. Upload it here. But there is going to be a huge void in our sport, a huge void in city and high school basketball.. Print. It was great to have Derrick and Tim [Flowers] to help jump-start my career. It was never going to be easy following up last years remarkable season. Boys Basketball *Corey Bradford. Hurley is the father of former Duke guard Bobby Hurley, and Bobby is one of 150 players from St. Anthony to play Division I basketball. All the best players wanted to come to Simeon because of Coach Rob, Parker said. But that dunk at the end was definitely an exclamation point., [That win] did feel better than usual, Smith said. No other coach in state history has won more than four state titles. 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. Smith is stepping down at the end of the year. 1. Smiths debut as a high school coach in December 2004 is one of the citys legendary high school basketball moments it also was Derrick Roses debut. The lost talent and the timing of it would cripple most teams. But Velasquez, who is 131-31 in the past six seasons, worked a pair of transfers into the mix and kept the Wolves humming. But we are going to win a state championship. Smith said. 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). But this was positive. ALTON Isaiah Camper could only look over his shoulder and smile. 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. The most unfamiliar coaching name on this short list is very much deserving of a whole lot of recognition. Last chance! That's about as much as Robert Smith celebrates, he isn't the jumping around type. That made it so much better.. Most of the award winners have gone on to play at the highest levels of college basketball, and many have gone on to play in the National Basketball Association.On April 5, 2010, Jon Scheyer became the second winner to also have played on both a high . 2 Benet squeaked past Geneva 35-34, and Kenwood beat Brother Rice 72-67. Its the first sectional championship in school history for Oswego East, which will face Moline on Monday in the ISU Supersectional. 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 . We are building something special over here, Irvin said. He is always so stoic. Simeon @ Washington 4:00 pm Sat, Dec. 13 Marion, IL High School Shootout 5:30 pm Sun, Dec. 14 Capital Market Shoot-Out TBA Mon, Dec. 15 Brooks @ Simeon 4:00pm Wed, Dec. 17 Simeon@ Morgan Park . In his tenure Smith has coached several NBA players, including Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker and others. 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. Simeon coach Robert Smith coaches from the sidelines at far left. "To go out on top?" Smith is closing in on 500 wins and has won six state titles and seven city titles, both records. Simeon (Chicago) head coach Robert Smith plans to retire following the 2022-23 season after one of the most successful high school basketball runs in state history, . His run at Simeon coincided with the Public Leagues most successful run of state titles. (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) . During the early 1980s, the city of Chicago featured one of the best high school basketball players in the country. The new mayor has the power to physically remake the city or large portions of it. Volunteer to be the statistician. St. Ignatius, Grayslake Central and Marmion were the other local teams advancing to Class 3A supersectionals. 3: Michael Ratliff. Earlier today I was thinking about games I played in before and all the seasons Ive coached.. Contact. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. After 19 years and 500 wins, legendary Simeon basketball coach aims to go out on top. Smith would always provide perspective after losses. CHICAGO (CBS) The most successful boys high school basketball coach in Illinois history is getting set to step down. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. All of us just wanted to win. 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) The Metamora High School boys basketball team earned its first trip to the state finals in school history with a Class 3A super-sectional victory over Wheaton St. Francis on Monday night in Ottawa. 0:36. Were talking six state championships and four other top four finishes at state that earned state trophies. But more than whats on paper or in the record books or who hes coached, Smith has earned a level of respect from everyone in the sport that so few are truly able to earn. The school name was changed from Simeon Vocational High School in September of 1998 to Simeon Career Technical Academy. The perennial south suburban power lost two Division I prospects in the offseason, both transferring out of the program. Simeon coach Robert Smith carries the state championship trophy at a pep rally in 2011. Simeon High School Basketball Sync Games to Calendar Featured; Broadcast Schedule ; On Demand . Ben Wilson with Simeon coach Bob Hambric (left) in November of 1984. Simeon Career Academy High School boys' basketball head coach Robert Smith is one of the co-founders of the Chicago Elite Classic. Mr. Hambric's wife, Phyllis Hambric, preceded him in death. 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. Belleville West played Chicago Simeon in a game at the O'Fallon Shootout at O'Fallon High School on Saturday February 2, 2019. 35-12 (L) Simeon vs. Crete-Monee On 11/5, the Simeon varsity football team lost their neutral playoff game against Crete-Monee (Crete, IL) by a score of 35-12 . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Kenwood has never won a city title. 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. 27. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. In the 1990s, Mr. Hambric put together a stretch of 10 straight 20-win seasons. Simeon coach Robert Smith watches as the Wolverines play Kenwood. This has been a program that won 23 games in back-to-back seasons in 2013-14 and 2014-15 with regional tiles. But thats what having a seasoned pro on the bench will do for you. The Wolverines had led by 20 to start the fourth quarter, but the city championship was going to overtime. Custom Content Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand . "I love Simeon," Smith said. Photos by @acphoto22. One of them, Bob Hurley, is there because of the program he built at St. Anthony. After 19 years and 500 wins, legendary Simeon basketball coach aims to go out on top. Simeon head coach Robert Smith looking on during the 2019 IHSA Class 4A Super-Sectional title game. Rankings from AP poll. February 8, 2023 / 7:41 PM Oswego East has been a fixture in the top 25 all season and settled in as the No. The Red Devils began the season unranked and have climbed into the top 10. Boys Basketball *William Buford. 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. 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 . 3 seed in the Bolingbrook Sectional. 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. Rubin led Simeon with 21 points and six rebounds. Stephen Edelson. With several freshmen and sophomores playing key roles, Marist is 23-7, ranked in the top 20 and sits just behind Benet in second place in the East Suburban Catholic Conference. Girls Bowling Head Coach: Glenda Dunson gfdunson@cps.edu. Most of the talent went to Public League schools, and players stopped going to Catholic schools.. Key Illinois high school baseball Week 10 games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Hes eager and wants to learn. Chicago Simeon head coach Robert Smith (far right) yells from the sidelines. Over the next 18 years, Smith took the program to new heights. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. [Smith] deserved it, Griffith said. Statistics are submitted to MaxPreps by coaches, athletic directors or program personnel. Michigan State recruit Jeremy Fears Jr. fouled out in the final minutes. High/Middle School. The Illinois Mr. Basketball award is given to the person chosen as the best high school boys basketball player in the U.S. state of Illinois.. All those massive wins on big stages? Miles and Wes Rubin, 6-8 twins, will be joined by talented guards Jalen Griffith and Michael Ratliff. His name was Ben Wilson, and he attended Simeon High School in Chicago. "And then the 500 (wins) was the last piece of the puzzle.". 1 and just recently capped off the regular season with a city championship. For better or worse. Latorre has led this senior-dominated group to the best season the program has had in 25 years. "I watched some other guys stick around too long. We are going to keep our eyes on the prize. There wasnt extra stress, Rubin said. "Just for that moment, to embrace them as players, and as people.". Hes probably the only person that has a winning record against me, Smith said with a smile. Cheerleading and Dance Volleyball Wrestling Soccer Basketball Football. 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. A big brother with a resume thats second to none in the basketball-mad state of Illinois. Slaughter, who says he and Smith were once vicious adversaries but became close friends over the years, saw the class he oozed. . For better or worse. Interviewed after the 1984 championship, Ben Wilson said of Mr. Hambric: "We do things his way, because he's right.". Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The address was changed from 8235 S. Vincennes Ave. to 8147 S. Vincennes Ave. Bucknor for rejecting handshake: Zero class, Man shot and killed after fight in downtown St. Louis, Fate of St. Louis Fox Theatre still undecided, Liberty High student killed in St. Charles shooting could heal you with a smile, Brothers who did everything together, fashionista among victims in fatal St. Louis crash, Arch Madness: 2023 MVC Basketball Tournament bracket, schedule, game times, TV info, Centene expects to lose millions of Medicaid customers beginning in April, St. Louis prosecutors staff down by nearly half as caseloads jump. He led the program to new heights, beginning with to back-to-back Class AA state championships led by Rose in 2006 and 2007. But there are so many coaches who have already helped their teams exceed preseason predictions or reach the high expectations placed on them. Simeon coach Robert Smith coaches from the sidelines at far left. More:FAQ: What to know . 16-11*. As a father-figure coach, he is stern while offering endless support and instilling confidence when needed. Simeon coach Robert Smith watches as the Wolverines play Kenwood. Collinsville played Chicago Simeon in the final game of the OFallon Shootout on Saturday February 8, 2020. For better or worse. Then Simeon failed to score on its last possession. Simeon faces Curie Thursday night in the Public League semifinals as Smith chases his eighth city championship. This is what it is about, everyone supporting these kids. 1 team. Mr. Hambric ran alongside his players on a grueling training lap that started at the high school at 83rd Street and Vincennes Avenue, headed south to 87th Street, east to King Drive and then up to 83rd for the final stretch back to the school. Simeon's Smith, Vashon's Irons bonded over basketball. On 2/22, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Solorio (Chicago, IL) by a score of 97-32. The conversations with him over the past few years led you to believe he was taking it year by year. "I thought it was cross-country," Bankston said. And since the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, another one ending with Simeon winning a state trophy, the retirement thoughts intensified. One possession in a basketball game doesnt necessarily mean anything.
