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A beloved youth basketball coach and former Simeon star, Tim Bankston, was fatally shot in a July 29th incident that’s left his community heartbroken. Known for leading teams to regional titles and earning a spot in the Basketball Museum of Illinois, Bankston was more than a coach—he was a mentor, father figure, and guiding light for countless young lives. Former players called him “the father I never had,” crediting him with turning their lives around. With no arrests yet and only one shell casing found at the scene, authorities continue their investigation. Friends insist he was innocent, honoring his legacy through a balloon release and a promise to keep his mission alive: mentoring underserved youth and paying it forward.

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