The Rubin twins had transferred in and they had a really great season for us. By visiting ChooseChicago.com, you are consenting to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Projected Position: PG. He is the only Chicago area athlete in history to be named Player of the Year in football and basketball. 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. 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. It is the Falcons' unprecedented record of achievement that Simeon is chasing this season. He wrote: "Win the conference. He played one year of football at Indiana before quitting to concentrate on basketball. pic.twitter.com/mB3fP6rCBy. Though Simeon captured the Mayor's Trophy by winning the city holiday tournament, Hambric deemed it a rebuilding year. When theChicago Bulls won the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery, there was no question who wouldbe the top overall pick. Three-time team MVP had a long pro career overseas before returning to the U.S. to coach. 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. High school: Proviso EastCollege: MarquetteCareer highlights: NBA All-Star, NBACoach of the Year, 2008 NBA Champion (coach) Rivers was a McDonalds All-American at Proviso East in 1980 before playing atMarquette. Late in the 2006-07 season, hewas traded to the San Antonio Spurs, with whom he won an NBA Championship thatspring. The gravesite of Ben Wilson at Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago on Nov. 10, 2009. 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. High school: Fenwick College: Duke University Career highlights:McDonalds All-America Maggette was anAll-American at Fenwick before spending only one year with the Duke BlueDevils. Get Directions. 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. CLASS 2A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) Future Mr. Basketball winner Deon Thomas was a somewhat raw sophomore. Big night for UA Elite 24 alumni. 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. Simeon supporters argue, justifiably, that Thornridge didn't play the challenging national schedule that awaits the Wolverines. He was a member of the National Honor Society. No. He holds 26th spot on Illini points list. Like fellow Chicago Simeon alumni Derrick Rose of the Detroit Pistons, the undrafted Heat rookie Nunn continues to wear No. Watch on ESPN+. 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. He also ranks in the Top 10 in rebounds and blocked shots. The 1975-76 Hoosier squad remains the last team to complete an undefeatedseason with a championship. The most important season in school history began with the No. : https://t.co/hpR7JLDheo pic.twitter.com/6uMmDabNSs. "He was hilarious," said Carlil Pittman, Good Kids Mad City. 25 in Wilson's honor. 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. Mount Carmel H.S., Chicago - Alumni Gym; New Trier H.S. In 1996, Walker led UK to the NCAAChampionship before turning pro. On Friday, 35 years later, Melvin's son Kendrick Nunn would make his hometown debut against the Chicago Bulls. 1 Evanston for the first of Simeon's Illinois record six state championships. They have the talent once again, and as always, will play an elite national schedule over the course of the season. He was the leader of Detroits back-to-back NBA championship teams in 1989 and 1990 and was named the FinalsMVP in 1990. It's great to see it, especially for kids from the same situation that I'm from, with the same upbringing because a lot of us don't get that opportunity.". 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. 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. Players received five points for a first-team vote and three points for a second-team vote. The vigil was held at the Benjamin E. Mayo and Elmer L. Fowler Historic Gallery in Chicago. (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) Biddy Ball started it all. High school: St. JosephCollege: Ohio State UniversityCareer highlights: Big TenConference Player of the Year, NCAA Player of the Year Turner, like Isiah Thomas, graduated from St. Joseph High School in suburbanWestchester and took his talents to Ohio State. PF 1119 PA 1294 STREAK 1L. Let the "old-school versus modern-times" debate rage on.<\/p>\n
Could Thornridge make the transition to today's fast-paced style? We still have to get on the court and play the games. Ben Wilson of Simeon High School was considered the No. We are one of the few schools in the state that has been on top since the 70s. Coach Smith says regarding the culture and history behind Simeon High School. Simeon coach Robert Smith, who led Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker to Illinois state titles, retiring after next season. Melvin was a sophomore teammate of Wilson's as he . POINTS Ty Pence, St. Joseph-Ogden (6-6, Sr., G/F) 120 Cole Certa, Bloomington Central Catholic (6-4, Jr., G) 116 Gianni Cobb, Chicago Perspectives-Leadership (6-0, Jr., PG) 59 Dylan Bazzell, Fairbury Prairie Central (6-4, Sr., G/F) 58 Grady Thompson, Princeton (6-4, Sr., G) 58, SECOND TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) Phone: (773) 535-3200 Fax: (773) 535-3465. Simeon basketball star Ben Wilson, right, with his coach, Bob Hambric, at Simeon in 1984. 