Simeons Miles Ruben (24) blocks Mount Carmels Lee Marks (11) shot attempt. 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. 16-11*. ''Out here, very few go on to play Division I basketball,'' he says. A year ago New Trier finished with a school record 30 wins and reached a sectional championship. I was going to win tonight anyway if I won or he won. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. By Matt Zahn. 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Sport *Dante Culbreath (head) Football *Dennis Butler . Vashon played Chicago Simeon in the OFallon Shootout at OFallon High School in OFallon, IL on Saturday February 4, 2023. . Simeon will face Hillcrest on Monday in the UIC Supersectional. ALTON Isaiah Camper could only look over his shoulder and smile. Simeon head coach Robert Smith looking on during the 2019 IHSA Class 4A Super-Sectional title game. Latest Updates. Print. He made sure that we were confident. 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. Earlier today I was thinking about games I played in before and all the seasons Ive coached.. On 2/24, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Englewood Stem (Chicago, IL) by a score of 70-33. St. Rose basketball falls to powerhouse Roselle Catholic, 68-59, in state final. 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 . 3 - Kray Rogers - 6-2 - Jr. - 14.3 2 - Jaxon Willits - 6-0 - Sr. - 11.6 22 - Blayke Nunn - 6-2 . But he took over for a legendary coach [Bob Hambric] and not only sustained the success but clearly surpassed it.. New Trier held on to beat Glenbrook North 47-46. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times. Collinsville played Chicago Simeon in the final game of the OFallon Shootout on Saturday February 8, 2020. 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. Its more than what is to come this season and where Simeon goes from here. 50-42 (W) Simeon vs. St. Laurence On 2/28, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against St. Laurence (Burbank, IL) by a score of 50-42 . Along the way we at times forget about those leading them: the coaches. 22 in 2018. Simeon faces Curie Thursday night in the Public League semifinals as Smith chases his eighth city championship. Hes probably the only person that has a winning record against me, Smith said with a smile. 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) We want to win city and state. When the third quarter began and Smiths Simeon boys basketball team didnt receive the ball to start he called over the officials, questioned the scorebooks accuracy and pleaded his case something was amiss. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. Tim Vizer/Special to . 1 and just recently capped off the regular season with a city championship. Smiths program produced multiple NBA players: Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn and more. This is only our second time playing each other. Smith was always handing out compliments to the very few teams that did manage to beat his and to players that deserved it. That was good for Chicago.. Simeon was always a great reminder that keeping it simple and structured can lead to high-level success. One possession in a basketball game doesnt necessarily mean anything. All of us just wanted to win. No other coach in state history has won more than four state titles. It was sold out at Curie, and no one came to see me, Smith said. Simeon Career Academy773-535-3200. Mr. Hambric, 69, died . "It was like a chess match; he'd put the right pieces in the right places to be successful.". His team buckled down defensively in overtime, not allowing Kenwood a field goal. The perennial south suburban power lost two Division I prospects in the offseason, both transferring out of the program. He went on to LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, where he was captain of the basketball team and an honors student. Deon Thomas, who did not play organized basketball until high school, became No. Simeon head coach Robert Smith looking on during the 2019 IHSA Class 4A Super-Sectional title game. It was great to have Derrick and Tim [Flowers] to help jump-start my career. Crystal Lake South coach Gary Collins concurs. Oswego East also pulled off an upset, defeating Joliet West for the second time this season. Did you hear his praise of Glenbard West over the past 12 months? Coaches, ADs and staff who do not . "He used to have a saying, 'Come the fourth quarter, you'll see who can play.'". 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Simeon Career Academy High School boys' basketball head coach Robert Smith is one of the co-founders of the Chicago Elite Classic. Ive completed my goals, Smith said. 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 . Last chance! For better or worse. 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. They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention. It was never going to be easy following up last years remarkable season. (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) . 4 in 2012, No. He understands basketball and is good with the kids.. But if you earned the trust of Smith and it would take time for the few who did, especially in the early years of his coaching career he would let you in. Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, state tournament brackets, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. "I watched some other guys stick around too long. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. The Blue Demons were led by thirty-sixth year head coach Doug Bruno and played their home games at the Wintrust Arena . The Hawks are 25-3, emerged as the best team in the south suburbs and are a legitimate state threat in Class 3A. There wasn't much Robert Smith hadn't accomplished in his 19-year career at Simeon Career Academy. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Area college signings: NCAA Division I and II, Area college signings: NCAA Division III, NAIA, JUCO, 4 killed, 4 critically injured in crash at South Grand Boulevard and Forest Park Avenue, Parents push back on allegations against St. Louis transgender center. The Westcott building on Normal Avenue was occupied by the Calumet High School until 1926. On 2/7, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against North Lawndale (Chicago, IL) by a score of 74-54. By Joe Henricksen. "I want to spend more time with my kids. 1. Other future NBA players to play under Smith include Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn of the Los Angeles Lakers. Asbury Park Press. Were talking six state championships and four other top four finishes at state that earned state trophies. Loyola recruit Miles Rubin led the top-ranked Wolverines (30-3) with 19 points, and Sam Lewis added 16. The address was changed from 8235 S. Vincennes Ave. to 8147 S. Vincennes Ave. But it was just a comfort level he had started to feel in knowing he would be fine if he wasnt coaching the most iconic basketball program in state history. David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. But this was positive. Wilson was regarded as the top high school player in the country by many coaches and scouts. February 8, 2023 / 4:50 PM / CBS Chicago. Anderson is the sixth recipient of the Mr . [Smith] trusted his players, thats what was special about him, Parker said. Its a great friendship, Smith said. 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. It keeps you working because you have to work for them. 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. PF 1119 PA 1294 STREAK 1L. Simeon coach Robert Smith coaches from the sidelines at far left. They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention.