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Thanks
@AAU_Basketball
for an awesome basketball experience this week in Orlando at the AAU World Championships! ☀️🌴 😎🏀
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Congrats to
@deebrown11
for being inducted into the U of Illinois Hall of Fame & Tribune's Top 50 basketball players in Illinois history
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John Contant (6'3"; Stagg) shows several college coaches that he is clearly is one of the top unsigned guards in IL with 30 pts vs Bbrook
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Dylan Kaczmarek (SR;6'3";DG South) IS one of those kids that has "clutch gene" & "knows how to win". Hits game-winning 3 to beat Kenwood!
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Young players..... do you see Jalen Brunson cheering like crazy for Donte DiVincenzo while ON THE BENCH!?!?!? That's the characteristics of a Championship Team!
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Let me first say THANK YOU to all of our players, parents & coaches in our program for their loyalty & efforts this Spring/Summer. I'm excited to say that I have COMMITTED to help Chi-Prep Academy (
@chi_prep
) & Coach Spencer as they get ready for their inaugural season!💪🏽❤🏀📚🎓
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BAD players don't take much seriously.
AVERAGE players games seriously.
GOOD players take practices and games seriously.
GREAT players take academics, nutrition, fitness, training, practices and games seriously.
Don't tell me you're a great player! Show me!
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We see ya
@pipes_pj
!!! Kid LIVED in the gym all summer and quarantine!!! Hard Works Pays Off!!!
@IBAHoops1
#ShootersShoot
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Our 2018 duo of Darren & Derron Williams (Joliet W) put themselves on the map today at Wisconsin Elite Camp!
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IUPUI in the house to watch Anthony French. They have been impressed with his shooting & ball-handling this spring.
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Our 16U sqUAd has been so fun to coach! Trent DeVries (Hononegah), Trenton Kyler (DeKalb), Kai Evans (Montini), Sam Hennessy (Benet), Dylan Garrington (N Oconee, GA; via Rockford) & Jared Lutzow (Hononegah) are shaping up to be one of the best teams on the UA Rise Circuit!
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Special thanks to PJ Pipes (
@pipes_pj
) for coming back to speak to our HS teams about the "hunger" that drove him through high school and his decision to head to
@SantaClaraHoops
for hoops, Business Grad School and warmer weather! 🏀📚☀️🌴
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17Us move into Final Four of Under Armour Finals playoffs in Atlanta with double-overtime win over Michigan's 1 Nation! Great team with HUGE contributions down the stretch from Chris Burnell (Rockford E), Sincere Parker (Aspire Prep, AZ), & Rising Soph Baker Beal (Rock Island).
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Mitch Lewis (Naperville N; '16)spent his Thanksgiving racking up numerous D1 football offers & grabbing Tourney MVP! More Hoops offers next!
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The 17U Johnson squad finished the Spring/Summer sessions as one of the top teams in GRIT Region and on the entire
@PHCircuit
& also several shoe company teams! An outstanding group of young men that definitely have bright futures on and off the court!
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Rising 6'4" Soph Jerry Hernandez (St. Viators) will have Illini, TCU, Creighton & Bradley coming to
@POWERADE_BBALL
Indy to watch him!
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Excited to announce our
@IBAHoops1
Illinois Stars players & coaches will be wearing
@UnderArmour
gear this Spring & Summer!
#ILStarsFam
☄
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CONGRATS to Dylan Kaczmarek (SR; 6'3") for being named Downers Grove South's Team MVP for the season.
#HardWorkPaysOff
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What separates our program? Moments like this!
Before leaving the country to start his professional career PJ Pipes (
@pipes_pj
) stopped by to see Coach & watch the young guys prep for Fall League action! Then he took a few minutes to discuss hoops, books & life with them.❤️🙏🏼🏀
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Ummmm..... I'm just going to leave this right here! 😉
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CONGRATS to
@gbphoenixmbb
&
#ILStarsFam
☄ Guard PJ Pipes for being named
@HorizonLeague
Freshman of the Week!
