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 . Simeon High School Basketball; JV; Simeon JV Basketball. Boys Basketball *Maurice Brown. They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention. I was able to tell the kids about my decision today. 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. Smith, 50, is 480-92 heading into his final season. And thats not even because of all the wins and titles which are obvious. 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 . He looks after so many, both the high-profile ones and those looking for a small college opportunity. . Collinsville played Chicago Simeon in the final game of the OFallon Shootout on Saturday February 8, 2020. There were a handful of teams with massive preseason expectations when the season began. Over the next 18 years, Smith took the program to new heights. Vashon made it moot as it pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 56-46 win over Simeon in the OFallon Shootout on Saturday at the Panther Dome on the campus of OFallon High. Coach. 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. Children. Those who are close to Robert Smith knew this day was coming sooner than later. 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. The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. 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. File Photo by Kirsten Stickney. Show all Sports. Smiths last team at Simeon will be strong. People think we dont like each other, but that isnt the case. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. He had 26 points and nine rebounds. Knowing he'd hit another career milestone this season helped make the decision a little easier. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He was always pretty private. 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. 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. He is survived by a son, Robert Jr.; a daughter, Robyn; and a brother, Arthur. CHICAGO (CBS) - The most successful boys high school . Oswego East is at the top of the Southwest Prairie Conference yet again. How about 480 wins and just 92 losses and likely another 25-plus victories coming next year? Players (14) Staff (9) Do you have a team photo? 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. He is always so stoic. Submit Roster. HOME 3-7 AWAY 3-5 NEUTRAL 5-5. But thats what having a seasoned pro on the bench will do for you. Ive completed my goals, Smith said. I'm giving another guy a chance.". For better or worse. 1. 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. 0. 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. Playing for Smith and Simeon absolutely means something to the players in this program, both present and past. (Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times) The best teams are analyzed and the top players are talked about all season long. . The Redbirds will face top-ranked Chicago Simeon in the Class 3A state semifinals on Friday at State Farm Center in Champaign. 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. Smith, who is also Simeon's athletic director, hands the job over to his assistant coach and former player Tim Flowers, who will begin his tenure during the 2023-24 season. His team buckled down defensively in overtime, not allowing Kenwood a field goal. McDonald's All-American. His run at Simeon coincided with the Public Leagues most successful run of state titles. His twin brother, Miles, added 15 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Girls Cross Country Head Coach: TBA. College coaching is always something I wanted to do, Smith said. For better or worse. 2 Benet squeaked past Geneva 35-34, and Kenwood beat Brother Rice 72-67. They previously played in the 2020 Highland Shootout, with Vashon scoring an 80-71 win. He instilled discipline with his players and in how they played. Especially in a game he wanted to win against a protg. Coaches, ADs and staff who do not . The Bob Hambric era begins in 1980 with the mid-season firing of Lamont Bryant . "I thought it was cross-country," Bankston said. He led the program to new heights, beginning with to back-to-back Class AA state championships led by Rose in 2006 and 2007. They all just wanted to win and that's me.". Simeon carries themselves the right way. Hes simply one of the elite coaches in the state, and hes right in the picture again this season. On 2/9, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Curie (Chicago, IL) by a score of 64-60. THE HISTORY OF SIMEON / WESTCOTT HIGH SCHOOL. "And then the 500 (wins) was the last piece of the puzzle.". You have to be over the top. Kenwood has never won a city title. He loves Simeon like I did. But that was Simeon. Simeon Career Academy773-535-3200. That made it so much better.. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. On 2/24, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Englewood Stem (Chicago, IL) by a score of 70-33. Simeon coach Robert Smith watches as the Wolverines play Kenwood. On Jan. 24, Smith picked up win 500 when his Wolverines beat Brooks 82-36. The Ben Wilson Gymnasium opened in 1989. Our school, originally known as Westcott Vocational High School, was established in September of 1949 at 8023 South Normal Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. St. Ignatius, Grayslake Central and Marmion were the other local teams advancing to Class 3A supersectionals. Miles and Wes Rubin, 6-8 twins, will be joined by talented guards Jalen Griffith and Michael Ratliff. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Junior Chris Riddle added 10 points off the bench. His team buckled down defensively in overtime, not allowing Kenwood a field goal. It was sold out at Curie, and no one came to see me, Smith said. 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. But with a legendary coach like Smith, its so much more than the immediate retirement or why hes calling it a career. The most unfamiliar coaching name on this short list is very much deserving of a whole lot of recognition. Simeon coach Robert Smith carries the state championship trophy at a pep rally in 2011. Smith announced his retirement Thursday. Im sure Simeon will hire a quality replacement, said Slaugher. Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA rankings, postseason brackets, stats leaders, schedules and scores . Feb 28, 2023. In his tenure Smith has coached several NBA players, including Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker and others. 