The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) has announced the 2025 Hall of Fame Class, which will be inducted next spring in Normal, Illinois. This year’s class includes 111 individual inductees and 10 teams, with eight individuals and one team from the downstate area being recognized.
Players
A total of 51 players from across the state will be inducted, including four from the downstate region:
- Keene Thomann (Olney) – From Missouri Southern State to the Denmark Pro Leagues
- Tyra Buss (Mt. Carmel) – Indiana University
- Paul Knapp (Flora) – Vincennes University, Rend Lake College, & McKendree University
- Chris Aldridge (Taylorville) – Eastern Illinois and the WBA
Coaches
Out of 20 coaches being inducted, one is from the downstate area:
- Doug Smith – Teutopolis Junior High Boys
Career Coaches
Five career coaches will be inducted, but none are from the downstate region.
Media
Nine media members will be inducted, with one from our area:
- Steve Anderson – Currently at WAKO in Lawrenceville, formerly at WROY-WRUL in Carmi
Officials
Ten officials will be inducted, but none are from the downstate area.
Friends of Basketball
Sixteen individuals will be recognized as Friends of Basketball, including two from our region:
- Linda Kalika – Teutopolis High School
- Roy Rogers – Johnston City High School
Teams
Ten teams will be inducted, including one from downstate Illinois:
- 2013 Harrisburg High School Boys – Class 2A State Champions
The IBCA Hall of Fame Banquet will take place on May 3, 2025, in Normal. For more details, visit the official website at ibcaillinois.org.
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