#HLMBB
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Our '19 guard Chris Burnell (6'3"; Rockford E) will be visiting HC Ed Cooley & Big East power Providence this weekend out in Rhode Island at the beautiful Dunkin Donuts Arena! Burnell has already past 1000 career points as part of the E-Rabs program!
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Our teams have enjoyed a Helluva Spring as we head into Memorial Day tournaments! Even in this COVID-ridden year we have some college buzz and kids flying up rankings! Setting up a positive Spring outlook.
#ILStarsFam
🌟
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EVERY one of our '17
#ILStarsFam
☄ Graduates 🎓 will be playing D1/D2/NAIA ball next year! Congrats & Good Luck on your journeys📚
#ProudCoach
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CONGRATS JJ Flores ('18) on helping Harvest Christian bring home their 1st Regional Championship! Keep it up.
#Winner
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17U Johnson got the late runner by Tre Davis (SR; Marian Catholic) to beat the UAA WI Playground Club under the watchful eyes of IBA founder, Craig Veselik! Manybknow he is battling spinal cancer & made a rare appearance today to see the 17s play!
#JumboStrong
#CraigStrong
🖤❤
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#ILStarsFam
🌟 it is with a very heavy heart we give Aaron Jordan & his family our condolences as his father Rob has passed! Rob supported AJ and our entire program. Please keep the Jordan family in your thoughts and prayers.
"without struggle there is no story"
Love ya
@Pilot23_
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CONGRATS to
@EldwinNeritani
on his committment to Coach Kelly & the tremendous academic and basketball IIT program. I have seen Eldwin literally go from a boy to a man! And know that we will stay in touch forever.
#ILStarsFamForLife
🌟
@Tko1979
@IBAHoops1
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UNDER ARMOUR RISE CIRCUIT
🏀Under the same roof as UAA
🏟Top Facilities in the country
📈High Level Competition
👀Ultra College Coach exposure
⌨
@SynergySST
at each game
💻Stats kept on UA website
📹Videos of games
🎓All easy to share with coaches
📷Pro Photographers at events
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On a cold & rainy night in November PJ and the
@gbphoenixmbb
come up a little short!
@pipes_pj
@Pillow_Pusher
#ILStarsFam
🌟
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It's official! Excited for the Inaugural
@POWERADE_BBALL
Circuit
DC ✈ INDY ✈ NASHVILLE ✈CHARLOTTE ✈
#RaisingTheBar
🏆🏀⛹💃👍💪
#ILStarsFam
☄
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The unheralded reason we have enjoyed so much success this Spring is because of 2020 Wing Biggie Luster of Rockford East. Has improved his handle/ shooting but makes his impression with his ability to guard 1-5 and rebound!
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COLLEGE/ PREP COACH ALERT: 2019 Khaleb Rouse's (6'3"; Prosser) transcipts have been officially been cleared by the NCAA and is now a qualifier. Rouse is a big-bodied "Chicago-tough" guard that plays hard, leads a team, shoots with range & makes others better!
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Guess who is in town from college on Spring Break and decided to show up at the gym tonight?
@PaulOLeary45
#ILStarsFam
🌟
#IBAWay
#BigDogHelpingThePups
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Dylan Kaczmarek (DG South;SR) helps land big win over Proviso E w/WINNING plays down stretch! D2 coaches are starting to notice his impact!
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@pipes_pj
just made a BIG move! Took EVERY phone call, text, DM & made his own decision including telling some big-time college coaches/schools, "No Thank You". Yeah, he will be California Dreamin but main reasons had to do w/ "fit" & life after hoops! Proud of ya, Man! 🌴🏀🌊📚
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CONGRATS to Trae Brown and his West Aurora Squad. I've known Trae since he was a youngin (his Pops played for me) and knew he was destined for Greatness!
@scottybscout
&
@PrepHoopsIL
were the first to give him some love. Now
@michaelsobrien
is interviewing him!
