Connor Kimme got fouled in midair coming down after skying high for a defensive rebound late in the second quarter of Kaneland ’s game against Rochelle on Friday night in Maple Park.

The senior dusted himself off with the help of his teammates and headed to the other end of the hardwood where he converted a pair of free throws.

It’s just what he does.

“It really comes from my teammates,” Kimme said. “The way they picked me up after I got down, they immediately came running over to me and picked me up. Our coaches do a great job in practice, always working us hard, putting us in aggressive drills and stuff to prepare us for game-like situations, so when we get knocked down we get right back up.”

That explains why there was no hesitation for Kimme to rise high for a putback with 5:15

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