Sandburg Basketball a Family Affair for 3 Generations of Hises
GALESBURG — When David Hise came to Carl Sandburg College to play basketball, he was keeping up with a family tradition.
Hise, a freshman forward for the Chargers, is part of the third generation of the Hise family with ties to Sandburg hoops. His grandfather, Jerry Hise, coached the Chargers’ women's basketball team in the early 1980s, which included leading the program to its first Region IV championship and national tournament appearance in 1985.
David’s father, Pat Hise, was a two-sport athlete who played baseball and basketball for the Chargers in 1984-85, winning an Arrowhead Conference title on the hardwood. And David’s older brother, Jason Hise, is a sophomore on the Sandburg baseball team. Jason played basketball and baseball for the Chargers last season and was an all-conference pitcher as a freshman.
A big reason why David came to Sandburg was because of its location. He grew up in nearby Knoxville.
“It's in our backyard,” Pat said. “You see if they can move on from here and get the experience. With both my sons, it's been ideal.”
David and his family have a great bond. Pat has always been his sons’ “second coach at home.”
“He tells me what I need to do every game or even at practice what I should improve on or work on,” said David, who has played in 29 of 30 games for the Chargers this season. “But I trust him. He knows what he's talking about.”
David’s favorite memories with his family are playing basketball in their driveway, usually one-on-one against his father or brother. They would also have family games with mom Jodi and Pat teaming up to take on the sons.