Our seniors really stepped up and our juniors. Frame: Lean frame with room . His family was from New Orleans; his father, a cigar maker. An overflow crowd stands outside Operation PUSH headquarters where the funeral services were held for slain Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 24, 1984. In 2011, he won the NBAs Most Valuable Player Award. (Ovie Carter / Chicago Tribune), A brother of slain Simeon High basketball star Ben Wilson comforts his father, Ben Sr., at the 17-year-old boy's wake on Nov. 23, 1984. Afterthree seasons with Michigan State, Brown was selected in the first round of the2006 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Simeon coach Robert Smith, who led Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker to Illinois state titles, retiring after next season. And business was good," said former Chicago Bulls announcer Jim Durham.<\/p>\n
But Thornridge was more than Buckner. 1 prep player in the nation in 1984, the first from Illinois to earn that ranking. He is the Heats all-timeleading scorer, was named the 2006 NBA Finals MVP, the 2010 NBA All-Star GameMVP and won the 2009 NBA scoring title. Phone: (773) 535-3200 Fax: (773) 535-3465. ', "It was a sad day, a sad year and it's pretty much always sad, and this is 35 years ago. Only four other teams came within 20 points. POINTS Hank Alvey, Glasford Illini Bluffs (6-9, Jr., F) 64 Kaden Augustine, Waterloo Gibault Catholic (6-1, Sr., G) 61 Thomas Hereau, Scales Mound (6-2, Jr., G) 57 Jordan Quinn, Tuscola (6-3, Jr., F) 50 Baylen Damhoff, Fulton (6-6, Jr., F) 50. Since retiring,he has served as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and the 76ers. He was the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Lincoln, Ill., native is fourth on the schools career scoring chart. Feb 15, 2013 at 6:24 pm. Buckner, whose mother was a teacher in the district and whose sister later became superintendent of the district, and Batts were among the first African-Americans to attend the Dolton school.<\/p>\n
Lynn focuses on other fascinating human-interest stories that played out beyond the basketball courthow Ferguson was able to maintain discipline among his players, how Greg Rose had to work nights as a musician to support his family, Ferguson confessed that he rarely slept because he was worried that he would make a mistake that would cause his once-in-a-lifetime team to lose a game.<\/p>\n
One incident tells you all you need to know about the Thornridge team: During a team meeting prior to the start of the season, Ferguson was listing his team's goals on a chalkboard. Jalen Griffin, who was a junior last season, has been on varsity since he was a freshmen also and they have been through the wars already. He answers. Ben Wilson's father, Ben Wilson Sr., talks to the media during the murder trial in his son's slaying on Oct. 9, 1985, at the Criminal Court Building in Chicago. A four-year starter, Douglas helped the Illini reach four consecutive NCAA tournaments. Simeon beat Carver and Tim Hardaway 65-54 to repeat as city champs before falling 52-48 to Springfield Lanphier and Mr. Basketball Ed Horton in the state quarterfinals. 601 S. Lincoln Avenue A five-player first team and five-player second team were selected in each class. Simeon All Access | The 1980s: Hambric begins building a powerhouse HONORABLE MENTION (19 TOTAL; IN ORDER OF POINTS) Jordan Pickett, Belleville East (6-3, Sr., PG/SG) 21; Jack Stanton, Downers Grove North (6-2, Jr., G) 21; Nojus Indrusaitis, Chicago St. Rita (6-5, Jr., G/F) 15; James Brown, Chicago St. Rita (6-10, Jr., C) 14; Daniel Johnson, Chicago Whitney Young (6-7, Sr., F) 14; Stefan Cicic, Riverside-Brookfield (6-11, Jr., C) 11; Dalen Davis, Chicago Whitney Young (6-0, Sr., G) 11; Brayden Fagbemi, Lisle Benet (6-0, Sr., G) 11; Mekhi Cooper, Bolingbrook (6-0, Sr., G) 9; Brady Kunka, Lisle Benet (6-4, Sr., PF) 9; Mekhi Lowery, Oswego East High (6-7, Sr., G) 9; Niklas Polonowski, LaGrange Lyons Township (6-6, Sr., SG/SF) 9; Ryan Cohen, Glenbrook North (6-3, Sr., SG) 6; Jeremiah Fears, Joliet West (6-0, Soph., G) 6; Connor May, Palatine (6-7, Jr., G) 6; Braylen Meredith, Wheaton Warrenville South (6-6, Sr., F) 6; Jaheem Webber, Normal Community (6-9, Jr., C) 6; Luke Williams, Naperville North (6-1, Jr., G) 6; Koby Wilmoth, OFallon (6-7, Sr., F) 6. Simeon in the '80s | A year by year breakdown - Chicago Tribune POINTS Andrew Scharnowski, Burlington Central (6-9, Sr., F) 73 Zack Hawkinson, Springfield Heart-Griffin (6-5, Sr., G/F) 71 Asa Thomas, Lake Forest (6-7, Sr., G) 64 Cooper Koch, Peoria Notre Dame (6-8, Jr., F) 57 Miles Rubin, Chicago Simeon (6-10, Sr., F/C) 56. He captained Indiana's unbeaten 1976 NCAA championship team, the 1976 U.S. Olympic team and one of the Boston Celtics' NBA championship teams.<\/p>\n
