SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) passed House Resolution 865 to honor Roger Stieg’s induction to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
“Roger Stieg is a Southern Illinois basketball legend,” said Rep. Charlie Meier. “Our community is proud of all he has contributed, as a player, teacher and coach. I am pleased to recognize him with an official Illinois House Resolution, ensuring his legacy is preserved in Illinois history.”
Stieg played for Nashville High School from 1975-1979, leading the team to three conference titles, three regional titles, two sectional titles, and a Class A State Championship. He held Nashville High School’s scoring record for 27 years.
Stieg went on to play at Ole Miss, helping lead the Rebels to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 1981. His 56% career field goal percentage still ranks fourth in Ole Miss basketball history.
After college, Stieg dedicated 33 years to education at Centralia High School, where he taught mathematics and coached boys’ and girls’ basketball.
The resolution reads:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Roger Stieg on being recognized at the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Annual Awards in 2026; and
WHEREAS, Roger Stieg played for Nashville High School from 1975 to 1979, highlighted by three conference titles, three regional titles, two sectional titles, and a Class A state championship during his career; and
WHEREAS, Roger Stieg was Nashville High School’s career scoring leader for 27 years with 1,616 points; and
WHEREAS, Roger Stieg was inducted into the 2024 M-Club Hall of Fame at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) following his time as a student athlete playing basketball at the university; and
WHEREAS, Roger Stieg earned four letters for Ole Miss in men’s basketball from 1980 to 1983, and he helped lead the university to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history in 1981; and
WHEREAS, During Roger Stieg’s college career, the Ole Miss Rebels played in the National Invitation Tournament three times in 1980, 1982, and 1983; and
WHEREAS, Roger Stieg played in 121 games during his career at Ole Miss in which he scored 957 points and had an average of 7.9 points per game; when his college career ended, he ranked first in career field goal percentage at 56.0 percent, and he still ranks fourth all-time; and
WHEREAS, Roger Stieg, as a dependable post player who assumed more scoring and rebounding responsibility as a senior, was named third-team All-SEC by The Associated Press; and
WHEREAS, Roger Stieg graduated with a business degree and a certification to teach in 1984; he taught mathematics at Centralia High School for 33 years and coached the boys and girls basketball team until 2018; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Roger Stieg on being recognized at the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Annual Awards in 2026, and we thank him for his dedication to athletics; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Roger Stieg as a symbol of our esteem and respect.