CHAMPAIGN — Half of Te’Jon Lucas’ transfer options would have sent the former Illinois point guard across the country with the likes of San Diego, Santa Clara and Utah State among his finalists.
Lucas chose to return home instead. After two seasons at Illinois, the 6-foot-1 guard announced Tuesday afternoon he would transfer to Milwaukee.
“After sitting down with my support staff and going over all options, I have decided to return home and commit to UW-Milwaukee,” Lucas tweeted. “I would like to thank all schools who have shown interest!! GO Panthers!!”
A Milwaukee, Wis., native, Lucas was a unanimous all-state selection by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association as a senior despite his season getting cut short after he fractured his ankle in a Feb.