The players have repeatedly said they havent felt extra pressure to make sure that Smiths final season was a success. CENTRALIA, Ill. East St. Louis senior Macaleab Rich can be a little stubborn at times. The address was changed from 8235 S. Vincennes Ave. to 8147 S. Vincennes Ave. On January 24, 2023, Simeon Coach Robert Smith made history, securing his 500th career win in boys high school basketball. 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. Keep watching, it is coming. DeAndre Craig led the Caravan (27-7) with 13 points. The lost talent and the timing of it would cripple most teams. That's what makes it so special. In that scenario, with his high school teammate and best friend, Nick Anderson, at his side, Wilson surely would have flourished at that level. 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. In the 1990s, Mr. Hambric put together a stretch of 10 straight 20-win seasons. And since the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, another one ending with Simeon winning a state trophy, the retirement thoughts intensified. You can't just be a regular high school coach for those guys. That made it so much better.. Players (14) Staff (9) Do you have a team photo? (Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times) The best teams are analyzed and the top players are talked about all season long. But for Benet to put together a 29-1 record? The next highly-regarded prospect to play under Smith was Jabari Parker, who captured four consecutive Class 4A state titles while earning MaxPreps National Player of the Year honors in 2013. He looks after so many, both the high-profile ones and those looking for a small college opportunity. 0. The Broncos fans went wild. On January 24, 2023, Simeon Coach Robert Smith made history, securing his 500th career win in boys high school basketball. 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. 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. "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. On Friday, it was Akil Watson's turn to burn the Roses, with the Arizona State commit shooting 10-for-14 from the floor and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line. He is always so stoic. The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. Leonard Thomas. Simeon head coach Robert Smith looking on during the 2019 IHSA Class 4A Super-Sectional title game. 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. 1 sectional seed. 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. Robert Smith and Simeon are chasing another Chicago Public League championship. Last chance! They all just wanted to win and that's me.". Mr. Hambric, 69, died of cancer on Friday, said Marque Riley, Simeon athletic director. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. The school name was changed from Simeon Vocational High School in September of 1998 to Simeon Career Technical Academy. Stream sports and activities from Simeon High School in Chicago, IL, both live and on demand. Were talking six state championships and four other top four finishes at state that earned state trophies. People think we dont like each other, but that isnt the case. Football *David Thornton. He understands basketball and is good with the kids.. File Photo by Kirsten Stickney. 2: Jalen Griffith . You started seeing the change across the city during [Smiths time]. Smith has a career record of 480-92 with six state championships. The 2021-22 DePaul Blue Demons women's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 2021-22 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. It probably will later. Twitter Water Polo: Schedule Water Polo: Roster Water Polo: News Basketball Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Schedule Basketball: . 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. Meet the Team. "I just thought it was time," he said. Smiths last team at Simeon will be strong. Rankings from AP poll. His run at Simeon coincided with the Public Leagues most successful run of state titles. Smith, who is Simeons athletic director, will hand the head-coaching job over to Flowers, Roses good friend and former teammate. Asbury Park Press. Smiths program produced multiple NBA players: Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn and more. Crystal Lake South coach Gary Collins concurs. The perennial south suburban power lost two Division I prospects in the offseason, both transferring out of the program. Latest Updates. But this was positive. Here's an overview of the eight contenders. Especially in a game he wanted to win against a protg. Smith is stepping down at the end of the year. PG Sr. 5' 10" 160 lbs. February 8, 2023 / 4:50 PM / CBS Chicago. Retiring Simeon coach Robert Smith surpassed 500 career wins, spent most of the season ranked No. We came out here and accomplished our goal. Feb 21, 2023, 9:26am PST. One possession in a basketball game doesnt necessarily mean anything. Those who are close to Robert Smith knew this day was coming sooner than later. Wolverine Mens Basketball Mr. Robert Smith Head Coach rsmith2@cps.edu 773.535.3200 Mr. Fred McClinton Sophomore Coach . HOME 3-7 AWAY 3-5 NEUTRAL 5-5. Smith was always handing out compliments to the very few teams that did manage to beat his and to players that deserved it. Simeon coach Robert Smith watches as the Wolverines play Kenwood. 3 in 2013 and No. I'm giving another guy a chance.". David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. 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. Membership Options Live Broadcasts Current Stats Media requests Photo Galleries SmugMug Photos Athletic Director Podcasts Basketball Podcast with Coach Noszka Coach's Corner Podcast . Photographer Ricky Slaughter has posted a new gallery Simeon vs. Vashon (Bank of O'Fallon Shootout) containing 65 photos. Smith is closing in on 500 wins and has won six state titles and seven city titles, both records. Simeon coach Robert Smith checks the clock as the Wolverines defeat New Trier at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. It would be quite the ending to an amazingly successful run. In that time hes guided Chicagos Wolverines to seven city championships and a state-record six state championships. Children. 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 . We are building something special over here, Irvin said. All rights reserved. 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. Oswego East is at the top of the Southwest Prairie Conference yet again. 