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The IBCA, in partnership with the Chicago Tribune, would like to congratulate this year's Ms. Basketball, Kloe Froebe of Lincoln (IL) High School. We also congratulate this year's Mr. Basketball, Morez Johnson of (Harvey) Thornton High School. These two players will...

Girls State Tournament Attendance was way up and when Lincoln played the upper deck filled up. The Okawville Rockets won the 1A State Championship which gave them back-to-back state titles. Both Wilmette Loyola Academy and Lincoln finished their seasons at 38-0 and...

We are immensely proud to share the details of our visit to the Now Arena on February 24. This marked a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to celebrate and preserve the rich history of basketball in Illinois.The Windy City Bulls graciously invited the...

Illinois Basketball Coaches Association 2024 Girls All-State Teams Including:
Class 1A, Class 2A, Class 3A, Class 4A, and Special Mention Teams

February reminds us that “March Madness” is around the corner. Do you know “March Madness” was an essay written in 1939 by IHSA administrator and former Athens High School basketball coach H.V. Porter? “To Porter ‘March Madness’ referred to the mania surrounding the...

Sangamon County is well known for Abraham Lincoln and being the home county for our state capital. It is also known for its rich basketball history. Thus, the Basketball Museum of Illinois traveled to Lincoln Land Community College to host a celebration of their...