Simeon head coach Robert Smith looking on during the 2019 IHSA Class 4A Super-Sectional title game. Simeon coach Robert Smith coaches from the sidelines at far left. The Wolverines also finished the season ranked in the MaxPreps Top 25 four times No. On January 24, 2023, Simeon Coach Robert Smith made history, securing his 500th career win in boys high school basketball. Show all Sports. Mr. Hambric, 69, died of cancer on Friday, said Marque Riley, Simeon athletic director. "I thought it was cross-country," Bankston said. A big brother with a resume thats second to none in the basketball-mad state of Illinois. Its not very normal for such a high-profile program and its coach to be so revered. 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. Most of the time, we worked on our weaknesses. Simeon coach Robert Smith, the most successful boys high school basketball coach in state history, will retire after next season. Simeon coach Robert Smith watches as the Wolverines play Kenwood. Won two gold medals with USA Basketball. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. This is what it is about, everyone supporting these kids. 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.. After everything weve been through all year our defense held up in those last two minutes of overtime.. 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. "I watched some other guys stick around too long. St. Ignatius, Grayslake Central and Marmion were the other local teams advancing to Class 3A supersectionals. We knew what we had to do, and weve known since day one. On 2/22, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Solorio (Chicago, IL) by a score of 97-32. Simeon wins the city title. But there is going to be a huge void in our sport, a huge void in city and high school 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. Wilson is noted as the first Chicago athlete to receive . But what a job Velasquez has done this season in keeping the Wolves relevant and among the top teams in the area. 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. Knowing he'd hit another career milestone this season helped make the decision a little easier. Service information was not immediately available. This was his last one, and he had to go out with a win.. Simeon Career Academy High School boys' basketball head coach Robert Smith is one of the co-founders of the Chicago Elite Classic. [Flowers] has the passion, Smith said. 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. Retiring Simeon coach Robert Smith surpassed 500 career wins, spent most of the season ranked No. 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. Smith has stressed that this season is about the kids, not his farewell tour. Simeon coach Robert Smith carries the state championship trophy at a pep rally in 2011. They all just wanted to win and that's me.". Membership Options Live Broadcasts Current Stats Media requests Photo Galleries SmugMug Photos Athletic Director Podcasts Basketball Podcast with Coach Noszka Coach's Corner Podcast . All rights reserved. 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. The new mayor has the power to physically remake the city or large portions of it. Keep watching, it is coming. Simeon coach Robert Smith checks the clock as the Wolverines defeat New Trier at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament. 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 . "I love Simeon," Smith said. 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. Statistics are submitted to MaxPreps by coaches, athletic directors or program personnel. 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. 8147 S Vincennes Chicago, IL 60620-1761. The Trevians will face Libertyville, a 60-42 winner against Prospect, on Monday in the NOW Arena Supersectional in Hoffman Estates. Smith has a career record of 480-92 with six state championships. Asbury Park Press. But thats what having a seasoned pro on the bench will do for you. 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. Its a great friendship, Smith said. 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. Smith evolved so much over the years. But that was Simeon. Averaged 19.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1 . While state tournament runs put together by their teams do matter, there are a number of Coach of the Year candidates throughout the area. So that actually took a lot of pressure off of me.. Girls Cross Country Head Coach: TBA. A 2.8 at Simeon isn`t the same as a 2.8 at Crystal Lake South,'' Jackson says. 27. More than that, he was respected and liked. Other future NBA players to play under Smith include Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn of the Los Angeles Lakers. The most unfamiliar coaching name on this short list is very much deserving of a whole lot of recognition. "To go out on top?" Two teams playing in a packed house. Rubin led Simeon with 21 points and six rebounds. He is always so stoic. and made us make some other plays," Simeon coach Robert Smith said . Its the first sectional championship in school history for Oswego East, which will face Moline on Monday in the ISU Supersectional. Its always good competing against him, though. 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. Print. The new mayor has the power to physically remake the city or large portions of it. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. It hasnt really sunk in yet, Smith said. Hynes, a Marist graduate who was an assistant under former coach Gene Nolan from 2007-2018, has revitalized the program. 