"Quinn Buckner was the most mature high school athlete I ever saw, both physically and mentally. Future streetball legend Carl Harris spent most of the season in Hambric's doghouse. By Joe Henricksen Sept 10, 2021, 7:43am PDT Simeon's expanding NBA legacy Pocket Thornridge's toughest opponents were south suburban rivals Bloom and Thornton and perennial Downstate power Peoria Manual.<\/p>\n
In a 33-0 season, Thornridge never allowed an opponent to come within 14 points. (Ed Wagner, Jr. / Chicago Tribune), Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. which has No. Unfortunately. He played nine NBA seasons and won a championship ring as a member ofthe 1992-93 Chicago Bulls. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Will Simeon or any state champion ever measure up to Thornridge's gold-standard performance over Quincy (104-69) in the 1972 state final?<\/p>\n
Simeon supporters argue, justifiably, that Thornridge didn't play the challenging national schedule that awaits the Wolverines. Our younger guys, Rashad Mckinnie is going to be a prospect people need to watch out for over the next couple of years. (Gerald West / Chicago Tribune), The gravesite of Ben Wilson at Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago on Nov. 10, 2009. His 19,202 career points still rankamong the top-50 totals in NBA history. Rose won the 2009 NBA Rookie of the year and hasplayed in three All-Star Games. The Illinis career scoring leader, who prepped at Chicago Simeon, stands third all-time in blocked shots and fourth in rebounds. After playing basketball and graduating from Southern Illinois in 1976, he set out on a career in radioTV broadcasting. One of the leaders of the 2005 NCAA runners-up, the point guard from Dallas went from Illinois to a starring role in the NBA. Davis career is only beginning, but his one year at Kentucky is considered oneof the best freshman seasons in NCAA history. Vernon (5-11, Jr., PG) 6; Craig Niko Newsome, Bloomington (6-5, Jr., F/G) 6; x-Tyler Swanson, Metamora 6. A lot of people underestimated us. Metamora wins the Class 3A IHSA boys basketball state championship High school: Carver College: DePaul Career highlights: 2x NBA All-Star, 1983 NBA Rookie of the Year. For example, Lynn researched how the issue of racial integration was overcome when black students were enrolled at the previously all-white school. Melvin was a sophomore teammate of Wilson's as he entered his senior year ranked as the nation's No. Robert Smith has been the head coach at Simeon for 19 years and has had an incredible POINTS Jeremy Fears Jr., Joliet West (6-0, Sr., PG) 105 Owen Freeman, Moline (6-11, Sr., F) 102 Darrin Dai Dai Ames, Chicago Kenwood (6-2, Sr., PG) 100 Morez Johnson, Chicago St. Rita (6-9, Jr., F) 75 Cameron Christie, Rolling Meadows (6-6, Sr., G) 73, SECOND TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) He was the No. POINTS Ty Pence, St. Joseph-Ogden (6-6, Sr., G/F) 120 Cole Certa, Bloomington Central Catholic (6-4, Jr., G) 116 Gianni Cobb, Chicago Perspectives-Leadership (6-0, Jr., PG) 59 Dylan Bazzell, Fairbury Prairie Central (6-4, Sr., G/F) 58 Grady Thompson, Princeton (6-4, Sr., G) 58, SECOND TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) The winningest high school basketball programs of the decade: No. He was a founder and commissioner of the ABA, andhelped bring the NBA back to Minnesota when the Timberwolves franchise wasborn. Only four other teams came within 20 points. 1 player in the country and convinced Nick Anderson and Deon Butler to transfer to Simeon in the offseason. During his collegiate career, Rivers was named the MVP of the FIBAWorld Championship in 1982. It is the Falcons' unprecedented record of achievement that Simeon is chasing this season.<\/p>\n
