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Coach Reggie Bates

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Walter Payton College Prep Head Boys Basketball Coach 🏀/Regional Scout PrepHoops Illinois

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@ReggieBates4
Coach Reggie Bates
11 months
Excited to announce that I am the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walter Payton College Prep! Grateful for the opportunity to serve such an amazing academic and athletic institution. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport @scottybscout
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 years
Congrats to Whitney Young Top Freshman Antonio Munoz on receiving an offer from the University of Illinois! One of the top young prospects in the country… @MeanstreetsEYB @scottybscout @chilandprephoop @MaxFeldman6 @Munoz2135
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Coach Reggie Bates
11 months
6’1 2027 Devin Cleveland explodes for 40 points today be Brother Rice in front of Tom Izzo! Special talent! @scottybscout @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport @scottybscout @PaulBiancardi
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 months
Payton Grizzlies advance to the Sectional Championship Game with a 52-44 win over Westinghouse. Grizzlies were led by Jakob Blakeys 21 points 5 rebounds and Kai Fogelson’s 18 points and 5 rebounds. @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Great two years at Hyde Park Academy. Proud of the 10 win improvement during my tenure. That being said, I’m announcing my resignation as Head Basketball Coach. Thankful for the opportunity and excited to see what’s next. Thanks for all the supporters! @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 months
Payton picks up the 58-57 win against Lincoln Park. Grizzlies were led by Jakob Blakley’s 30 points and 5 rebounds and Myles Townsend’s 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport @WPCPAthletics
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@ReggieBates4
Coach Reggie Bates
2 years
@harris_lll
Carlos Harris lll
2 years
I’m extremely excited and blessed to announce that I have received my first D1 offer from the University of Illinois! #goillini
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@ReggieBates4
Coach Reggie Bates
2 years
Great weekend for my 14U Meanstreets team! They played up 15U and came away with the championship! @MeanstreetsEYB
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 years
Congrats to my Meanstreets 15U EYBL team on going undefeated the entire month of May. Antoine Glasper , Carlos Harris, Nojus Indrusaitis, Lathan Sommerville, Morez Johnson, Jakob Blakley, Joseph White, KJ Windham, Bryce O’Mara. Good luck in June fellas..
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 years
Welcome to Meanstreets 2024 6’8 F Lathan Sommerville! The next big Peoria prospect! @nikemeanstreets @scottybscout @chilandprephoop @EYBLTheCircuit @BallisLifeCHI
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@ReggieBates4
Coach Reggie Bates
11 months
Not sure who runs this page, but I don’t take things like this for granted. I am sincerely appreciative of the positive words…Thank You!
@Bballscoop1
Basketball Scoop
11 months
Congrats to Chicago's own Reggie Bates on being named the head basketball coach at Walter Payton College Prep HS (IL.). WPCP high school made a great hire. Reggie has an unbelievable basketball mind, he is a good person, and he is about the kids. He works hard!! @ReggieBates4
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Coach Reggie Bates
6 months
Payton College Prep picks up the 74-55 win over Mather. Payton was led by Jakob Blakley’s 40 points 5 rebounds and Myles Townsend’s 15 points 10 assists. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport @WPCPBoysBBall
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 month
ESPN please fix the rankings ASAP! @Davion_t9 scores 47 points 17-19 fg 8-9 3fg 5-5 from the line! @PaulBiancardi @john_stovall
@scottybscout
Scott Burgess
1 month
Final: @MeanstreetsEYB 15U defeats @fl_Rebels 82-68 Davion Thompson 47 POINTS (17-19 FG) (8-9 3 PT) Quinton Kitt 15 Howard Williams 9 Cayden Daughtry 27 Jeremy Jenkins 8 @ReggieBates4 @coachSPham @TeddyBahu @brookhoops @chilandprephoop @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport
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Coach Reggie Bates
6 months
Payton College Prep defeats Lane Tech 61-57. Payton was led by Jakob Blakley’s 35 points 7 rebounds 4 assists and Myles Townsend’s 10 points 9 rebounds and Sophomore Desmond Opoku-Ware’s 9 points and 8 rebounds. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 months
Payton Grizzlies win the Regional Championship with a 60-54 win over Clemente. Grizzlies were led by Jakob Blakley’s 23 points and 5 rebounds, Myles Townsend’s 14 points and 6 assists, and Kai Fogelson’s 14 points. @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @scottybscout
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Coach Reggie Bates
10 months
Walter Payton College Prep named the #1 academic high school in the state of Illinois and #5 in country! Proud to be the basketball coach at WPCP!
