News | Salukis Sign First Commit Under Nagy in Jaheem Webber
04/22/2024 | 12:00:00 | Men's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois men's basketball coach Scott Nagy announced the signing of Jaheem Webber Monday afternoon, marking the first official signing for Nagy and his staff.
Webber, a 6-foot-10 center out of Normal, Illinois, helped lead Normal Community High School to a runner-up finish in the state tournament. The big man helped the Ironmen to a 32-6 finish in Class 4A, which includes the largest high schools in Illinois.
"We're thrilled to have Jaheem as a Saluki. He played on a really good high school team and has great size and hands," Nagy said. "He has a unique combination of height and athleticism and we're anxious to get him on campus and get to work."
A three-star prospect by multiple recruiting services, Webber averaged 10.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks as a senior. He was named Second Team All-State by both the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association and the media.
Webber averaged 14 points and nine rebounds as a junior on his way to AP All-State honorable mention honors. His play last season also earned him recognition on the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Third Team All-State and he added Champaign New Gazette All-State Honorable Mention accolades as well.
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Webber, a 6-foot-10 center out of Normal, Illinois, helped lead Normal Community High School to a runner-up finish in the state tournament. The big man helped the Ironmen to a 32-6 finish in Class 4A, which includes the largest high schools in Illinois.
"We're thrilled to have Jaheem as a Saluki. He played on a really good high school team and has great size and hands," Nagy said. "He has a unique combination of height and athleticism and we're anxious to get him on campus and get to work."
A three-star prospect by multiple recruiting services, Webber averaged 10.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks as a senior. He was named Second Team All-State by both the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association and the media.
Webber averaged 14 points and nine rebounds as a junior on his way to AP All-State honorable mention honors. His play last season also earned him recognition on the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Third Team All-State and he added Champaign New Gazette All-State Honorable Mention accolades as well.
FOLLOW THE SALUKIS
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on X at @SIU_Basketball, on Instagram at @SIU_Basketball, and Facebook at Facebook.com/SIUBasketball. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
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