2: Jalen Griffith . The meeting was over. Tragedy struck on the eve of the season with the murder of Wilson, who had been deemed the No. 11 pick by the Magic in 1989. Lincoln, Ill., native is fourth on the schools career scoring chart. Former NBA player and fellow Chicago native Will Bynum was also in attendance for Friday's game, as well as hundreds of others in support. Another future NBA player, David Wingate, also was a starter. On April15, 2010, Wardle was named the head mens basketball coach at the University ofWisconsin-Green Bay. 4 behind Baltimore Dunbar 1983, New York City's Power Memorial 1964 and Hyattsville, Md., De Matha 1965. HONORABLE MENTION (31 TOTAL; IN ORDER OF POINTS) Dylan Murphy, Columbia (6-7, Sr., F) 32; Owen Treat, Vienna (6-2, Jr., G) 31; Devon Peebles, Pana (6-3, Sr., G) 29; PJ Chambers, Chicago DePaul College Prep (6-2, Jr., G) 24; Isaac Hosman, Metropolis Massac County (6-0, Jr., PG) 24; Gavin Arthalony, Petersburg PORTA (6-2, Sr., G) 23; Mason Funk, Normal U-High (6-5, Sr., SG/SF) 23; Riley Weber, Pontiac (6-4, Jr., G/F) 23; Teegan Davis, Princeton (6-2, Sr., G) 22; Mac Resetich, Spring Valley Hall (6-0, Sr., G) 22; Christian Cummings, Rockford Christian (5-10, Soph., SG) 21; Caden Hawkins, Carterville (6-0, Sr., PG) 19; Cannon Leonard, Gilman Iroquois West (6-9, Sr., C) 19; Jaxson Provost, Kankakee Bishop McNamara (5-10, Sr., PG) 19; Tyler Heffren, Eureka (6-4, Jr., F) 17; Calvin Worsham, Chicago Christ The King (6-7, Jr., F) 16; Maurice Thomas, Chicago DePaul College Prep (6-0, Jr., G) 15; Grant Fridley, Trenton Wesclin (6-2, Sr., PG) 14; Paxton Giertz, Seneca (6-0, Soph., PG) 14; Adyn McGinley, Beecher (6-0, Jr., G) 14; Bennett Briles, Nashville (6-9, Sr., F/C) 13; Bryant Jenkins, Lawrenceville (6-3, Jr., F) 10; Cody Dickshot, Breese Central (5-10, Sr., G) 9; Docker Tedeschi, Benton (6-8, Soph., C) 9; Jacob Finley, Williamsville (6-9, Sr., C) 6; Karsen Konkel, Pinckneyville (6-6, Jr., C) 6; Cooper Loll, Robinson (6-5, Sr., G) 6; Connor Mowery, Johnston City (6-0, Sr., G) 6; Zach Powell, Pleasant Plains (6-5, Sr., F) 6; Wes Shats, Braidwood Reed-Custer (6-5, Sr., C) 6; James Stevenson Jr., Momence (6-7, Sr., G) 6. CLASS 3A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) Famous alumni include Derrick Rose, Kendrick Nunn, Jabari Parker, Bobby Simmons, Talen Horton-Tucker, and others. When he graduated in 2001, Wardle ranked thirdall-time in Marquette history in scoring after averaging 14.4 points per gamein 117 contests. imeon's 2011-12 basketball team has stirred up considerable excitement. 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). Hisnumber was retired by Iowa State, where he is still the all-time leader inassists and steals. 11y . Their business was winning. 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. 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. Senior guard Andre Battle, a future star at Loyola, teamed with Tony McCoy and Ivan Young to lead the "Big Blue Machine," as Simeon was often called, to a 20-0 start. Upload it here. (John Dziekan / Chicago Tribune), Friends and family mourn slain Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson during a brief graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery on Nov. 24, 1984. Athletic alums organizing others to support student-athletes within and beyond Simeon's walls. He was considered among the best prep centers in thecountry, and opted to play at Wisconsin. 2023 Choose Chicago. In the era prior to the three-point shot, the Falcons averaged 88 points per game. Compiled by Quad Cities media veteran Steve Tappa (currently of MC22-TV and QCSportsNet; formerly of the Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus). Brock played star high school ball at Simeon Career Academy of the Chicago Public League. High school: Simeon Career AcademyCollege: DePaulCareer highlights: 2005 NBA MostImproved Player Simmons joined Quentin Richardson at DePaul and played three strong seasons forthe Blue Demons, averaging 16.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in his junior(and final) season. He plans on retiring after this upcoming high school season and I had the chance to speak with him regarding that, history of the program, Chicago basketball, and more. The school retired No. Never charged by the NCAA in the Bruce Pearl/Jimmy Collins . After playing basketball and graduating from Southern Illinois in 1976, he set out on a career in radioTV broadcasting. (21 PTS) led Chicago Simeon to 64-60 FOUR Overtime win vs Chicago Curie to advance to the City Championship . Ervin Small caught an elbow in the King loss and missed nearly a full quarter. In his firstyear with the Blue Demons, Richardson was named Conference USA Freshman of theYear and Player of the Year. A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute. The author, Scott Lynn (real name: Scott Betzelberger), has an interesting background in Illinois high school basketball. (Ed Wagner, Jr. / Chicago Tribune), Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. Print. 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. 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. MOLINE, Ill. (AP) Here are the Illinois Associated Press Class 1A-4A All-State boys' basketball teams as voted on by a statewide panel of newspaper sports writers/editors, TV/radio broadcasters, and internet-site editors/reporters. I'm still carrying the legacy myself so that's huge for me," Kendrick Nunn said of Wilson. Players (14) Staff (9) Do you have a team photo? School: Chicago (Ill.) Simeon. The 1979-80 record is from Tribune archives. In November 1984, the 6-foot-8 Wilson was on top of the prep basketball world, as "Benji" captures in gripping detail. At Illinois, Liberty wasa key member of the Flyin Illini Final Four team in 1988-89. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources CPS Non-Discrimination Statement Simeon Career Academy Simeon Career Academy. And that team was the same way. Green was credited with scoring the five millionth point in NBA history in1982. 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. During his NBA career, Hornacek played in the 1992 NBAAll-Star Game and won the three-point contest twice. 