Mielke, a senior this season at Downers Grove North High School (Downers Grove, Illinois), averaged 13.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game for the Downers Grove North Trojans as a junior last season. He also earned All-Conference honors last spring, shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the stripe, and played AAU for Breakaway.
“USI is excited to announce the signing of Jack Mielke,” said Gouard. “He is an athletic forward who plays with a lot of toughness and grit.
“Jack is an elite-level shooter and will be great in our ball-screen motion offense,” continued Gouard. “He has a very high IQ and has the ability to impact the game in so many ways. USI is pleased to welcome Jack and his family to the Screaming Eagle family.”
The Eagles return to action Saturday when they host McKendree University at 3:15 p.m. at Screaming Eagles Arena.
