Ryan Thornton

Husband, father of 2, teacher, golf ,basketball, and track coach at East Peoria high school

[Chicago Bulls Archive @BullsArchive]

OTD in ‘89: MJ hit the game-winner over Dennis Rodman & Isiah Thomas 🐐

Jordan finished with 46 points in the win against the Bad Boy Pistons in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

[Adam Duvall @AdamDuvall]

The annual Curley 'Boo' Johnson youth basketball camp is back for a second year in Washington from Aug. 3-7.

@BooCurley has announced his 2026 staff with 98 Peoria-area players acting as camp coaches.

Details ⤵️
https://t.co/wqYZfPaQJX

[Movement Hoops @MovementHoops]

Cole Dubois (@Cole_DuBois3) wins MVP at the Rock Spring Classic. The 2027 PG showed off his elite IQ while scoring at a high clip throughout the event. One of the most underrated players in the Midwest 💯 @n8buss @ElevateUAA @ROCKSpringClass

[Elevate UAA @ElevateUAA]

🎞️ Cole Dubois 🎞️

5’10 PG - 2027
East Peoria HS

There aren’t many guards in the country that can put this much pressure on a defense! With 30-foot range, elite IQ, & the ability to create advantages at will - Cole is a surefire scholarship PG & a must-watch at UAA 2 in Ohio ✍️

[Ryan Thornton @RyT32]

Let’s gooooo!!!!

[Elevate UAA @ElevateUAA]

“too little” 🙄

@Cole_DuBois3 @UANextBHoops

[Chicago Bulls Archive @BullsArchive]

The famous "Double-Nickel" Game 🐐

31 years ago today: MJ scored 55 points -- the most by a visiting player in MSG history at the time -- in just his 5th game back from retirement.

MJ: 55 PTS | 21-37 FG | 3-4 3FG | 10-11 FT

[Clutch Sports Media @ClutchSportsIL]

FINAL: East Peoria 68, Peoria High 57

The drought is over‼️🏆

East Peoria wins their first regional title since 1997 is moving on to the Class 3A Ottawa Sectional🔥

Illinois commit Quinton Kitt leads the way with 37 points for the Raiders.

#ClutchUp

[Ryan Thornton @RyT32]

Absolute stud!

[Bob Quillman @BQuillmanQcast]

.@LaneThomann is a great player.

One of the real underrated guys in the country.

#d3hoops

[CHGO Bears @CHGO_Bears]

INJECT THIS INTO MY VEINSSSS

[Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears]

THE CARDIAC BEARS STRIKE AGAIN

[Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears]

Kings of the North 👑

[epchsbasketball @epchsboysbball]

A huge thank you to Purdue University for having us today and showing us around! We’re all grateful for the relationships this game brings! @BoilerBall
#OneEP #summerhoops

[Chicago Bulls Archive @BullsArchive]

OTD in '91: Michael Jordan played his first career NBA Finals game vs. the Lakers 🐐 #MJMondays

MJ's five games vs. LA:
G1: 36-8-12 (14/24 FG)
G2: 33-7-13 (15/18 FG)
G3: 29-9-9 (11/28 FG)
G4: 28-5-13 (11/20 FG)
G5: 30-4-10 (12/23 FG)

Series Averages: 31.2pts - 6.6reb - 11.4ast

[NBA Cobwebs @NBACobwebs]

May 7, 1989: Michael Jordan's "The Shot" wins the Chicago Bulls' playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Three different angles, three different broadcasts.

[Duke Men’s Basketball @DukeMBB]

2025 ACC CHAMPS 🏆👑

[Jackson Ahrens @JacksonAhrens6]

6’1(PG/SG)
175
2nd team all conference
13.25 PPG
3 APG
5 RPG
2 SPG
Junior season highlights:
https://t.co/kOHFsKucjx

[East Peoria Athletics @EPCHS_Athletics]

Raiders close out the regular season with a win on Senior Night!!