@fox32news
FOX 32 News
10 months
U.S. News & World Report has recognized one Chicago high school as the fifth-best in the nation.
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Coach Reggie Bates
11 months
I want to take the time to express my deepest gratitude to Coach Tyrone Slaughter @YoungBBCoach . Thank you for the opportunity to coach under you at Whitney Young. It was an amazing experience and I am forever grateful to you.
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
2026 Guard Mickeis Johnson was dominant this morning. Scored 23 points against Bloom knocking down 4 three point shots. Next great player out of Romeoville. #romeovillelive
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 months
A new name that should be on the states radar! 5’10 Sophomore guard Keller McGovern has a very productive season so far for Payton! One of the top Sophomore guards in the city!
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 months
Payton Grizzlies defeat Westinghouse 57-45. Grizzlies were led by Jakob Blakley’s 30 points and 8 rebounds and Myles Townsend’s 12 points 6 rebounds and 5 assists. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport @WPCPAthletics
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 years
Congrats to the @MeanstreetsEYB trio of Nojus Indrusaitis, Morez Johnson and KJ Windham on their All Star Selections at Crossroads Camp in Kansas. @i_nojus @morezjohnsonJr @kj_windham10
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Coach Reggie Bates
9 months
Walter Payton College Prep would like to thank Southern Illinois University Carbondale for attending our open gym today.
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Coach Reggie Bates
11 months
New name to add to the top tier of players in 2027. 6’2 combo guard Markese Peoples put on a stellar performance for St Laurence today. Incredible combination of strength and shiftiness. Thank me later! @scottybscout @coachSPham @chilandprephoop @stlvikinghoops
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 years
Meanstreets 2026 14U wins another tournament playing up a grade in the 15U division! @MeanstreetsEYB @elite_chicago
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
You can’t mention elite players in 2026 without mentioning Proviso West Point Guard Rajan Roberts. He’s one of the top players in the state regardless of class! Division 1 schools buy stock early! @RajanRob2 @3ssbRose @scottybscout @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport @coachSPham
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 years
My guys got it done! Proud of these young men! They are improving every week...
@MeanstreetsEYB
Nike Meanstreets
3 years
15U 2021 Run-N-Slam Champions.
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 years
Congrats to 2024 6’9 F Lathan Sommerville on receiving an offer from Rutgers University!! His team is now 8-1 in the EYBL/Peach Jam! @scottybscout @chilandprephoop @MaxFeldman6 @MeanstreetsEYB
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Coach Reggie Bates
6 months
Walter Payton College Prep gets the win over Jones College Prep 59-44. Payton was led by Jakob Blakley’s 35 points 10 rebounds 4 assists and Kai Fogelson 17 points and 10 rebounds. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 months
Robbie 🪣 Congrats Young Fella! @Robbie_Avila30
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Grant T. Pugh
3 months
Robbie Avila cutting down the nets.