Lynn's book, "Thornridge: The Perfect Season in Black and White," published by AuthorHouse, brings back memories for high school basketball fans throughout Illinois. Mikan was so dominant thatthe NBA had to make rules changes because of him, including a wider lane andintroducing a shot clock. In a 33-0 season, Thornridge never allowed an opponent to come within 14 points. The Wolverines also won the school's first city championship by beating King 63-58 in the semifinals and Robeson 44-42 in a thrilling final. In the 1970s, Illinois schools were restricted by travel limitations. When he graduated in 2001, Wardle ranked thirdall-time in Marquette history in scoring after averaging 14.4 points per gamein 117 contests. School: Chicago (Ill.) Simeon. I think we have a really good shot of winning a city and state championship. Status: SI All-American Candidate. Welcome! All media members covering high school basketball in the state were eligible to nominate and vote for players. Steve Turner, a 6-foot-10 forward, is turning out how we thought he would be as a freshman and he starting to get that capability to do some stuff. "It was normal to me," Nunn said. St. Ignatius senior Richard Baron (23) takes the ball to the basket and scores a key basket in the second overtime of the Wolfpack's Supersectional . Jeffrey Wilson, center, talks to friends and family during a street sign dedication ceremony for his older brother, Ben Wilson, on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. The Throne National Championship Field of Teams Announced. He was selectedwith the fourth overall pick by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2001 NBADraft. Chicago Simeon High School product starred for the Flyin Illini, averaging 18 points his junior season. Simeon High School Basketball; Basketball Roster; Simeon Basketball Roster. Simeon assistant coach Maurice Jones, left, helps with a framed portrait of Ben Wilson during a ceremony where the basketball team was being honored for their fourth consecutive Class 4A IHSA championship at Simeon High School in Chicago on March 20, 2013. ALUMNI Registration High school basketball: Simeon's expanding NBA legacy - Chicago Sun-Times High School Basketball Sports High School Sports Simeon's expanding NBA legacy Wolverines coach Robert Smith has four players in the NBA and a fifth battling for a roster spot. And countless others that lets face it would beat you pretty soundly in a game of H-O-R-S-E. To celebrate this longstanding tradition of basketball excellence, weve rather poetically put together a list of Chicagos greatest all-time basketball players. Deon Thomas, 6-9, C, 1989. In November 1984, the 6-foot-8 Wilson was on top of the prep basketball world, as "Benji" captures in gripping detail. The Bob Hambric era begins in 1980 with the mid-season firing of Lamont Bryant. He plans on retiring after this upcoming high school season and I had the chance to speak with him regarding that, history of the program, Chicago basketball, and more. Inside the FAB 50: All about Alhambra - ESPN - ESPNHS Boys' Basketball By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. High School Basketball Sports Columnists The GOAT retires: A look back at the legacy of Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith This retirement is about all that Robert Smith has meant to the sport and, specifically, Public League basketball. Last years squad was a good team. He also ranks in the Top 10 in rebounds and blocked shots. He has been credentialed to cover NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and PGA events, including the 2002 NFL Draft, 2010 Stanley Cup Finals and 2010 BMW Championship, and his work has been featured on NHL.com, FoxSports.com and CBSSports.com. Their business was winning. He played one season at Oakland university before signing with the Golden State Warriors in July 2018. It is an honor to just put that Simeon jersey on. Coach Smith continued to answer when asking about the culture over the years. He entered the draft early and was No. High school: King College Prep High School College: University of Illinois Career highlights:McDonalds All-America, Parade Playerof the Year In 1987, Parade named Liberty the high schoolPlayer of the Year and McDonalds named him an All-American after he had ledKing to the 1986 state championship and a runner-up finish in 1987; Liberty set a state record with 143 points in the 1987 tournament. PF 1119 PA 1294 STREAK 1L. High school