Dupage Policy Journal

Nick Oraham has been named the new boys’ basketball coach at Elk Grove High School.

Oraham, who coached the last two seasons at Dixon, replaces Anthony Furman who resigned after last season following an 11-year run at Elk Grove.

With Dixon in his final season, Oraham led the Dukes to a 16-14 season, including a No. 5 seed in the LaSalle-Peru Class 3A sectional, where the team advanced to the sectional semifinals.

Oraham, who was an all-area star at Crystal Lake, was welcomed to the program by Elk Grove Athletic Director Terry Beyna.

"Coach Oraham will bring great passion for the game of basketball to Elk Grove," Beyna said in a statement. "His enthusiasm and energy will lead this program forward."

Oraham will begin working with the program over summer camp, a development the new coach said he keenly looks forward to.

"I can't wait to get started and meet the guys during the first day of camp," Oraham added in the statement. "I am excited about getting to know the players and beginning to build relationships within the program, coaching staff and other faculty members at Elk Grove High School. The members of the Elk Grove boys basketball team will play hard and for each other, putting the team's success above all individual accolades. The players and staff will be grateful for the opportunity to represent Elk Grove High School."

Elk Grove Assistant Principal for Student Activities Bob Murphy said he can’t wait for all the things he expects from Oraham to take effect. 

"In the very short time I've gotten to know Nick, it's clear he's a go-getter and is eager to put his stamp on the program," he said. "I look forward to watching the program develop under his leadership."