number Ben Wilson wore while he played for the team. A force on the glass, his 11.3 rebounds-per-game is a school record. In one national poll of the top 25 high school teams of all time, Thornridge 1972 was rated No. He was a member of the National Honor Society. Copyright University of Illinois Alumni Association , Alice Campbell Alumni Center Paver Program, University of Illinois Alumni Association Giving Program. (Ed Wagner, Jr. / Chicago Tribune), Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. Jabari Parker and Derrick Rose face off tonight in Chicago, where they both attended Simeon Career Academy. Last years squad was a good team. 13 overall selection in the1999 NBA Draft. Wilson died after being shot near the school. The vigil was held at the Benjamin E. Mayo and Elmer L. Fowler Historic Gallery in Chicago. When theChicago Bulls won the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery, there was no question who wouldbe the top overall pick. The 2012 ESPN 30 for 30 documentary titled "Benji" introduced Wilson's story to a new generation of Chicago ballers, such as Nunn, who ultimately took it and ran with it. All selections listed in order of voting points. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. 2023 Choose Chicago. 1 prep player in the nation in 1984, the first from Illinois to earn that ranking. Win the regional. But not all high schools are created equal, and most of them are lucky to have a single player make it to the NBA. It was Simeon's first loss to a Public League team in 69 games. Simeon Wolverines Varsity Boys Basketball Chicago, IL FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Basketball All-Time Roster Simeon Basketball History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 14 players) Head Coach: Robert Smith Simeon has kept the trend of success going over the last few years, including last season where they reached the IHSA class 3A semifinals while playing a national schedule. Disclaimer: While you might expect to see Michael Jordan on this list, he is not. Those guys have been on varsity for years now. And that team was the same way. During his NBA career, Hornacek played in the 1992 NBAAll-Star Game and won the three-point contest twice. For example, Lynn researched how the issue of racial integration was overcome when black students were enrolled at the previously all-white school. 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. Lynn is a colon cancer survivor who underwent life-saving emergency surgery in 2008. Simeon High School Basketball; Simeon Girls Basketball. High school: Perspectives Charter School College: University of Kentucky Career highlights: 2011-12 NCAA Player of the Year (AP, Naismith, JohnWooden Award), Final Four M.O.P. 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. We do not get enough recognition as we probably should. Against the Bulls on Friday, Nunn recorded his seventh 20-point game this season, which is tied with Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant for most among rookies and the most by a Heat rookie since Michael Beasley in 2008-09, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. 1 player in the country and convinced Nick Anderson and Deon Butler to transfer to Simeon in the offseason. Hambric told the Tribune in February he didn't think Simeon was getting the attention it deserved. 11y . Simeon Career Academy, Chicago (IL) Basketball Players - RealGM He won the 2005 NBAThree Point Shootout championship. 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). PF 1119 PA 1294 STREAK 1L. 4 behind Baltimore Dunbar 1983, New York City's Power Memorial 1964 and Hyattsville, Md., De Matha 1965.<\/p>\n
Dunbar boasted three NBA first-round picks in the 1987 draft--Reggie Williams, Muggsy Bogues and Reggie Lewis. He represented Philadelphia in the 1991All-Star Game. Sam Lewis, who committed to Toledo, and Kaiden Space, who has multiple offers already. I dont know. Thornridge's toughest opponents were south suburban rivals Bloom and Thornton and perennial Downstate power Peoria Manual.<\/p>\n
In a 33-0 season, Thornridge never allowed an opponent to come within 14 points. Just the rich tradition of Simeon basketball. Like fellow Chicago Simeon alumni Derrick Rose of the Detroit Pistons, the undrafted Heat rookie Nunn continues to wear No. All media members covering high school basketball in the state were eligible to nominate and vote for players. 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. 25 in Wilson's honor. I play to win. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune), Curtis Glenn, Ben Wilson's oldest brother, center, accepts a framed team jersey from members of the Simeon High School boys basketball team on Nov. 14, 2009. 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.
