One of the few gyms in the state named after a player. And maybe the only one where that player didn’t play professionally.

The gym was already making the book. The story and history around it made it even better.

DuQuoin High School Anders Memorial Gym, photographed on Apr. 15, 2022. Part of the photo series Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois.
(Photo copyright of Vincent D. Johnson)

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