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
I’m now the Regional Scout for Prep Hoops Next. I’m honored to have the opportunity to cover middle school basketball and aid in their development! Coaches reach out to me about your promising players/teams. @PrepHoopsNext @scottybscout @coachSPham @PrepHoops
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Coach Reggie Bates
6 months
Walter Payton College Prep picks up a 45-25 win over United Christian Academy. Payton was paced by Jakob Blakley’s 21 points and Myles Townsend’s 8 points. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
You’re not going to find many 15U groups as talented as Team Rose 🌹! Excited to coach them and follow their development! College coaches and scouts should start tracking this group! @3ssbRose @RajanRob2 @LatrellKelley @itzdre2shifty @patirvin11 @mikeoliverjr3 @AbushanabJosh
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 months
Congrats Jaxson! Special player! Can’t remember a Freshman ever winning MVP at West…
@MeanstreetsEYB
Nike Meanstreets
5 months
Congratulations to 2027 Meanstreets EYBL Guard Jaxson Davis ( @_JaxsonDavis ) on being named MVP and lead team to win the Proviso West Tournament. Being the first freshman to win the tournament MVP #RespectTheStreets
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 years
#1 Player in the State of Illinois @AndreCaseyjr_23
@305Sportss
305 Sports
2 years
Jim Larranaga was back to watch Miami signee A.J. Casey drop 25 points in an exciting matchup. 🔥 @AndreCaseyjr_23
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Coach Reggie Bates
6 months
Walter Payton College Prep picked up the win vs Latin 47-38. Payton was led by Jakob Blakley’s 20 points and 12 rebounds and Myles Townsend’s 14 points 5 rebounds and 5 assists. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
#1 Player in the State of Illinois Antonio Munoz, fresh off of an All City Sophomore season has been playing elite level basketball. There are very few 6’6 Guards with the ability to impact the total game like him! High Major talent! @Munoz2135 @scottybscout @get_slaughtered
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Coach Reggie Bates
8 months
A future star of high school basketball! Andre Tyler is special!!! @itzdre2shifty @scottybscout @chilandprephoop @PrepHoopsIL
@WEGOTNEXTHOOPS1
WE GOT NEXT HOOPS
8 months
Simeon 2026 SG Andre Tyler can light it up ! He was one of the top Players at The @FCPPangos All Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp ! @itzdre2shifty
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 months
Well deserved! Jakob Blakley dominated all season!! All State Cheese! Proud of him. He definitely puts in the work! @jakobblakley11
@mikeclarkpreps
MikeClarkPreps
3 months
Illinois Media (formerly AP) 4A and 3A boys All-State teams:
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 years
Great opening night road victory for the Hyde Park Thunderbirds with a 75-71 victory over Hammond High (IN)...Hyde Park was led by Sophomore Lamont Williams 28 points 5 rebounds, Junior Jalen Houston 21 pts 5 Reb 5 asst, and Sophomore Mikey Brown 13 pts 10 asst.. @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 month
The best backcourt in the country! @_JaxsonDavis @Davion_t9
@tdc200
Big Tim
1 month
Thought of the day: @_JaxsonDavis and @Davion_t9 of @MeanstreetsEYB 2027 15U are such a fun backcourt to watch. A good chance to rival the Derrick Rose/ Eric Gordon backcourt for @MeanstreetsEYB in 2007. @madehoops @WTHS_BD_Bball @brookhoops
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Coach Reggie Bates
8 months
Nasir Rankin explodes for 32 points in the 2nd session game. Scored it from all three levels, including an array of electric dunks. High level player in 2026. @The_Real_Nas1 @scottybscout @PrepHoopsIL
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 years
Congrats young fella! This kid is flat out special…Already one of the top wings in our state regardless of class! He will be in the National rankings soon! @i_nojus @MeanstreetsEYB @scottybscout @chilandprephoop @joehoopsreport @michaelsobrien
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Nojus Indrusaitis
3 years
Very blessed and grateful to receive an offer from Coach Underwood and the University of Illinois!
