Nov 25, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood adjusts his mask as he directs his team during the first half against the North Carolina A&T Aggies at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
The recent New York transfer is the latest underclassmen to get offered by the Illinois basketball program.
As Big Ten play gets underway for the Illini this week, so does its recruiting spree and potential future program success. The Orange and Blue became the latest school to offer Jai Smith, a 6-foot-9, 235-pound power forward from Syracuse, New York.