Ty Rodgers arrived at Thornton in October on a wave of hype. The 6-6 forward is one of the top 100 players in the country and led Grand Blanc, Mich. to a state title last season. He committed to Illinois in November and seemed destined to be the area’s biggest star this season.
That didn’t happen. The season started well but then Rodgers picked up a hamstring injury. He missed two games at the Big Dipper Holiday Tournament. Thornton lost both.
