Morton College

Helped Downers Grove North (32-5) to a fourth-place finish at 2023 Class 4A state basketball tournament. Final four field of Downers North, Benet, Moline and New Trier revitalized interest in state tournament’s return to Champaign.

{More about Jacob}: Averaged 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists for 35-5 Trojans. Scored 11 points in Trojans’ 47-44 sectional semifinal win over Whitney Young. Named all-tournament at East Aurora. Accounting major also was Academic All-State. Smart with a dollar – favorite pre-game meal is McDonald’s $3 bundle. Dad played collegiately at Wisconsin-Whitewater. Favorite athlete is Jeremy Lamb. Favorite TV show is Malcolm in the Middle. Three apps on Jacob’s must-have list are TikTok, Instagram and SnapChat.