"We like to travel to different parts of the country so that our players can see what else is out there outside of California," Racklin said in a news release Tuesday morning. "These trips are great for our team to bond, and represent our school and our state well by playing some good basketball. We look forward to competing against some very solid teams from Chicago and the surrounding areas.
"Illinois basketball has a great reputation and we welcome the challenge. We also hope to explore some local colleges when we are there that our players would not normally get to see on their own."
Marina opened in 1963 and has produced a number of outstanding athletes across several sports, including Adam Hayward and Tony Parrish in football, several major league baseball players and Cherokee Parks in basketball. Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson actually coached there from 1964-1969.
With the addition of Marina, the Tip-Off Classic, which is in its fifth year, will for the first time feature schools from five states. The other non-Illinois teams will be announced tomorrow.
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