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Tim Bankston, a 60‑year‑old basketball coach and mentor, was found dead from a gunshot wound in Auburn Gresham on July 29, 2026. His career, community impact, and the ongoing investigation are examined.
A former Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame inductee was found dead on the South Side, prompting an outpouring of grief and reflections on his decades‑long impact on the game.
Tim Bankston, a longtime basketball coach and mentor, was discovered shot and killed in an Auburn Gresham home. His legacy of generosity and dedication to youth endures as authorities investigate.