basketball: Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith will At the time, he was the youngest head coach in NCAADivision I. Tab Bamford is the owner of a Blackhawks blog, CommittedIndians.com, serves as a columnist and Chicago correspondent for TheFourthPeriod.com, and is a featured sports blogger for ChicagoNow.com. High school: CorlissCollege: ArkansasCareer highlights: 1993 NBAChampion, 1984 NBA All-Rookie team In three years at Arkansas, Walker averaged nearly 15 points per game beforethe New York Knicks made him the No. The Wolverines extended their Red South winning streak to 46 before a loss to South Shore on Feb. 18. Expand. High school: St. JosephCollege: Ohio State UniversityCareer highlights: Big TenConference Player of the Year, NCAA Player of the Year Turner, like Isiah Thomas, graduated from St. Joseph High School in suburbanWestchester and took his talents to Ohio State. High school: Thornridge College: Indiana University Career highlights: NCAA and NBA champion, Olympic gold medalBuckner led Thornridge to back-to-back state championships before matriculatingto Indiana, where he was a central figure on arguably the finest class ofplayers in IU history. High school: Proviso EastCollege: MarquetteCareer highlights: NBA All-Star, NBACoach of the Year, 2008 NBA Champion (coach) Rivers was a McDonalds All-American at Proviso East in 1980 before playing atMarquette. High school: Westinghouse College: University of Illinois Career highlights: 1989 NBA Sixth Man of the YearJohnson was named to the Illini Mens Basketball All-Century Team in 2004,and went on to play 17 seasons in the NBA. (Ovie Carter / Chicago Tribune), Students hold a candlelight vigil on Nov. 26, 1984, on the South Side, where Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson was slain the week before. 25, the number Ben Wilson wore while he played for the team. He has also road tripped to see the Cubs, White Sox, Bears and Blackhawks in eight different states, and attended the 2011 NHL Awards in Las Vegas. The only two-time consensus All-American in program history, Granite City, Ill., native helped Illini win back-to-back Big Ten titles under Head Coach Doug Mills. He had two sisters and three brothers; Lillian, Ethel, Omer, Albert and Leo. Wilson was listed in critical condition. Brian Cook, '06 AHS, 2000-03 Lincoln, Ill., native is fourth on the school's career scoring chart. We do not get enough recognition as we probably should. He was a member of the National Honor Society. Power Memorial was led by 7-2 junior Lewis Alcindor, now Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who went on to become the highest scoring player in NBA history. By Joe Henricksen Feb 2, 2021, 8:07am PDT The winningest high school basketball programs of the decade: No. He played in two NBAFinals with the Utah Jazz (losing both times to Michael Jordans Bulls), andthe Jazz retired his number as well. Simeon (Chicago) 297: 24: Jeff Hornacek: SG: 1987: Lyons Township (LaGrange) 329: 25: Mickey Johnson: PF: 1975: Lindblom (Chicago) 341: 26: Bucky Bockhorn: SG: 1959: Trico Consolidated (Campbell Hill) 382: 27: The closest any other state champion came was La Grange and Ted Caiazza in 1953, which went 29-0 without allowing any opponent to come within nine points. Nazareth Glenn attends the honorary street sign dedication for Ben Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. He was named an All-American in 1994before taking his talents to the NBA; that summer, the Washington Bullets madeHoward the fifth overall pick in the NBA Draft. Simeon High School (Chicago, IL) Varsity Basketball - MaxPreps.com "The situations that played out, these were things that we talked about specifically," said Bynum, who trained with Nunn in Los Angeles this summer. In 2009, Kerr received the Naismith MemorialBasketball Hall of Fames John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award. Ben Wilson, an American high school basketball star from Neal F. Simeon High School in Chicago, Illinois, USA, was shot in the neighborhood surrounding the school during its lunch hour on November 20, 1984.Wilson died from injuries sustained in the shooting the following morning. Lynn focuses on other fascinating human-interest stories that played out beyond the basketball courthow Ferguson was able to maintain discipline among his players, how Greg Rose had to work nights