Men's Basketball Signing: Jabar Wheatley Jr

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL—The Governors State men's basketball program continues to build its roster for the 2022-23 season, signing 6-foot-2 guard Jabar Wheatley to a National Letter of Intent.

A closer look at Wheatley:

Signing Date: April 18, 2022
Hometown: Chicago
Parents: Doreetha and Jabar Wheatley Sr
Honors: Played at Taylor Made Prep in Avondale, Arizona ... spent a season at Corliss High School and three varsity seasons at Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts ... posted highest SAT score in his class at Corliss.
Prep School: Taylor Made (2022)
High School: Corliss (2021)
GSU Major: Communications
Reason for Choosing GSU: "I feel like it's the best fit for me and it's close to home."
Head Coach Tony Bates:
"Jabar is a strong guard who can score and defend, he is very athletic. He will contribute as a true freshman for us."