Glenbrook North standout Chris Stamas will be a Titan

Chris Stamas had the unenviable task of replacing 2006-07 Illinois "Mr. Basketball" award winner Jon Scheyer (who started for Duke this year as a freshman) on his Glenbrook North team this year. The 6-2 shooter responded, leading his squad to an 18-8 season and a Central Suburban North title. Stamas's 18.4 ppg led the way for the Spartans' 9-1 conference campaign.

The January 29 issue of ILL Hoops that includes a feature story on fellow IWU recruit Sean Johnson also includes a nice article on Stamas (pp 14-17) entitled, "The New Leader of the Spartans."

Stamas played for coach Dave Weber, brother of U. of Illinois head coach Bruce Weber. Of Stamas, his high school coach told ILL Hoops, "I haven't seen everyone in the state, but to me I haven't seen a pure shooter like him around. Chris can shoot it."

Stamas opened eyes at Glenbrook North as a junior. Getting his first start at the Proviso West tournament for a sick Jon Scheyer, Stamas made 10 3-pointers and finished with 34 points.

Stamas earned "Special Mention" all-state honors on the IBCA Class AA team.

Chris will be a good, solid player at Illinois Wesleyan.