Its not very normal for such a high-profile program and its coach to be so revered. Smith said he has been trying to keep the focus on the players this season, though he has had some emotional moments, including at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament, where Smith loved playing year after year. College Enrollment: 61.7% Four Illini Selected During the 2023 NFL Draft 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. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times (Samantha Everett/Adams State University Sports Information). Career highlights: Finished third in state as a high school senior. Theyre connected as a team, Smith said. [15] The girls' volleyball team were Class AA and public league champions in 198586, 199798, and 199899. 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. Simeon Career Academy basketball coach Robert Smith celebrates at Simeon in Chicago on Jan. 24, 2023, after getting his 500th career win. Simeon closed the gap to eleven points very early in the third quarter but never mounted a significant challenge. SAT Average: 889 Visit ESPN to view WNBA team stats, schedules, rosters and more Fantasy women's basketball: Its more than what is to come this season and where Simeon goes from here. Boys Basketball *Corey Bradford. In the decade since the Simeon boys basketball team won its fourth straight Class 4A state championship, coach Robert Smith and the 15 players on the state roster have branched off on different paths in basketball and life. Whats next? Simeon also has eight second place seasons. Pittsburgh won 65-64. Windy City Bulls forward Ben Coupet signs autographs for fans after a game at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates on Feb. 22, 2023. View Full Bio, Jaylon More Simeon alumna have been selected in the Major League Baseball amateur draft, than any other high school in the state. WebSimeon Spurling Title Assistant Coach Email sspurling@loyola.edu Phone (410) 617-2678 Simeon Spurling joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach in May, 2021 following a three-year stint as video coordinator at UCLA. There are still two remaining spots available to fill for the 2023-2024 season, but in my opinion, UNC basketball has clearly gotten better this off-season when it comes to talent and depth. Parker is training himself in Chicago six days a week so that he is ready to play whenever the next opportunity comes. Smith announced his retirement Thursday. After graduating from Dayton, he played for the NBAs G League, as well as teams in Iceland and Austria. The Sun-Times Patrick Finley answers the biggest questions facing the Bears after the draft: On this International Workers Day, were committed to fighting for a better future for all workers in our city and state, two labor leaders write. He instilled discipline with his players and in how they played. After 35 years of coaching Simeon baseball, Leroy Franklin retired in 2016. Simeon is well known in the Chicago area as a high school sports powerhouse. Has finished runner-up in state twice along with a third place and a fourth place. Favorite Artist:Rod Wave at &Meek Mil, Biggest Role Model:Dad 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster - Emmanuel College Helped John A. Logan go 27-7 and earn an NJCAA Tournament berth in his second season. Nickname:Sim The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He played eight seasons in the NBA and is currently a free agent. More than that, he was respected and liked. It hit me I should be able to sign too. All team seniors are off to college. Career highlights: Two-time Mr. Basketball of Illinois. Web2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster 11 Isaiah Barnes Class Redshirt Freshman Position G Height 6-7 Weight 200 Hometown Chicago, Ill. High School Simeon Career Academy Twitter Isaiahbarnes_ Instagram isaiahbarnes_ Bio Related Stats Historical Biography Career Note Entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker, left, is defended by Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. Im not playing, but my brand has been on players in the NBA, so I guess my name is still in the arena. Averaged 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists over three seasons at Illinois. Varsity Boys Basketball. As the 2023 class winds down its high school year, the final class rankings have started to come out. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune), College: Wabash Valley, Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Khayat, Jace The conversations with him over the past few years led you to believe he was taking it year by year. He said it: I think Saieed (Ivey) would be proud to know that he has left such a big mark on the world., Adams State University assistant coach Rickey Norris, right, works a game in Alamosa, Colorado. Also took home RMAC Defensive Player of the Week. . When the new building opened, the school's address changed to 8147 S. Vincennes Avenue. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), College: Governors State, East Los Angeles College. All those massive wins on big stages? He said it: I got to leave the South Side and see a lot of different parts of the country playing for Simeon. Everybody thought that. Rubins brother, Wesley, added 13 points, eight rebounds and three steals. 2023 No. They joined the long list of record seasons that ended with disappointment. Simeon was victorious the third straight time as Chicago public league boys basketball Howard.