Illinois

By SAM LANCE CHICAGO — Class of 2023 four-star shooting guard Carl Cherenfant has six schools recruiting him hardest, he tells ZAGSBLOG.com.  The 6-foot-4, 175-pound guard from Calvary Christian Academy (FL) and the Atlanta Xpress AAU program said LSU, Mississippi State, St. John’s, Memphis, Virginia Tech and Illinois are recruiting him hardest. He gave a quick break down … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Carl Cherenfant names schools recruiting hardest, talks timetable

By CHARLIE PARENT Zacharie Perrin, the 6-foot-10 class of 2022 forward from France, has committed to Illinois, he announced Monday. Perrin averaged 21.6 PTS on 59% shooting, 10.8 REB, and 2.8 AST playing in the 21-and-under division last season. Zacharie Perrin looks like a for a 6’10” 17-year old pic.twitter.com/RZlshVAkcK— Ryan Foran (@rforan23) June 12, … [Read more...] about Illinois lands French prospect Zacharie Perrin

By ADAM ZAGORIA Baylor’s Matthew Mayer is headed to Illinois. After withdrawing from the NBA Draft, the 6-foot-9 senior announced Friday he will transfer to Illinois, choosing the Illini over North Carolina and other suitors. “I just loved the staff, great team, great NIL and winning program last 3 years,” he said. He averaged 9.8 points, five rebounds, 1.2 steals … [Read more...] about Illinois lands Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer

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By ADAM ZAGORIA Ex-Texas Tech star Terrence Shannon is on the move to Illinois. The 6-foot-6 junior averaged 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists this season for the Red Raiders, who lost to Duke in the Sweet 16. He is a major addition for coach Brad Underwood and his staff, who saw Andre Curbelo transfer to St. John’s and Kofi Cockburn declare for the NBA … [Read more...] about Illinois adds Texas Tech transfer Terrence Shannon Jr.

By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2024 point guard ZZ Clark has commited to Illinois, he announced Monday. Clark is the younger brother of Class of ’22 five-star guard Skyy Clark, who committed to the Illini on April 7th, after decomiting from Kentucky earlier this year. 2024 PG ZZ Clark has committed to the Illini and coach Brad Underwood.Clark’s brother, Skyy, just … [Read more...] about 2024 guard ZZ Clark, younger brother of ’22 five-star Skyy Clark, commits to Illinois

By ADAM ZAGORIA Skyy Clark has a new home. The 6-foot-3 Montverde (FL) Academy point guard committed to Illinois on Thursday after he decommitted from Kentucky in March. Clark chose the Illini over Louisville, Tennessee, USC, Maryland, and Washington. He is a much needed addition after sophomore point guard Andre Curbelo transferred out. “He’s just a terrific … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Skyy Clark commits to Illinois

By ADAM ZAGORIA Illinois sophomore point guard Andre Curbelo will transfer, he announced on Twitter. The 6-foot-1 Curbelo averaged 7.5 points and 3.2 assists this season after sustaining a concussion in October. .@IlliniMBB PG Andre Curbelo will be highly sought after in the transfer portal https://t.co/6agDX6Ho3n— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 28, … [Read more...] about Illinois point guard Andre Curbelo will transfer

By ADAM ZAGORIA Illinois coach Brad Underwood and assistant Tim Anderson held an in-home visit Friday with former Kentucky pledge Skyy Clark, sources said. The 6-foot-3 Montverde Academy (FL) point guard decommitted from Kentucky earlier this month. 2022 Skyy Clark ( one-time Kentucky commit); is a 5* PG; appears to be trending to Illinois. Illinois would have a Top … [Read more...] about Illinois has in-home visit with former Kentucky commit Skyy Clark