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 months
Payton Grizzlies pick up a 62-26 over Golder. Grizzlies were led by Jakob Blakley and Kai Fogelson with 21 points. @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 years
Hyde Park Thunderbirds get off to a good start in conference with an 80-51 win over CVS...Thunderbirds were led by 6’1 Junior Jalen Houston’s 22 points 8 reb 7 assts...Lamont Williams added 15pts, And Senior Maurice Clays 12 pts 11 reb 6 assts! @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 months
Great job Dalen. Proud of you kid 💪🏾 @DalenDavis2
@PrincetonMBB
Princeton Men’s Basketball
3 months
"I've just got to thank all the coaches, staff and my teammates, especially the seniors & upperclassmen, for telling me to keep playing my game." Hear from @DalenDavis2 after his career-high 16 points in the Tigers' win over the Lions! #MakeShots 🐯🏀
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Hyde Park Thunderbirds improve to 8-1 with a 65-59 win over Thornwood. Hyde Park was led by 6’1 Junior Jalen Houston’s 30 points 6 rebounds 6 assists 4 stls. Sophomores Lamont Williams added 11 and Senior Zach Miller 10. @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
Dre Tyler…aka The Real Big PG. Division 1 schools thank me later. This one is a star in the making! @itzdre2shifty @PrepHoopsIL @chilandprephoop @3ssbRose
@PrepHoops
Prep Hoops 🏀
1 year
The ceiling is crazy high for 6'4 2026 guard Andre Tyler ( @itzdre2shifty ) out of Chicago 📈 Read more:
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 months
Payton Grizzlies pick up the 65-51 victory over Urban Prep Bronzeville. Grizzlies were led by Jakob Blakley’s 35 points and 8 rebounds, Kai Fogelson’s 13 points and 9 rebounds and Myles Townsend had 11 points. @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @joehoopsreport
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
Whitney Young wins the Proviso West Holiday tournament. It was a great team effort! We have more work to do, but it’s always great to be able to win that event. Congrats to Daniel Johnson on being named MVP. He’s an incredible talent! @get_slaughtered
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 months
Payton Grizzlies had a big week knocking off Lincoln Park and Westinghouse! Jakob Blakley is special and is a no brainer All City Selection. He is the leading scorer in CPL averaging over 30 points a night! There has been no guard playing at a higher level! @michaelsobrien
@bigmp_tv
D’Ante Lewis
4 months
🔥 Team of the week Payton takes on Clark today after victories over Lincoln Park and Warriors in conference play @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport
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Coach Reggie Bates
7 months
Payton College Prep drops a tough one to Niles West 57-55. Payton was led by Jakob Blakley’s 32 points and 5 assists and Myles Townsend’s 16 points 5 rebounds. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 months
Payton Grizzlies pick up a 51-44 victory over Northside Prep. Senior Jakob Blakley paced a balanced attack with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Myles Townsend had 16 points and 9 rebounds, and Kai Fogelson had 15 points. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport @mikeclarkpreps
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Hyde Park Thunderbirds drop a tough one to Morgan Park 90-69. In defeat Hyde Park was led by Junior Jalen Houston’s 37 points 7 rebounds and 5 assists. It’s time to speak about him in the All City Discussion. @michaelsobrien @scottybscout
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 months
MeanStreets 15U 6’0 Pg Uriah Davis (Homewood Flossmoor) and 6’9 F Noah Emmanuel (Whitney Young) are names that should be on everyone’s radar. They are 2 of the best players in their class. Buy stock early! Thank me later! @MeanstreetsEYB @PrepHoopsIL @scottybscout @coachSPham
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Coach Reggie Bates
6 months
Walter Payton drops one to Taft 70-67. Payton was led by Jakob Blakley’s 42 points 5 assists and Myles Townsend 15pts and 5 rebounds. @michaelsobrien @joehoopsreport
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 years
Hyde Park Academy defeated Niles West 63-57 at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament. Thunderbirds were led by 6’1 Sophomore Jalen Houston 30 points 4 rebounds and 4 steals along with 5’8 Freshman Mikey Brown 10 points and 5 assists and 4 steals. @michaelsobrien @scottybscout
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 years
Hyde Park Academy defeats Phillips Academy 65-60. Thunderbirds were led by Sophomore Jalen Houston’s 22 points and 5 rebounds, and Senior Braijon Johnson’s 15pts And 10 rebounds. @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 months