27. No matter the star or the team, there were never big numbers thrown up at Simeon by individual players. Flowers is currently an assistant coach at Simeon. The school name was changed from Simeon Vocational High School in September of 1998 to Simeon Career Technical Academy. When rival coach and now friend Tyrone Slaughter of Young heard the news, he didnt hesitate in making a bold statement. 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 . 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. 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. Together with Whitney Young High School boys' basketball head coach Tyrone Slaughter, they launched the Classic a decade ago with a mutual vision to unite the city through basketball and community. "To go out on top?" "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. Smith added that he has his own kids playing sports and after spending his "whole life with other people's kids," he wants to spend more time with his kids. Mr. Hambric, 69, died of cancer on Friday, said Marque Riley, Simeon athletic director. 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. Wilson was regarded as the top high school player in the country by many coaches and scouts. 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. Its a great friendship, Smith said. 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. Slaughter, who says he and Smith were once vicious adversaries but became close friends over the years, saw the class he oozed. Smith, who is Simeons athletic director, will hand the head-coaching job over to Flowers, Roses good friend and former teammate. 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) St. Rose basketball falls to powerhouse Roselle Catholic, 68-59, in state final. Feb 28, 2023, 7 . Me and Coach Smith are like family, Irons said. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Volunteer to be the statistician. . Coaches and members of the news media from throughout the state have voted senior Nelison "Nick'' Anderson as Mr. Basketball of Illinois for 1986. Last chance! 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 . 2: Jalen Griffith . I wanted to have the most state and city championships, and Ive done that. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Matt arrived just as the Cubs won the World Series. (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) . Boys Basketball. Along the way we at times forget about those leading them: the coaches. Belleville West played Chicago Simeon in a game at the O'Fallon Shootout at O'Fallon High School on Saturday February 2, 2019. Simeon lost in the state semifinals last year. 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. 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The Trevians will face Libertyville, a 60-42 winner against Prospect, on Monday in the NOW Arena Supersectional in Hoffman Estates. 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. Service information was not immediately available. The veteran coach has had a solid decade-plus run at Hinsdale Central. . You started seeing the change across the city during [Smiths time]. A big brother with a resume thats second to none in the basketball-mad state of Illinois. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. Simeon coach Robert Smith cheers his team on against Curie in 2018. Simeon coach Robert Smith coaches from the sidelines at far left. 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. Mr. Hambric's wife, Phyllis Hambric, preceded him in death. 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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. "I just thought it was time," he said. The GOAT retires: A look back at the legacy of Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith This retirement is about all that Robert Smith has meant to the sport and, specifically, Public League basketball. [Smith] deserved it, Griffith said. 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 . Ben Wilson with Simeon coach Bob Hambric (left) in November of 1984. Averaged 19.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1 . Simeon (29-3) vs. Mount Carmel (27-6) With four losses in the final seven games of the regular season, there were some who were prepared to write an early postseason obituary for Mount Carmel. 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. "That hug from Derrick in the last state championship and that hug from Jabari that last state championship, those meant a lot," Smith 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. CHICAGO (CBS) The most successful boys high school basketball coach in Illinois history is getting set to step down. And while he won and won bigger than anyone he never, ever was full of himself or took himself too seriously. Smith said. Simeon coach Robert Smith, the most successful boys high school basketball coach in state history, will retire after next season. Stream sports and activities from Simeon High School in Chicago, IL, both live and on demand. There wasnt extra stress, Rubin said. 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. Smith made his debut as Simeons coach in 2004, the same night Derrick Rose made his for Simeon. We talk to each other at least two or three times a week. But Velasquez, who is 131-31 in the past six seasons, worked a pair of transfers into the mix and kept the Wolves humming. 16-11*. More family time was at the forefront, including being able to watch his youngest, Rob Jr., play more. Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, state tournament brackets, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. More:Wisconsin Lutheran moves back to the top of the boys basketball rankings; Oak Creek's Izaac Neal, Cedarburg honored. Simeon (Chicago) 29-3: 19.9: 2: Benet Academy (Lisle) 31-1: 16.4: 3: SHGHS (Springfield) 30-3: 15.4: 4: . And since the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, another one ending with Simeon winning a state trophy, the retirement thoughts intensified. and made us make some other plays," Simeon coach Robert Smith said . 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. 1 and just recently capped off the regular season with a city championship. Parker had his choice of schools across the country but chose Simeon. 