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Illinois Express Program Page

Illinois Express

Illinois Express

Chicago, Illinois Location
17U, 16U, 15U, 14U, 13U, 12U, 11U Ages
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About The Program

Illinois Express was founded by three coaches with a shared mission: to build one of the most competitive and respected grassroots basketball programs in the region. Based out of Chicago, we serve players across the area and beyond. We develop dedicated athletes who want to compete at the highest level, maximize their potential, and gain exposure to college coaches. We look for players who value hard work, coachability, and a team-first mentality. With USA Basketball Gold Certified coaches and national circuit experience, Illinois Express provides a proven platform.

News

Great Lakes Finals: Notable Scorers From Sunday

Great Lakes Finals: Notable Scorers From Sunday

Anthony Fortuna • June 4, 2026

Great Lakes Finals: Tough Bucket Getters

Great Lakes Finals: Tough Bucket Getters

Anthony Fortuna • May 27, 2026

Great Lakes Finals: Saturday Superlatives

Great Lakes Finals: Saturday Superlatives

Anthony Fortuna • May 25, 2026

Great Lakes Finals: Fortuna’s Saturday AM Notes

Great Lakes Finals: Fortuna’s Saturday AM Notes

Anthony Fortuna • May 24, 2026

Players

Name
Height
Position
High School
Coach
Rank
Pierre Harvey
Pierre Harvey
5'9"
PG
Bolingbrook
Isaiah Burd
-

Height:
5'9"

Position:
PG

High School:
Bolingbrook

Club Coach:
Isaiah Burd

Rank: -

Name
Height
Position
High School
Coach
Rank
Loyal Cunningham
Loyal Cunningham
6'0"
PG/CG
St. Louis Park
-
Bobby Shakespeare III
Bobby Shakespeare III
5'8"
CG/PG
Joliet Catholic
Coach Marcus
-
Gabriel Pappas
Gabriel Pappas
6'0"
PG/SG
Plainfield North
Desmond Heard
-

Height:
6'0"

Position:
PG/SG

High School:
St. Louis Park

Club Coach:
Desmond Heard

Rank: -

Height:
6'0"

Position:
PG/SG

High School:
Joliet Catholic

Club Coach:
Desmond Heard

Rank: -

Height:
6'0"

Position:
PG/SG

High School:
Plainfield North

Club Coach:
Desmond Heard

Rank: -

Name
Height
Position
High School
Coach
Rank
Avery Ross
Avery Ross
5'7"
CG
Neuqua Valley
-
Edward Creal
Edward Creal
6'2"
C
Tiffany
-

Height:
6'2"

Position:
C

High School:
Neuqua Valley

Rank: -

Height:
6'2"

Position:
C

Club Coach:
Tiffany

Rank: -

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