He loves Simeon like I did. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. Oswego East has been a fixture in the top 25 all season and settled in as the No. Photos by @acphoto22. And Im sure glad he did. The Wolverines are in Class 3A, Kenwood is in 4A. Simeon High School Basketball; Simeon Girls Basketball. He instilled discipline with his players and in how they played. Volunteer to be the statistician. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. And I see a principal in that postgame crush pic.twitter.com/bV8P6il45f. In his second season as head coach, Hynes has taken a mix of seniors and promising young players and the blend has resulted in one of the biggest surprises of the season. The Wolves were in control from start to finish on their way to a 71-64 victory. The only thing I didnt get a chance to do is to win a national championship, and thats because the [Illinois High School Association] wont allow us to compete for that.. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. We knew what we had to do, and weve known since day one. / CBS Chicago. The only two Catholic League programs to win a Class 4A sectional since the arrival of the four-class system have been Loyola in 2014 and Mount Carmel in 2008. Feb 28, 2023, 7 . Any list of greatest high school basketball coaches needs to include Stu Vetter, who led two different schools to national titles Flint Hill Academy in 1987 and St. John's Catholic Prep in 1988. . The No. Simeons Wes Rubin celebrates after the Wolverines defeat Kenwood in the Public League championship game. Smith was a student-athlete at Simeon and is one of the winningest coaches in Illinois and CPS history, securing 6 IHSA State Title and 7 Chicago Public League Championships at his alma mater. But Smith has been around long enough to know it can mean everything. Along the way Irons crossed paths with Simeons Smith at the Nike Elite 100 camp here in town. Simeon will face Hillcrest on Monday in the UIC Supersectional. Oswego East is at the top of the Southwest Prairie Conference yet again. Roundup of Missouri boys basketball postseason games based on stats reported by each team. I wanted 500 wins, and hopefully I can get that next year. Together with Whitney Young High School boys' basketball head coach Tyrone Slaughter, they launched the Classic a decade ago with a mutual vision to unite the city through basketball and community. You have to be over the top. Pocket. St. Paul school district hosts meeting on campus safety after fatal stabbing at Harding High Wolves pick up much-needed victory, 108-101 over Clippers Simeon coach Robert Smith and senior Jabari Parker embrace after winning the state championship in 2013. Simeon (29-3) vs. Mount Carmel (27-6) With four losses in the final seven games of the regular season, there were some who were prepared to write an early postseason obituary for Mount Carmel. . The 2021-22 Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team represented Illinois State University during the 2021-22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.The Redbirds played their home games at Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena in Normal, Illinois as members of the Missouri Valley Conference.The team finished the season 13-20, 5-13 in MVC play to finish in eighth place. They previously played in the 2020 Highland Shootout, with Vashon scoring an 80-71 win. Asbury Park Press. It has been great despite the results. He checked off the final box on his coaching to-do list with the Wolverines' win over Brooks, Smith's 500th win as a head coach. 42 W. Madison StreetChicago, IL 60602773-553-1000, Chicago Public Schools Office of Sports Administration, 2651 W. Washington BoulevardChicago, IL 60612773-534-0700 | sportsad@cps.edu, Elementary Sports Registration Hard Copy (ENG / SPAN), Elementary CPS Concussion Information Form, High School Girls Flag Football Initiative, Prep Bowl: Catholic League vs. Public League, IHSA High School Transgender Student-Athlete Policy. DeAndre Craig led the Caravan (27-7) with 13 points. The Illinois Mr. Basketball award is given to the person chosen as the best high school boys basketball player in the U.S. state of Illinois.. The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. Smith added that he has his own kids playing sports and after spending his "whole life with other people's kids," he wants to spend more time with his kids. This is only our second time playing each other. But there is going to be a huge void in our sport, a huge void in city and high school basketball.. Girls Basketball Head Coach: Kim Williams kawilliams62@cps.edu. The retiring coach, who has won a record seven city titles and six state championships, was faced with the prospect of a humiliating collapse in his final Public League game. His twin brother, Miles, added 15 points, six rebounds and five blocks. This was a team that was ranked in the preseason and had visions of playing in Champaign. We talk to each other at least two or three times a week. Rob carried himself with the highest level of professionalism and had the highest level of respect from so many different people, said Slaughter. Smith was always handing out compliments to the very few teams that did manage to beat his and to players that deserved it. On 2/1, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Catalyst-Maria (Chicago, IL) by a score of 81-43. VidSwap Coaching Tools; Join our Affiliate Program; Media Partners . 