Kenwood has never won a city title. ALTON Isaiah Camper could only look over his shoulder and smile. Simeon Coaches' Directory. 8. 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. "And then the 500 (wins) was the last piece of the puzzle.". Coaches, ADs and staff who do not . 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. 16-11*. 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Service information was not immediately available. David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. Saturdays win was the second time Vashon and Irons bested Smith and Simeon. "To go out on top?" 2 sectional seed. Senior Wes Rubin sealed it with a dunk and Simeon beat Kenwood 72-64 at Credit Union 1 Arena to win the city title . Over the next 18 years, Smith took the program to new heights. But we are going to win a state championship. This is the second title-game appearance for the Broncos, who lost to Simeon in 2016 as well. 3 seed in the Bolingbrook Sectional. The Wolverines could be the areas preseason No. He instilled discipline with his players and in how they played. They all just wanted to win and that's me.". 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A big brother with a resume thats second to none in the basketball-mad state of Illinois. Mr. Hambric, 69, died . Wilson was regarded as the top high school player in the country by many coaches and scouts. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. 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. Photographer Dean Reid has posted a new gallery Simeon vs. Kenwood containing 40 photos. File Photo by Kirsten Stickney. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Meet the Team. "That hug from Derrick in the last state championship and that hug from Jabari that last state championship, those meant a lot," Smith said. I'm giving another guy a chance.". Print. Hes like a big brother to me.. 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. Boys Basketball. The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. The 500th win was a nice addition to a resume that includes seven Chicago Public League championships and six state titles at Simeon. Simeon High School . "I respect him and his family for trusting me. Photos by @acphoto22. Robert Smith and Simeon are chasing another Chicago Public League championship. The highly-successful and respected Houston didnt miss a beat. CHICAGO (CBS) The most successful boys high school basketball coach in Illinois history is getting set to step down. As a father-figure coach, he is stern while offering endless support and instilling confidence when needed. 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. Hes coached, mentored and developed dozens and dozens of Division I players, including two of the biggest in state history: Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker. Morgan Park coach Nick Irvin and Simeon coach Robert Smith have each been suspended four games due to their conduct following their game on Jan. 16, according to a Chicago Public Schools . Asbury Park Press. 22 in 2018. But he wanted me to be successful, he wanted me to get off to a good start. Hinsdale Central, now 28-3 on the season, hasnt lost since mid-December and is riding a 20-game winning streak. Feb 21, 2023, 9:26am PST. 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. He is always so stoic. The players have repeatedly said they havent felt extra pressure to make sure that Smiths final season was a success. Smith is stepping down at the end of the year. Robert Smith swore there was a jump ball. Girls Basketball Head Coach: Kim Williams kawilliams62@cps.edu. (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) . His twin brother, Miles, added 15 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Interviewed after the 1984 championship, Ben Wilson said of Mr. Hambric: "We do things his way, because he's right.". Leonard Thomas. All of us just wanted to win. All the wins, success and talent at Simeon would often mask the substance that was there as a coach and as a program. We want to win city and state. (Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times) The best teams are analyzed and the top players are talked about all season long. Rubin led Simeon with 21 points and six rebounds. 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. The Blue Demons were led by thirty-sixth year head coach Doug Bruno and played their home games at the Wintrust Arena . Chicago Simeon opened with a 16-12 advantage over Moline through the . It wasnt just city and state championships. On Jan. 24, Smith picked up win 500 when his Wolverines beat Brooks 82-36. Retiring Simeon coach Robert Smith surpassed 500 career wins, spent most of the season ranked No. We were always synchronized and organized.. The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. CENTRALIA, Ill. 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The plan was to win city. He was set to have a successful NBA career, but that never happened because he was killed while he was in high school. From 1927 to 1933, it was known as the Westcott Junior High . Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. Led the Tigers to a 28-5 record heading into the Class 4A sectional final. I've spent the last 24 years giving all my attention to other people's kids," Smith told Michael O'Brien of the Chicago Sun Times. The Redbirds will face top-ranked Chicago Simeon in the Class 3A state semifinals on Friday at State Farm Center in Champaign. In 2003, the name changed to Simeon Career Academy to make way for a brand-new school building. That's what makes it so special. Craft, 55, retired in May as a science teacher and coach. 773-535-3465/3236. Wilson's slaying was indicative of the tough streets from which Mr. Hambric drew his players. On 2/9, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Curie (Chicago, IL) by a score of 64-60. Please enter valid email address to continue. On 2/11, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Kenwood (Chicago, IL) by a score of 72-64. Rob carried himself with the highest level of professionalism and had the highest level of respect from so many different people, said Slaughter. Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith will retire after next season, The GOAT retires: A look back on the legacy of Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith, 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 veteran coach has had a solid decade-plus run at Hinsdale Central. DeAndre Craig led the Caravan (27-7) with 13 points. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Even with all the player turnover and a new group taking on new and bigger roles, New Trier has remained a tough, defensive-minded team. Stephen Edelson. Just ask the fine people of Pontiac how much they appreciate their adopted program each December at the prestigious holiday tournament. Theres no added pressure because that is always the focus. The Trevians, however, graduated four of five starters, including all-area performer Jackson Munro. The Wolverines are in Class 3A, Kenwood is in 4A. The conversations with him over the past few years led you to believe he was taking it year by year. 0:05. Along the way Irons crossed paths with Simeons Smith at the Nike Elite 100 camp here in town. 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. A local school could possibly be good for me because the big thing right now is to be with my kids., Robert Smiths career at Simeon2004-05: 29-42005-06: 33-4, Class AA title, Public League title2006-07: 33-2, Class AA title, Public League title2007-08: 29-4, Class 3A second place2008-09: 18-102009-10: 25-9, Class 4A title2010-11: 30-2, Class 4A title2011-12: 33-1, Class 4A title, Public League title2012-13: 30-3, Class 4A title2013-14: 22-52014-15: 28-42015-16: 30-4, Public League title2016-17: 30-4, Class 4A second place, Public League title2017-18: 29-4, Public League title2018-19: 20-15,2019-20: 24-9, Public League title2020-21: 9-12021-22: 28-7Total: 480-92, .839. Chicago Simeon eventually plied victory away from Moline 67-66 on January 21 in Illinois boys high school basketball action. During the early 1980s, the city of Chicago featured one of the best high school basketball players in the country. Simeon carries themselves the right way. So that actually took a lot of pressure off of me.. CHICAGO (CBS) - The most successful boys high school . Belleville West played Chicago Simeon in a game at the O'Fallon Shootout at O'Fallon High School on Saturday February 2, 2019. Despite the loss of Wilson, Simeon returned to Champaign and the state tournament in the spring of 1985 before losing in the quarterfinals. Simeon coach Robert Smiths storybook ending was slipping away Saturday. Ben Wilson with Simeon coach Bob Hambric (left) in November of 1984. [Smith] trusted his players, thats what was special about him, Parker said. . St. Rose basketball falls to powerhouse Roselle Catholic, 68-59, in state final. Key Illinois high school baseball Week 10 games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. 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.. No. 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. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. One of them, Bob Hurley, is there because of the program he built at St. Anthony. Smith was a student . More:Wisconsin Lutheran moves back to the top of the boys basketball rankings; Oak Creek's Izaac Neal, Cedarburg honored. Throughout his tenure as the South Side school's coach, Mr. Hambric produced disciplined teams whose controlled offensive schemes broke with the city's tradition of breakneck, playground-style ball, and fundamentally sound players conditioned to run all day. HOME 3-7 AWAY 3-5 NEUTRAL 5-5.
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