as a musician to support his family, Ferguson confessed that he rarely slept because he was worried that he would make a mistake that would cause his once-in-a-lifetime team to lose a game. They have the talent once again, and as always, will play an elite national schedule over the course of the season. Simeon basketball star Ben Wilson, right, with his coach, Bob Hambric, at Simeon in 1984. He represented Philadelphia in the 1991All-Star Game. . ESPN's award-winning documentary series. For a basketball city that continues to endure a dark cloud decades later behind one of its greatest players never reaching his full potential, seeing Nunn in action was able to bring a bright spot. Just the rich tradition of Simeon basketball. The Miami Heat selected himwith the fifth overall selection in the 2003 NBA Draft, and he has built thefinest resume in that franchises history since. As acoach, he won the NBA Coach of the Year while with the Orlando Magic in 2000,and won an NBA championship as coach of the Boston Celtics in 2008. Wilson was a top basketball prospect at Simeon High School when he was murdered during his senior year in 1984. Afteran exceptional career at Fresno State, he was selected by the LA Clippers withthe twelfth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. Nunn earned his roster spot with an impressive summer, and solidified his place in Miami's rotation with an impressive training camp and preseason. High school: Hirsch Metro College: University of Michigan Career highlights: NCAA All-American, NBA All-StarGreen was named a first-team All-American at Michigan in 1977, and was selectedin the first round of the NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors that summer. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience, which you consent to by clicking Got It. Learn more about how we handle your personal data and rights by reviewing our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. High school: Thornwood College: N/A Career highlights: 2012 NBA Champion After being named Mr. Basketball in Illinois at the conclusion of his prepcareer at Thornwood, Curry opted to skip college and go pro. For the last 22 years, he has served as sports director of KEX Radio in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n
Lynn is a colon cancer survivor who underwent life-saving emergency surgery in 2008. Green was credited with scoring the five millionth point in NBA history in1982. Well I mean of course New York always says they are the mecca, but we feel like we are the mecca of basketball. Disclaimer: While you might expect to see Michael Jordan on this list, he is not. Wilson was listed in critical condition. Lost to Manley and Russell Cross 77-70 in the Public League playoffs. High school: Lyons Township College: Iowa State University Career highlights: 1992 NBA All-Star Hornacek starred at suburban Lyons Township before playing at Iowa State. He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award after the 1982-83season, and would play in the 1985 and 1989 NBA All-Star Games. Miles Rubin added 12 points and seven rebounds. Sweet shooter, who beat Magic Johnson and Michigan State in 1979, spent 17 years in the NBA. High school: Whitney YoungCollege: DePaulCareer highlights: Conference USAPlayer of the Year, 2005 NBA Three Point Shootout champion Richardson led Whitney Young to a state championship and was named a McDonaldsAll-American before staying home in Chicago to play at DePaul. HONORABLE MENTION (23 TOTAL; IN ORDER OF POINTS) Ross Robertson, South Beloit (6-8, Soph., C) 48; Wyatt Thompson, Dwight (6-7, Sr., F/C) 40; Logan Fleener, Louisville North Clay (6-2, Sr., G) 36; Aidan Dodson, Farina South Central (5-10, Sr., SG) 33; Justin Durham, Wayne City (6-6, Sr., C) 33; Sebastian Hill, Decatur Lutheran (LSA) (6-3, Jr., G) 32; JuJuan Cozark, Chicago Marshall (6-5, Sr., F) 27; Parker Boehne, Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran (6-0, Jr., G) 19; QiAndre Washington, Chicago Manley (6-0, Sr., G) 18; Mason Robinson, Altamont (6-3, Sr., G/F) 17; Korbin Gann, Pecatonica (6-5, Sr., G/F) 16; Ben Lothery, Elgin Harvest Christian (6-1, Sr., G) 12; Camden Figgins, Serena (5-11, Sr., PG) 11; Martin Ledbetter, Hinckley Big-Rock (6-5, Soph., F) 11; Alec Thomas, Lexington (6-2, Sr., F) 9; Zack Evans, Winchester West Central (6-1, Jr., G) 8; Avery Jahraus, Altamont (6-2, Sr., G) 8; Austin Wittenberg, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (6-3, Sr., G) 8; Elijah Aumann, Nokomis (6-2, Sr., G) 6; John Kveck, Grant Park (6-6, Sr., C) 6; Nick Moore, Camp Point Central (6-1, Jr., G) 6; Lucas Simpson, Sterling Newman Central Catholic (6-2, Jr., F) 6; Michael Wilson, Jacksonville Routt (6-5, Sr., F) 6. It is all about the school and winning than it is about self. Urbana, IL 61801 Simeon (IL) Robert Smith Speaks History of Program, Chicago Basketball (Ovie Carter / Chicago Tribune), Simeon basketball star Ben Wilson, right, with his coach, Bob Hambric, at Simeon in 1984. 