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
Illinois lands French prospect Zacharie Perrin
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
Northwestern’s Pete Nance to withdraw from NBA Draft, remain in Transfer Portal
By ADAM ZAGORIA Northwestern’s Pete Nance, the son of former Cleveland Cavaliers star Larry Nance Sr., will withdraw from the NBA Draft and remain in the Transfer Portal, sources said. The 6-foot-10 Akron, Ohio native averaged 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Pete Nance put on a show at Pro Day! @peteln22 | #NIL pic.twitter.com/Ue5GeY5hf6— Priority Sports … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Pete Nance to withdraw from NBA Draft, remain in Transfer Portal
Illinois lands Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer
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
Illinois adds Texas Tech transfer Terrence Shannon Jr.
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.