Brad Underwood is just doing his thing.
On Friday afternoon, Baylor transfer forward Matthew Mayer announced his commitment on Instagram to Illinois for the 2022-23 season. He named Illinois in his four finalists on Thursday, which also included North Carolina, Texas Tech and Memphis.
The 6-foot-9 forward withdrew his name form the NBA Draft process last week after the NBA Combine.
One of the top forwards left in the transfer portal, Mayer averaged 9.6 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist per game last year for Baylor. He also shot 32.4% from three-point range.
Mayer has one year of eligibility left, and he should play an immediate role for the Illini, potentially in the starting lineup to open the season.