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  • Mar 26, 2020

    Former coach at LaSalle-Peru, Joliet West takes head coaching job at UIC

    UIC hired its next head coach this week as Luke Yaklich returns home to Illinois to take over the Flames. There’s a lot to like about the 43-year-old Yaklich when it comes to this hire for UIC. A native of Illinois who spent time here as a high school coach at LaSalle-Peru and Joliet West, Yaklich’s basketball journey makes him...

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  • Mar 20, 2020

    Memorable moments from the 2019-20 IHSA boys basketball season

    The IHSA boys basketball season came to an abrupt, unprecedented end last week But plenty of great moments still happened during the season. And High School Lites was there for many of this season’s big moments. Here’s a look at over 40 memorable moments from the 2019-20 IHSA boys basketball season. This list includes buzzer-beaters, huge dunks, major storylines, holiday tournament titles,...

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  • Mar 18, 2020

    Scott Phillips breaks down the NBC Sports Chicago boys basketball All-Area Team

    With the IHSA boys basketball season officially getting canceled, it made for a difficult year for the NBC Sports Chicago All-Area team. For the past six years, we’ve waited for the IHSA State Playoffs to finish before handing out a Player of the Year and the 15-member, three-team, All-Area team. But without the benefit of state titles and marquee,...

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  • Mar 16, 2020

    Five IHSA teams that exceeded expectations in 2020

    With the 2019-20 IHSA boys basketball season abruptly canceled last week, it made for a tough time to reflect on everything that just happened. Completely eliminating basketball in the middle of March is unprecedented territory. But through the rest of the month at NBC Sports Chicago, we’ll continue to take a look back at some special teams and players...

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  • Mar 12, 2020

    IHSA cancels boys basketball state playoffs in Illinois

    The IHSA officially canceled the boys basketball state tournament on Thursday night due to public health concerns over the spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus). Following a day in which the IHSA attempted to keep the state playoffs going, the organization followed the path of other major pro sports leagues and the NCAA and opted to put public health ahead of…

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  • Mar 12, 2020

    IHSA cancels boys basketball state playoffs in Illinois

    The IHSA officially canceled the boys basketball state tournament on Thursday night due to public health concerns over the spread of coronavirus. Following a day in which the IHSA attempted to keep the state playoffs going, the organization followed the path of other major pro sports leagues and the NCAA and opted to put public health ahead of competition.  March…

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  • Mar 12, 2020

    IHSA takes steps to keep state tournament going amid public health crisis

    The IHSA is planning to go forward with the boys basketball state tournament. During a Thursday afternoon press conference, the IHSA said it made the right decision in continuing the tournament. Restrictions were implemented earlier on Thursday morning. Fans are limited to only 60 per school, per game as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to cancel sporting events across the country. “This…

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  • Mar 12, 2020

    IHSA to significantly limit attendance during remainder of state basketball tournament

    The IHSA is limiting the number of fans allowed to attend the boys basketball state tournament amid growing public health concerns from the COVID-19 outbreak. The organization announced plans to reduce fans to only 60 spectators per school for each contest with an official release on Thursday morning. Working media will also be allowed to attend IHSA games as long…

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  • Mar 8, 2020

    NBC Sports Chicago Preps Power Rankings: Ranked teams dominating IHSA Playoffs

    The NBC Sports Chicago Preps Power Rankings didn’t feature too many changes this week. An astounding 23 out of 25 teams from last week’s rankings claimed a regional (or sectional) title with wins during the week. Only Bolingbrook and Waubonsie Valley were eliminated from the IHSA State Playoffs, and subsequently, dropped from the Power Rankings. We should see quite a…

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  • Mar 5, 2020

    High School Lites Preview: It's playoff time!

    It’s playoff time on High School Lites. The IHSA boys and girls basketball state playoffs are in full swing as we have a lot of great matchups on this week’s show. We’ll check in on Class 3A and Class 4A boys basketball regional finals from around the area while also seeing if three-time defending Class 2A state champion Orr...

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