The mantra that Rob Ehsan uses with his basketball program fits perfectly with the reputation of the city he coaches in.
“Be Legendary” is what the leader of the UIC Flames men’s basketball program has asked of himself and his players since he arrived at the school in 2024.
Ehsan is using this to carve out his place in one of America’s meccas for the sport, one he learned about watching Michael Jordan make history a generation ago.
But during his coast-to-coast journey in basketball, he’s learned that being a legend is more than the final tally on a scoreboard.
“It’s developing and it’s making an impact on other people and realizing that your journey is often, you know, most valuable by how you affect others,” said Ehsan, who is in his second season with the program.
This “Be Legendary” philosophy is part of the latest “Chicagoans You Should Know” from Ankin Law, where we spotlight those in our community doing great work. Ehsan is the first person in Chicagoland to be featured in 2026.
Watch this edition of “Chicagoans You Should Know” in the video.