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. Sports team/skills coaching at London Pulse basketball club and at Drayton Manor High School: - Coaching and setting drills for children improved leadership and communication skills. But he wanted me to be successful, he wanted me to get off to a good start. Simeon coach Robert Smith and senior Jabari Parker embrace after winning the state championship in 2013. Weve nearly reached the conclusion of the regular season with the biggest games yet to come. Smiths impact on student-athletes throughout Chicago has truly been incredible as he continues to cement his legacy in his final season as the head basketball coach at Simeon. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the story on why Simeon Career Academy's leader decided now is the right time. 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. Parker had his choice of schools across the country but chose Simeon. What a breakout season its been for Marist basketball and Hynes. Do you have . The Bob Hambric era begins in 1980 with the mid-season firing of Lamont Bryant . In his tenure Smith has coached several NBA players, including Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker and others. 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. "It would be like a fairytale story and we can finish this thing off the way we want to.". The best teams are analyzed and the top players . We only watched film when it was necessary. McDonald's All-American. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. "He used to have a saying, 'Come the fourth quarter, you'll see who can play.'". And beat the likes of Joliet West, Kenwood and others along the way? Smith made his debut as Simeons coach in 2004, the same night Derrick Rose made his for Simeon. Simeon will face Hillcrest on Monday in the UIC Supersectional. Roundup of Missouri boys basketball postseason games based on stats reported by each team. We wont let the fans down. More:Wisconsin Lutheran moves back to the top of the boys basketball rankings; Oak Creek's Izaac Neal, Cedarburg honored. Submit Roster. On 2/1, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Catalyst-Maria (Chicago, IL) by a score of 81-43. Children. Just ask the fine people of Pontiac how much they appreciate their adopted program each December at the prestigious holiday tournament. Girls Basketball Head Coach: Kim Williams kawilliams62@cps.edu. 2022 Big East tournament winner. Smith, a Simeon graduate, nearly took an assistant job at Loyola under Porter Moser in 2017. Simeon's Smith, Vashon's Irons bonded over basketball. February 8, 2023 / 4:50 PM / CBS Chicago. Heck, there is hardly any bravado at all from a coach who could have shown a lot of it. You have to learn and understand how to make them better players and people. Hinsdale Central, now 28-3 on the season, hasnt lost since mid-December and is riding a 20-game winning streak. The Westcott building on Normal Avenue was occupied by the Calumet High School until 1926. Twitter Water Polo: Schedule Water Polo: Roster Water Polo: News Basketball Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Schedule Basketball: . More family time was at the forefront, including being able to watch his youngest, Rob Jr., play more. 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. The Hawks are competing and playing as a cohesive group under Houston and are the top seed in their own Class 3A sectional. It has been great despite the results. 9 in 2011, No. 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. It was sold out at Curie, and no one came to see me, Smith said. ", On coaching so many great players over the years, Smith said, "It's been great. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. Boys Basketball *William Buford. 3 seed in the Bolingbrook Sectional. All of us just wanted to win. Chicago Simeon head coach Robert Smith (far right) yells from the sidelines. Ames led Kenwood with 22 points and Isaiah Green scored 11 in the fourth quarter to spearhead the comeback. This is only our second time playing each other. His team buckled down defensively in overtime, not allowing Kenwood a field goal. 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. Im sure Simeon will hire a quality replacement, said Slaugher. When rival coach and now friend Tyrone Slaughter of Young heard the news, he didnt hesitate in making a bold statement. Fax. How about 480 wins and just 92 losses and likely another 25-plus victories coming next year? "Just for that moment, to embrace them as players, and as people.". 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. We want to win city and state. 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 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. The Role of the AAU. I wanted to have the most state and city championships, and Ive done that. And thats not even because of all the wins and titles which are obvious. 2: Jalen Griffith . (Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times) The best teams are analyzed and the top players are talked about all season long. 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They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention. Simeon carries themselves the right way. Vashon played Chicago Simeon in the OFallon Shootout at OFallon High School in OFallon, IL on Saturday February 4, 2023. . 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 . Players (14) Staff (9) Do you have a team photo? 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 . 