8. Illinois high school football playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. On 2/28, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against St. Laurence (Burbank, IL) by a score of 50-42. I was able to tell the kids about my decision today. Smith said that out of the hundreds of varsity basketball players he has coached since 2004, just three or four didnt go to college. The Trevians will face Libertyville, a 60-42 winner against Prospect, on Monday in the NOW Arena Supersectional in Hoffman Estates. Of course there have been many greats to pass through the school during his tenure: Jabari Parker, Kendrick Nunn and Talen Horton-Tucker among others. A rock solid senior group, which included four key players, departed. 2014 - 20162 years. The Metamora High School boys basketball team earned its first trip to the state finals in school history with a Class 3A super-sectional victory over Wheaton St. Francis on Monday night in Ottawa. As it has so often since he took over the Simeon program in 2004, history turned Smiths way. Girls Cross Country Head Coach: TBA. Rubin led Simeon with 21 points and six rebounds. Simeon @ Washington 4:00 pm Sat, Dec. 13 Marion, IL High School Shootout 5:30 pm Sun, Dec. 14 Capital Market Shoot-Out TBA Mon, Dec. 15 Brooks @ Simeon 4:00pm Wed, Dec. 17 Simeon@ Morgan Park . More:Wisconsin Lutheran moves back to the top of the boys basketball rankings; Oak Creek's Izaac Neal, Cedarburg honored. (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) 1979-80. Heck, there is hardly any bravado at all from a coach who could have shown a lot of it. Sport *Dante Culbreath (head) Football *Dennis Butler . Coach. This has been a program that won 23 games in back-to-back seasons in 2013-14 and 2014-15 with regional tiles. His run at Simeon coincided with the Public Leagues most successful run of state titles. It keeps you working because you have to work for them. Chicago Simeon opened with a 16-12 advantage over Moline through the . Boys Basketball *Corey Bradford. . Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Membership Options Live Broadcasts Current Stats Media requests Photo Galleries SmugMug Photos Athletic Director Podcasts Basketball Podcast with Coach Noszka Coach's Corner Podcast . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Matt Zahn joined CBS2 Chicago in October 2016 as a sports reporter and fill-in sports anchor, and what a time to come to Chicago. The Trojans ended Hinsdale Centrals 23-game winning streak with a 53-43 victory in Hinsdale. The Ben Wilson Gymnasium opened in 1989. More family time was at the forefront, including being able to watch his youngest, Rob Jr., play more. After 19 years and 500 wins, legendary Simeon basketball coach aims to go out on top. All of us just wanted to win. He made adjustments when needed, changing stylistically at times to even how he managed different rosters. It wasnt just city and state championships. He made sure that we were confident. He was a power forward for the high school's basketball team in the mid-2000s that behind Derrick Rose won back-to-back state championships under longtime . CHICAGO (CBS) - The most successful boys high school . Flowers is currently an assistant coach at Simeon. Junior Chris Riddle added 10 points off the bench. But this years team has tied the school record for most wins in a season, won a West Suburban Silver Conference championship and has earned a No. The fall following his championship season, Mr. Hambric had to deal with the slaying of his center and the top prep player in the nation, Ben Wilson, who was fatally shot near Simeon. 35-12 (L) Simeon vs. Crete-Monee On 11/5, the Simeon varsity football team lost their neutral playoff game against Crete-Monee (Crete, IL) by a score of 35-12 . But Velasquez, who is 131-31 in the past six seasons, worked a pair of transfers into the mix and kept the Wolves humming. ''Out here, very few go on to play Division I basketball,'' he says. 4 in 2012, No. . VidSwap Coaching Tools; Join our Affiliate Program; Media Partners; Popular Sports. He understands basketball and is good with the kids.. Senior Wes Rubin sealed it with a dunk and Simeon beat Kenwood 72-64 at Credit Union 1 Arena to win the city title. HOME 3-7 AWAY 3-5 NEUTRAL 5-5. Simeon Betts (9) P, OF, IF . Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. The school name was changed from Simeon Vocational High School in September of 1998 to Simeon Career Technical Academy. And they generally always played with such pride. The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. On January 24, 2023, Simeon Coach Robert Smith made history, securing his 500th career win in boys high school basketball. Belleville West played Chicago Simeon in a game at the O'Fallon Shootout at O'Fallon High School on Saturday February 2, 2019. Belleville West senior EJ Liddell finds Jaylin Mosby for the go-ahead 3pt shot vs Simeon in the O'Fallon Shootout highlight | O'Fallon, IL. Coach Robert Smiths farewell tour took a step closer to the Illinois High School Association state finals in Champaign as Simeon eased past Mount Carmel 70-47 on Friday in the final of the Class 3A Glenbard South Sectional. The list includes some familiar names and past winners, along with some under-appreciated coaches who are receiving their due. Last chance! Check out the lists below to see the daily stat leaders for Monday, Feb. 27 in five statistical categories: points, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals. Just four high school coaches are in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame. On Friday, it was Akil Watson's turn to burn the Roses, with the Arizona State commit shooting 10-for-14 from the floor and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line. The most recent was the Class 4A crown in 2012-13 which was the fourth consecutive championship for the Wolverines. PG Sr. 5' 10" 160 lbs. Competing against coaches like [Youngs] Tyrone Slaughter, Mike Oliver at Curie and Nick Irvin [at Morgan Park] just gave us a different vibe, Smith said. Vashon takes on another big-time Illinois foe when it hosts East St. Louis (18-6) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Matt arrived just as the Cubs won the World Series. Feb 28, 2023. Football *David Thornton. I'm giving another guy a chance.". Smith, a Simeon graduate, nearly took an assistant job at Loyola under Porter Moser in 2017. Playing for Smith and Simeon absolutely means something to the players in this program, both present and past. But with a legendary coach like Smith, its so much more than the immediate retirement or why hes calling it a career. Smith made his debut as Simeons coach in 2004, the same night Derrick Rose made his for Simeon. That's about as much as Robert Smith celebrates, he isn't the jumping around type. There is still something to look forward to.. The best teams are analyzed and the top players . Curtis Wilson, Ben Wilson's oldest brother, center, accepts a framed team jersey from members of the Simeon High School basketball team in 2009 during a retirement ceremony for Ben's number, No . That made it so much better.. And while he won and won bigger than anyone he never, ever was full of himself or took himself too seriously. Simeon High School Basketball; JV; Simeon JV Basketball. Boys Basketball *Nathaniel Lloyd. St. Ignatius, Grayslake Central and Marmion were the other local teams advancing to Class 3A supersectionals. Coaches and members of the news media from throughout the state have voted senior Nelison "Nick'' Anderson as Mr. Basketball of Illinois for 1986. Earlier today I was thinking about games I played in before and all the seasons Ive coached.. We've nearly reached the conclusion of the regular season with the biggest games yet to . Evan Kanellos made the winning free throw with five seconds left. On 2/11, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Kenwood (Chicago, IL) by a score of 72-64. Smiths program produced multiple NBA players: Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn and more. Those guys have been great, so humble. But there are teams, on paper, with more talent than Simeon, and Smith continues to always be able to navigate and right a ship just perfectly. After everything weve been through all year our defense held up in those last two minutes of overtime.. High school basketball players love using the phrase "business trip" to demonstrate that Tuesday night's 15-minute drive to the neighboring town is a somber, no-fun outing. