Kenny Atkinson guides Cavaliers to a 64-18 record and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference during 1st year at the helm.

Kenny Atkinson, who guided the Cleveland Cavaliers to the best record in the Eastern Conference at 64-18, was named 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year.

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association released its Coaches of the Year, and five from the Sauk Valley area were recognized. On the boys' side, Rock Falls' Zach Sandrock and Eastland's Tyler ...