While beat writer SCOTT RICHEY spent his weekend in the Indianapolis suburbs covering the Nike EYBL, other shoe brand leagues have players Illinois is interested in signing. The 10 best:
1. Jalen Suggs, Grassroots Sizzle (UAA)
Lovie Smith should be interested in Suggs, too, given UI's quarterback woes. As a point guard, he's averaging 19.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists.
2. Max Christie, Illinois Wolves (UAA)
Rolling Meadows product, a top 10 2021 recruit nationally, is the Wolves' leading scorer (16.7 ppg) and rebounder (5.1 rpg) so far this spring.