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Residence: Elgin, Illinois
Birthday: November 22
Final Fours Attended: (4) -- 1999, 2004, 2015, 2023
Member of the Hoop Historians since 2025
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A licensed basketball official for over twenty years, Jim has officiated 15 state regional championship games, between boys and girls basketball, working for the Illinois High School Association. French has also volunteered his officiating services as a Special Olympics basketball referee.
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