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Recently-retired local legend Derrick Rose (Simeon) is teaming up with Adidas Basketball to give back to his alma mater. They announced Simeon being the first ever Rose School which brand new uniforms for the school on Saturday.

The Chicago Bulls are set to honor the former MVP during their game against the New York Knicks on January 4.

NBA Games

• Milwaukee Bucks defeated Washington Wizards, 124-114.
  • Richaun Holmes (Lockport) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
• Dallas Mavericks defeated Utah Jazz, 106-94.
  • Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Lake Forest) played less than a minute and has a zero plus-minus.

G League

• Birmingham Squadron defeated Memphis Hustle, 115-102.
  • Lucas Williamson (Whitney Young) had six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3PT) with three rebounds (one offensive), three assists, two steals, a turnover, and a -1 plus-minus in 21 minutes.
  • Malachi Smith (Belleville West) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
• Windy City Bulls defeated Indiana Mad Ants, 102-96.
  • DJ Steward (Whitney Young) had 23 points (9-26 FG, 3-10 3PT, 2-3 FT) with six rebounds (one offensive), five assists, three steals, two blocks, four turnovers, and a -5 plus-minus in 36 minutes.
    • His 36 minutes were a game-high.
    • His 23 points were a game-high tied with Indiana’s Dakota Mathias.
    • His nine made field goals were a game-high.
    • His 26 field goal attempts were a game-high.
    • His 10 three point attempts were a team-high.
    • His three steals were a game-high tied with his teammate Alex Schumacher.
    • His four turnovers were a team-high.
  • Ben Coupet (Simeon) had 16 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3PT, 5-5 FT) with three rebounds (one offensive) and a -3 plus-minus in 35 minutes.
    • His five made free throws were a game-high tied with Mad Ants’ Dakota Mathias.
    • His five free throws attempts were a game-high tied with two others.
  • E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
  • Javon Freeman-Liberty (Whitney Young) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
  • Jahlil Okafor (Whitney Young) had 13 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-5 FT) with nine rebounds (three offensive), three assists, a steal, a block, two turnovers, and a -16 plus-minus in 32 minutes.
    • His one steal were a team-high tied with six others.
    • His one block was a team-high (one block by Indiana).
• Iowa Wolves defeated Wisconsin Herd, 115-98.
  • Chasson Randle (Rock Island) had 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3PT, 2-2 FT) with five rebounds, five assists, a turnover, and a +29 plus-minus in 31 minutes.
    • His three made three pointers were a game-high tied with his teammate Trevor Keel.
    • His five assists were a game-high tied with Herds’ James Akinjo