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." -- NOTE: Also receiving a single vote (thus not receiving honorable mention): Garrett Wolfe, Effingham (received first team vote); Marquel Newsome, Peoria Richwoods; Evan Nolle, Marion; Cesar Ortiz, Woodstock North; Jevon Warren, Thornton Fractional North. Simeon's third city championship in five years tasted a bit sweeter because it came against King. Our guard play was second to none, they were really really good. There were a total of 30 voters, but not all cast a ballot in each class (29 in 1A & 2A, 26 in 3A, 22 in 4A). Named All-American and won three national awards. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience, which you consent to by clicking Got It. Learn more about how we handle your personal data and rights by reviewing our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Simeon (Chicago) 297: 24: Jeff Hornacek: SG: 1987: Lyons Township (LaGrange) 329: 25: Mickey Johnson: PF: 1975: Lindblom (Chicago) 341: 26: Bucky Bockhorn: SG: 1959: Trico Consolidated (Campbell Hill) 382: 27: Win a second straight state title."<\/p>\n
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." The meeting was over. Nazareth Glenn attends the honorary street sign dedication for Ben Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. Wilson was a top basketball prospect at Simeon High School when he was murdered during his senior year in 1984. Afteran exceptional career at Fresno State, he was selected by the LA Clippers withthe twelfth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. He entered the draft early and was No. . 11 pick by the Magic in 1989. He captained Indiana's unbeaten 1976 NCAA championship team, the 1976 U.S. Olympic team and one of the Boston Celtics' NBA championship teams. He is the father of Matthew and Bobby and husband of Kristin who was a Clarendon Hills Little League All Star, played football, swam and ran track at Hinsdale Central High School and played football at Taylor University (Upland, IN). I dont know. CPS Boys Basketball Championship Simeon 15, Kenwood 18 at the end of the 1st . 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. The New OrleansHornets made him the number one overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. Chicago Simeon High School product starred for the Flyin' Illini, averaging 18 points his junior season. There were no unanimous selections (players named on every ballot). 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. 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. 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. Cheeks still ranks 11thall-time in assists and fifth all-time in steals in NBA history. Let the "old-school versus modern-times" debate rage on. Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. Urbana, IL 61801 After 12 All-Star Games in 13 seasons, Thomas had his numberretired by the Pistons and entered the Hall of Fame. (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. 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. CLASS 1A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) He led Tilden to the 1950 Chicago Pubic League championship, helped theFighting Illini advance to the Final Four in 1952, and, in his rookie season,won an NBA championship with the Syracuse Nationals in 1955. All selections listed in order of voting points. Aviyon Morris and Jaylen Drane have been on varsity since they were freshmen. Only four other teams came within 20 points. In 2011, he won the NBAs Most Valuable Player Award. After playing in two NBA All-Star Games while with the Dallas Mavericks,he finally won an NBA championship with the Spurs in 2007. For the last 22 years, he has served as sports director of KEX Radio in Portland, Oregon. A lot of people underestimated us. And business was good," said former Chicago Bulls announcer Jim Durham.<\/p>\n
But Thornridge was more than Buckner. 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. By Joe Henricksen Feb 2, 2021, 8:07am PDT The winningest high school basketball programs of the decade: No. (Ovie Carter / Chicago Tribune), Simeon basketball star Ben Wilson, right, with his coach, Bob Hambric, at Simeon in 1984. But Thornridge was more than Buckner. Latest Updates. "I was in class and somebody woke me up, because I was sleep," Melvin Nunn told ESPN during halftime, while reflecting on Wilson's death. Simeon was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 30, 1916 and was of Creole descent. 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 MOLINE, Ill. (AP) Here are the Illinois Associated Press Class 1A-4A All-State boys basketball teams as voted on by a statewide panel of newspaper sports writers/editors, TV/radio broadcasters, and internet-site editors/reporters. 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. He played 12 years in the NBA and was voted to the 1984 NBA All-Star Game. Like I tell people, the difference between us, is that we can play any style of basketball. 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. (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. The University of Michigan honored Green with a place in their AthleticHall of Honor in 1994. And that team was the same way. 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. In 2016, Nunn was dismissed from the Illinois basketball team for pleading guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery. The team had a 71-game winning streak. Hambric, whose sophomore teams routinely outperformed the varsity, coached both teams the rest of the season. He is the Heats all-timeleading scorer, was named the 2006 NBA Finals MVP, the 2010 NBA All-Star GameMVP and won the 2009 NBA scoring title. 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. Alice Campbell Alumni Center Win the regional. Well I mean of course New York always says they are the mecca, but we feel like we are the mecca of basketball. He played 12 seasons in the NBA,winning an NBA championship in 1970 and playing in the 1972 All-Star Game.
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