Sergio McClain
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Peoria, Illinois
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1978 Peoria, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Manual (Peoria, Illinois) |
| College | Illinois (1997–2001) |
| NBA draft | 2001: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2001–2002 |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 2001–2002 | Asheville Altitude |
| As a coach: | |
| 2006–2007 | Peoria Kings |
| 2008–2009 | Parkland College |
| 2013 | Springfield Xpress |
| 2013–2014 | Champaign Central HS (Asst.) |
| 2014–2015 | Champaign Central HS (interim HC) |
| 2015–2016 | Dade Christian School |
| 2016–2018 | Champaign Swarm |
| 2019-Present | Saint Louis Public Schools (Middle School Athletic Director) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Sergio McClain (born November 2, 1978) is a former professional basketball player and NJCAA coach. He was the 1997 winner of the Illinois Mr. Basketball award.
McClain attended Peoria Manual High School, and helped lead his basketball team to a record four consecutive state titles. He was a three time all-state selection, Conference Player of the Year in 1997, and was named 1997 Illinois Mr. Basketball.[1][2] McClain was the only high school basketball player in Illinois state history to start on four straight state championship teams until Jabari Parker helped lead Simeon Career Academy in Chicago to four straight state titles.[2]
College career
McClain later played for Lon Kruger and Bill Self at the University of Illinois, along with his high school teammates Marcus Griffin and Frank Williams. "The Peoria 3" anchored one of the Big Ten's top teams during their time there and the Illini ultimately earned a number one seed in the 2001 NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Elite 8. His intimidating stature led Illini football coach Ron Turner to approach him about trying out for his team as a linebacker or safety, but after a few practices, McClain decided to focus on basketball.