8147 S Vincennes Chicago, IL 60620-1761. In his second season as head coach, Hynes has taken a mix of seniors and promising young players and the blend has resulted in one of the biggest surprises of the season. "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. Ive spent the last 24 years giving all my attention to other peoples kids.. . And they generally always played with such pride. 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 . Thats a rare combination. But that was Simeon. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times. No matter the star or the team, there were never big numbers thrown up at Simeon by individual players. . Simeon High School . The best teams are analyzed and the top players . Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. And thats not even because of all the wins and titles which are obvious. Upload it here. Chicago Simeon opened with a 16-12 advantage over Moline through the . What a breakout season its been for Marist basketball and Hynes. Hes like a big brother to me.. . Simeon High School Basketball Sync Games to Calendar Featured; Broadcast Schedule ; On Demand . Smith, 50, is 480-92 heading into his final season. Other future NBA players to play under Smith include Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn of the Los Angeles Lakers. Simeon All Access: Administrators, parents, coaches search for answers in wake of shooting death of 17-year-old Morgan Park student Tyrone Lawson after a Morgan Park Simeon basketball game at . Whether it was colleagues in the coaching business, including high school coaches who were beaten by him or college coaches recruiting his players, the respect was palpable. "That hug from Derrick in the last state championship and that hug from Jabari that last state championship, those meant a lot," Smith said. No other coach in state history has won more than four state titles. He loves Simeon like I did. Mr. Hambric grew up on the South Side and played basketball at the old Parker High School. 8147 S. Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60620 . Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA rankings, postseason brackets, stats leaders, schedules and scores . All the best players wanted to come to Simeon because of Coach Rob, Parker said. The Westcott building on Normal Avenue was occupied by the Calumet High School until 1926. "He used to have a saying, 'Come the fourth quarter, you'll see who can play.'". He led the program to new heights, beginning with to back-to-back Class AA state championships led by Rose in 2006 and 2007. Simeon coach Robert Smith carries the state championship trophy at a pep rally in 2011. Boys Basketball *Nathaniel Lloyd. He was honored for that milestone by the OFallon Shootout just before Simeon tipped off against Vashon. He instilled discipline with his players and in how they played. Pocket. 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. 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. Watson scored 15 of his points in the first half, when St. Rose battled Roselle Catholic to a near-stalemate before a sequence at the end of the half left the Purple Roses with an eight . Boys Basketball *Corey Bradford. Mr. Hambric's wife, Phyllis Hambric, preceded him in death. There was a problem saving your notification. First published on February 8, 2023 / 4:50 PM. So that actually took a lot of pressure off of me.. PF 1119 PA 1294 STREAK 1L. Its been great the two times.. His twin brother, Miles, added 15 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Grayslake Central knocked off Lake Forest 46-33, and Marmion beat Burlington Central 71-58 to win its first sectional since 1976. 0:36. 22 in 2018. "I respect him and his family for trusting me. There wasnt any fake or forced bravado. Playing for Smith and Simeon absolutely means something to the players in this program, both present and past. Tim Vizer/Special to STLhighschoolsports.com. .036. Smith evolved so much over the years. The conversations with him over the past few years led you to believe he was taking it year by year. 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. It has been great despite the results. Smith, 50, took over the helm at Simeon prior to the 2004-05 season, making his debut the same year as Derrick Rose. Velasquez did welcome back a Division I talent in the versatile Mekhi Lowery. We knew what we had to do, and weve known since day one. The most unfamiliar coaching name on this short list is very much deserving of a whole lot of recognition. Its always good competing against him, though. 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. New Trier held on to beat Glenbrook North 47-46. The new mayor has the power to physically remake the city or large portions of it. This has been a program that won 23 games in back-to-back seasons in 2013-14 and 2014-15 with regional tiles. Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith will retire after next season Robert Smith, the most successful boys high school basketball coach in state history, is closing in on 500 wins and has a record . All the wins, success and talent at Simeon would often mask the substance that was there as a coach and as a program. And I see a principal in that postgame crush pic.twitter.com/bV8P6il45f. Watch online from home or on the go. On 2/24, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Englewood Stem (Chicago, IL) by a score of 70-33. On 2/11, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Kenwood (Chicago, IL) by a score of 72-64. Girls Bowling Head Coach: Glenda Dunson gfdunson@cps.edu. PF 596 PA 444 STREAK 1L. He checked off the final box on his coaching to-do list with the Wolverines' win over Brooks, Smith's 500th win as a head coach. 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. Earlier today I was thinking about games I played in before and all the seasons Ive coached.. Matt arrived just as the Cubs won the World Series. Collinsville played Chicago Simeon in the final game of the OFallon Shootout on Saturday February 8, 2020. The Red Devils began the season unranked and have climbed into the top 10. 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. Hes probably the only person that has a winning record against me, Smith said with a smile. Simeon coach Robert Smith cheers his team on against Curie in 2018. 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 . 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 . I want to spend more time with my kids, Smith said. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Interviewed after the 1984 championship, Ben Wilson said of Mr. Hambric: "We do things his way, because he's right.". 