10. The 1975-76 Hoosier squad remains the last team to complete an undefeatedseason with a championship. He was named first team All-NBA in 1997 and his career averageof 8.2 assists per game is the twelfth best mark in NBA history. The 1979-80 record is from Tribune archives. (Heather Charles / Chicago Tribune), Simeon assistant coach Maurice Jones, left, helps with a framed portrait of Ben Wilson during a ceremony where the basketball team was being honored for their fourth consecutive Class 4A IHSA championship at Simeon High School in Chicago on March 20, 2013. Dunbar boasted three NBA first-round picks in the 1987 draft--Reggie Williams, Muggsy Bogues and Reggie Lewis. When theChicago Bulls won the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery, there was no question who wouldbe the top overall pick. He was captain of Lincoln's 1971-72 team that was rated behind Thornridge for much of the regular season. The team had a 71-game winning streak.<\/p>\n
De Matha, the team that snapped Power Memorial's 71-game winning streak was led by Bob Whitmore, Sid Catlett, Bernard Williams Mickie Wiles and Ernie Austin. St. Ignatius, Chicago - 3rd Floor gym, not used for varsity. When you look around college basketball and the NBA, Chicago has their hand print all over it. POINTS Brock Harding, Moline (6-0, Sr., PG) 71 Niko Abusara, Lisle Benet (6-5, Sr., G) 60 Ahmad Henderson, Chicago Brother Rice (5-9, Sr., G) 34 Jake Fiegen, Winnetka New Trier (6-4, Sr., G) 33 Ben Oosterbaan, Hinsdale Central (6-6, Sr., G) 25. During Thanksgiving week in 1984, Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson was shot twice on his lunch hour after a chance encounter, in a slaying that shocked his family, his classmates and . 25 in Wilson's honor. Compiled by Quad Cities media veteran Steve Tappa (currently of MC22-TV and QCSportsNet; formerly of the Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus). After playing in two NBA All-Star Games while with the Dallas Mavericks,he finally won an NBA championship with the Spurs in 2007. . alias => "chicago\/\/remembering-thornridge-40-years-later", title => "Remembering Thornridge -- 40 years later", article_body => "
Simeon's 2011-12 basketball team has stirred up considerable excitement. CLASS 2A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) With Anderson ineligible until the second semester, David Knight emerged as the leader. Thomas left asthe all-time leading scorer in U. of I history, and is the only mensbasketball player in the schools history to score over 2,000 points. In 2012, he was a member of the NBA champion Miami Heat. Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. He is the father of Matthew and Bobby and husband of Kristin who was a Clarendon Hills Little League All Star, played football, swam and ran track at Hinsdale Central High School and played football at Taylor University (Upland, IN). Ben Wilson was the nation's top-rated prep basketball player when he was slain near Simeon High School. He was considered among the best prep centers in thecountry, and opted to play at Wisconsin. Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. He was a key member of the Bad Boy back-to-back NBAchampion Detroit Pistons in 1989 and 1990. Again, wed like to claim him, but cannot. 1 prep prospect before his life was cut short. Wilson was affectionately known as Benji. (Michael Blackshire / Chicago Tribune), Ben Wilson of Simeon High School was considered the No. 13 overall selection in the1999 NBA Draft. Curtis Glenn, Ben Wilson's oldest brother, center, accepts a framed team jersey from members of the Simeon High School boys basketball team on Nov. 14, 2009.
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