The Big Dipper Tournament was a major force in the adoption of the National High School Federation’s three-point shot. The Big Dipper is recognized as the father of the three-point shot in the state of Illinois. Following is a summary of year-to-year leaders.

1. Jim McCabe, Rich South 9

1. Todd Valentine, Lincoln-Way 9

2. Jon Langellier, Watseka 9

3. Ron Sedakis, Sandburg 7

4. Tyron Love, Tinley Park 5

5. Marty Williams, Watseka 5

1. Jeff Delaney, Oak Forest 12

2. Mike Howley, St. Laurence 8

3. Phil Henderson, Crete-Monee 7

4. Dan Allen, Joliet Catholic 5

1. Jeff Delaney, Oak Forest 19

2. John Gianetti, Marian Catholic 12

3. Dennis Miller, Watseka 9

4. Todd Allen, Sandburg 8

5. Chris Dillard, Tinley Park 5

1. Chris Dillard, Tinley Park 11

2. Dennis Miller, Watseka 11

3. Todd Allen, Sandburg 9

4. Mike Richardson, Bloom Trail 6

5. Art Karoubas, Stagg 6

6. Jeramy Parsons, Watseka 5

7. Tom Poynton, Marian Catholic 5

1. Brandon Cole, Bloom 17

2. Chris Delaney, Andrew 11

3. Mike Richardson, Bloom Trail 10

4. Drennon Jones, Eisenhower 9

5. Randy Conrad, Sandburg 9

6. Dave Rettker, Sandburg 8

7. Jeramy Parsons, Watseka 8

1. Drennon Jones, Eisenhower 11

2. Eric Cappel, Rich South 10

3. Anthony Teague, Hillcrest 9

4. Israel Browder, Hillcrest 8

Chris Delaney, Andrew 8

1. Chad Christie, Shepard 17

2. Kurt Powell, Tinley Park 12

3. P.C. Wellborn, Watseka 9

4. Jeff Rzasa, St. Rita 8

1. Tom Budds, Shepard 18

2. C.J. Smith, Tinley Park 9

3. John Jones, Rich South 8

4. Greg Himler, Stagg 7

1. Keith Cappel, Rich South 9

2. Chris Morrow, Morgan Park 8

Jeremy Guler, Marian 8

4. Sean Mason, Rich Central 7

Mike MacFarlane, Oak Forest 7

Craig Senese, Andrew 7

1. Mike O’Neill, Andrew 11

Tyler Theobald, Marian 11

3. Matt Daley, St. Laurence 8

Tom Browne, St. Rita 8

Mike Carnes, Stagg 8

1. Tyler Theobald, Marian 11

Nick Sanchez, Eisenhower 11

3. Stanley Moore, Corliss 8

4. Tyrone Culbreath, Hillcrest 7

Kenyea Beach, Crete-Monee 7

1. Tony Hruska, Hinsdale S. 12

Jim Adducci, St. Laurence 12

3. Matt O’Neill, St. Laurence 11

4. Quincy Lewis, Eisenhower 10

Richard Howard, Hillcrest 10

1. Joe Heenan, St. Laurence 13

2. Erik Herring, Thornton 12

3. Jeremy Holmes, Eisenhower 10

4. Marcus Blossom, Rich South 9

5. David Williams, CVS 7

Jim Westerberg, Shepard 7

Kevin Cuttica, Hinsdale C. 7

Bob Steiner, Hinsdale Central 7

1. Stan Strong, Hinsdale South 13

2. Jon Barlog, Marian Catholic 12

3. Derrick Fomby, Thornton 10

4. David Williams, CVS 8

5. Tom Fitzgerald, Oak Forest 7

Mark Collins, Rich South 7

Jim Westerberg, Shepard 7

1. Jim Westerberg, Shepard 13

2. Pat Ramsden, St. Laurence 11

Dontrell Jackson, Thornton 11

4. Chris Clark, Marian Catholic 10

5. Jeremy Edmond, Rich East 8

1. Chris Clark, Marian Cath. 15

2. Packy MacFarlane, Oak Forest 12

Ray Smith, Shepard 12

Damien Green, Hales Fran. 12

5. Aaron Carter, Hinsdale S. 11

6. Jerry Edmond, Rich East 10

