Erik Walton
@Walt_34
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Top level D1 players looking to play for energetic Head Coach and play top talent. Look no further. Highland C.C is place to be. Our resume speaks 4 itself. DM highlights and info.
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I haven’t been in this gym
@PHTonline
since 1996 when I was playing Joliet Township
#Steelmen
. Now I’m recruiting from here as a college coach.
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Check out this video!
. Class of 2021
Drew Gaston - 5’11PG
Indian Creek High School /Illinois Ambush AAU
High School Coach: Piekarz
AAU Coach: Erik Walton
18.5 ppg , 4.5 ast game
Quick, crafty, defensive hound: Coaches dream.
@DrewGaston5
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A very sad day
@IllinoisAmbush
as we lost one of r family members and former team player today. Kane Pizano-Olson from
@mendotahigh
played ♥️ and emotions. Kane made sure when he played me he saved the best 4 last. 30 pts against my team
#sadday
😢
#gone2soon
#damn
#AmbushFam
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We all knew we all knew this wasn’t going to be completed until
@CoachKinzler
was officially announced on staff. Now the staff is completed. I owe Chief so much. As my former coach, former colleague, and good friend. Congratulations. I already know what to expect
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When you think of a ULTIMATE GLUE GUY coaches. Look no further than Ty Johnson
@thetyjohnson5
. He’s players who can play/guard 1-5. 6’6 sophomore that’s on track to graduate. That’s most important thing. Great teammate on/off the floor. Proud of him
@RHSpartansBball
Some highlights from the end of the season. I’m extremely grateful that I got to play
@HighlandCCMBB
and that I got to play with some friends that turned family. Thank you
@Luke_Norman
@Walt_34
for taking a chance and helping me grow these past two years it meant alot.
6’6 gaurd
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Different school but same coach to me. I wouldn’t be this far advanced in my coaching career it wasn’t for mentor
@CoachKBBall
. I can still see that fire 🔥 in his eyes 👀 .
@AthleticsCod
Men’s basketball is in good hands 🙌🏽
#thankyouCoach
#BestIsYet2Come
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I have the upmost respect for
@coachclancy11
and the
#14
@MensTriton
basketball program. That was one hell of a game against a top notch program that’s I’ve known for years. Can’t say enough good things about them.
#Respect
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So proud of my son who has chosen to Service his country 🇺🇸and enter the
@USArmy
. Words don't express how I feel
#Salute
@king_dixo
#Proud
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@AApplebee24
just know that you’re fulfilling every kids dreams from Seneca. Even in lost, you’re still there hero and they now believe they can make it to the biggest level. You’ve shown them
#HardWorkPaysOff
. Keep working hard kid.
@AlexApplebee
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It’s only a matter of time! You will prove everybody else wrong that looked over you for sure!!
Thankful for the University of West Georgia coaching staff for having me for an official visit🔴🔵
@UWG_MBB
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🚨4-YEAR COACHES🚨
The progression D2
@demetrusj2
made from year 1 to year 2 is the type of player you want. Playing 37+minutes a game is WARRIORS Mentality. Stats speak for themselves. Definitely a D1 player hands down. COACHES NEED TO JUMP ON HIM RIGHT AWAY. LIVES IN THE GYM
Sophomore juco season:
14 ppg 6 apg 38% from 3
Ranked 88 nationally
11th nationally in assist
24th nationally in steals
All Region
Region 4 all tournament team
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Put in the work
@IllinoisAmbush
in the spring and summer like
@pbabyyyyyy
and this can be you next season. Tryouts coming soon
#BeastMode
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Congratulations to former
@IllinoisAmbush
player
@mlombardi_23
on continuing his basketball 🏀 career
@jjcwolves
and playing for HOF coach
@JJCBasketball
and
@CoachKinzler
. It was pleasure to coaching you. Now the hard work starts all over.
#AmbushPride
#WolvesNation
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So blessed with what this sport has provided me and the lives I’ve touched.
#beyondblessed
#keepgrinding
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Want to thank my good friend/coach
@Jeremy_Winters_
from
@NiaccMensBB
@NIACCTrojans
for coming out and signing
@treywoolsey23
to attend this upcoming season. Trey is a great player and person. Can’t wait to see y’all play this season.
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This was a grind out game. Had to keep digging until the end.
@glokage_
came up huge defensively for us. Stuff that doesn’t go into the stat book
#LittleThings
#On2TheNext1
🚨 Final 🚨
The Cougars (5-3) with a 83-72 win against Malcolm X College, IL. Next game is against Richard J. Daley College.