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Slaughter, who says he and Smith were once vicious adversaries but became close friends over the years, saw the class he oozed. Most of the talent went to Public League schools, and players stopped going to Catholic schools.. Simeon (Chicago) 29-3: 19.9: 2: Benet Academy (Lisle) 31-1: 16.4: 3: SHGHS (Springfield) 30-3: 15.4: 4: . And while he won and won bigger than anyone he never, ever was full of himself or took himself too seriously. Girls Cross Country Head Coach: TBA. This last year will be the same as any other, Smith said. CHICAGO (CBS) - The most successful boys high school . 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. Ames led Kenwood with 22 points and Isaiah Green scored 11 in the fourth quarter to spearhead the comeback. 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The Redbirds will face top-ranked Chicago Simeon in the Class 3A state semifinals on Friday at State Farm Center in Champaign. He went on to LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, where he was captain of the basketball team and an honors student. 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). When asked about his favorite memory, a couple involving Rose and Parker stood out. Simeon coach Robert Smith watches as the Wolverines play Kenwood. 27. ALTON Isaiah Camper could only look over his shoulder and smile. Please enter valid email address to continue. ''Out here, very few go on to play Division I basketball,'' he says. Boys Basketball *Maurice Brown. On 2/9, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Curie (Chicago, IL) by a score of 64-60. Simeon lost in the state semifinals last year. The AAU circuit is seen as a chance of opportunity for high school players to play on traveling teams at national tournaments and gain exposure in front of top college coaches. Its a great friendship, Smith said. For better or worse. I always tell people that [legendary Simeon coach Bob Hambric] could have stayed and coached those guys and won more titles himself. But this years team has tied the school record for most wins in a season, won a West Suburban Silver Conference championship and has earned a No. - Adaptable leadership approach used to get the most out of each player. Carmel (Chicago, IL) by a score of 70-47. Senior Meghan Lamanna led a team-wide effort with 17 points and five rebounds, and junior Jasmine Miller added 13 points and six boards, and the Pioneers used a stifling defensive effort to . CENTRALIA, Ill. The evolution of Drew Winslow and the Triad boys basketball team continued in earnest Wednesday night. 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. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. Simeon head coach Robert Smith looking on during the 2019 IHSA Class 4A Super-Sectional title game. But with a legendary coach like Smith, its so much more than the immediate retirement or why hes calling it a career. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. Along the way Irons crossed paths with Simeons Smith at the Nike Elite 100 camp here in town. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Theres no added pressure because that is always the focus. The veteran coach has had a solid decade-plus run at Hinsdale Central. Roundup of Missouri boys basketball postseason games based on stats reported by each team. We want to win city and state. From 1927 to 1933, it was known as the Westcott Junior High . High school basketball players love using the phrase "business trip" to demonstrate that Tuesday night's 15-minute drive to the neighboring town is a somber, no-fun outing. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. Simeon coach Robert Smith, the most successful boys high school basketball coach in state history, will retire after next season. "To go out on top?" He is loyal and sincere. 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. He made adjustments when needed, changing stylistically at times to even how he managed different rosters. Coaches, ADs and staff who do not . Simeon and other top Chicago basketball powers don't produce all of that talent alone. On 2/3, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Clark (Chicago, IL) by a score of 78-41. A rock solid senior group, which included four key players, departed. Simeon Career Academy High School boys' basketball head coach Robert Smith is one of the co-founders of the Chicago Elite Classic. 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. 2 in 1989. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Print. Simeon wins the city title. 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. Its more than what is to come this season and where Simeon goes from here. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Show all Sports. Photos by @acphoto22. We talk to each other at least two or three times a week. The Ben Wilson Gymnasium opened in 1989. Tim Vizer/Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Vashon head coach Tony Irons yells instructions from the bench during a game against Staley, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Vashon High School in St. Louis. -. . That's about as much as Robert Smith celebrates, he isn't the jumping around type. 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. We are going to keep our eyes on the prize. The Wolverines also finished the season ranked in the MaxPreps Top 25 four times No. Simeon faces Curie Thursday night in the Public League semifinals as Smith chases his eighth city championship. There were a handful of teams with massive preseason expectations when the season began. The Wolverines had led by 20 to start the fourth quarter, but the city championship was going to overtime. (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) . 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. The retiring coach, who has won a record seven city titles and six state championships, was faced with the prospect of a humiliating collapse in his final Public League game. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. It keeps you working because you have to work for them. Just four high school coaches are in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame. [Flowers] has the passion, Smith said. Congratulations once again to Coach Robert Smith! 1 team. 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. {{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. They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention. But that dunk at the end was definitely an exclamation point., [That win] did feel better than usual, Smith said. As a father-figure coach, he is stern while offering endless support and instilling confidence when needed. 16-11*. Oswego East has been a fixture in the top 25 all season and settled in as the No.
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