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Lots of basketball stories being shared between 5 IBCA HOF'ers. On the left: Rich Essington, Bruce Firchau & Richard Box. On the right: Dave Shannahan & Larry Henson. We thank another HOF'er who took this picture, Paul Baillargeon.

Illinois Basketball Fact: In 1961, Bryan Williams hit a 64-foot, last second shot to give Danville Schlarman H.S. a 76-75 win over Clinton H.S. in the Decatur IHSA Sweet 16 game. That shot capped a rally which saw them wipe out a 14-point deficit in the final 6:36.

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association & the Basketball Museum of Illinois would like to recognize the following IBCA Hall of Famers who were born on July 28: Maurice Baker - Player Dave Kidwell - Media Jeff Norris - Player Joe Starcevic - Official

Happy birthday, Kavon (with basketball), the men’s career scoring leader at Alton High and head coach at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. With Kenny Battle, left, and Larry Smith, right. 🏀🏀🏀🏀

Richard Box scored 17 points in leading Herrin to a victory over undefeated Collinsville in the 1957 state Championship game. The IBCA HOF'er led Herrin back to the state finals in 1958. We thank Paul Baillargeon for this photo that was taken at the Dave Shannahan Golf Event.

The IBCA & the Basketball Museum of Illinois would like to thank the 191 golfers who participated under brutal heat conditions this past week to support our museum. We are grateful for your support & we hope you had fun.

Illinois Basketball Fact: Sergio McClain played for Peoria Manual from 1994-1997 & led his team to a 32-0 post season record while winning 4 state championships.

We like to recognize the following IBCA Hall of Famers who were born on July 27: Donald Arries - Media Jeff Ferguson - Friend Randy Hart - Official Kavon Lacy - Player Howard Linder - Friend Carl Prose - Friend Freeman Trotter - Friend Wardell Vaughn - Coach

Congrats to the IBCA Southwestern Illinois Dave Shannahan golf committee for another successful illinois Basketball Hall of Fame Museum fund raiser Friday at the Arlington Greens course🏀⛳️ Photo courtesy Paul Baillargeon 📸

Illinois Basketball Fact: Boys Basketball Coach David Luechtefeld began his coaching career at Okawville H.S. in 1962 & concluded his coaching career there in 2000. During his era his teams won 738 games & had 2 Final Four appearances.

The pictures we will be showing the the next few days from the Dave Shannahan Golf Event are courtesy of IBCA HOF'er Paul Baillargeon. Thank you Paul for sharing your photos.

Yesterday, at the 9th annual IBCA Southwestern Golf Event also known as the Dave Shannahan Golf Outing, IBCA HOF Coach, David Luechtefeld was the recipient of the Larry Graham Lifetime Service Award. David coached at Okawville High School and is an icon in Illinois.

The IBCA & the Basketball Museum of Illinois would like to recognize the following IBCA Hall of Famers who were born on July 26: Mike Adams - Friend Kevin Hieronymus - Media Mike Kaczmarz - Coach James Kimball - Media James Waugh - Coach

Illinois Basketball Fact-After winning the 1976 state title, the Mt. Pulaski team got tired of waiting on Coach Butkovich & left the Assembly Hall without him. Thus Coach had to walk out to Kirby Street with the trophy in his green leisure suit & without his wallet & flag a taxi.

The IBCA & the Basketball Museum of Illinois would like to recognize the following IBCA Hall of Famers who were born on July 25: James Bocinsky - Player Mel Casper - Coach William Martinie - Friend Delores Vinje - Friend

Illinois Basketball Fact-(Part 2): One story I will share with you is when Coach Butkovich came up to me before his 1984 semi-final game with St. Mel & stated he had a good feeling they (Mt. Pulaski) would win. They did, 76-74 in one of the biggest upsets in state tourn. history.

Join us on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at 6:00 pm for an unforgettable evening as we pay tribute to a true Illinois basketball icon, Hall of Fame Coach Norm Goodman of East Leyden High School. Event details: …keting.basketballmuseumofillinois.com/norm-goodman

Illinois Basketball Fact-(Part 1): Yesterday, at the 3rd annual IBCA Cent. IL. Golf Event for the museum many stories were shared on Coaches Ed Butkovich & Bill Rucks honoring them.

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association & the Basketball Museum of Illinois would like to recognize that today, July 24, is the birth date for IBCA Media Hall of Famer Steve Lessman.

Central Illinois Basketball Museum of Illinois Golf honored the 100th yr. of the Sangamon Cty. Tourney & Mt. Pulaski coaches Ed Butkovich and Bill Rucks. The families were a big part of the celebration. Many players & coaches told some great stories! @BBallMuseumIL @ibcacoaches