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🍁Congrats to IL Ambush - 10/11th grade boys champion at today’s One Day Fall Slam.
🔜NEXT: Columbus Shootout in Hammond or Pleasant Prairie on Oct 10/11.
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🚨4-YEAR COACHES🚨
I want to believe that if he didn’t get injured, that our season could’ve gotten a lot better and a lot more fun.
@gonzalobl7
stats and determination speech for themselves. Athletic guard that can play above the rim and in traffic and has tremendous speed.
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It felt good to run into my former teammate Dawayne Edmond on the far right and his brother
@BRedmond12
who I also coaches in Juco. Both of them had so much game on the hardwood. D helped make me the competitor I am and
@BRedmond12
helped make me a
#NationalChamp
#Honored
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Day 3 of recruiting: glad to see
@PlanoReapersAD
is using the shot clock. Preparing these potential student athletes for the next level.
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🚨 4 YEAR Coaches🚨
Demarius Splunge
11.0 ppg
6.6 rpg
32.2% from 3
2nd Team All Region 4
It’s plenty ways to get it gotta get up in grind..🧡🙏🏽2nd Half Of Season Highlights 6’6 Wing Soph
@HighlandCCMBB
2nd team all region
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Couldn’t me more proud of you
@miloskovaacevic
. You was big part of our run this past season. Sky is the limit for you. Now it’s time to grind at this level.
#CougarNation
🤍🧡💙
SIGNED ✍️
Welcome to the Explorer family
@miloskovaacevic
!
Why La Salle?
“I chose La Salle because of the basketball program and Coach Dunphy, who has great basketball history and knowledge.”
#Authenticity
|
#GoExplorers
🔭
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A lot positives to take away from the Jamboree today.
@HighlandCCMBB
went 2-1 today playing against some good talent. With positives, their are always some negatives. But they are negatives that are correctable. Film session will be good.
#StackDays
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Very proud of 2 my former
@IllinoisAmbush
players
@ColinBomstad
@pbabyyyyyy
. Look forward to great year 4 you guys
@ElmhurstBluejay
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Congrats to Peyton Sampson
@pbabyyyyyy
on selecting
@ElmhurstBluejay
to continue his college🏀career.
@SethEvans21
@IllinoisAmbush
#ALLIN
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Current
@IllinoisAmbush
17U Myles Tucker class of 2020
@mtuc_23
junior yeah highlight tape. From Ottawa High School is ready to take flight. College coaches Myles is must have player on your roster. Combo very athletic scoring guard
#AMBUSH
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Nice to have our
@HighlandCCMBB
supporting our
@HighlandCCVB
team Vs Rock Valley. First home game of the 2022-22 season
@HCCCougars
#Cougars
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Want to thank
@CoachBoudyWIU
from Western Illinois University for coming out and speaking to our team
@HighlandCCMBB
. We will keep
#StackingDays
to get better each day
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I remember this moment like it was yesterday. I was alive to see this
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Even as rivals on the court and in the same conference.
@IllinoisAmbush
players are family 4 life. Can’t get goofy smile out of mind
#RIPKane
#GoneButNotForgotten
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D2 already making headlines and hasn’t played yet.
@demetrusj2
IS MUST SEE 📺
Get your popcorn ready because D2 is must see tv! 🍿🤫
Everyone join us in welcoming Demetrus Johnson II to our UWG family! 🐺
📰:
#WeRunTogether
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From THE VILLE ➡️ To HIGHLAND (IL) ➡️ To UMary. Been wearing that orange with pride. Keep grindin
@thetyjohnson5
Now it start all over again.
#cougarnation
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It was great to catch with my former
@IllinoisAmbush
player
@DrewGaston5
. The sky is the limit for this kid and continues to evolve on and off the court. He’s going to continue to do great things at COD.
#keepgrinding
.
#AmbushPride
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Ty Johnson
@TyyBucks
has committed to
@HighlandCCMBB
. Ty is 6’7 forward from Romeoville High School under Coach Marc Howard
@RHSpartansBball
. Ty is a athletic forward who will crash the boards, stretch the floor, Great mid range game. Can’t wait to start
#Committed
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I am overly excited and proud for Cyrus
@HuggardNoel
. Know that the journey starts all over and the grinding session now begins. Go ahead and represent the 6 down in Florida. You are a true warrior that battle so much and gave us so much.
#cougarnation
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It was nice to get one today at
@IllinoisAmbush
. These boys are starting to grow and get an better understanding of the game. See if we can get another one tomorrow
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🚨4-YEAR COACHES🚨
If you are looking for 4/5 man that battles on the boards, strong, physical, and athletic. Then Cyrus
@HuggardNoel
is the player for you. 2 year starter that laid it all out for his team. Great teammate even better person. This would be a steal for any coach.