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All those massive wins on big stages? CHICAGO (CBS) The most successful boys high school basketball coach in Illinois history is getting set to step down. OVERALL 8-3 0.73 Win % CONFERENCE 4-2 0.67 Win % HOME 3-1 AWAY 2-1 NEUTRAL 3-1. He is survived by a son, Robert Jr.; a daughter, Robyn; and a brother, Arthur. 2 Benet squeaked past Geneva 35-34, and Kenwood beat Brother Rice 72-67. I was able to tell the kids about my decision today. "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. Smith would always provide perspective after losses. The 2021-22 DePaul Blue Demons women's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 2021-22 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. VidSwap Coaching Tools; Join our Affiliate Program; Media Partners . 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). First published on February 8, 2023 / 4:50 PM. Along the way Irons crossed paths with Simeons Smith at the Nike Elite 100 camp here in town. Simeon Career Academy773-535-3200. 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. Volunteer to be the statistician. "College would have to be the right situation. Latest Updates. 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 . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. The Wolves were in control from start to finish on their way to a 71-64 victory. It wasnt just city and state championships. His team buckled down defensively in overtime, not allowing Kenwood a field goal. 1 small school in the STLhighschoolsports.com rankings and reinging two-time Class 4 champion, Vashon has been guided by coach Tony Irons since the 2015-16 season after previous stops at Imagine College Prep and Madison College Prep. With just Jake Fiegen returning, Fricke has guided the Trevians right back to where they were a year ago, only this season theyve added a Central Suburban League South championship and a No. When asked about his favorite memory, a couple involving Rose and Parker stood out. 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. 12-1 (W) Simeon vs. Kelly On 5/14, the Simeon varsity baseball team won their home playoff game against Kelly (Chicago, IL) by a score of 12-1 . Craft, 55, retired in May as a science teacher and coach. Simeons Wes Rubin celebrates after the Wolverines defeat Kenwood in the Public League championship game. Wilson's slaying was indicative of the tough streets from which Mr. Hambric drew his players. 1. There wasn't much Robert Smith hadn't accomplished in his 19-year career at Simeon Career Academy. 1 and just recently capped off the regular season with a city championship. 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. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. People like to say a lot of negatives about Chicago, Kenwood coach Mike Irvin said. 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. He instilled discipline with his players and in how they played. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. But Velasquez, who is 131-31 in the past six seasons, worked a pair of transfers into the mix and kept the Wolves humming. 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. 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 . 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. 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. This was a team that was ranked in the preseason and had visions of playing in Champaign. CENTRALIA, Ill. East St. Louis senior Macaleab Rich can be a little stubborn at times. All the wins, success and talent at Simeon would often mask the substance that was there as a coach and as a program. Simeon lost in the state semifinals last year. -. We talk to each other at least two or three times a week. In the 1990s, Mr. Hambric put together a stretch of 10 straight 20-win seasons. He made sure that we were confident. 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 . Ive spent the last 24 years giving all my attention to other peoples kids.. Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. All the best players wanted to come to Simeon because of Coach Rob, Parker said. 8147 S. Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60620 . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He understands basketball and is good with the kids.. Did you hear his praise of Glenbard West over the past 12 months? Tim Vizer/Special to . "And then the 500 (wins) was the last piece of the puzzle.". 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. New Trier held on to beat Glenbrook North 47-46. He decided to return to Simeon instead and watched the Ramblers head to the Final Four. He was honored for that milestone by the OFallon Shootout just before Simeon tipped off against Vashon. You started seeing the change across the city during [Smiths time]. By Joe Henricksen. He loves Simeon like I did. Smiths last team at Simeon will be strong. Those guys have been great, so humble. Here's an overview of the eight contenders. I want to spend more time with my kids, Smith said. Hes probably the only person that has a winning record against me, Smith said with a smile. No other coach in state history has won more than four state titles. 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, . The conversations with him over the past few years led you to believe he was taking it year by year. 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. In that scenario, with his high school teammate and best friend, Nick Anderson, at his side, Wilson surely would have flourished at that level.
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