#ILSTARSFAM
💫
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CONGRATS Paul O'Leary on your committment! You will do BIG things at Colorado School of Mines and come away with one of the best undergraduate degrees in the country...for FREE!!!!! Proud of ya, Big Fella.
#ILStarsFam
🌟 for life!
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Our 17U is locked-in and ready for the Spring Live Period at
@PHCircuit
in Indianapolis at the top-notch
@pacersac
.
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Congrats to Jose Grubbs (Joliet Central;6'5") for winning the Bloomington Championship tonight & for being named All-Tournament!
#ILStarsFam
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And just like that.....our Spring/Summer AAU Season has begun!
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📈 '19 Trey Calvin (St. Viators) heads to Pittsburgh Jam Fest with High/Mid Major interest and listed as a Must See at
#HGJamfest
#ILStarsFam
🌟
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Wisconsin Asst Basketball Coach Howard Moore has been a great friend and mentor to me. Many prayers go up for him & his family during this absolutely devastating time. Heartbreaking news. Tell your loved ones how much you love them and hold them close ❤🙏🏾
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17U upsets LoneStar Elite (TX) behind HUGE games from Chris Burnell (Rockford E), Khaleb Rouse (Prosser), Jordan Majeed (Beloit Turner) & Kyron Gardner's (OPRF) great defense & big rebound putback late!
#ILStarsFam
🌟
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CONGRATS to Paul O'Leary ('18; 6'10"; Lemont) for making 1st Team of the
@POWERADE_BBALL
Nashville Session III
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THIS is the reason I do what I do! It's about young men from Rockford East & Benet that will compete on the floor as two of the top teams in the state.... and still be keep a lifelong bond off the floor!
#ItsJustDifferent
#ProudCoach
#ILStarsFam
🌟
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Illinois Stars Fam...The matriarch of the Kaczmarek family has passed peacefully. We're going to miss her. We are so use to seeing her at EVERY game cheering on her grandkids. She would want us to have a "toast"/celebrate her life! So that's what im doing tonight in her honor!
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Didnt see every team but saw most
@POWERADE_BBALL
Session 1: Washington DC was 🔥🔥🔥Lotta talent in the gym + competitive games = Fun Summer17
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The Plainfield East brother duo of Collin and Kobe Reed is special. Collin (2019) was an early Chicago St. commit. And Kobe (2011) is trending to be one of the top PGs in his class because of his explosiveness and on-the-ball defense.
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As you awake this morning, do yourself a favor. Look around you. Appreciate what you have, it's a blessing. Value and appreciate every single day! 🙏
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Coach Knauf and his 17U Squad upsets one of the top teams in the country by beating EYBL New York Ren in Milwaukee at
#NY2LASUMMERJAM2k18
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Ayyyy ... it's no coincidence UW Green Bay (and former
@Illinois_Stars
guard) PJ Pipes
@pipes_pj
comes down to see the guys today at
#NY2LASUMMERJAM2K18
and our 17s beat EYBL New York Rens and Made Men Basketball AND Chris Burnell goes OFF!!!
#ILStarsFam
🌟
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Add John Contant to your list of under appreciated & under recruited SRS especially because he has outplayed guys on your list the past year
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COLLEGE COACH ALERT 6'10" Post Paul O'Leary ('18;Lemont) has been cleared from ankle injury. Look for his stock to skyrocket this season.
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Because He lives I'm awake this morning! Happy Easter to all. I wish you Peace , Love & Happiness at Easter ...& always.
#ChristIsRisen
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The Illinois Stars would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July. Enjoy your freedom, family, friends, and fun! 🇺🇸
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17U defeats Grand Park Premiere (IN) to advance to the Under Armour Rise Championship! Unsigned Senior Chris Burnell (Rockford E) was a unstoppable again down the stretch! Rouse (Prosser) & Majeed (Beloit M) were stellar. Soph Baker Beal (Rock Island) was superb in the clutch!