Some highlights from my Sophomore season with
@HighlandCCMBB
. Big thanks to
@Luke_Norman
and
@Walt_34
for having me for 2 years it’s been a great experience. Full video ->
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Congratulations
@JJCBasketball
@CoachKinzler
on winning
@njcaaregion4
championship. Way 2 bring it back home.
#bleedpurple
.
#NotDoneYet
.
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Congrats
@AApplebee24
for being ranked
#1
in the nations. Now play like U R still trying to get to
#1
#StriveForGreatness
#hardworkpaysoff
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Excited to add Troy Cole Jr.
@troycolejr
to the
@HighlandCCMBB
squad
@Luke_Norman
. Troy is a athletic guard that can really shoot the rock. Troy was the Newcomer of the year in SLIAC for the 2022-23 season.
#CougarNation
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Survive and advance.
#MarchMadness2024
at its finest. See you Saturday
#COUGARNATION
we need you all there.
🚨
@njcaaregion4
SEMI- FINAL STATS 🚨
Troy Cole Jr.
@troycolejr
21 pts, 9 r
Cyrus Huggard-Noel
@HuggardNoel
13 pts, 9 r
Ramean Hinton
@Thatboymea01291
19 pts, 13 r, 4 ast
Demetrus Johnson
@demetrusj2
10 pts, 4 ast
Ty Johnson
@thetyjohnson5
7 pts, 5 ast, 8 r
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It was an honor and pleasure to watch 3 of my former
@IllinoisAmbush
players compete on the college Hardwood floor. Also got the to witness my college coaches
@CoachKinzler
@CoachKBBall
get there 500th victory.
#HOF
2 know I was there when they started 1997-2021
#honorandpride
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Congratulations
@DrewGaston5
for making 1st team D3 All-American
@NJCAABasketball
. Drew is the 1st
@IllinoisAmbush
player to earn this honor. Can’t me more proud. Drew will also get to play in Las Vegas at the
@NJCAABasketball
All-American Game
#AMBUSH
☣️
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It was an honor to watch my son become an official Army Soldier and receive his Blue’s today.
#protectandserveourcountry
#usarmy
#815
#Joliet
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My boy
@Addybode24
made it official
@WaubonseeChiefs
. Hard working kid and doesn't back down from no one
#warrior
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Couldn’t be more proud of my son for serving country and joining the Army. From the time he left to go off to boot camp last September till now. He’s definitely grown up a lot.
#usarmy
#proudparent
#thankyouforserving
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🚨4 YEAR-COACHES🚨
If you are looking for a sniper from very deep, then look no further.
@monem_abboud
works as his craft every single day. Shot 40% from 3 all season. Great teammate and 0% problems. Had a season high of mid 20s in a few games. Great in the community and on
Highlights video of my successful season at
@HighlandCCMBB
, nothing but good words for the community and our fans.🧡
Thank you
@Luke_Norman
and
@Walt_34
for the confidence installed on me and the opportunity to play these past two years.
Full highlights
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Good to run into former
@jjcwolves
🏀 alumni AnthonySmith. He was part of that team
@JJCBasketball
that make it to the
@NJCAA
D3 national championship game with on 6 players. Now playing for
@TheGenerals
for 12 years.
@CoachKinzler
#WolvesPride
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This is only just a start for
@Luke_Norman
with
@HighlandCCMBB
program. He’s already got the DNA 🧬 from a HOF Coach/father
@yocougarsgo
. Young/hungry/determined. Sky’s the limit for him Luke. Just watch and you’ll see.
Congrats to
@HCCCougars
head basketball coach
@Luke_Norman
on winning IBCA Coach of the Year honors for NJCAA D1. And congrats to the dozen or so HS coaches from the area who got honored as well!
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LETS GOOOOO!!!! Welcome to Cougar Nation. Time to work now!!!
110% Committed! Thankyou for the opportunity and let’s get to work!
#22
@HighlandCCMBB
@StevieCozens
@JUCOadvocate
@JucoRecruiting
@JucoOffers
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You have no choices about how you lose, but you do have a choice about how you come back and prepare to win again.
– Pat Riley, basketball coach
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Congratulations 🎊🍾🎈🎉 2 former
@IllinoisAmbush
player
@DrewGaston5
on winning the
@njcaaregion4
D3 championship and MVP. On 2 the District 2 Championship game. Keep grinding
#AmbushPride
.
