Crim: Muddy River Showcase checks every box for atmosphere, excitement and mission

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | June 20, 2022
Players and coaches along the Illinois bench celebrate with Max Richardson (No. 35) after he made a 3-pointer in his brief and unexpected appearance in Saturday's Muddy River Showcase. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The boxscore shows Max Richardson playing only a few seconds for the Illinois boys basketball team in the inaugural Muddy River Showcase, more than he expected, yet long enough to create a memory that will last a lifetime. The 6-foot-4 power forward from Illini West who has since signed to play for Eureka…

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