Players

Roger Powell, Jr.

Year Inducted: 2024

Category: Players

Schools / Organizations:
Joliet Township (Central) High School
The University of Illinois-Champaign
CBA

Biography:

Roger was a three-year starter at Joliet Township High School from 1998-2001, averaging 20.7 ppg and 9.0 rpg as a senior. He received multiple all-state honors and was fourth in the Mr. Basketball voting.

Roger moved on to The University of Illinois–Champaign, where he scored 1,178 career points. He averaged 12.0 ppg and 5.7 rpg his senior season, helping the Illini place second in the 2005 NCAA Tournament. He played professionally in the CBA and overseas.

Roger joins his father, Roger Powell, Sr., in the IBCA Hall of Fame.

(Photo is courtesy of The University of Illinois athletics.)