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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. Serving Illinois Basketball coaches since 1971.

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@ibcacoaches
Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association has written a letter to @GovPritzker and @IDPH advocating for the resumption of interscholastic competition in basketball without further delay. Time is running out. Please read our full statement linked below.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA is very disappointed to learn of today’s decision by the governor and IDPH regarding the movement of basketball in Illinois to the High Risk category, thus postponing the season for our student-athletes and coaches. Please read our full statement:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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A statement from the IBCA:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make this year's basketball season a reality!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2018-19 Coach of the Year award winners!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of IBCA Hall of Famer and St. Joseph basketball coach Gene Pingatore. He’s the all-time winningest coach in our state and touched countless lives. His passing leaves a big void in the coaching community.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2021 1A/2A and 3A/4A Boys All-State Teams!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA had a special moment before the start of the 1-2 Boys All Star game to honor the memory of Prairie Central first team all stater, Dylan Bazzell. Dylan was an All Star and lived his life in a way that truly honored God, family, and our great game. God bless, Dylan!!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA is proud to announce our 2021 High School Girls Coach of the Year Award Winners!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA is proud to announce our 2022-23 Coach of the Year Award Winners!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA is proud to announce our 2021 High School Boys Coach of the Year Award Winners!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Fall Contact Days start next week and the basketball season is 73 days away. How do we ensure we have the chance to get back on the court and start the season on time? ✅ Wear your mask ✅ Wash your hands ✅ Watch your distance ✅ Avoid large gatherings We must all do our part!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Although we aren't able to hold our annual IBCA All-Star Games, we are proud to announce and honor the players and coaches who were selected to participate in the 2020 games. Please click the link below to view the rosters:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud announce our 2024 Coach of the Year Award Winners!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2023 Boys All-State Teams!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We would also like to recognize the amazing work done by our great officials across Illinois during HS tournament time. These individuals often work two, and sometimes three, games each day. They are truly special people who give back so much to our great game!! 👏👏🙏🙏
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2021 1A/2A and 3A/4A Girls All-State Teams!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association would like to congratulate all of our 2019-20 Coach of the Year Award winners. For a full list, please click the link below:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We are proud to announce our 2022 IBCA Coach of the Year Award Winners!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association would like to thank @IHSAState for putting great care in developing a plan that gives student-athletes a chance to play their sports seasons. We hope everyone takes the proper precautions to ensure athletics happen this year!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Today would have been when we held our annual IBCA All-Star Games. While we are unable to host our games this year, we still wanted to honor the players and coaches who earned a spot in our games. Today, we recognize our boys all-star teams!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2019-20 3A/4A Boys All-State Teams! For more information please click the link below:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2023-24 Girls All-State Teams! Congratulations to everyone who was named to one of our teams! Please click the link below to see the full list:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Our annual IBCA All-Star Games are on June 10th in Pontiac! Please see our rosters below and click the following link for more information:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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SAVE THE DATE: Our annual IBCA State-Wide Coaches Clinic will be at Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington on September 9-10. We have a great line-up planned! Our first two speakers to announce are Loyola - Chicago HC Porter Moser and Michigan AC (and former IL HS coach) Luke Yaklich!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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This weekend would have been when we held our annual IBCA All-Star Games. While we are unable to host our games this year, we still wanted to honor the players and coaches who earned a spot in our games. Today, we recognize our girls all-star teams!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2021 Hall of Fame Class! Congratulations to all of our new inductees!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2022 Boys All-State Teams! Congratulations to everyone who was honored!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Brock Harding from Moline accepting his Mr. Basketball Award remotely!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2023-24 Boys 3A/4A All-State Teams! Boys 1A/2A teams will be released tomorrow. Congratulations to everyone who was selected! Please click the link below to see who was honored this year!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2019-20 1A/2A Boys All-State Teams! Please click the link below for more information:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Congratulations to the legendary St. Joseph Head Basketball Coach Gene Pingatore on winning 1000 games tonight!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Looking forward to our IBCA Senior All Stars coming to Pontiac HS this Saturday. Small school Girls N vs. S at 11am followed at 1pm by the Boys. Large School Girls tip off at 4pm followed by the Large school boys at 6pm. No restrictions regarding tickets. $5 each.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA recently sent a survey to HS head basketball coaches in Illinois regarding the use of contact days and the upcoming season. It is our strong hope that we're able to conduct a season safely with the proper protocols in place. Here are the results:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We would like to recognize the incredible sacrifice and service of all of our veterans on this Veterans Day. We would especially like to recognize the founding father of the IBCA, Chuck Rolinski, who served our country with distinction during the Korean War. God bless you all!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA is proud to announce our 2019-20 All-State Academic Teams!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA Hall of Fame Banquet is tonight! Congratulations to all of our honorees for Hall of Fame, Coach of the Year, and Achievement Awards!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We were proud to honor Coach Dave Yates Fremd HS-Palatine last night. Surrounded by family and high school/college teammates and coaches, Dave was presented with his C’24 IBCA HOF Head Coach plaque. Continued thoughts and prayers for Dave as he continues his fight against cancer.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Congratulations to Coach Neil Alexander on the dedication of the Lincoln basketball floor in his name. A tremendous honor for a first class individual, great coach, and outstanding IBCA man!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA is proud to announce our 2023 Girls All-State Teams!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
3 years
The IBCA is proud to recognize this year's All-State Academic Team Award winners! Please click the link below to view which teams were honored for their excellence in the classroom this school year!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We greatly appreciate all of our basketball officials across Illinois that often work two, and sometimes three, games each day during holiday tournament time!! Thanks for your special efforts on behalf of our student- athletes and coaches!!
