Webber attended Detroit Country Day School from 1987 to 1991 and at the time was the most recruited Michigan high school basketball player since Magic Johnson. However, he had no intentions on exhibiting them until the growth of his collection prompted additional storage. Webber rebounded the following year and was named to his first All-Star team in 1997. His efforts were highlighted by a game 5 performance in the Eastern Conference Finals in which Webber scored 20 points (including 5 points in the double-overtime period) on 9 of 13 shooting and grabbed 7 boards. This includes training some girls in the England national team. Orlando, 76, said his players gave him a memorable going-away present a 58-57 win over No. He was a kid that was mature beyond his years.. In attendance were 200 guests including family and close friends. His win total is second all-time in state history. In 2007, Bray was honored with Macomb Area Conference Coach of the Year and Metro East Coach of the Year awards. The entire crowd at Friday's Division 2 semifinal could see for themselves just. Im so excited to meet her, and credit goes to Jerrika for what she did here. Another outstanding talent, Battier helped Keener get three more state titles to bring the total to six. However, Keener got a message that every coach secretly wants to hear: His players did not want him to leave. For the 19992000 season Webber was the cover athlete on NBA Jam 2000; that season, Webber led the Kings to 44 wins improving their win column from a year before, and into the first round of the 2000 Playoffs where they faced the Los Angeles Lakers. FOLLOW TEAM. Michigan was down 7371. I feel at home at Country Day, and I can't wait to connect with the people here again.". [54], On June 28, 2007, Webber unveiled his collection of African-American artifacts during the Celebrating Heritage Exhibition at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. Former NBA All-Star Chris Webber poses with his former University of Michigan coach Bill Frieder and Kurt Keener, his high school coach at Detroit. We are deeply grateful to our supporters who have made Detroit Country Day School a philanthropic priority. Its incredibly humbling to handle a team that goes back to back in Breslin. "I said, 'If you would like to, being a senior, and return -' he cut me off. Apply to Softball Coach, Technician, Server and more! Webber made his first post-ban public appearance at the University of Michigan on November 3, 2018, when he was invited by football coach Jim Harbaugh to participate as an honorary captain for its game against Penn State; Webber was warmly received at Michigan Stadium. Webber also has produced hip hop records, including two songs for rapper Nas: "Blunt Ashes" and "Surviving the Times" and appeared on the skit Webber from Naughty by Nature's Grammy Award-winning album Poverty's Paradise. The school does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, gender or gender identity, sex, height, weight, disability, genetic information, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status under Michigan or federal law, in the administration of the school's admission, financial aid/loan, educational, athletic, employment and other school administered programs, policies and plans. This job excited me. [14], Webber was selected by the Orlando Magic with the first pick of the 1993 NBA draft, becoming the first sophomore since Magic Johnson to be a #1 overall draft pick. 16 Grosse Pointe North and Miss Basketball finalist Julia Ayrault on Feb. 28 in Country Days final home game. He apparently watched the game from a private suite, rather than in the grandstands near courtside, where the other members of the Fab Five watched the game together. Discipline, fitness, and team building are at the heart of our athletics programs at each level. In 2015, Chris Webber was the executive producer for the independent romantic-drama film Somewhere in the Middle by Lanre Olabisi. Detroit Country Day(2013 - Present) Roles Head Coach News 01/18/2022 Country Day 2022 PF Kareem Aburashed has committed to Macomb Community College 10/05/2021 Country Day 2022 PF Kareem Aburashed was offered by Concordia 09/25/2021 Country Day 2022 PG Julian Scott received a roster spot from Albion 08/26/2021 In February 2005, Webber was traded, along with Michael Bradley and Matt Barnes, to the Philadelphia 76ers for power forward Kenny Thomas, forward/center Brian Skinner, and former King Corliss Williamson. Time to move on.. [9], Despite the ban, Webber attended the 2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game between Michigan and Louisville. The school colors are blue and gold. Detroit Country Day's Frank Orlando, the state's all-time winningest coach in girls basketball (797-126), has decided to retire. To find out more about the cookies we use, see our Privacy Policy. MEDIA CONTACT: However, she was ultimately signed to Phoenix Mercury the same year on a salary of $107,000 annually, the same as past players like Camille Little, Stephanie Talbot, and Dewanna Bonner . Search job openings, see if they fit - company salaries, reviews, and more posted by Detroit Country Day School employees. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com Ive been here 35 years, Keener said. The PAC has housed Off Broadway shows such as "The Stoop on Orchard Street" and is the home venue for the Chamber Music Society of Detroit[11] The PAC is frequently used for school assemblies and two major school productions, typically one drama and one musical per year. This group of girls is a far cry from the time I was there, but Ive seen a lot of their games, and Ive always kept up with Country Day Basketball. For all my life, Ive had these two gold rings, Keener said. Have a lemon tree, an orange tree or a grapefruit tree in the backyard. Earlier that year, Webber married his longtime girlfriend Erika Dates during a private ceremony at his Atlanta home. Webber hosted his 2nd annual Bada Bling charity weekend from July 2022, 2007, at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. It was the first of many future morning breakfasts to come for the former player-coach duo. [8] The Magic immediately traded him to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Penny Hardaway and three future first round draft picks. Webber was unhappy with his role and discussed it with team president Billy King, but claimed he was not requesting a trade. One of those key ingredients will be Edmond Sumner, a lanky but deceptively physical 6-foot-3 point guard that will be entering his senior year. This group, all of whom entered Michigan as freshmen in the fall of 1991, took the basketball team to the NCAA finals twice, losing both times. In 1999, Webber created C-Webb's Crew where a group of tickets at every Kings regular home season game would be donated to at-risk youth and their families. I had goosebumps and chills, and definitely some watery eyes. [25][26][27] Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the San Francisco Chronicle reported that he would receive the pro-rated veteran's minimum of $1.2million[28] (approximately $570,000). Players who should return include shooting guard Jaidin Allam, point guards Emma Eriko and Aysia Yokli and short forward Arianna Wiggins, all of whom made up and were integral parts of Hometown Lifes all-area team. "I met some wonderful people here, and I gained proper mentorship and had a great experience in terms of being a student-athlete, playing multiple sports and excelling in the classroom. I feel at home on Country Day, and I cant wait to reconnect with the people here.. Over his 15-year NBA career, Webber made $178 million. Webber was convicted of perjury and banned from any affiliation with the Michigan program until 2013. Webber and Battier are also the only Naismith winners from the state of Michigan. In that scandal, Webber received over $200,000 from a local booster while playing basketball for Michigan. When someone like him congratulated me, thats how my week went all the way up.. Most recently was a football state championship in January 2021 and women's soccer in June of 2021. Orlando had some tremendous players at Country Day, including Peggy Evans (Carr), who scored a state championship game record 47 points in the Class C title game win over Saginaw Valley Lutheran 30 years ago. Because of the microfracture surgery on his knee, Webber lost his lateral quickness and jumping ability. Being a student here started my career, and the values I instilled in me when I was here were huge. The Pistons were a much improved basketball team after Webber's acquisition, improving their record in the Eastern Conference and solidifying the first seed in the East. Your web browser does not support the