High School Basketball Stars Shine This Season

Landon Wheatley, a senior basketball player at Rockridge High School, has made significant contributions to his team, participating in two IHSA State Finals and three Sweet 16 appearances. In other basketball news, Highlands' girls coach Jaime Richey celebrated her 450th victory during a recent game, highlighting her successful career while leading the team to a 5-1 start this season. Meanwhile, Malique Ewin of Florida State is gaining recognition as one of the most skilled big men in college basketball, demonstrating his talent after transferring from JUCO. The North Carolina Tar Heels, under coach Hubert Davis, are coming off a challenging stretch and gearing up for an upcoming matchup against Florida. Additionally, new coaching leaders like Sam Elsbernd at Holmes and Ryan Bowman at Ludlow have secured their first wins with their respective programs. Various athletes are reflecting on personal milestones and the growth they experience throughout the season.