MAC’s Stuart to Western Illinois

(Park Hills, Mo.) Mineral Area College’s leading scorer and the Region 16 player of the year has selected his next destination. Angelo Stuart committed to Western Illinois University following his freshman season at MAC. He was a full qualifier out of high school so is eligible to transfer immediately. Stuart says the recruiting process was especially challenging in the midst of a pandemic…

It has been a long journey, but I’m excited and proud to announce that I will be continuing my academic and basketball career at Western Illinois University💛💜 pic.twitter.com/eLA1RWpwJo

— Angelo Stuart (@Realjello_) May 23, 2020

Western Illinois went only 5-21 this past season, but they have a new coach in Rob Jeter and are signing an entirely new roster…

Stuart averaged 18 points per game leading the Cardinals to a 30-2 season. He shot 56% from the field and over 40% from three, while making 80% of his free throws. Stuart says Western Illinois has promised to utilize those skills…

Stuart will go from being a Cardinal to a Leatherneck. He likes the unique mascot…

During this quarantine time Angelo says he has the perfect workout partner…

Leiya Stuart was named the Rhode Island Gatorade player of the year and recently signed to begin her college career at Vermont.

Full interview with Angelo Stuart