Retiring Simeon coach Robert Smith surpassed 500 career wins, spent most of the season ranked No. Statistics are submitted to MaxPreps by coaches, athletic directors or program personnel. VidSwap Coaching Tools; Join our Affiliate Program; Media Partners; Popular Sports. Simeon Coaches' Directory. HOME 3-7 AWAY 3-5 NEUTRAL 5-5. 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. 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. But we are going to win a state championship. 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 is stepping down at the end of the year. 0:36. "College would have to be the right situation. But with a legendary coach like Smith, its so much more than the immediate retirement or why hes calling it a career. Simeon's legendary coach who won 551 games in . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Simeons Wes Rubin celebrates after the Wolverines defeat Kenwood in the Public League championship game. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. 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. . The best teams are analyzed and the top players are talked about all season long. "To go out on top?" February 8, 2023 / 4:50 PM / CBS Chicago. 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 . Simeon coach Robert Smith and senior Jabari Parker embrace after winning the state championship in 2013. I was able to tell the kids about my decision today. We are building something special over here, Irvin said. Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. 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. Its more than what is to come this season and where Simeon goes from here. The Blue Demons were led by thirty-sixth year head coach Doug Bruno and played their home games at the Wintrust Arena . Roundup of Missouri boys basketball postseason games based on stats reported by each team. Oswego East is at the top of the Southwest Prairie Conference yet again. Especially in a game he wanted to win against a protg. 2 sectional seed. The 2021-22 DePaul Blue Demons women's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 2021-22 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. A 2.8 at Simeon isn`t the same as a 2.8 at Crystal Lake South,'' Jackson says. The conversations with him over the past few years led you to believe he was taking it year by year. The players have repeatedly said they havent felt extra pressure to make sure that Smiths final season was a success. Keep watching, it is coming. There were a handful of teams with massive preseason expectations when the season began. Hes eager and wants to learn. 1 team. High/Middle School. Sport *Dante Culbreath (head) Football *Dennis Butler . The school name was changed from Simeon Vocational High School in September of 1998 to Simeon Career Technical Academy. It keeps you working because you have to work for them. Simeon coach Robert Smith checks the clock as the Wolverines defeat New Trier at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Flowers is currently an assistant coach at Simeon. 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. He instilled discipline with his players and in how they played. Latest Updates. The lost talent and the timing of it would cripple most teams. Do you have . Those guys have been great, so humble. 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. Hynes, a Marist graduate who was an assistant under former coach Gene Nolan from 2007-2018, has revitalized the program. CENTRALIA, Ill. East St. Louis senior Macaleab Rich can be a little stubborn at times. 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. More than that, he was respected and liked. Smith has a career record of 480-92 with six state championships. Rob carried himself with the highest level of professionalism and had the highest level of respect from so many different people, said Slaughter. Wilson is noted as the first Chicago athlete to receive . Michigan State recruit Jeremy Fears Jr. fouled out in the final minutes. College coaching is always something I wanted to do, Smith said. Coaches, ADs and staff who do not . 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. "I thought it was cross-country," Bankston said. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the story on why Simeon Career Academy's leader decided now is the right time. His run at Simeon coincided with the Public Leagues most successful run of state titles. The Wolverines play unselfishly and disciplined, thanks to Smiths ideals and values of what team basketball should look like. What a breakout season its been for Marist basketball and Hynes. Simeon and other top Chicago basketball powers don't produce all of that talent alone. Evan Kanellos made the winning free throw with five seconds left. The Wolverines could be the areas preseason No. But thats what having a seasoned pro on the bench will do for you. No matter the star or the team, there were never big numbers thrown up at Simeon by individual players. This is only our second time playing each other. Crystal Lake South coach Gary Collins concurs. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Simeon coach Robert Smith and Derrick Rose embrace after Roses final high school game, the 2007 state championship. The Wolverines are in Class 3A, Kenwood is in 4A. You can't just be a regular high school coach for those guys. "I want to spend more time with my kids. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. The veteran coach has had a solid decade-plus run at Hinsdale Central. The Wolverines also finished the season ranked in the MaxPreps Top 25 four times No. Won two gold medals with USA Basketball. I wanted to have the most state and city championships, and Ive done that. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. 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 . It has been great despite the results. Boys Basketball *Corey Bradford. 3 seed in the Bolingbrook Sectional. Smith announced his retirement Thursday. And since the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, another one ending with Simeon winning a state trophy, the retirement thoughts intensified. We only watched film when it was necessary. That's what makes it so special. The Redwings will face Rockford Auburn on Monday in the NIU Supersectional, and the Broncos will face Downers Grove North at the UIC Supersectional. 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. He was set to have a successful NBA career, but that never happened because he was killed while he was in high school. PISCATAWAY - Even in defeat, St. Rose added to the legacy of an . Velasquez did welcome back a Division I talent in the versatile Mekhi Lowery. The Redbirds will face top-ranked Chicago Simeon in the Class 3A state semifinals on Friday at State Farm Center in Champaign. It hasnt really sunk in yet, Smith said. All the wins, success and talent at Simeon would often mask the substance that was there as a coach and as a program. Hes simply one of the elite coaches in the state, and hes right in the picture again this season. Along the way we at times forget about those leading them: the coaches. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. You have permission to edit this article. Miles and Wes Rubin, 6-8 twins, will be joined by talented guards Jalen Griffith and Michael Ratliff. St. Rose basketball falls to powerhouse Roselle Catholic, 68-59, in state final. Its a great friendship, Smith said. 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. When rival coach and now friend Tyrone Slaughter of Young heard the news, he didnt hesitate in making a bold statement. 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. 42 W. Madison StreetChicago, IL 60602773-553-1000, Chicago Public Schools Office of Sports Administration, 2651 W. Washington BoulevardChicago, IL 60612773-534-0700 | sportsad@cps.edu, Elementary Sports Registration Hard Copy (ENG / SPAN), Elementary CPS Concussion Information Form, High School Girls Flag Football Initiative, Prep Bowl: Catholic League vs. Public League, IHSA High School Transgender Student-Athlete Policy. Coach. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Jabari Parker High School Basketball Highlights. 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. Simeon faces Curie Thursday night in the Public League semifinals as Smith chases his eighth city championship. Girls Bowling Head Coach: Glenda Dunson gfdunson@cps.edu. 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 . 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 . "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. And do so with small college basketball prospects and an Ivy Leaguer? Weve nearly reached the conclusion of the regular season with the biggest games yet to come. 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 . "And then the 500 (wins) was the last piece of the puzzle.". "That hug from Derrick in the last state championship and that hug from Jabari that last state championship, those meant a lot," Smith said. Photos by @acphoto22. Me and Coach Smith are like family, Irons said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 9 in 2011, No.