Congratulations to COD men’s and women’s basketball teams! Region 4 Champs! Congrats to
@DrewGaston5
for breaking 1000 points and MVP for Region 4!
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Honored to know and work for Coach Pete Norman
@yocougarsgo
as our AD and the head Coach Luke Norman
@Luke_Norman
🏀Rising Stars Banquet🏀
Last night we honored Pete Norman for being inducted into the
@NJCAABasketball
Hall of Fame Class of 2⃣0⃣2⃣1⃣!
Pete's son Luke was in attendance to receive the award on his behalf!
#NJCAARisingStars
💫
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Congratulations 2 former
@IllinoisAmbush
players
@DrewGaston5
@IC_BBall
and Brandon Ceylor
@dwight_230
4 making the 2021 Class 1A All-State 🏀 team. Drew is now a 2 x all state player. It was a honor coaching U2.
#basketball
#Grinding
#AMBUSH
☣️
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Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈
@JoeKuhnBBall
for winning
@njcaaregion4
D3 championship. A much deserved win for the HOF Coach. Words can’t express how happy I am for you coach. On 2 the District 2 Championship game.
Congrats to
@CODMensBBall
, 2022-23 champions of
@NJCAARegion4
D3 for the first time since 2009 after an 85-69 win over
@madisonwolfpack
.
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Congratulations to
@MensTriton
for being the Runner-up
@NJCAABasketball
D1 nationals. You represented the
@njcaaregion4
very well. Tough team all season long and coached very well by Coach Burns.
#Respect
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Can’t say enough about the
@RVilleLivehoops
and Coach Marc Howard
@RHSpartansBball
for putting on this 🏀 event. Definitely tops in the state of IL and great seeing all the High Profile
@NCAA
Coaches and
@NJCAABasketball
Coaches.
It was great having Highland Community College (IL.) assistant coach Eric Walton in the building!!
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Congratulations to my boy
@EricCoachG
. I remember when you came on staff at Joliet and now 2 see you grind and carry on that hard work. Always been proud of you. Always enjoyed our conversation and friendship. You will do great things at
@AthleticsCod
#PROUD
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Even in lost. Great job
@RamblersMBB
on making in far in the NCAA tournament. Basketball is good in Illinois.
@ValleyHoops
be proud. Your conference showed a lot.
#NCAA
#FinalFour2018
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Former
@IllinoisAmbush
player Myles Tucker
@mtuc_23
from
@OttawaHigh
has officially committed to North Iowa Area College
@NiaccMensBB
@Jeremy_Winters_
. Myles is a 2x all-stater that is athletically gifted. Myles had D1 experience coming with him
#grind
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Just got our new
@IllinoisAmbush
dry fit short sleeve hoodie in. Must say very nice and lite.
@AmbushLLC
will be opening up this weekend if you want purchase gear.
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Memories like this don’t happen without a great coach and great assistant coaches. 97-98 year started off 1-11 and finished 16-18 and 3rd place finish at Nationals. HOF
@CoachKBBall
@CoachKinzler
@deweyonthecall
and HOF John Jones.
#memories
@NJCAA
@njcaaregion4
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Congratulations to former
@IllinoisAmbush
player Trevor Moisant
@MoisantTrevor
for signing with
@RockfordUniv
. Truly enjoyed coaching him and seeing grow. He’s going to get better and better.
@MantenoHoops
#AmbushPride
Congrats to Trevor Moisant for committing to continue his academic and athletic career at Rockford University. Very proud to see so many of our players continue to play after high school.
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This was a nailbiter down to the end. Both teams played hard and we just found a way to fight and pull it out. Great team win
🚨The Cougars (18-8 overall & 9-1 conference) with a 82-79 win against Sauk Valley College to clinch the Arrowhead Conference title outright. Next game is against Marshalltown College
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So proud of
@troycolejr
. He’s only scratched the surface of what he can do and what he can be. I’m just proud to be a witness of his growth and maturity. Can’t wait to see how far he takes him.
#HumbleKid
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Congratulations
@DemariusSplung7
on signing at
@IUN_MensBBall
. I know you will great just like you did here
@HighlandCCMBB
#Cougars
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Congratulations to Matt Shaw
@mattshaw2424
and Peyton Sampson
@pbabyyyyyy
on being named player of the year.
@IllinoisAmbush
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The minute that you don’t respect the team that’s in front of you is the minute you lose the game. There’s a difference between respect and cockiness. Always respect each team.
