Soon, Milwaukee point guard Te’Jon Lucas will make the move to Champaign to get started on his collegiate career with John Groce’s Illini. His last trip to Champaign was a forgettable one, Lucas fracturing his right foot against Centennial. Still, Lucas was named the Player of the Year in his conference after averaging 20.5 points, 7.8 assists and 5.8 rebounds. While continuing to recover from his injury, Lucas chatted with Marcus Jackson to talk rehab, the future and the NCAA tournament in a Sunday Conversation. A sneak peek:
How’s your recovery coming along?
It’s going well.