William Bledsoe, Rich East 10

1. Will Washington, Leo 13

2. George Thomas, Hinsdale South 11

Derrick Palmer, Rich Central 11

4. Mike Gavin, Marian Catholic 10

Jawaan Stalling, Hales 10

1. Peter McDonald, Hinsdale S. 14

2. Antonio Cool, Bloom Twp. 13

3. Lorenzo Yelder, Shepard 12

Jawaan Stalling, Shepard 12

5. Jason Key, Prosser 11

6. Joe Chapman, Bloom Twp. 10

Royce Parron, Lincoln Park 10

1. Kenny Gordon, Rich South 16

2. Jason Bowden, Prosser 15

3. Tyranne Mitchell, Thornton 13

Montez Lewis, Eisenhower 13

5. Blake Craft, Hales 12

Keelan Donald, Leo 12

7. Tyrone Brazelton, Rich East 11

Matt Bucher, Hinsdale South 11

9. Charles Cruz, Rich East 10

1. Scotty Reynolds, Herndon 15

2. Carl Hampton, Shepard 13

Brandon Hamilton, Herndon 13

4. Joe Bozich, Hinsdale Central 12

Jonathan Austin, Bloom 12

6. Brandon Long, Rich Central 11

7. Kenny Gordon, Rich South 10

Michael Thompson, L. Park 10

1. Brandon Long, Thornton 13

2. Mike Robinson, Hales 9

Brandon Grant, Eisenhower 9

4. Vance Cooksey, Marian 8

5. Kenny Anderson, Woodruff 7

Miguel Matos, Juarez 7

McKenze Kimbrough, Hinsdale S 7

Antonio Topps, Leo 7

1. Jerome Randle, Hales 17

2. Lemarcus Anderson, Woodruff 13

3. William Brumley, R. South 12

4. Calvin Thomas, Fenger 10

Antonio Topps, Leo 10

6. Vance Cooksey, Marian 9

Adonte Parker, Thornton 9

Eddie Paul, Shepard 9

Michael Thompson, Lincoln Park 9

1. Mustapha Farrakhan, Thornton 15

2. Lagarius Alexander, Woodruff 14

3. Josh Parker, Thornton 13

4. Antonio Topps, Leo 11

5. Kashawn Morrow, Crete-Monee 8

Antoine Ryan, Harlan 8

Anthony Turner, Harlan 8

1. Willie Wilkins, Crete-Monee 14

2. Matthew Humphrey, Hales 13

3. D.J. Cooper, Hales 12

Diante Watkins, Hubbard 12

5. Carlton Guyton, Rich South 10

6. Shawn Boyd, Rich East 9

1. Brian Johnson, Marian 18

2. Danny Panici, Marian 15

3. Christopher Williams, RC 12

4. Steve Bova, Tinley Park 11

5. Victor Scott, Morgan Park 10

Cory Proctor, Lincoln Park 10

1983.... 25

1984.... 25

1985.... 29

1986.... 35

1987... 40

1988.... 42

1989.... 43

1990.... 51

1991.... 87

1992.... 53

1993.... 64

1994 69

1995 65

1996 68

1997 69

1998.... 69

1999.... 70

2000 69

2001 68

2002 66

2003 74

2004 68

2005 75

2006 73

2007 73

2008 69

Total 1,539

The following statistics were recorded during the past 26 years, including three-point shots made, three-point shots attempted and percentage.

1983 48 177 .271

1984 62 214 .290

1985 72 239 .301

1986 100 326 .306

1987 113 373 .302

1988 136 427 .319

1989 151 422 .358

1990 123 349 .352

1991 143 449 .318

1992 185 532 .348

1993 196 607 .323

1994 198 595 .333

1995 230 632 .364

1996 218 626 .348

1997 229 659 .347

1998 220 702 .313

1999 275 769 .358

2000 234 674 .347

2001 258 739 .349

2002 275 759 .362

2003 328 946 .347

2004 219 832 .263

2005 267 871 .307

2006 257 758 .339

2007 253 914 .277

2008 280 945 .296

Totals: 5070 15536 .326