
Summer Shifts: Basketball Programs Rebuild Across Kankakee County
Bishop McNamara welcomes Alex Renchen as head coach while Kankakee and Bradley-Bourbonnais focus on rebuilding and growth under Chris Pickett and Eric Long respectively.
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Bishop McNamara welcomes Alex Renchen as head coach while Kankakee and Bradley-Bourbonnais focus on rebuilding and growth under Chris Pickett and Eric Long respectively.

Bishop McNamara welcomes transfer Malea Harrison as Kankakee and Bradley‑Bourbonnais focus on development and youth.

The 2026 Daily Journal All-Area baseball team honors the region's elite high school players, highlighting exceptional batting, pitching and fielding performances across multiple schools.

Freshman guard Prince‑Alexander Moody reflects on his decision to join Indiana University, his approach to mental and physical development, and his excitement about playing abroad.

Jianni Davis, son of former NFL tight end Vernon Davis, has committed to the University of Maryland football program, aiming to extend his family's legacy and help the Terrapins chase a Big Ten championship.

The Illini are bolstering their future with a highly ranked guard from Maryland, signaling a strategic push toward national contention.

Indiana University's newest batch of freshmen is positioned inside the top 25 nationally and seventh in the Big Ten, featuring standout talents from Arizona, North Carolina and Maryland, plus a German center.

Cain Van Norden, a 6‑foot‑7, 265‑pound defensive lineman ranked No. 94 in the 2027 class, announced an official visit to Florida this summer, a move that could influence his final decision among a handful of powerhouse programs.