WEST CHATHAM — The Simeon Alumni Association and Simeon Career Academy are putting on a celebrity basketball game next month.
The team consists of Chicago native and comedian Marlon Mitchell, WGCI-FM radio personality Leon Rogers, Arthur Agee from the documentary "Hoop Dreams" and more. The school is seeking more players.
The game will be at Simeon, 8141 S. Vincennes Ave., at 6 p.m. March 6. Simeon Coach Robert Smith will be honored. Among the special guests invited to play are Simeon alums and noted NBA players Derrick Rose, Jabari Parker, Nick Anderson and Bobby Simmons.
Adult tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Student tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door. For ticket information or questions, call Vernessa at 773-415-0425 or Revin Fellows at 773-969-9644.
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