SIUE Men’s Basketball Signs Hardiek
         EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s basketball coach Marty Simmons has signed 6-foot-6-inch standout Mike Hardiek (Teutopolis) to a national letter of intent.
         Simmons said Hardiek is a versatile player with a great shooting touch.
         "We’re excited to have him join the program. He is a lights-out three-point shooter,” said Simmons.
         Hardiek will have two years of eligibility after playing the last two seasons at Lincoln Land Community College, where he helped the Loggers to 22 wins in 2004-2005, tying a school record. Hardiek averaged 16.4 points per game on 53 percent shooting, including 48 percent shooting from three-point range.
         Simmons said he can play several positions on the floor from small guard to power forward.
         "He’s really versatile,” said Simmons.
         Hardiek was a first team All-Collegiate Conference of Central Illinois selection and an All-Region 24 pick this past season and second team All-Conference as a freshman at Lincoln Land.
         At Teutopolis High School, Hardiek was a two-time All-Conference pick and finished second all-time in career three-pointers.
                  -siue cougars-