Boys Basketball: Simeon’s Robert Smith, Young’s Tyrone Slaughter form ‘Elite’ event
Young coach Tyrone Slaughter and Simeon coach Robert Smith have joined forces to create the Chicago Elite Basketball Winter Classic. Smith and Slaughter have five …
- Apr 6, 2012
Boys Basketball: All-State teams
CLASS 4A FIRST TEAM Pos. Player School Ht. Yr. G Keith Carter Proviso East 6-0 Sr. C Jahlil Okafor Young 6-10 So. F Jabari Parker Simeon 6-9 Jr. F Darius Paul Warren 6-8 Sr. G Fred Van Vleet Rockford Auburn 6-0 Sr. …
- Jun 7, 2012
Boys Basketball: Class 3A/4A All-State teams loaded with talent
Simeon phenom Jabari Parker is in the midst of another state championship run, but as the season comes to a close another drama will reach …
- Jun 7, 2012
Joe Henricksen’s City/Suburban Hoops Report
City The Public League has only three players who have signed with Division I schools, including just one high-major recruit in the class of 2012. …
- Mar 27, 2012
Boys Basketball: Reggie Norris’ ‘D’ the difference as Simeon tops Young
The old gym at Argo was packed to the rafters, a full house with a hundred or so fans standing and Michigan State coach Tom …
- Mar 13, 2012
Boys Basketball: Young rides Jahlil Okafor past St Rita
Whitney Young and St. Rita both entered Friday’s game at or around double-digit losses on the season thanks to difficult schedules. Although their records don’t …
- Mar 9, 2012
Boys Basketball: Sun-Times All-Area team
Jubril Adekoya 6-6, Jr., F, Andrew: Teamed with his brother Jawad to lead the Thunderbolts to one of the best seaons in school history, including a …
- Mar 7, 2012
Joe Henricksen’s City/Suburban Hoops Report
City The Catholic League and Public League will serve up a mini-version of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge Friday. Three of the most entertaining regional title …
- Mar 7, 2012
Boys Basketball: Jahlil Okafor powers Young past Richards
Jahlil Okafor brought the hammer down. With Illinois coach Bruce Weber watching, the 6-11 Young star sophomore scored 17 of his game-high 26 points in …
- Feb 28, 2012
Boys Basketball: Marshall edges short-handed Young
With its three big men on the bench in street clothes, Young was already behind the eight ball before the start of its Public League …
- Feb 17, 2012
Boys Basketball: Curie, Orr are logical contenders
Simeon star Jabari Parker has two state championships but no city titles. The phenom is hungry to add that line to his basketball resume, and …
- Feb 11, 2012
Boys Basketball: Sun-Times All-Public League teams
SUN-TIMES All-PUBLIC BASKETBALL SELECTIONS First Team: Milton Doyle, Marshall, G, 6-4, Sr Devin Foster, Curie 6-3 G, Sr Jabari Parker, Simeon, 6-9, F, Jr Rashaun …
- Feb 8, 2012
Boys Basketball: Young has little trouble with Crane
Whatever problems Young had at the beginning of the season seem to be getting righted towards the end of the season. Young followed up Tuesday’s …
- Feb 7, 2012
Boys Basketball: Sun-Times All-Public League teams
SUN-TIMES All-PUBLIC BASKETBALL SELECTIONS First Team: Milton Doyle, Marshall, G, 6-4, Sr Devin Foster, Curie 6-3 G, Sr Jabari Parker, Simeon, 6-9, F, Jr Rashaun Stimage, Farragut, 6-7, F, Sr Steve …
- Feb 2, 2012
Boys Basketball: Simeon flavor to All-Public picks
The Sun-Times All-Public League basketball team is especially deep this season. Most of the second-team players would have earned first team status in a normal …
- Feb 8, 2012
Boys Basketball: Young escapes North Lawndale at the buzzer
Sometimes all you need is a chance. That’s what Young got with 1.03 seconds left Tuesday afternoon. Young’s fate seemed all but sealed when North …
- Feb 3, 2012
Boys Basketball: Curie wins showdown with Young
When perennial Public League powers Curie and Young play, there’s a natural interest from city basketball fans clamoring for a good game. The fans came …
- Jan 28, 2012
Boys Basketball: Marshall strikes late, downs Young in OT
The game wasn’t looking good for Marshall, but after a few big steals and even bigger shots late, the No. 14 Commandos outlasted No. 15 …
- Jan 24, 2012
Boys Basketball: Young rallies past Farragut
Something about Young brings out the competitive spirit in its opponents. Farragut had the Dolphins on the ropes, but faltered down the stretch as Young …
- Jan 18, 2012
Boys Basketball: Young’s hot first quarter overpowers Raby
Young won its home opener in impressive fashion with a 78-60 win over Raby in Red-West action on Wednesday. The Dolphins went on a 10-0 …
- Jan 16, 2012
Boys Basketball: Clash at UIC goes to Simeon
The Pavilion seemed closer to a rock show than a high school basketball game Thursday night for the clash between top-ranked Simeon and No. 25 …
- Jan 4, 2012
Boys Basketball: Clash at UIC goes to Simeon
The Pavilion seemed closer to a rock show than a high school basketball game Thursday night for the clash between top-ranked Simeon and No. 25 …
- Dec 22, 2011
Boys Basketball: Short-handed Young flies by Manley
Young is still not completely healthy. The frightening part is imagining how good they are when fully loaded. Even so, the Dolphins looked a lot …
- Dec 27, 2011
Boys Basketball: Young bounces back by topping Westinghouse
After struggling to score just 29 points in its previous game, No. 25 Young bounced back behind the efforts of three sophomores to capture a …
- Dec 26, 2011
Boys Basketball: Orr upsets short-handed Young
Jamal McDowell never stopped to think of it as an upset. “We’re supposed to win,” the Orr point guard said. He scored 10 of his …
- Dec 19, 2011