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Gary Gustafson
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Now that the Christmas Tournaments are settling down, I wanted to take a minute to thank all of the officials for your hard work in getting all of the games covered. You are the reason that these 5 Tournaments and 100 plus assignments were even played.Thank You so much!!!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA would like to recognize Rock Island’s Brea Beal and Belleville West’s E.J. Liddell for being named Ms. and Mr. Basketball in Illinois!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announces our 2018-19 3A/4A Boys All-State Teams! ⁦
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
2 years
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Coach of the Year Luncheon and Hall of Fame Banquet! Pictured here are our IBCA Board of Directors who were in attendance!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA wants to thank/acknowledge the great efforts of our officials statewide. They manage our games and keep our players safe in the process. While we may not agree with every call, let’s show some respect and grace for their great efforts on behalf of players and coaches. 👏
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We are excited to celebrate our 2021 IBCA Coach of the Year Award winners at today’s luncheon! Congratulations to all that are honored today!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
6 years
Good luck to all of our boys‘ basketball programs who start their seasons today!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2024 Hall of Fame Class! Please click the link below for more details:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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As holiday tournaments across the state are finishing up, we want to give a huge thanks to host athletic directors/tournament directors who have worked tirelessly to navigate through this Covid surge. They have adjusted with all challenges to provide a great experience for all!!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Congratulations to the IBCA Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Inductees! To view a list of who will be inducted into our HoF next May please visit the link below:
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We are grateful to be able to honor our IBCA Hall of Famers from both the classes of 2020 and 2021 at this year’s banquet! Congratulations to all of our inductees!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Wishing everyone across Illinois,and especially our student athletes and coaches, a blessed Christmas holiday! Please continue to stay safe and be well!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announces our 2019 Boys 1A/2A All-State Teams!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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All of us with the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association want to wish one of our finest, @cb8panther , a speedy recovery with his surgery today for his recently discovered illness. Please keep Coach Brown and his family in your prayers through this challenging time.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The first speaker of our evening session is @Shauna_Green from the University of Illinois demonstrating “Phoenix Transition.”
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA supports the efforts of @IHSA_IL to give our coaches and players an opportunity to have a winter season this year. We will continue to do everything we can to help make this a reality for the good of all involved!
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Illinois High School Association #IHSA
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#IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson released the following statement after Thursday's TRO hearing in DuPage County Circuit Court. 🔗 Full Statement➡️
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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IBCA Announces 2018 Coach of the Year Awards
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2022 Hall of Fame Class!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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At yesterday’s Hall of Fame Meeting, IBCA President Eugene Henry finished his two-year term and passed on the role to 1st Vice President Deb Coffman. Thank you to Coach Henry for your leadership and congratulations to Coach Coffman on assuming the role of President!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Our first speaker is @CoachYak talking about "What I've Learned About Coaching from My Career Journey" at the #IBCAStateWideClinic !
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2023-24 Boys 1A/2A All-State Teams! Please click the link below for more information.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Thank you to everyone that attended the 2018 IBCA State-Wide Clinic! It’s because of you it was such a huge success!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Good luck to everyone starting the girls basketball season today!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce our 2023 Academic All-State Team Awards!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
2 years
Save the date! The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association State-Wide Clinic will be held at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL on September 18th and 19th! We will announce more information, including speakers and registration information, in the weeks ahead.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IHSA sent out a survey today regarding the implementation of the shot clock for Illinois H.S. basketball. To complete, login to the IHSA Schools Center, select the “tracker,” and look to the far left hand column for the link. We encourage all who are eligible to participate!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA would like to express our condolences to the friends and family of Scott Bogumil. He was the former head boys coach at Gordon Tech and Libertyville. Most recently, he served on the staff at Northridge Prep.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Thank you to all of our presenters, demonstrators, and attendees for making our annual IBCA State-Wide Clinicb a huge success!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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2018 IBCA Boys 3A/4A All-State Teams Announced!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Lenee Beaumont from Benet Academy is now accepting her Ms. Basketball Award!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Congrats to legendary coaches, Robert Smith, and Simeon and Danny Grieves a Metamora. They meet in today’s Boys 3-4 All-Star final in a rematch of their 3A state finals battle. We are grateful for all these men have done for so many young people throughout their amazing careers.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Rich Herrin. Coach Herrin is a true basketball legend in Illinois!