The Chicago Public League has added another young great coach. I’ve had a first hand view of him at work! Incredibly intelligent basketball mind. Perspectives is in great hands. @iamjrhymes
@iamjrhymes
Coach Justin Rhymes
2 months
Blessed to be named the Head Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Perspectives Leadership Academy. I want to thank God, to whom all glory is due. Thank you to Principal Powell, AD Jackson, and other administration at Perspectives. Also, thanks to everyone that
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Coach Reggie Bates
9 months
Looking forward to coaching this talented young man! Special talent! Ⓜ️💨 @Davion_t9 @MeanstreetsEYB
@MeanstreetsEYB
Nike Meanstreets
9 months
We would like to welcome to the MeanStreets family 6’2 Freshman phenom Point Guard Davion Thompson ( @Davion_t9 ) Ⓜ️💨 from Bolingbrook, IL Regarded as one of the top players in the nation for Class of 2027. He’s a 🪣 #RespectTheStreets #AllRoadsLeadToMeanstreets #NikeEYBL
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 years
Hyde Park Academy defeats Kenwood Academy 65-62. Hyde Park was led by Sophomore Jalen Houston’s 22 points 6 reb 4assts 4stls and Junior JaQuan Reed 20 pts 5 reb. @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 months
The Big Guard is one of the top Point Guards in the country! Natural gifts you can’t teach! @Quisdabeast29
@CourtsideFilms
Courtside Films
2 months
Class of 2026 Marquis Clark highlights at the Spring Intro with Meanstreets! @Quisdabeast29 @MeanstreetsEYB
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 years
You definitely top in the country in young fella! 5⭐️ I’ll argue. Support your own! @nikemeanstreets @swipasnipa
@Ballislife
Ballislife.com
5 years
Duke's whole coaching staff and Texas head coach Shaka Smart in Chicago 👀 DJ Steward @swipasnipa
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 years
Meanstreets 14U finished 5-0 at the @madehoops Spring Circuit. It’s great to be able to play against the best competition. Now back to the lab. Always have to keep developing and improving. @MeanstreetsEYB
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 months
Have to shift to my Prep Hoops hat…Oak Lawns Donte Montgomery is an absolute star! Another 26 point performance tonight at Eisenhower! D1 prospect! Possibly states most underrated player! @Donte_M25 @scottybscout @coachSPham
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Coach Reggie Bates
23 days
Young man has a bright future ahead of him! One of the states best players in the 2028 class. This 5’11 Point Guard needs to be on everyone’s radar! @scottybscout @PrepHoopsIL @coachSPham @joehoopsreport @CoachTreal2
@CoachTreal2
Coach Treal Holland II
24 days
2028 Skinner West - CJ Pittman headed to Walter Payton @WPCPAthletics Talented Guard is a Major Addition for @ReggieBates4
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 years
Big win for the Dolphins tonight…Went on the road short handed missing 2 starters in Marcus Pigram and Daniel Johnson, and AJ Casey missing half the game, pulled out a tough win over the #1 team in Minnesota. Proud of the guys! @michaelsobrien @get_slaughtered
@HSCircuit
The HS Circuit
2 years
2022 F AJ Casey talks about the come-from-behind win for @WYoungBoysBball , the stellar game from Dalen Davis, and rallying after a friendly-fire blow to the head: “You have to be battle-tested…have to compete the best that you can and that’s what I did.” @AndreCaseyjr_23
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
AAU season around the corner…Excited about the upcoming season! @TeamRose3SSB @curieboybasket1
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Jalen Houston exploded for 37 points against Morgan Park. There is no other Junior in State putting up these type of numbers! All City and state! @michaelsobrien @scottybscout
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Coach Reggie Bates
6 years
Meanstreets and Thornton HS 15U 6’3 PG Brandon Hall throws down a dunk at the Nike Spring Showdown! Tremendous upside! @nikemeanstreets @chilandprephoop @scottybscout @illinoisspotli1
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Coach Reggie Bates
8 months
Congrats kid! One of the hardest working players I’ve ever coached! Well deserved! Payton Basketball 🏀
@connor_mcgourty
Connor McGourty
8 months
After a great visit, I’m excited to announce that I’ve received an offer from Edgewood College! Thank you to @CoachMeyer_ECBB and @ECEagles_BBall for the great opportunity! @AIAeliteboys @ReggieBates4 @CoachJoshNCSA @WPCPAthletics
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 months
Heart and Soul of Payton has committed! No one works harder…I’m extremely proud of him!
@connor_mcgourty
Connor McGourty
2 months
Let’s work! 💚💛 #commited #GoLeos
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 years
Congrats to Whitney Young’s @AndreCaseyjr_23 on making the All City of Palms Team!
