Corey Stokes
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| Personal information | |
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| Born |
April 24, 1988 Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Saint Benedict's Prep (Newark, New Jersey) |
| College | Villanova (2007–2011) |
| NBA draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | BBC Bayreuth |
| 2012 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2013 | LF Basket Norrbotten |
| 2013 | Keravnos B.C. |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Corey Stokes (born April 24, 1988) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Villanova University and was best known for his three-point shooting.
A native of Bayonne, New Jersey, Stokes played high school basketball for head coach Dan Hurley at St. Benedict's Prep School in Newark, New Jersey. During his four seasons with the Gray Bees, he was teammates with NBA Star J. R. Smith (Cleveland Cavaliers), Lance Thomas (New York Knicks) and many fellow Division I basketball players, including Eugene Harvey (Seton Hall), David Cubillan (Marquette), and Samardo Samuels (Louisville), among others.
As a freshman in 2003–04, Stokes averaged 8.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and two steals per game for a talented Gray Bees squad that finished 29-2 with a runner-up finish in the 2004 Prep A state tournament.
As a sophomore in 2004–05, Stokes helped lead St. Benedict's to the Prep A state title, averaging 15.2 points per game, 8.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.3 steals. He was named the Metro Hoops Sophomore of the Year and a second team All-State pick by NJHoops.com
As a junior in 2005–06, Stokes averaged 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the 30-2 Gray Bees, who won their second consecutive New Jersey Prep A state championship. He was a first team All-Prep selection by NJHoops.com.
As a senior in 2006–07, Stokes averaged 35.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists in leading the Gray Bees to a 24-1 record. He was named to the prestigious McDonald's and Parade All-American teams, as well as being named an EA Sports All-American and first team All-New Jersey by the Newark Star-Ledger. Stokes also participated in the Roundball Classic and was invited to try out for USA Basketball's 19-and-under team following the season. Scout.com ranked Stokes as the 9th best shooting guard in the high school class of 2007 (37th overall), while Rivals.com ranked him as the 8th best small forward (28th overall).
Stokes verbally committed to play for head coach Jay Wright at Villanova University in June 2006, selecting the Wildcats over the University of Connecticut and University of Florida, among others. He cited the desire to play alongside fellow guard Corey Fisher as one of his reasons for selecting Villanova.
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