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Name: Simeon High School City: Chicago City Population: 3 Million County: Cook Enrollment: 1638 Nickname: Wolverines Colors: Blue/Gold Conference: Chicago Public League CEO: Arne Duncan Director of Sports Administration Chicago Public S: Calvin Davis Principal: Tamara Sterling Boys Athletic Director: Melvin L. Dillard, Jr. Head Coach: Robert Smith Assistant Coaches: James Farr, Leonard Thomas . He was honored for that milestone by the OFallon Shootout just before Simeon tipped off against Vashon. They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention. He will coach one more season a loaded team that is expected to contend for a state championship in 2023 and call it a career. Along the way we at times forget about those leading them: the coaches. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times. The next highly-regarded prospect to play under Smith was Jabari Parker, who captured four consecutive Class 4A state titles while earning MaxPreps National Player of the Year honors in 2013. The Redbirds will face top-ranked Chicago Simeon in the Class 3A state semifinals on Friday at State Farm Center in Champaign. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Collinsville guard Cawhan Smith (left) dribbles downcourt as he is closely guarded by Simeon player Jaylen Drane. Smiths debut as a high school coach in December 2004 is one of the citys legendary high school basketball moments it also was Derrick Roses debut. Show all Sports. Rose and . Its more than what is to come this season and where Simeon goes from here. More:FAQ: What to know . Smith has been head coach at Simeon for over 19 years, succeeding the legendary Bob Hambric and has coached NBA stars such as Derrick Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn and more. Hes probably the only person that has a winning record against me, Smith said with a smile. While he's still clearly on top of his game when it comes to coaching at a high level, he's decided this is his last season. Smith whose signature look has been a spectacular pair of Gucci glasses wants his team to win every game, but finding a way to beat Irons would have meant a little more if only because they have become so close over the years. Mr. Hambric ran alongside his players on a grueling training lap that started at the high school at 83rd Street and Vincennes Avenue, headed south to 87th Street, east to King Drive and then up to 83rd for the final stretch back to the school. The Red Devils have nearly always been competitive under Latorre. Watch online from home or on the go. OVERALL 11-17 0.39 Win % CONFERENCE 3-5 6th in Conference. Simeon coach Robert Smith carries the state championship trophy at a pep rally in 2011. He is survived by a son, Robert Jr.; a daughter, Robyn; and a brother, Arthur. 0. Stream sports and activities from Simeon High School in Chicago, IL, both live and on demand. The Red Devils began the season unranked and have climbed into the top 10. There wasnt extra stress, Rubin said. All rights reserved. Simeons Miles Ruben (24) blocks Mount Carmels Lee Marks (11) shot attempt. We did it. Mr. Hambric's wife, Phyllis Hambric, preceded him in death. Collinsville played Chicago Simeon in the final game of the OFallon Shootout on Saturday February 8, 2020. But more than whats on paper or in the record books or who hes coached, Smith has earned a level of respect from everyone in the sport that so few are truly able to earn. I always tell people that [legendary Simeon coach Bob Hambric] could have stayed and coached those guys and won more titles himself. Smith, who is also Simeon's athletic director, hands the job over to his assistant coach and former player Tim Flowers, who will begin his tenure during the 2023-24 season. 16-11*. Smith's current Simeon squad is right near the top of the state rankings again and certainly have a shot to compete for another championship. And beat the likes of Joliet West, Kenwood and others along the way? It was during Covid that he learned and realized he could move on from coaching, that he wouldnt miss it as much as he thought. But this was positive. Smith has stressed that this season is about the kids, not his farewell tour. All the best players wanted to come to Simeon because of Coach Rob, Parker said. The conversations with him over the past few years led you to believe he was taking it year by year. Parker had his choice of schools across the country but chose Simeon. McDonald's All-American. Robert Smith swore there was a jump ball. Other future NBA players to play under Smith include Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn of the Los Angeles Lakers. We wont let the fans down. Mr. Hambric grew up on the South Side and played basketball at the old Parker High School. The 2021-22 DePaul Blue Demons women's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 2021-22 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. CHICAGO (CBS) The most successful boys high school basketball coach in Illinois history is getting set to step down. Robert Smith goes out on top: Simeon beats Kenwood in OT to win the city title, Sectional final roundup: Simeon, St. Ignatius win in 3A; Oswego East takes down Joliet West in 4A, 2023 Chicago Sun-Times All-Area basketball team. The Broncos fans went wild. Simeon faces Curie Thursday night in the Public League semifinals as Smith chases his eighth city championship. 