Why he’s a fit at Illinois: The top-ranked player in the state of Illinois in the 2017 class would be a fit anywhere with his physical tools and versatile game. What puts the 6-foot-4, 205-pound combo guard over the top is a competitive drive equal to few others.
2016 NBA Draft comparison: For most of the 2015-16 season, only two college basketball players averaged 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists — Ben Simmons from LSU (Philadelphia 76ers) and DeAndre Bembry (Atlanta Hawks) from St. Joseph’s. Goodwin is very much in the same vein as Bembry.