The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. This was a team that was ranked in the preseason and had visions of playing in Champaign. In his tenure Smith has coached several NBA players, including Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker and others. And Im sure glad he did. Hynes, a Marist graduate who was an assistant under former coach Gene Nolan from 2007-2018, has revitalized the program. THE HISTORY OF SIMEON / WESTCOTT HIGH SCHOOL. After everything weve been through all year our defense held up in those last two minutes of overtime.. But he wanted me to be successful, he wanted me to get off to a good start. Ben Wilson with Simeon coach Bob Hambric (left) in November of 1984. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has played a big role since the 1980s. 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. He decided to return to Simeon instead and watched the Ramblers head to the Final Four. Simeon's Smith, Vashon's Irons bonded over basketball. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the story on why Simeon Career Academy's leader decided now is the right time. 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. 3 seed in the Bolingbrook Sectional. (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) . "I want to spend more time with my kids. Crystal Lake South coach Gary Collins concurs. 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. 16-11*. The Wolves were in control from start to finish on their way to a 71-64 victory. St. Rose basketball falls to powerhouse Roselle Catholic, 68-59, in state final. All those massive wins on big stages? Sport *Dante Culbreath (head) Football *Dennis Butler . His run at Simeon coincided with the Public Leagues most successful run of state titles. 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. But thats what having a seasoned pro on the bench will do for you. Michigan State recruit Jeremy Fears Jr. fouled out in the final minutes. Key Illinois high school baseball Week 10 games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. PG Sr. 5' 10" 160 lbs. Bob Hambric never had a losing season in 24 years as the boys basketball coach at Simeon Career Academy, winning more than 500 games, including the 1984 state championship. "To go out on top?" I wanted 500 wins, and hopefully I can get that next year. It hasnt really sunk in yet, Smith said. Smith's current Simeon squad is right near the top of the state rankings again and certainly have a shot to compete for another championship. "College would have to be the right situation. But what a job Velasquez has done this season in keeping the Wolves relevant and among the top teams in the area. 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. "It was like a chess match; he'd put the right pieces in the right places to be successful.". Smith said that out of the hundreds of varsity basketball players he has coached since 2004, just three or four didnt go to college. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Simeon lost in the state semifinals last year. Matt Zahn joined CBS2 Chicago in October 2016 as a sports reporter and fill-in sports anchor, and what a time to come to Chicago. Along the way we at times forget about those leading them: the coaches. That's about as much as Robert Smith celebrates, he isn't the jumping around type. Its the first sectional championship in school history for Oswego East, which will face Moline on Monday in the ISU Supersectional. Mr. Hambric, 69, died of cancer on Friday, said Marque Riley, Simeon athletic director. 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. "He had a great understanding of the game," said Tim Bankston, whose 25 points and 12 rebounds helped Simeon to the 1984 state Class AA championship over Evanston Township High School. Last chance! ALTON Isaiah Camper could only look over his shoulder and smile. "I watched some other guys stick around too long. The Hawks are competing and playing as a cohesive group under Houston and are the top seed in their own Class 3A sectional. Smith, 50, is 480-92 heading into his final season. Simeon coach Robert Smiths storybook ending was slipping away Saturday. But there are so many coaches who have already helped their teams exceed preseason predictions or reach the high expectations placed on them. Deon Thomas, who did not play organized basketball until high school, became No. It has been great despite the results. 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. Most of the time, we worked on our weaknesses. We came out here and accomplished our goal. This was all accomplished with one of the current top five senior prospects in the country, 6-9 Matas Buzelis, leaving the Hinsdale Central program following his sophomore year. 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. Feb 21, 2023, 9:26am PST. Coach Robert Smiths 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 Class 3A Glenbard South Sectional. ''Out here, very few go on to play Division I basketball,'' he says. 