Friends of Basketball

 

William Wilhelmi

Year Inducted: 2023

Category: Friends of Basketball

Schools / Organizations:
(Rockford) Jefferson High School
Finn Middle School
Cherry Valley Elementary School

Biography:

Beginning in the 1960s, William has been a key man in promoting basketball in the Rockford area. He coached boys’ and girls’ basketball at (Rockford) Jefferson High School, as well as at Finn Middle School and Cherry Valley Elementary School.

William has been co-director for the Rockford All-Star Camp, which has existed for more than 40 years. He has organized and conducted clinics at multiple locations, with each participant receiving a T-shirt and a basketball.