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Latest Updates. Ryan Johnson and Mason Blanco returned after averaging five and four points a game, respectively. Vashon takes on another big-time Illinois foe when it hosts East St. Louis (18-6) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. I've spent the last 24 years giving all my attention to other people's kids," Smith told Michael O'Brien of the Chicago Sun Times. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. But there is going to be a huge void in our sport, a huge void in city and high school basketball.. February 8, 2023 / 7:41 PM Rose and . 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. February 8, 2023 / 4:50 PM / CBS Chicago. While state tournament runs put together by their teams do matter, there are a number of Coach of the Year candidates throughout the area. We did it. The address was changed from 8235 S. Vincennes Ave. to 8147 S. Vincennes Ave. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. And I see a principal in that postgame crush pic.twitter.com/bV8P6il45f. For better or worse. In that scenario, with his high school teammate and best friend, Nick Anderson, at his side, Wilson surely would have flourished at that level. Smith evolved so much over the years. In 2003, the name changed to Simeon Career Academy to make way for a brand-new school building. 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. It was never going to be easy following up last years remarkable season. Having accomplished so much is part of the reason Smith decided that this season, his 19th, would be his last. Hes eager and wants to learn. The list includes some familiar names and past winners, along with some under-appreciated coaches who are receiving their due. 0:05. . In that time hes guided Chicagos Wolverines to seven city championships and a state-record six state championships. 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. As a result, his basketball acumen and work ethic often went unnoticed. The Trojans ended Hinsdale Centrals 23-game winning streak with a 53-43 victory in Hinsdale. 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. Wolverine Mens Basketball Mr. Robert Smith Head Coach rsmith2@cps.edu 773.535.3200 Mr. Fred McClinton Sophomore Coach . A year ago New Trier finished with a school record 30 wins and reached a sectional championship. Crystal Lake South coach Gary Collins concurs. There is still something to look forward to.. FORT MYERS, Fla. Simeon Woods Richardson had already been traded twice before his 21st birthday, going from the Mets to the Blue Jays as part of the deal for Marcus Stroman in . Its not very normal for such a high-profile program and its coach to be so revered. Mr. Hambric, 69, died . Leonard Thomas. It probably will later. On 3/3, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Chicago Mt. On 2/22, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Solorio (Chicago, IL) by a score of 97-32. VidSwap Coaching Tools; Join our Affiliate Program; Media Partners . It hasnt really sunk in yet, Smith said. This last year will be the same as any other, Smith said. Simeon Career Academy High School boys' basketball head coach Robert Smith is one of the co-founders of the Chicago Elite Classic. Smith is closing in on 500 wins and has won six state titles and seven city titles, both records. "Just for that moment, to embrace them as players, and as people.". Richard Barron led St. Ignatius to 50-43 victory against Fenwick. "College would have to be the right situation. Smith, a Simeon graduate, nearly took an assistant job at Loyola under Porter Moser in 2017. 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 . 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). Smith would always provide perspective after losses. Among those teams, however, there was one that lived up to the hype over three months of basketball better than any. Rankings from AP poll. 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. Simeon coach Robert Smiths storybook ending was slipping away Saturday. 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. He decided to return to Simeon instead and watched the Ramblers head to the Final Four. Most of the talent went to Public League schools, and players stopped going to Catholic schools.. What a breakout season its been for Marist basketball and Hynes. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Ive spent the last 24 years giving all my attention to other peoples kids.. The lost talent and the timing of it would cripple most teams. David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. 2022 Big East tournament winner. Just ask the fine people of Pontiac how much they appreciate their adopted program each December at the prestigious holiday tournament. 3 seed in the Bolingbrook Sectional. 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 . His name was Ben Wilson, and he attended Simeon High School in Chicago. That was good for Chicago.. So that actually took a lot of pressure off of me.. Mr. Hambric grew up on the South Side and played basketball at the old Parker High School. Led the Tigers to a 28-5 record heading into the Class 4A sectional final. He was a power forward for the high school's basketball team in the mid-2000s that behind Derrick Rose won back-to-back state championships under longtime . Collinsville played Chicago Simeon in the final game of the OFallon Shootout on Saturday February 8, 2020. Won two gold medals with USA Basketball. 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 . There wasnt any fake or forced bravado. And Im sure glad he did. It was a statement win for Vashon (13-7) against nationally ranked Simeon (24-3). 8147 S. Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60620 . The Red Devils have nearly always been competitive under Latorre. The Trevians are 27-4 heading into this weeks Central Suburban League regular-season finale with Niles North. 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. The Westcott building on Normal Avenue was occupied by the Calumet High School until 1926. .036. "I watched some other guys stick around too long. If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. 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. Smith is in his 19th and final season at Simeon. Smiths early success at Simeon attracted the citys best players. Interviewed after the 1984 championship, Ben Wilson said of Mr. Hambric: "We do things his way, because he's right.". 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, .
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