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 . . He made sure that we were confident. No other coach in state history has won more than four state titles. Simeon coach Robert Smith watches as the Wolverines play Kenwood. On 2/9, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Curie (Chicago, IL) by a score of 64-60. The Role of the AAU. The best teams are analyzed and the top players . 9 in 2011, No. Smith went out on top, at least in the Public League. The new mayor has the power to physically remake the city or large portions of it. Hes simply one of the elite coaches in the state, and hes right in the picture again this season. CENTRALIA, Ill. The evolution of Drew Winslow and the Triad boys basketball team continued in earnest Wednesday night. He understands basketball and is good with the kids.. I am one who has had the distinct privilege to be up close and personal with Smith and the inner workings of a program that few truly understand. Photos by @acphoto22. All of us just wanted to win. 1. 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. The conversations with him over the past few years led you to believe he was taking it year by year. The underclassmen camp was conducted at St. Louis U.s Simon Recreation Center and when Smith and Irons got to talking they hit it off. 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. He handed over a thriving program to Robert Smith, who coached Simeon to state championships in 2006 and 2007 behind Derrick Rose, now with the Chicago Bulls. There were a handful of teams with massive preseason expectations when the season began. 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. This is what it is about, everyone supporting these kids. The most unfamiliar coaching name on this short list is very much deserving of a whole lot of recognition. But we are going to win a state championship. As a result, his basketball acumen and work ethic often went unnoticed. A 2.8 at Simeon isn`t the same as a 2.8 at Crystal Lake South,'' Jackson says. Having accomplished so much is part of the reason Smith decided that this season, his 19th, would be his last. "If it weren't for basketball and Bob Hambric, I would have been lost to the gangs," Thomas Price, a reserve guard, told the Tribune in 1984. 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. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. We talk to each other at least two or three times a week. CENTRALIA, Ill. East St. Louis senior Macaleab Rich can be a little stubborn at times. This retirement is about all that Smith has meant to the sport and, specifically, Public League basketball. Rose and . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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.. The highly-successful and respected Houston didnt miss a beat. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. One of them, Bob Hurley, is there because of the program he built at St. Anthony. Simeons Miles Ruben (24) blocks Mount Carmels Lee Marks (11) shot attempt. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Robert Smith goes out on top: Simeon beats Kenwood in OT to win the city title, 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. Photographer Ricky Slaughter has posted a new gallery Simeon vs. Vashon (Bank of O'Fallon Shootout) containing 65 photos. Children. Meet the Team. In that time hes guided Chicagos Wolverines to seven city championships and a state-record six state championships. Saturdays win was the second time Vashon and Irons bested Smith and Simeon. 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. For better or worse. Latorre has led this senior-dominated group to the best season the program has had in 25 years. Oswego East ended 2021-22 with a 52-51 sectional final heartbreaker to Bolingbrook but not before the Wolves finished with a program-best 33-3 record. So that actually took a lot of pressure off of me.. Ive spent the last 24 years giving all my attention to other peoples kids.. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A big brother with a resume thats second to none in the basketball-mad state of Illinois. Congratulations once again to Coach Robert Smith! Knowing he'd hit another career milestone this season helped make the decision a little easier. . Here's an overview of the eight contenders. 2 Benet squeaked past Geneva 35-34, and Kenwood beat Brother Rice 72-67. Smiths last team at Simeon will be strong. Seriously underwater., St. Louis man charged in quadruple fatal crash; police say he ran off with his license plate, Neman: Missouri womans saga of trying to find common sense at Walmart, I can still hear the roaring of the engine, says father of teen maimed in downtown St. Louis. Simeon coach Robert Smith checks the clock as the Wolverines defeat New Trier at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament. I wanted them to hear it from me and not read it somewhere.. Simeon coach Robert Smith and Derrick Rose embrace after Roses final high school game, the 2007 state championship. Stephen Edelson. It was a statement win for Vashon (13-7) against nationally ranked Simeon (24-3). 