College coaching is always something I wanted to do, Smith said. The Wolverines also finished the season ranked in the MaxPreps Top 25 four times No. 22 in 2018. The best teams are analyzed and the top players are talked about all season long. Hinsdale Central, now 28-3 on the season, hasnt lost since mid-December and is riding a 20-game winning streak. We talk to each other at least two or three times a week. Stephen Edelson. Its always good competing against him, though. Wolverine Mens Basketball Mr. Robert Smith Head Coach rsmith2@cps.edu 773.535.3200 Mr. Fred McClinton Sophomore Coach . Simeon All Access: Study halls, educational experiences part of road trips for Simeon basketball team Subscriber Services (Opens in new window) Subscribe here (Opens in new window) Crystal Lake South coach Gary Collins concurs. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. 1. In the 1990s, Mr. Hambric put together a stretch of 10 straight 20-win seasons. Chase Lewis picked a perfect time to cut loose. There wasn't much Robert Smith hadn't accomplished in his 19-year career at Simeon Career Academy. Wilson, a Neal F. Simeon Vocational High School basketball player, was regarded as the top high school player in the U.S. by scouts and coaches attending the 1984 Athletes For Better Education basketball camp. 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. We want to win city and state. Congratulations once again to Coach Robert Smith! I wanted to have the most state and city championships, and Ive done that. Simeon coach Robert Smith watches as the Wolverines play Kenwood. The accolades are endless and the resume is, quite honestly, unlike any other in high school basketball when it comes to state championships and appearances, along with the individual talent hes produced. Heck, there is hardly any bravado at all from a coach who could have shown a lot of it. Im sure Simeon will hire a quality replacement, said Slaugher. But that dunk at the end was definitely an exclamation point., [That win] did feel better than usual, Smith said. 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. 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 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. We did it. He instilled discipline with his players and in how they played. Watch online from home or on the go.
Simeon High School (Chicago, IL) Varsity Football - MaxPreps.com 2022-23 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team - Wikipedia OVERALL 11-17 0.39 Win % CONFERENCE 3-5 6th in Conference. And thats because they had other plans, Smith said. Photographer Dean Reid has posted a new gallery Simeon vs. Kenwood containing 40 photos.
After 30 years and more than 600 victories as a girls basketball coach at Collinsville Middle School, formerly North Junior High, Greg Craft is calling it a career. Simeon coach Robert Smith and Derrick Rose embrace after Roses final high school game, the 2007 state championship. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has played a big role since the 1980s. Boys Basketball *William Buford.
High school basketball: A look back on the legacy of Simeon basketball Boys Basketball *Maurice Brown. Im baffled., Suspect charged in fatal shooting in downtown St. Louis, Former Sweetie Pies TV star Tim Norman gets two life sentences in nephews death, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol slams ump C.B. 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. The Bob Hambric era begins in 1980 with the mid-season firing of Lamont Bryant . Weve nearly reached the conclusion of the regular season with the biggest games yet to come. For better or worse. Smith, 40, will have accomplished everything he set out to do at the high school level if he coaches his Simeon team to a fifth state championship in his eight-year career. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2023 IHSA Boys Basketball State Championships (Illinois) Class 3A, Photos: Simeon vs. Vashon (Bank of O'Fallon Shootout). 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 . Simeon coach Robert Smith cheers his team on against Curie in 2018. They all just wanted to win and that's me.". The Trevians are 27-4 heading into this weeks Central Suburban League regular-season finale with Niles North. Guards Sam Lewis and Jalen Griffith each scored 11. Ive spent the last 24 years giving all my attention to other peoples kids.. Its been great the two times.. His run at Simeon coincided with the Public Leagues most successful run of state titles. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. "That hug from Derrick in the last state championship and that hug from Jabari that last state championship, those meant a lot," Smith said. 27. And thats not even because of all the wins and titles which are obvious.
Illinois Mr. Basketball - Wikipedia Smith is stepping down at the end of the year. How about 480 wins and just 92 losses and likely another 25-plus victories coming next year? Simeon and Kenwood are both top contenders in the state playoffs. Illinois high school football playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. Smith went out on top, at least in the Public League. Smith would always provide perspective after losses. He was set to have a successful NBA career, but that never happened because he was killed while he was in high school. More:Wisconsin Lutheran moves back to the top of the boys basketball rankings; Oak Creek's Izaac Neal, Cedarburg honored. "I respect him and his family for trusting me. 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. The 500th win was a nice addition to a resume that includes seven Chicago Public League championships and six state titles at Simeon. 16-11*.
SIMEON TRANSFER IS FITTING RIGHT IN - Chicago Tribune I'm giving another guy a chance.". 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. The best teams are analyzed and the top players . PG Sr. 5' 10" 160 lbs. Players (14) Staff (9) Do you have a team photo? As a father-figure coach, he is stern while offering endless support and instilling confidence when needed. They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention. "I thought it was cross-country," Bankston said. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). You can't just be a regular high school coach for those guys. The Wolves have won 25 games and gone a perfect 16-0 in the league, including going on the road and handing Joliet West its only conference loss. CHICAGO (CBS) - The most successful boys high school .
Chicago Simeon edges Moline in tough test 67-66 Loyola recruit Miles Rubin led the top-ranked Wolverines (30-3) with 19 points, and Sam Lewis added 16. Simeon High School . Coach Robert Smith's 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 . Mr. Hambric's wife, Phyllis Hambric, preceded him in death. The Trevians will face Libertyville, a 60-42 winner against Prospect, on Monday in the NOW Arena Supersectional in Hoffman Estates. The Red Devils began the season unranked and have climbed into the top 10. Simeon's Smith, Vashon's Irons bonded over basketball.
IHSA Chicago (Simeon) Boys Basketball - Illinois High School Association Asbury Park Press. Then Simeon failed to score on its last possession. I wanted 500 wins, and hopefully I can get that next year. He is always so stoic. The 2022-23 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team represents DePaul University during the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.They are led by second-year head coach Tony Stubblefield and play their home games at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois as members of the Big East Conference.. On January 10, 2023, DePaul defeated Villanova for the first time since 2008, snapping a . No other coach in state history has won more than four state titles. -. Boys Basketball. We all have one more year to enjoy it and to celebrate the most successful high school coach in state history. 2 in 1989. "I watched some other guys stick around too long. On 2/9, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Curie (Chicago, IL) by a score of 64-60. With just Jake Fiegen returning, Fricke has guided the Trevians right back to where they were a year ago, only this season theyve added a Central Suburban League South championship and a No. A 2.8 at Simeon isn`t the same as a 2.8 at Crystal Lake South,'' Jackson says. Getting the kids to college was always very important.. Coach. Smiths last team at Simeon will be strong. Parker had his choice of schools across the country but chose Simeon. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. Coaches, ADs and staff who do not . This last year will be the same as any other, Smith said. Richard Barron led St. Ignatius to 50-43 victory against Fenwick. David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. We are building something special over here, Irvin said. Oswego East has been a fixture in the top 25 all season and settled in as the No. We've nearly reached the conclusion of the regular season with the biggest games yet to .
Will Simeon's Smith be the next coach at Illinois? | RSN Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. By Matt Zahn. Ames led Kenwood with 22 points and Isaiah Green scored 11 in the fourth quarter to spearhead the comeback. And I see a principal in that postgame crush pic.twitter.com/bV8P6il45f. Smiths program produced multiple NBA players: Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn and more. 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.