Ayo Dosunmu’s dream has come true — and he’s going to get to do it in his hometown.
It took a little while, but the 21-year-old heard his name called Thursday during the ___ round of the 2021 NBA draft, as Dosunmu was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 38th pick, the first time an Illini player has been drafted since Meyers Leonard in 2012.
Dosunmu has always been known for his slashing ability offensively as well as his excellence in transition. The Illini legend made a name for himself as one of the most clutch players in the sport over the course of his three seasons in Champaign.