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) Among those teams, however, there was one that lived up to the hype over three months of basketball better than any. Its more than what is to come this season and where Simeon goes from here. Smith would always provide perspective after losses. And while he won and won bigger than anyone he never, ever was full of himself or took himself too seriously. But with a legendary coach like Smith, its so much more than the immediate retirement or why hes calling it a career. Carmel (Chicago, IL) by a score of 70-47. . Ive completed my goals, Smith said. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. Chase Lewis picked a perfect time to cut loose. On 2/11, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Kenwood (Chicago, IL) by a score of 72-64. Wolverine Mens Basketball Mr. Robert Smith Head Coach rsmith2@cps.edu 773.535.3200 Mr. Fred McClinton Sophomore Coach . Photographer Dean Reid has posted a new gallery Simeon vs. Kenwood containing 40 photos. Twitter Water Polo: Schedule Water Polo: Roster Water Polo: News Basketball Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Schedule Basketball: . The plan was to win city. It was great to have Derrick and Tim [Flowers] to help jump-start my career. Heck, there is hardly any bravado at all from a coach who could have shown a lot of it. Smith was a student-athlete at Simeon and is one of the winningest coaches in Illinois and CPS history, securing 6 IHSA State Title and 7 Chicago Public League Championships at his alma mater. 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 . 2: Jalen Griffith . Simeon was always a great reminder that keeping it simple and structured can lead to high-level success. 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, . Any list of greatest high school basketball coaches needs to include Stu Vetter, who led two different schools to national titles Flint Hill Academy in 1987 and St. John's Catholic Prep in 1988. . By Matt Zahn. The most recent was the Class 4A crown in 2012-13 which was the fourth consecutive championship for the Wolverines. Especially in a game he wanted to win against a protg. Simeon coach Robert Smith coaches from the sidelines at far left. St. Ignatius, Grayslake Central and Marmion were the other local teams advancing to Class 3A supersectionals. The fall following his championship season, Mr. Hambric had to deal with the slaying of his center and the top prep player in the nation, Ben Wilson, who was fatally shot near Simeon. How about 480 wins and just 92 losses and likely another 25-plus victories coming next year? That made it so much better.. Keep watching, it is coming. Coaches and members of the news media from throughout the state have voted senior Nelison "Nick'' Anderson as Mr. Basketball of Illinois for 1986. The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. No matter the star or the team, there were never big numbers thrown up at Simeon by individual players. Volunteer to be the statistician. They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention. More than anything, when the history of high school basketball and basketball in the city is written, Rob Smith will be considered the GOAT, said Slaughter. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. OVERALL 11-17 0.39 Win % CONFERENCE 3-5 6th in Conference. 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.. We did it. Vashon takes on another big-time Illinois foe when it hosts East St. Louis (18-6) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. There wasn't much Robert Smith hadn't accomplished in his 19-year career at Simeon Career Academy. We are going to keep our eyes on the prize. Simeon head coach Robert Smith looking on during the 2019 IHSA Class 4A Super-Sectional title game. McDonald's All-American. And thats not even because of all the wins and titles which are obvious. Boys Basketball *William Buford. On 2/4, the Simeon varsity basketball team lost their neutral non-conference game against Vashon (St. Louis, MO) by a score of 56-46. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. The new mayor has the power to physically remake the city or large portions of it. Richard Barron led St. Ignatius to 50-43 victory against Fenwick. He coached at a YMCA before taking over the frosh-soph teams at Simeon, presiding over a string of winning squads and continuing to win when he became varsity coach in 1980. 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. 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. I always tell people that [legendary Simeon coach Bob Hambric] could have stayed and coached those guys and won more titles himself. Simeon head coach Robert Smith looking on during the 2019 IHSA Class 4A Super-Sectional title game. Contact. On January 24, 2023, Simeon Coach Robert Smith made history, securing his 500th career win in boys high school basketball. Pocket. 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 Bob Hambric era begins in 1980 with the mid-season firing of Lamont Bryant . PF 596 PA 444 STREAK 1L. HOME 3-7 AWAY 3-5 NEUTRAL 5-5. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. and made us make some other plays," Simeon coach Robert Smith said . DeAndre Craig led the Caravan (27-7) with 13 points. Simeon High School Basketball Sync Games to Calendar Featured; Broadcast Schedule ; On Demand . 