#Stayhumble
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🚨D2/NAIA COACHES🚨
I don’t understand why
@monem_abboud
doesn’t have any offers. 0 risk coaches, hard worker, great student, and great teammate. I guarantee you opposing teams won’t leave him open. Otherwise they will pay.
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@JoeKuhnBBall
we’ve have many conversations about
@DrewGaston5
. You already know what you have in him. I truly believe he’s only scratching the surface of what he can do. Can’t wait to see how y’all do this season.
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Coach, make you check
@DemetrusJohnso4
“D2”. Physical guard that can do it all.
RISING ALL-STAR | CLASS OF 2024
🚨SELECTION🚨
Demetrus Johnson (
@DemetrusJohnso4
) of
@HighlandCCMBB
has been selected to the
@NJCAAMBBCoaches
Rising Stars Class of 2024 presented by
@NABC1927
.
🏀8.1 PPG
💫6'0 Guard
📍Chandler, AZ
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Congrats 2
@Addybode24
4 signing w/
@WaubonseeChiefs
🏀. Remember the grind starts all over
@IllinoisAmbush
#AmbushPride
#workhardstayhumble
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2 days of nothing but good Juco basketball. All college coaches please tune in.
🚨 GAMDAY🚨
ROUND 1 of the William R.Bear/Dimond Bros. Insurance Tournament
📍Freeport, IL
🆚 Harry S Truman
⏱5:00 PM
📺
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#RIPLegend
Coach Sloan was definitely a legend. One of the great coaches of the
@NBA
@utahjazz
. Remember the great NBA finals between the Bulls and Jazz. And a former player of the
@chicagobulls
Saddened to hear the passing of one of my favorite all time coaches. Coach Sloan was the epitome of “Less is More” and “Toughness”! Rest In Peace Coach!
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Your not in shape unless you’re in
@JJCBasketball
Joe Kuhn shape
#MentalToughness
#BestShapeOfYourLife
#WolvesPride
#GoesALongWay
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Nice way to bounce back this weekend.
🍔Congrats to Illinois Ambush - 11th grade boys champion at today’s Culver’s Shootout.
🔜NEXT: Oct 3/4 Fall Slam in Hammond or Pleasant Prairie.
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Want to thank all the participants who came out to the
@IllinoisAmbush
3 on 3 Tournament. Congratulations to all of the winners. Great time and great environment.
#AmbushFam
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Congrats 2
@iowaambush
17U
@Jeremy_Winters_
on a good game. Both teams represented
#AmbushFamily
well.
@IllinoisAmbush
until next year
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Players: You can’t look pass one game to focus on the next game. Focus on today and winning that day at practice. That’s how you prepare for the game. Winning each day practice. Going at 💯. Pushing your teammates to be better each and every day.
#stayfocused
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This speaks for itself. Here you are making millions 💵 and can be the face of the league. Some times you gotta leave people behind to see the light 💡 in front of you. Damn damn damn
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So proud of my sister for receiving her bachelors degree 📜 from
@devryuniv
#proudDeVryGraduate
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Proud of my boys
@CCNolanZack24
@blake_harseim14
@smicetich
@sgrabowski4
. Good 🏈game 2nite boys. Way to battle hard
#CCPride
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The growth
@thetyjohnson5
has taken this year at practices has been great. Looking 👀 for him to perform well at the
@MidWestJamboree
. More to come from him.
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Great message for the younger generation
#Facts
We had a great time talking to
@KendrickPerkins
on the latest episode of
@theliveperiod
- We talk about filling your role on a team, the NBA Finals, his incredible journey to a 14 year NBA career and more!!!
HERE
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Glad to see former player
@DemariusSplung7
carry on the tradition from last season at
@HighlandCCMBB
. He will continue to shine hard.
#CougarNation
Told God to grab my hand im only gone go as far as you take me🖤🙏🏽
#ConferenceChamps
#GoingDancing
#Born2Murder
#LLTheBros
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Player Alert: Mcke Tucker 6'2 JR guard from Ottawa High School. Smooth, very athletic, has ability to take over games. AAU team: IL Ambush
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Always great to go back home and see HOF coach
@JoeKuhnBBall
and
@CoachKinzler
. Learned so much from these to coaches.
@jjcwolves
is always home for me.
#bleedpurple
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@Mcke_Tucker
congrats on the Plano Christmas Tournament
#MVP
and Championship.I knew you had in you.
#ballislife
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Tough lost to start the season for the JV Hawks. Basketball is a game of runs and we gotta be make runs of our own. 0-1 to start but quick turnaround on Wednesday. Time to grind. Lots of positives but got some things to correct
#Hawks
#Got2digdeeper
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