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Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Charges filed in 2021 road rage shooting that killed Southern Illinois University student
GURNEE, Ill. — Charges have been brought against a 36-year-old man in connection with a road rage shooting that killed a Southern Illinois Student in 2021. 22-year-old Daniel Lobo was home for Thanksgiving break when he was shot and killed just after 12 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2021. A road rage incident near the intersection of Waveland Avenue and Grandview Avenue escalated when an occupant of one vehicle opened fire. Lobo, who was a passenger in the second vehicle, was struck in the back. He was transported to Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, where he later died. 'Daniel Lobo was preparing to graduate later that spring. His life was senselessly cut short in a moment of violence that shocked the community,' the Gurnee Police Department said. The Gurnee Police Department, along with the Lake County Major Crime Task Force, launched an investigation into the incident. Criminal charges against Llovani Gomez in connection to the shooting were approved. Gomez, a 36-year-old from Chicago, is currently in custody for an unrelated offense. He has been charged with the following: First Degree Murder Attempt First Degree Murder Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm 'This marks an important step in pursuing justice for Daniel and his family,' Gurnee Police Chief Brian Smith said. 'From the moment this tragedy occurred, our department has been committed to uncovering the truth and holding those responsible accountable.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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BYU Basketball lands top four-star transfer guard
Kevin Young and BYU added another high quality player on Friday. Former Southern Illinois guard Kennard Davis will transfer to BYU, per an announcement on social media. The St. Louis native is rated as a four-star transfer by 247Sports, ranked as the No. 59 player during this cycle. Advertisement Davis averaged 16.3 points per game with 4.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists as a sophomore this past season, shooting 45.5% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range to earn All-Missouri Valley Conference Second Team honors. Davis has good size at 6-foot-6 and 205 pounds. One of the better ball handlers coming into the Big 12. He's comfortable to running the point as well and shot 37.6% from beyond the arc last season. Davis drew interest from other Power Four programs, including Texas, USC, and Oklahoma. BYU will likely put Davis as a starting shooting guard. He'll be in an elite lineup with Robert Wright III, Richie Saunders, AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita. One of the best projected starting five in the nation.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Wisconsin football lands commitment from veteran FCS transfer quarterback
Wisconsin football further bolstered its quarterback room on Wednesday, landing a commitment from Southern Illinois transfer Hunter Simmons. Simmons entered the portal as a graduate transfer last month. He played in five games for Southern Illinois in 2024, starting three. He took over the team's quarterback job in late September after starter D.J. Williams went down with a hand injury. Simmons played well in his time under center, completing 73 of 128 pass attempts (57%) for 852 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions, plus adding 57 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. Of note, one of his three touchdown passes was a 44-yard strike to former Badger wide receiver Keontez Lewis. Advertisement The veteran's time as the Salukis' starter did not last long, however, as he suffered a season-ending leg injury during the team's Oct. 5 loss to Illinois State. He joins the Badgers with that limited starting stint being the only of his college career to date. Simmons slots into a Wisconsin quarterback room that also includes Maryland transfer Billy Edwards Jr., San Diego State transfer Danny O'Neil and true freshman Carter Smith. Edwards is the clear starter entering 2025, with O'Neil the likely backup. After two years of significant injuries at the position, Wisconsin is clearly compiling as much depth as it can manage. Notably, Simmons follows former Southern Illinois offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Blake Rolan to Wisconsin. Rolan joined the program earlier this offseason as an assistant wide receivers coach. Advertisement The unranked transfer quarterback is Wisconsin's first portal addition of the spring. He is unlikely to be the last, with the team having major needs at left tackle, tight end and wide receiver. For more on the team's pursuits, bookmark our 2025 spring transfer window tracker. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin football transfer portal quarterback Hunter Simmons commit
USA Today
17-04-2025
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- USA Today
Wisconsin updated 2025 quarterback depth chart after Hunter Simmons' transfer commitment