8147 S Vincennes Chicago, IL 60620-1761. Simeons Wes Rubin celebrates after the Wolverines defeat Kenwood in the Public League championship game. Simeon coach Robert Smith cheers his team on against Curie in 2018. For better or worse. 2022 Big East tournament winner. 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 . They previously played in the 2020 Highland Shootout, with Vashon scoring an 80-71 win. He looks after so many, both the high-profile ones and those looking for a small college opportunity. Its a great friendship, Smith said. The GOAT retires: A look back at the legacy of Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith, Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith will retire after next season, 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. Belleville West senior EJ Liddell finds Jaylin Mosby for the go-ahead 3pt shot vs Simeon in the O'Fallon Shootout highlight | O'Fallon, IL. They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention. The list includes some familiar names and past winners, along with some under-appreciated coaches who are receiving their due. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. The 2021-22 DePaul Blue Demons women's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 2021-22 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. When asked about his favorite memory, a couple involving Rose and Parker stood out. - Adaptable leadership approach used to get the most out of each player. 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. The lost talent and the timing of it would cripple most teams. Cheerleading and Dance Volleyball Wrestling Soccer Basketball Football. Girls Cross Country Head Coach: TBA. This is only our second time playing each other. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. Simeon Career Academy High School boys' basketball head coach Robert Smith is one of the co-founders of the Chicago Elite Classic. He had 26 points and nine rebounds. . 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. Latest Updates. Smith made his debut as Simeons coach in 2004, the same night Derrick Rose made his for Simeon. And beat the likes of Joliet West, Kenwood and others along the way? He instilled discipline with his players and in how they played. Watch online from home or on the go. The Redwings will face Rockford Auburn on Monday in the NIU Supersectional, and the Broncos will face Downers Grove North at the UIC Supersectional. The Broncos fans went wild. Simeon faces Curie Thursday night in the Public League semifinals as Smith chases his eighth city championship. Simeon Coaches' Directory. First published on February 8, 2023 / 4:50 PM. That resonated with his players and assistant coaches. Thats a rare combination. 2 in 1989. Smith was a student . The new mayor has the power to physically remake the city or large portions of it. Hes like a big brother to me.. Simeon and other top Chicago basketball powers don't produce all of that talent alone. Neal F. Simeon Career Academy (formerly known as Westcott Vocational High School, Neal F. Simeon Vocational High School, Neal F. Simeon Career Technical Academy), locally known simply as Simeon, is a public four-year vocational high school located in the Chatham area on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.Simeon is a part of the Chicago Public Schools district. Roundup of Missouri boys basketball postseason games based on stats reported by each team. 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. Stream sports and activities from Simeon High School in Chicago, IL, both live and on demand. And they generally always played with such pride. Just ask the fine people of Pontiac how much they appreciate their adopted program each December at the prestigious holiday tournament. You started seeing the change across the city during [Smiths time]. Kenwood guard Dai Dai Ames drained a dagger three-pointer at the top of the key to tie the game. Simeon (Chicago) 29-3: 19.9: 2: Benet Academy (Lisle) 31-1: 16.4: 3: SHGHS (Springfield) 30-3: 15.4: 4: . The Wolverines could be the areas preseason No. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. And since the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, another one ending with Simeon winning a state trophy, the retirement thoughts intensified. 27. "I just thought it was time," he said. 22 in 2018. The Trevians, however, graduated four of five starters, including all-area performer Jackson Munro. Ryan Johnson and Mason Blanco returned after averaging five and four points a game, respectively. Vashon played Chicago Simeon in the OFallon Shootout at OFallon High School in OFallon, IL on Saturday February 4, 2023. . / CBS Chicago. "Just for that moment, to embrace them as players, and as people.". 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. His team buckled down defensively in overtime, not allowing Kenwood a field goal. Over the next 18 years, Smith took the program to new heights. 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