Ah yes, Demetri McCamey! Much has been written and said about the now former Illinois Fighting Illini point guard, who was essentially the face of that particular college basketball program for three years, and a starter for close to four. He slowly but surely developed and matured during his time at Illinois, but never became a loud, vocal leader. He brought the ball up, … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini Demetri McCamey: His True NBA Draft Stock
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McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
Kobe. Jordan. Dwight Howard. Derrick Rose. Before they went on to NBA greatness, they all played in it, the nation's premier high school all-star game. Tonight, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. What should you … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
Chicago’s Gene Pingatore to Coach McDonald’s All-American Game
You might have seen Gene Pingatore, Coach of St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois in the 1994 documentary “Hoop Dreams,” which followed two high school students with dreams of playing in the NBA. Or perhaps on the Big Ten Network, catching up with former players: 2010 College Basketball Player of the Year and second overall pick in the NBA Draft Evan Turner … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Gene Pingatore to Coach McDonald’s All-American Game