Incredible, would be the best way to recognize Ron Deabenderfer's service to Hillsboro High School. The IBCA HOF Friend has served Hillsboro for 55 years as a statistician, coach & school sports writer. Congratulations Ron on a honor that is well deserved.
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association & the Basketball Museum of Illinois would like to recognize the following IBCA Hall of Famers who were born on April 28, (Part 1):
Steve Allen - Coach
Al Biancalana - Career Coach
Geraldine Brongiel - Friend
John "JH" Griffin - Coach
Steve Allen, third from left, is a valuable member of the IBCA Hall of Fame Committee🎂🏀
With l to r: Brian Schoby, Darren Sunkett, Bill Schmidt, Rich Essington and Clay Smith
I had the opportunity to sit down with @ThomSigel and @coachabh on the @3RiversFCA podcast talking about "Coaching your kids", the lessons that we learned, and perspectives that have changed. Blessed to have mentors over the years in basketball and life that have influenced me
Coach Murphy just captured career HS victory #900. 11th on the all-time boys list; add his 108 girls wins at Winnebago - 7th all-time Illinois HS boys & girls. Great accomplishments! @BBallMuseumIL@ibcacoaches@IHSASID
Tomorrow night I'm back in southern Illinois as I stop at the legendary Pit gym at #Gillespie High. This 98-year old gem has survived time and a direct hit by a tornado. Come check it out as the boys host Carlinville. Feb. 10.
Special congratulations to our Associate Executive Director, Mike Bailey, who won his 600th game for the St. Patrick Shamrocks last night with a huge victory over ESCC rival Marist. Mike is also now just four victories short of career victory 700!! Great job, Coach Bailey!👏👏
At a South Central Conference AD meeting, SCC President Jeremy Smith of Gillespie, accepts a 2026 Organization of the Year Award from the IBCA. One of the state’s premier small school conferences celebrating 100 yrs. of service. Congrats! @ibcacoaches@BBallMuseumIL@CoachDeNeve
At Litchfield before a non-conference tilt with the Triad Knights, Coach Dan Bonnell his Purple Panthers & coaching staff accept a 1500 School Victory plaque from the IBCA . In attendance were a great number of former players & current fans. Congrats! @BBallMuseumIL@ibcacoaches
The IBCA is proud to announce the 1st of three 2026 Organizations of the Year : the South Central Conference - celebrating its 100th year. They will be honored at the HOF banquet on May 2. @BBallMuseumIL@ibcacoaches@CoachDeNeve
Happy Birthday, @JimMcMahon!
In Week 4 of 1985, Walter Payton hit the #Bears' "punky QB" with a touchdown pass in a 45-10 win over Washington — the third and final touchdown reception of McMahon's career.
The ninth and final touchdown pass of Walter's career
#DaBears