Illinois still has two open scholarships for the 2018-19 season after Normal West center Francis Okoro committed to Oregon, but could still use some frontcourt help. So what’s next for Brad Underwood and the Illini?
Target another 2018 big?
This step has already been taken with an offer to 6-foot-8, 205-pound forward Parker Braun. A three-star prospect per Rivals, Braun’s recruitment reached a higher level this spring with offers from Arizona, LSU, Ole Miss and Nebraska in addition to the Illini. The Overland Park, Kan., native played for MOKAN Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit in 2017, mostly backing up Missouri’s Jontay Porter. Braun finished off his senior season at Blue Valley Northwest with…
