Scouts
Since joining the team in 2021, Byron has quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the girls basketball community. With a deep knowledge, expertise, and unwavering passion for girls and women's basketball, he has been making waves in the industry. With an impressive resume that includes 7 seasons with the WNBA Chicago Sky (5 as a Since joining the team in 2021, Byron has quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the girls basketball community. With a deep knowledge, expertise, and unwavering passion for girls and women's basketball, he has been making waves in the industry. With an impressive resume that includes 7 seasons with the WNBA Chicago Sky (5 as a practice player and 2 as Player Development), experience as a Professional Skills Trainer, High School Varsity Coach, and Founder of an Marketing Agency (BXLENTMANAGEMENT.com), Byron brings a wealth of experience to the table. Recently, he has taken on the role of Head Scout for Illinois, further solidifying his commitment to the growth and development of the sport in the region. Byron's coaching philosophy revolves around building confidence and paying attention to the smallest details of the game. For the latest updates and insights on Illinois Girls Basketball, be sure to follow Byron.
Lisa comes to us with a love and passion for the game of basketball. As a former player and coach, she instills the enthusiasm with her coverage of the Girls' Basketball Scene in Illinois. She is a USA Gold Licensed Coach and a former Board Member of the Arlington Heights Youth Basketball Association. She is a registered nurse and holds Lisa comes to us with a love and passion for the game of basketball. As a former player and coach, she instills the enthusiasm with her coverage of the Girls' Basketball Scene in Illinois. She is a USA Gold Licensed Coach and a former Board Member of the Arlington Heights Youth Basketball Association. She is a registered nurse and holds certifications in Emergency, Trauma and Pediatric Nursing.
Ex college football player, lover of the sport of basketball. I have a history working with State Champs, The Southern Illinoisan, and other media outlets.
Scout for Prep Hoops. Student of the game of basketball. Illinois State Alumni.
Tom is new to the world of reporting and writing articles but as a basketball director and coach for over two decades, Tom has developed a keen eye for identifying talent in young athletes. Not only for the obvious skill sets but traits that will also translate to the next level. Tom is also the founder of Lights-Out Basketball Shooting Academy. By Tom is new to the world of reporting and writing articles but as a basketball director and coach for over two decades, Tom has developed a keen eye for identifying talent in young athletes. Not only for the obvious skill sets but traits that will also translate to the next level. Tom is also the founder of Lights-Out Basketball Shooting Academy. By connecting the physical, mental and technological worlds of shooting a basketball, Lights-Out BSA helps players develop their shooting skills efficiently, effectively and confidently. Tom is excited to be a new member of Prep Girls Hoops. He enjoys watching the growth of women's basketball at all levels and believes the wave will continue for many years to come.