Southern Illinois University Offers A Pair Of 2012 Prospects From The Illinois Wolves

By Roy & Harv Schmidt

July 1, 2010

5:05 P.M. CST

6'5 wing forward Jacoby Roddy and 6'1 combo guard Jeff Stokes, a pair of class of 2012 prospects from Manual High School in Peoria, IL, have both received scholarship offers courtesy of Southern Illinois University.  The offers to Roddy and Stokes were confirmed by Illinois Wolves head coach and CEO Mike Mullins.

Roddy and Stokes began carving their reputations with strong performances throughout the course of the class 2A state tournament this past March.  Both players were instrumental in helping Peoria Manual reach the state class 2A state championship game.  They have also been solid while playing on the traveling team circuit this spring for the Illinois Wolves 16-Under squad.

There is no question that SIU head coach Chris Lowery continues to enjoy a strong relationship with Mullins and everyone in the Wolves program.  It is therefore no surprise that in addition to Roddy and Stokes, the Salukis have also offered scholarships to a pair of class of 2011 prospects who compete on the Wolves loaded 17-under team--6'5 shooting guard Jacob Williams from St. Patrick High School in Chicago and 6'1 point guard David Sobolewski from Benet Academy in Lisle.  They also remain heavily interested in 6'3 shooting guard Will Sullivan from York Township High School in Elmhurst, IL.   

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