CHICAGO -- University of Chicago Head Men's Basketball Coach Mike McGrath announced today that Steve Stefanou (Cincinnati, Ohio/ St. Xavier) and Tom Williams (Cincinnati, Ohio./ St. Xavier) have enrolled at the University and plan to play for the Maroons beginning in 2008-09.

Both 6'7", Stefanou and Williams are in their senior years for Head Coach Scott Martin's St. Xavier High School team, which has won 13 of its first 14 games this season.

"We are very excited about Steve and Tom joining our basketball program," said McGrath, who is 141-77 in nine years at Chicago. "They are the type of competitors and players who have been very successful at Chicago. We believe that their talents will help us continue to enjoy success in the University Athletic Association."

Stefanou currently leads St. Xavier in blocked shots and is the club's third-leading rebounder. Williams ranks second on the team in rebounding and assists.

The 2006-07 Ohio Division I state runner-up, St. Xavier has posted a 54-12 record during the past three campaigns.