Vince Carter out at Von Steuben

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Von Steuben coach Vince Carter hugs player Michael Gardner after they defeated Brother Rice. Sun-Times photo.

Vince Carter, one of the Public League’s most respected coaches, is out at Von Steuben after an 18-year run. Carter agreed to step down after a conversation with the Von Steuben administration.

“I would like to still be doing it,” Carter said.

Carter started at Von Steuben in 1977, he recently retired as a math teacher. He led the Panthers to the IHSA Elite Eight in 2003. His 2004 team, led by Angel Santiago and Ryne Hamblet, was the Sun-Times preseason No. 1 squad.

Marvin Williams will take over for Carter. He’s a longtime assistant at Von Steuben. Williams and Carter were co-head coaches last season.

Vince Carter at Von Steuben

1999-2000: 12-14

2000-2001: 22-5

2001-2002: 18-9

2002-2003: 22-9

2003-2004: 24-7

2004-2005: 21-8

2005-2006: 26-6

2006-2007: 26-6

2007-2008: 20-7

2008-2009: 14-11

2009-2010: 18-8

2010-2011: 5-18

2011-2012: 12-11

2012-2013: 10-14

2013-2014: 6-16

2014-2015: 16-11

2015-2016: 9-14

2016-2017: 4-18

Total: 285-192

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