@Andrew__Slater
𝒜𝓃𝒹𝓇ℯ𝓌 𝒮𝓁𝒶𝓉ℯ𝓇
2 years
All #CityOfPalmsClassic Team 👀 Dillon Mitchell-MVP Dariq Whitehead Nick Smith Judah Mintz Ernest Udeh A.J. Casey Bruce Thornton Chris Livingston Kanaan Carlyle Angel Montas Taylor Hendricks Keyonte George Jarace Walker Hansel Emmanuel Donato Kel’el Ware Jalen Hood-Schifino
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
Congratulations to Proviso West and Team Rose Point Guard Rajan Roberts. He was named All Tournament Team at the Proviso Holiday Tournament as a Freshman! Averaged 21 points 5 assists and 5 rebounds per contest! @TeamRose3SSB @scottybscout @chilandprephoop
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 years
Meanstreets/Collins HS 2024 Point Guard Antoine Glasper has received an offer from DePaul.. @scottybscout @chilandprephoop
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Coach Reggie Bates
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This is without question one of the best freshman in the state! Quinton Kitt is the next great player from Peoria! You heard it here first! @scottybscout @chilandprephoop @quintonkitt @MeanstreetsEYB @coachSPham
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 month
Another top player in the country!!! Howard Williams is special!
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Nike Meanstreets
1 month
Meanstreets EYBL 15U (2027) finishes in Memphis 4-1 with 88-83 OT Gold Championship win over Boo Williams @W_howrd 41pts (17-18 FG) (5-6 3’s) / 12 rebs @Davion_t9 12pts/3rebs @_JaxsonDavis 10pts @showtime_quincy 8pts/3asts @quintonkitt 7pts Uriah Davis 6pts #RespectTheStreets
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 years
Hyde Park Junior Jalen Houston at the College Basketball Academy at University of Illinois. He is one of the elite players in the state regardless of class. Good Luck Jalen! @Jalen3x_
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Hyde Park Thunderbirds improve to 5-1 with a 69-48 win over Lindblom. Thunderbirds were led by Jalen Houston 22 points 6 rebound, Lamont Williams 17 points, Senior Maurice Clay 16 points 10 rebounds 5 assists. Senior Zach Miller 15 points 8 rebounds. @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 months
Well deserved! This young man has played at such a high level all season! The most prolific 3 level scorer I have ever coached. Thank you @michaelsobrien for the recognition!
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Michael O'Brien
3 months
Chicago Sun-Times All-City Second Team selection Jakob Blakley, Payton, 6-0 Sr.
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
Total Package…Everything you want in a lead guard. Size, poise, skill, smooth, IQ, 2 way player! Has garnered national attention early in the process. It doesn’t get much better than Marquis “The Beast” Clark! @Quisdabeast29 @MeanstreetsEYB @get_slaughtered @scottybscout
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Max Feldman
1 year
𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗽: 15U Standouts "2026 rankings are on the way and Clark finds himself in very good company. A walking paint touch with a mature demeanor." 🔗
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Hyde Park Thunderbirds improve to 7-1 with a 79-66 win over to University of Chicago Lab School. Thunderbirds were led by Junior Jalen Houston’s 30 points 5 reb 5 assists, Sophomore Lamont Williams 25 points 3 stls, and Sophomore Mikey Brown 10 points. @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Hyde Park Thunderbirds improve to 10-3 with a 69-58 win over Rich Central. Thunderbirds were led by Junior Jalen Houston’s 26 points 7 rebounds 5 assists, Senior Zach Millers 16 points 10 rebounds and Senior Hajai Speights 10 points 7 assists.
