Jeff Early was a rugged, do-it-all Saluki guard who stuffed the box score
In the 2012-13 season, Jeff Early was Southern Illinois’ glue-guy guard: 13.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 51.2% from the field, rare production for a 6-1 backcourt player. He was also a captain and the MVC’s Most-Improved Team leader, with his motor, rebounding, and defensive activity standing out as the real differentiators. If you want a tough, high-effort guard who impacts winning beyond scoring, he’s your guy; if you need a pure floor-spacer, less so.