Wisconsin updated 2025 quarterback depth chart after Hunter Simmons' transfer commitment The Wisconsin Badgers added more experience and depth to their quarterback room on Wednesday with a commitment from Southern Illinois graduate transfer Hunter Simmons. Simmons is the program's third transfer quarterback addition of the offseason and first overall addition of the spring window. He joins the program with a final year of eligibility remaining. The veteran started three games for Southern Illinois in 2024 before a leg injury ended his season. Those appearances included 57% completion, 852 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and zero interceptions, plus 57 rushing yards and a score on 19 carries. He notably follows former Salukis offensive coordinator Blake Rolan to Wisconsin, who signed onto the program's staff this offseason as an assistant wide receivers coach. The Badgers have an entirely new quarterback room entering 2025, compared to the one that finished the 2024 season. Tyler Van Dyke transferred to SMU, Braedyn Locke to Arizona, Mabrey Mettauer to play for Phil Longo at Sam Houston State and Cole LaCrue to Eastern Illinois. Furthermore, in the high school ranks, class of 2025 signee Landyn Locke flipped to Sam Houston State, plus 2026 QB Jarin Mock decommitted. Such turnover is expected when a team reshapes its offensive scheme and identity under a new coordinator. The program fired Longo, who has since taken the head coach job at Sam Houston State, in mid-November. It then hired former Kansas and Baylor OC Jeff Grimes shortly after the season's conclusion. The program has landed three transfers and one high school quarterback since Grimes' arrival, plus kept the commitment from four-star class of 2025 signal-caller Carter Smith. With Simmons now part of that group, here is an updated look at the team's quarterback depth chart entering the 2025 season. Starter: Billy Edwards Jr. 2024 Stats (at Maryland): 273 of 420 passing (65%), 2,881 yards, 15 touchdowns, nine interceptions, 11 carries, 81 rushing yards, five rushing scores Edwards is Wisconsin's clear-cut starter entering the season. The senior excelled at Maryland in 2024, putting up impressive numbers despite a Big Ten-worst offensive line and supporting cast. He appears to be a perfect fit in Grimes' pro-style offense. With health, he shouldn't have much trouble registering Wisconsin's best quarterback season since at least 2019. Backup: Danny O'Neil 2024 Stats (at San Diego State): 209 of 330 passing (65%), 2,181 yards, 12 touchdowns, six interceptions, 73 carries, 93 rushing yards, one rushing score O'Neil started as a true freshman in 2024. While his numbers were up-and-down, he transferred in with a rare combination of remaining eligibility (three years) and starting experience. The sophomore will back up Edwards in 2025 before competing for the starting job in 2026 and beyond. Further Depth Hunter Simmons (Southern Illinois transfer): Simmons is the likely third string behind O'Neil. He put up strong numbers in three starts in 2024 before a leg injury ended his campaign. His addition is a clear attempt by Wisconsin to avoid the situation it found itself in each of the last two seasons, when an injury to the starter made the room's depth razor-thin. (Southern Illinois transfer): Simmons is the likely third string behind O'Neil. He put up strong numbers in three starts in 2024 before a leg injury ended his campaign. His addition is a clear attempt by Wisconsin to avoid the situation it found itself in each of the last two seasons, when an injury to the starter made the room's depth razor-thin. Carter Smith (true freshman, four-star recruit): Smith is Wisconsin's likely quarterback of the future. The four-star recruit was 247Sports' No. 285 player in the class of 2025 and No. 24 quarterback. His addition, which actually followed Longo's firing, was a major win for the program. While his future appears bright, it's unlikely he factors into the team's depth chart this season. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin women's basketball adds standout transfer forward, second addition of offseason
Wisconsin women's basketball adds standout transfer forward, second addition of offseason Wisconsin women's basketball made its second splash of the 2025 offseason on Tuesday. Roughly one week after Wisconsin added its first transfer addition in former NC State guard Laci Steele, the team has bolstered its frontcourt with a much-needed addition. Recently hired head coach Robin Pingeton landed a commitment from former Southern Illinois forward Gift Uchenna, the first signature splash of her tenure in Madison. While Steele boasts an impressive high school resume -- 2023 Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year and Edmond-North High School's all-time scoring record -- she averaged just 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds in limited minutes as a sophomore at NC State. Uchenna, meanwhile, dominated at Southern Illinois in her first season of collegiate action. The Ebonyi State, Nigeria, native averaged 14.5 points, 12.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 28.7 minutes per game. Her 12.8 rebounds were the second-most by any player in NCAA Division I, trailing only LSU star forward Aneesah Morrow. Uchenna's rebounding talent is undeniable. She snared at least 15 boards in nine games last season, including a 21-rebound performance against Valparaiso on Dec. 29. She also collected 21 double-doubles during her tenure with the Salukis, highlighted by a 34-point, 17-rebound performance against IU Indianapolis in mid-November. While Wisconsin will have a tough time replacing star forward Serah Williams, Uchenna could partially fill the void created by her departure. Wisconsin now rosters eight players as of April 15. Four of those eight were true freshmen a season ago and saw limited playing time in the rotation. While Pingeton's task in transforming Wisconsin's program will take time, her first frontcourt transfer addition was key with both Williams and standout center Carter McCray gone to the portal. The Badgers went 13-17 a season ago, a regression from their 15-17 output and WNIT appearance during the 2023-24 season. The team also went 4-14 in Big Ten play, barely securing a bid to the 2025 Big Ten Tournament. Pingeton's pedigree at Missouri immediately provides UW with an experienced presence on the sidelines. However, the Badgers' new staff has considerable work left as the program faces a top-down rebuild. Uchenna's addition is a strong starting point. Her ability to translate her level of play to a challenging Big Ten Conference remains to be seen, but the potential is clear. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
