Another STCE standout out with torn labrum
What are the chances? Another St. Charles East basketball standout is out for a lengthy period of time with the exact same injury — a torn labrum. Last November, Saints star Kendall Stephens, a Purdue...
View ArticleNike Spring Showdown should be hit locally
College coaches are en route. The first of two “live” recruiting and evaluating weekends in April begins Friday night for college coaches across the country. The stakes are raised for high school...
View ArticleWhat I learned this basketball season: No. 5
The City/Suburban Hoops Report continues its list of 10 things it learned this high school basketball season. #5: Illinois high school basketball is becoming a two-class society We’ve heard how the...
View ArticleTommy Hamilton headed to DePaul
There are very few sure things in college basketball recruiting. And in some cases there is risk. DePaul landed the quintessential high-risk, high-reward recruit as former highly-regarded prospect...
View ArticleFenwick hires Rick Malnati as coach
The Fenwick basketball program has made a splash. With the hiring of Rick Malnati as its next head coach, Fenwick has made its biggest splash since McDonald’s All-American and pro Corey Maggette led...
View ArticleJack Tosh Tournament at York expands to 32
The Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament at York High School will join the Proviso West Holiday Tournament next December as a 32-team tournament. The 32-team field of teams will include Wheaton-Warrenville...
View ArticleDe La Salle’s Alvin Ellis to Michigan State
Alvin Ellis is staying in the Big Ten. The 6-4 senior from De La Salle will be heading to Michigan State to play for coach Tom Izzo next year. Prior to putting together a terrific senior season, Ellis...
View ArticleK.J. Santos, Aaron Jordan blossoming in 2015
They play in the far western suburbs. They don’t play for a big-named high school powerhouse during the season or with the Wolves, Fire or Meanstreets on the AAU circuit. But K.J. Santos and Aaron...
View ArticleAhmad Starks will visit Illinois this week
Might coach John Groce’s Illinois backcourt be getting a little deeper? Former Whitney Young star, Ahmad Starks, announced he was leaving Oregon State with a year of eligibility remaining. The 5-9...
View ArticleHoops Report Mailbag VII
It’s been too long. With emails and questions piling up since our last Hoops Report Mailbag, there were plenty of topics readers wanted to discuss. Yes, it’s long, so lets get to Mailbag VII. QUESTION:...
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