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2019 IL STARS NCAA LIVE PERIOD SCHEDULE🌇🌃🌴
✈Under Armour Challenge (Atlanta)
July 11-14
🚘NY2LA Summer Jam (Milwaukee)
July 18-22
✈AAU Super Showcase- Gold Division (Orlando)
July 25-29
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Playing for the inaugural
@POWERADE_BBALL
16U Championship tmrw in Charlotte! CONGRATS team!
#ILStarsFam
☄🥇🏆🏀
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6'3" JR guard Jayden Martin (Joliet W) explodes in Chi-Town Tip-off Play & shows his array of skills! Jayden goes into the bag and shows that he scores at all three levels (gets dunk, several midrange jumpers & knocks down 3 💣💣💣)
@scottybscout
@chilandprephoop
@ILHoopProspects
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17U Johnson leaves Orlando knocking off RDC Lakers (NC) for the East Championship Bracket! So proud of these guys! 4-1 for the weekend! Late night flight back to Chicago. Back in the IBA Lab on Tuesday. Then Wheels Up to Louisville for the
@NY2LA
Grassroots Showdown on Thursday!
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CONGRATS to
#ILStarsFam
John Contant (Unsigned SR combo guard; Stagg) for joining the
#1000pointClub
and the W against Lockport!
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CONGRATS to unsigned SR Dylan Kaczmarek (6-3;DG South) who was named Top 20/ played in the All-Star game today at the IL Jamboree at Montini
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I'll tell ya what....The
@ny2lasports
security is better than the security at Capitol Hill!!!🚨
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Things every HS player will have this Fall:
1. Homework
2. Open Gym
3. Weights
The special players do all 3 & still find time in the day to get in the gym. If not enough time is your excuse, give your phone to your parents for a week & watch how much time you really have.
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Proud to announce that we have added, Jacob Rozema, to our coaching staff. Jacob is a former player that has also gained valuable high school and college experience over the years. His poise and basketball IQ are going to great additions to our staff!
@Jacob_Rozema
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17U squad invited to play in the AAU Super Showcase Gold Division w/ 23 other top teams in the country including these EYBL/Adidas teams:
Boo Williams
NY Lightning
All Ohio
Georgia Stars
BABC
IN Elite
The Family
Phenom U
CP 25
Team Brandon Knight
Expressions Elite
TMP
☀️🌴🏀
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Happy
#MothersDay
to all the moms, grandmas, sisters, wives & friends we're all so lucky to have in our lives, guiding us with unconditional love. And to those who are missing their motherly figures. Moms take the place of all others but her place cannot be taken by any other!
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Merry
#Christmas
from our
#ILStarsFam
🌟 to you and yours! I’m thankful for my health & the blessings God keeps providing for me & my family. So excited for the next decade! Hoping everyone is enjoying the time with their families and friends.
#BlessedAndGrateful
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16U 5'8" dynamo guard, Anthony French, continues to garner interest from coaches/ recruitniks. He is VERY close to putting it all together!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR from NYC!!!!! All the best for 2018 for you and yours. So excited for our Illinois Stars/IBA family!! 🎉🏀🏆
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CONGRATS!!!!!!! Im sooooo happy for you & your Fam! Now you get to reap the fruits of all of your labor!
#NoExcuses
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GREAT day at Illinois Basketball Academy that included shooting instruction, ball-handling, transition offense & ball-screen guard recognition. Some even came back tonight for additional training with
@powerthrubball
who will be training our players this season!
#HardWorkPaysOff
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Another tremendous weekend for rising Senior Alex Miller (6'6"; Downers Grove North). Led the pool (Elite/ Pool D) in 3-point makes and most likely efficiency! And hearing from coaches about his toughness & ability to guard numerous positions. Trending as a top-level D2 Stretch 4
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CONGRATS to Dylan Kaczmarek (6'3"; SR; Downers Grove South) for making West Suburban Gold All-Conference Team
#ILStarsFam
☄
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Coach Rozema and his 17U squad up vs. Peoria Pride early second half in Prep Hoops action down in Indy!