2 in 1989. The Trevians, however, graduated four of five starters, including all-area performer Jackson Munro. Latest Updates. There wasnt any fake or forced bravado. Players (14) Staff (9) Do you have a team photo? "College would have to be the right situation. Simeon carries themselves the right way. No matter the star or the team, there were never big numbers thrown up at Simeon by individual players. Most of the time, we worked on our weaknesses. The actor suffered a brain aneurysm Feb. 18 at his Los Angeles home and died in his sleep Friday at a hospital in Burbank, California, his manager said. Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA rankings, postseason brackets, stats leaders, schedules and scores . Sports team/skills coaching at London Pulse basketball club and at Drayton Manor High School: - Coaching and setting drills for children improved leadership and communication skills. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. Smith would always provide perspective after losses. The Wolverines could be the areas preseason No. 1 sectional seed. Print. It was great to have Derrick and Tim [Flowers] to help jump-start my career. Two teams playing in a packed house. 3 seed in the Bolingbrook Sectional. While state tournament runs put together by their teams do matter, there are a number of Coach of the Year candidates throughout the area. Leonard Thomas. 1 team. Its the first sectional championship in school history for Oswego East, which will face Moline on Monday in the ISU Supersectional. More than anything, when the history of high school basketball and basketball in the city is written, Rob Smith will be considered the GOAT, said Slaughter. Twitter Water Polo: Schedule Water Polo: Roster Water Polo: News Basketball Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Schedule Basketball: . Were talking six state championships and four other top four finishes at state that earned state trophies. His team buckled down defensively in overtime, not allowing Kenwood a field goal. And since the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, another one ending with Simeon winning a state trophy, the retirement thoughts intensified. There is a reason Heidkamp is a two-time City/Suburban Hoops Report Coach of the Year winner. Simeon never had a losing season during Smith's tenure as Smith amassed a record of 480-92 with six state championships and seven Public League titles in 18 seasons. Do you have . Its a great friendship, Smith said. . Upload it here. and made us make some other plays," Simeon coach Robert Smith said . Custom Content Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand . I personally remember several talks with Smith over the past year or two where he would openly discuss how he personally found other interests, outside of basketball, during the down time of Covid. Smith announced his retirement Thursday. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. We will enjoy this for a few days and then we will regroup and try to fix some things and try to go win another state championship, Smith said. February 8, 2023 / 4:50 PM / CBS Chicago. Oswego East also pulled off an upset, defeating Joliet West for the second time this season. Submit Roster. On Jan. 24, Smith picked up win 500 when his Wolverines beat Brooks 82-36. Here's an overview of the eight contenders. Latorre has led this senior-dominated group to the best season the program has had in 25 years. For better or worse. Ames led Kenwood with 22 points and Isaiah Green scored 11 in the fourth quarter to spearhead the comeback. Senior Meghan Lamanna led a team-wide effort with 17 points and five rebounds, and junior Jasmine Miller added 13 points and six boards, and the Pioneers used a stifling defensive effort to . Boys Basketball *William Buford. Interviewed after the 1984 championship, Ben Wilson said of Mr. Hambric: "We do things his way, because he's right.". That's what makes it so special. Me and Coach Smith are like family, Irons said. 2: Jalen Griffith . The Hawks are competing and playing as a cohesive group under Houston and are the top seed in their own Class 3A sectional. - Adaptable leadership approach used to get the most out of each player. "I love Simeon," Smith said. On 2/3, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Clark (Chicago, IL) by a score of 78-41.
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