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
Whitney Young Pg Rykan Woo led his team all the way to the Swish n Dish Championship! Arguably the most skilled player in the class! The Pangos MVP helped lead Whitney Young to a City Championship. Someone everyone should be tracking! @rykanwoo @get_slaughtered @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
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Howard Williams is an unbelievable talent! 41 points and 12 rebounds. Dominated in every way imaginable! Go by what your eyes tell you not what you read! #cheatcode @W_howrd @PaulBiancardi @scottybscout
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
As good as it gets! Two of the top players in the state regardless of class! After successful Freshman seasons at Proviso West and Farragut, they are continuing their stellar play! @RajanRob2 @LatrellKelley @3ssbRose @scottybscout @chilandprephoop
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Midwest Hoops Spotlight
1 year
Dynamic backcourt duo of Rajan Roberts and Latrell Kelley lead 15U @3ssbRose in the platinum quarterfinals. Skilled playmaking duo that excel playing on the attack and continuously got into the paint and created. @ny2lasports #NY2LASND2K23
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Hyde Park Thunderbird improve to 4-1 with a 73-59 win over Brooks High School. Thunderbirds were led by Junior Jalen Houston’s 30 points 8 rebounds 4 assists...Sophomore Julian Price 16 points 8 rebounds, Sophomore Vernon Henry 15 points, and Zach Miller 10. @michaelsobrien
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 years
Hyde Park 6’1 Point Guard Jalen Houston is one of the best players in the state regardless of class! The The rising Junior is poised for another stellar season at HP! @Jalen3x_ @scottybscout @joehoopsreport @teamyandr
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Coach Reggie Bates
9 months
Walter Payton Senior backcourt Jakob Blakley and Myles Townsend have been playing at a high level this fall. I am appreciative for the recognition of these young men. @jakobblakley11 @MylesTownsend16
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 years
Hyde Park Basketball would like to thank Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and University of Miami of Ohio for coming to open gym today.
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 months
The Chicago Public Leagues leading scorer has had an exceptional senior year! No guard has consistently played at such a high level! Well deserved!! @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Hyde Park boys basketball defeats Chicago Military Academy 71-31. Thunderbirds were led by Sophomore 5’9 Pg Vernon Henry 18 points 8 reb 4 assists. Junior Jalen Houston 16 points 8 rebounds and Sophomore Lamont Williams 16 points. @michaelsobrien @teamyandr
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
St Rita’s 6’3 Guard Andre Tyler! The highly skilled wing continues to grow taller and get more explosive. Dominated Pangos, and now is taking his game into the Adidas Circuit! A talent that will keep taking leaps and bounds each year! @itzdre2shifty @3ssbRose @scottybscout
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Andre Tyler
1 year
Got my first in game dunk yesterday🥶could’ve been better had dead legs💯😎😎 @3ssbRose
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
#1 Player in the State @nikemeanstreets
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AJ Casey
4 years
Locked in 🔐 @WEGOTNEXTHOOPS1
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
Whitney Young Top 10 2026 Pg Rykan Woo continues to thrive throughout the spring/summer…
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SLOCHE
1 year
Whitney Young has a hidden gem: Rykan Woo.🔥 @rykanwoo @WolvesILL He can do it all. Just a Sophomore!
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Coach Reggie Bates
2 years
Completely controlled the game last night! Best Point Guard in Illinois regardless of class! @michaelsobrien @scottybscout @chilandprephoop
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Courtside Films
2 years
Dalen Davis highlights in a win last night at City of Palms 🌴 @DalenDavis2 @CityOfPalmsBKB
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Coach Reggie Bates
3 months
Well deserved! @morezjohnsonJr ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Michael O'Brien
3 months
Thornton senior Morez Johnson is the 2024 Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year. Johnson, an Illinois recruit, is the 65th Sun-Times POY and the fifth from Thornton. "I'll always be in those barbershop talks now," -Johnson
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Coach Reggie Bates
4 years
Thanks coach..I really appreciate it...
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Tyrone Slaughter
4 years
@ReggieBates4 just know your best days are ahead of you, when one door closes you just have to shout in the hallway until the next door opens. You can leave knowing you left it better then when you got it.
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Coach Reggie Bates
1 year
2026 Bolingbrook Point Guard Trey Bost has impressed me in this one. Has used burst to consistently get past players to create for himself and teammates. Has a knack for putting the ball in the basket.
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Coach Reggie Bates
5 months
MeanStreets 2027 Pg Mike Woods has been turning heads this season! One of the top guards in Illinois! @MeanstreetsEYB
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WE GOT NEXT HOOPS
5 months
Valparaiso University was in the Gym today to watch St.Francis de Sales 2027 PG Micheal Woods
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