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17U Rogers team opens
@PrepHoops
play in Indy by knocking off Flee Club Elite (Chicago) behind 26 pts from Ibrahim Mahmoud (JR; Andrew), 20 pts 7 reb from Andrew Mueller (JR; Wheaton Academy) & Jacquees Warren (JR; Romeoville) with a huge 3-pt bomb/ free throws to seal the W!
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An hour AFTER practice & we have
@PaulOLeary45
@jdian23
&
@joffariBR
still in the gym working on their shots @ IBA!
#LockedIn
#SeeYouInTheAM
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RIP Jerry Sloan! Dementia sucks!
Got to talk to him twice & loved how he never made excuses for himself or his teams. Old School Dude.
And even though he loss two Chips to MJ and the Bulls....don't get it twisted...he has a banner at the UC!
The pride of
#McLeansboro
, Illinois
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Illini GREAT...& our former player... Demetri McCamey...stopped by practice tonight. He talked to the guys about playing for Coach J, hitting the books, perseverance, setting goals, preparing for the Recruiting Period
& about being
#EveryDayGuys
!🧡🏀💙
@IlliniMBB
@illinination14
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Coaches /Parents....... The words, "I'm proud of you", go a long way in the mind of a young athlete. Say them often!
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🏀UNDER ARMOUR RISE EVENTS
✈April 26-28 Kansas City
🚘May 17-19 Hammond, IN
✈July 11-14 Atlanta
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In front of another packed house 17U Johnson overcomes a slow start and beats All-In Kay Black to advance to Championship of
@Ohio_Basketball
@ny2lasports
Grassroots Showdown in Louisville!
#SquadGoals
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Dylan Kaczmarek (6'3"; Downers Grove S; SR) finishes season w/ Conference Chip & haul of NAIA offers from Mt. Mercy, St. Ambrose, & Judson!
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Great Day for our DeMar DeRozan Camp at our
@wssportscomplex
in Lisle! The Chicago Bulls star guard answered every question and brought a lot of smiles to the campers!
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Nice night at Under Armour event in ATL for our 16U Humphrey team who open up play with 2 big-time games led by Jayden Martin (6'3"; Joliet West) and the Marmion Academy connection of Collin Wainscott & Trevon Roots.
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Thanks to Demetri McCamey for sharing some big-time knowledge about using basketball to get an education, off-season training & his memories of playing for Coach J. He also shared some pick-and-roll/ ball-handling "secrets" with our guards!
#Illini
#Respect
#GivingBack
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Can't forget about the NBA Combine! So proud of the young men representing Chicago! Had to show Admiral Schofield (
@admiralelite15
) some love!
But also saw Charles Matthews (
@1CMatthews
), Talen Horton-Tucker (
@Thortontucker
) and that dog Zachary Norvell (
@ZachN_23
)!
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Teacher: "What did you do over Spring Break? Did you sleep in every morning? Sit on the couch? Play video games?"
@AlexMiller1025
:
@DGNHoops
#HardWorkPaysOff
#OpensTheGymEveryMorning
#GetsKickedOutMostNights
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One of the best parts of this crazy AAU basketball world is the lifelong friendships you form! Coach Thomas, Kross, & Mitch and
@MercuryEliteAAU
wear different jerseys.... but are still my guys!
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So I get to school this morning and guess who is asleep in his car wanting to get up shots on an early after a tough loss in January? Paul O'Leary (6'10";SR)!!!! POL is poised is poised to help lead Lemont down the stretch!
#HatesToLose
#ThoughtItWasAStalker
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Our Illinois Stars 16U Garret Horner (Wheaton North) led the IL Stars with 24 points in 85-77 victory over Example Sports in UA Showcase in Indy.
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We got a lil better as my former players Dee Brown (ILLINI) & Will Walker (DePaul) stopped by to share knowledge
#Family
#ProudCoach
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Me and this guy go waaaaaay back. (To before COVID.... obviously by the pic)
Special THANKS for coming out this weekend and being our program's videographer! Stay tuned this week for the
@SLOCHE3
IBA Illinois Stars mixtape!👀
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