I remember Sean and Shawn Wightman back in the late 80's. I don't think they ever made it campus. They transferred to Western Michigan with Donewald.Have the Redbirds ever had twins or brothers on the same team?
A Pronounced PairI remember Sean and Shawn Wightman back in the late 80's. I don't think they ever made it campus. They transferred to Western Michigan with Donewald.
It looks like they both lettered for one year at ISU. 88-89.I remember Sean and Shawn Wightman back in the late 80's. I don't think they ever made it campus. They transferred to Western Michigan with Donewald.
I’m willing to bet if Norman Dale had ten straight years of garbage basketball, that narrative changes…Coach Norman Dale : "If you put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best that you can be, I don't care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book we're gonna be winners."
High School teams are more hard core than ISU.I’m willing to bet if Norman Dale had ten straight years of garbage basketball, that narrative changes…
Hell, they tried to run Coach off before he even got going, until Jimmy decided to play!!I’m willing to bet if Norman Dale had ten straight years of garbage basketball, that narrative changes…
Hell, they tried to run Coach off before he even got going, until Jimmy decided to play!!
Good bar in Broad Ripple!Bobby Plump
YepIt looks like they both lettered for one year at ISU. 88-89.
Illinois State - 2011-12 Mens Basketball Virtual Guide
catalog.e-digitaleditions.com
Not a fan of inmates running the asylumHigh School teams are more hard core than ISU.
Highland varsity players say they won't return to play until coach resigns
Highland’s varsity boys basketball season may be over.www.idahostatejournal.com
I’m still trying find out what other schools were interested. Anyone know?Per Benson's article, the lead recruiter was definitely Johnson.
Simpkins twins from North Carolina prep school commit to ISU basketball
Illinois State's basketball team got a pair of commitments as twin brothers Takai and Tajuan Simpkins from a North Carolina prep school announced they would sign with the Redbirds.pantagraph.com
According to their twitters, Takai had offers from University of Mt. Olive, NC A&T, and SAU (not sure what the full name is). Tajuan had offers from University of Mt. Olive and SAU.I’m still trying find out what other schools were interested. Anyone know?
Thank you. I couldn’t find anythingAccording to their twitters, Takai had offers from University of Mt. Olive, NC A&T, and SAU (not sure what the full name is). Tajuan had offers from University of Mt. Olive and SAU.
Here is a snip from an older article (2019):
"Tajuan and Takai Simpkins
His Born Ready Elite teammates twins 2022 PG 6-3 160lbs Takai and Tajuan Simpkins Banneker HS (NY) after a great showcase on the road now hold interest from Georgia, Maryland, Rider, Massachusetts, St Francis (NY), Manhattan and Fordham."
Uncategorized – Raising Elite Champions (NYC)
Posts about Uncategorized written by hasanistewartraisingchampions.wordpress.com
Seems like they'll likely move onCommit on Thursday evening and the coach is let go the following Sunday.