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Saluki Athletics
3 years
We lost a legend. Rest easy, Coach Herrin.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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This evening, the IBCA was able to honor the amazing HOF Career of Coach Tom O’Malley. In his final season at St. Xavier University, Coach O’Malley won his 1000th game. His incredible impact as a teacher, coach and mentor will be greatly cherished by all who know Coach O’Malley!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Thank you to @IHSAState for hosting our annual IHSA-IBCA meeting today! We appreciate our partnership and are looking forward to a great year!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA is proud to announce our 2022 All-State Academic Team Achievement Award winners!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
3 years
The IBCA supports our student-athletes and coaches from the Chicago Public Schools and hopes that they will be able to participate soon during our upcoming basketball season.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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As a basketball community in Illinois, we have a lot we need to talk about.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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IBCA Announces Girls 3A/4A All-State Teams
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
3 years
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual IBCA State-Wide Clinic today!!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Illinois men's coach Brad Underwood talking about the spread offense #IBCAclinic
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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🚨📢SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT📢🚨 IBCA Statewide Clinic Sunday Sept 19: @CoachYak (UIC) Excited to have longtime IBCA Board Member and @UIC_MBB Head Coach Luke Yaklich tip off the clinic! Stay tuned as we release the entire schedule here over the next few days!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA is proud to honor Coach Denny Wills (Friend) as a member of the Class of ‘20 in the IBCA Hall of Fame. Denny has 40+ years of service to our game. IBCA ED Jim Tracy presented along with Coach Barry Shaw, former St. Laurence Head Coach - HOF C ‘18.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA would like to offer special congratulations to one of our own, Executive Board Member @KarrieRedeker . Her @ICC_CougarsWBB team earned a bid to their national tournament. Best of luck to Coach Redeker and the Cougars!
@KarrieRedeker
Karrie Redeker
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🏀 Update! @ICC_CougarsWBB IS GOING TO NATIONALS!!! We don't know opponent or game time but WE ARE IN!!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announces our 2019 3A/4A Girls All-State Teams!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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With the girls high school season one week old and the boys season starting tomorrow, we want to wish our student-athletes and coaches the best for a safe and rewarding basketball season. We are fortunate to be able to play/coach the great game we all love! Best swishes to all!🏀
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We had a great meeting today with the @IHSAState to work on planning how to implement the new NCAA Recruiting Calendar for basketball in our state. We are dedicated to serve all of our students-athletes and coaches in the best way possible. We will share more news in the future!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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🏀🚨 The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association will host our annual State-Wide Clinic on September 18th-19th at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. Look for more speaker announcements as they are confirmed in the coming week!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We close the books on our 2023 in IBCA All Star games. We are so proud to have these amazing IBCA All Star senior student athletes participate so competitively, one last time for their high schools. We know the world will be a better place with them as leaders in our future!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA spoke with the IHSA regarding Sectional Assignments for the 2021-22 boys and girls basketball seasons. They will be released next Friday, December 17th.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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SAVE THE DATE! Our annual IBCA State-Wide Clinic is September 17th and 18th in Bloomington, IL. More information will be shared in the coming weeks!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Thank you to @IHSA_IL for hosting us for our annual IBCA-IHSA meeting today! We also had the privilege of honoring them as one of our 2021 Organization of the Year Award winners for their incredible support of our students and coaches over the years!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA recently held a Town Hall Meeting to share what we learned in a recent meeting with the IHSA regarding the upcoming basketball season. To see the summary of our meeting, please click the link below.
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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Thom Sigel is our Ron & Rich Herrin Award Winner. Congratulations!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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We are excited to honor so many great people at our annual IBCA Coach of the Year Luncheon!
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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
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The IBCA State-Wide Coaches Clinic in Bloomington is September 9-10. We are proud to announce that Iowa State HC @CoachProhm and Emporia State HC @CoachDoty will be two of our speakers. Registration opens in the near future - don’t miss out on our great line-up of speakers!
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