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. University of Illinois Alumni Association Though Simeon captured the Mayor's Trophy by winning the city holiday tournament, Hambric deemed it a rebuilding year. By Joe Henricksen Feb 2, 2021, 8:07am PDT The winningest high school basketball programs of the decade: No. CLASS 2A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) . 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. He was a member of the 2009 and 2010NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. 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. 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. Kerr was the firstcoach in the history of the Chicago Bulls (1966-67), and was a joy to listen toas a broadcaster for decades. All rights reserved.Privacy policy | Terms of use | Sitemap. Could Simeon break Thornridge's suffocating 1-2-1-1 zone press that devastated every opponent? Wilson, affectionately known as Benji, was a top high school basketball prospect at Simeon High School when he was murdered during his senior year in 1984. In the 1970s, Illinois schools were restricted by travel limitations. In the era prior to the three-point shot, the Falcons averaged 88 points per game. 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. He also ranks in the Top 10 in rebounds and blocked shots. A teacher consoles Simeon High School students as they grieve for their schoolmate Ben Wilson on Nov. 21, 1984. "Whether he has 30 points or zero points, his facial expression and body language would look the same.". 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. (Ernie Cox Jr. / Chicago Tribune), 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. In 2011, he won the NBAs Most Valuable Player Award. Wilson was listed in critical condition. 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. PF 1119 PA 1294 STREAK 1L. High school: Thornridge College: Indiana University Career highlights: NCAA and NBA champion, Olympic gold medalBuckner led Thornridge to back-to-back state championships before matriculatingto Indiana, where he was a central figure on arguably the finest class ofplayers in IU history. The gravesite of Ben Wilson at Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago on Nov. 10, 2009. 4 behind Baltimore Dunbar 1983, New York City's Power Memorial 1964 and Hyattsville, Md., De Matha 1965. In 2012, he was a member of the NBA champion Miami Heat. He grew up in North Carolina and, as synonymous as MJ is with the 3-1-2, we cant claim his roots. The mission was clear: 33-0. Miles Rubin added 12 points and seven rebounds. 105-34 (L) Simeon @ Kenwood. Hisnumber was retired by Iowa State, where he is still the all-time leader inassists and steals. CLASS 4A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) -- 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. Ben Wilson was the nation's top-rated prep basketball player when he was slain near Simeon High School. Now Chicago basketball, for those who do not know, has been known for decades when it comes to basketball. Sweet shooter, who beat Magic Johnson and Michigan State in 1979, spent 17 years in the NBA. Of course weve had a lot of great players that come through here. For the last 22 years, he has served as sports director of KEX Radio in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n
Lynn is a colon cancer survivor who underwent life-saving emergency surgery in 2008. High school: King College Prep High School College: University of Illinois Career highlights:McDonalds All-America, Parade Playerof the Year In 1987, Parade named Liberty the high schoolPlayer of the Year and McDonalds named him an All-American after he had ledKing to the 1986 state championship and a runner-up finish in 1987; Liberty set a state record with 143 points in the 1987 tournament. High school: Archbishop Quigley Preparatory SeminaryCollege: DePaulCareer highlights: Inducted intoHall of Fame in 1959, five-time NBA Champion Mikan was one of the first great big men in the NBA, and his incredible list ofaccolades attests to his dominance. After 12 All-Star Games in 13 seasons, Thomas had his numberretired by the Pistons and entered the Hall of Fame. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. That is what kind of took us over the top, with those guys. 2 all-time in scoring behind Thomas, Chicago Westinghouse High School product stands fifth in assists and seventh in steals. A four-year starter, Douglas helped the Illini reach four consecutive NCAA tournaments. Frame: Lean frame with room . 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. When theChicago Bulls won the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery, there was no question who wouldbe the top overall pick. 1 prep player in the nation in 1984, the first from Illinois to earn that ranking. 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. Print. The NBA has become a global game. Rose won the 2009 NBA Rookie of the year and hasplayed in three All-Star Games. But he made his mark with defense and passing. POINTS Andrew Scharnowski, Burlington Central (6-9, Sr., F) 73 Zack Hawkinson, Springfield Heart-Griffin (6-5, Sr., G/F) 71 Asa Thomas, Lake Forest (6-7, Sr., G) 64 Cooper Koch, Peoria Notre Dame (6-8, Jr., F) 57 Miles Rubin, Chicago Simeon (6-10, Sr., F/C) 56. 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. 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. He left Wisconsin after two years andenjoyed a successful career in Europe. He was the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. CLASS 1A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) 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. Simeon's third city championship in five years tasted a bit sweeter because it came against King. 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. The most important season in school history began with the No. School: Chicago (Ill.) Simeon. Simeon was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 30, 1916 and was of Creole descent. Hambric told the Tribune in February he didn't think Simeon was getting the attention it deserved. 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. 6 ranking in the Tribune Top 20 and ended with a 53-47 victory over No. 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). You know, I do not think anybody expected us to get where we got last season. On April15, 2010, Wardle was named the head mens basketball coach at the University ofWisconsin-Green Bay. Compiled by Quad Cities media veteran Steve Tappa (currently of MC22-TV and QCSportsNet; formerly of the Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus). By visiting ChooseChicago.com, you are consenting to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Who would you choose to lead your team, Parker or Quinn Buckner? 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. Simeon High School, which is located in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the most famous and well known basketball programs around the country. Committed to: DePaul. St. Ignatius, Chicago - 3rd Floor gym, not used for varsity. In his firstyear with the Blue Demons, Richardson was named Conference USA Freshman of theYear and Player of the Year. High school: Thornwood College: N/A Career highlights: 2012 NBA Champion After being named Mr. Basketball in Illinois at the conclusion of his prepcareer at Thornwood, Curry opted to skip college and go pro. (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. Nunn spent the 2018-19 season in the G League with the Santa Cruz Warriors after Golden State waived him during its final cuts. So for my son to come back to Chitown, him and [Atlanta Hawks forward] Jabari Parker, they're just keeping that Simeon tradition alive.". (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. Buckner was the national player of the year in 1972 and was recruited by John Wooden of UCLA and Bob Knight of Indiana. During his NBA career, Hornacek played in the 1992 NBAAll-Star Game and won the three-point contest twice. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Our younger guys, Rashad Mckinnie is going to be a prospect people need to watch out for over the next couple of years. The winningest high school basketball programs of the decade: No. pic.twitter.com/mB3fP6rCBy. His family was from New Orleans; his father, a cigar maker. He competed in the 2001 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He played nine NBA seasons and won a championship ring as a member ofthe 1992-93 Chicago Bulls. Famous alumni include Derrick Rose, Kendrick Nunn, Jabari Parker, Bobby Simmons, Talen Horton-Tucker, and others. 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. Their business was winning. 1 Simeon The Sun-Times is counting down the 50 high school basketball programs with the most wins during the decade. Simeon coach Robert Smith, who led Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker to Illinois state titles, retiring after next season. But not all high schools are created equal, and most of them are lucky to have a single player make it to the NBA. 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. 8147 S Vincennes Chicago, IL 60620-1761. 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. Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. Kendrick Nunn helped lead the Miami Heat to a 116-108 victory with 21 points. Wilson was a top basketball prospect at Simeon High School when he was murdered during his senior year in 1984. By Joe Henricksen May 12, 2022, 3:51pm PDT Pocket Flipboard Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. 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. 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.)
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