On Thursday, March 20, former Hillcrest High School Darrion Baker collegiate team lost in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

Darrion Baker

By South Cook News

Mar 21, 2025

On Thursday, March 20, former Hillcrest High School standout Darrion Baker’s current collegiate team the SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost 78-40 against the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in INTRUST Bank Arena, this was the first game against the Houston Cougars during the championship.

Darrion Baker’s hometown is Chicago and game position is forward.

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