Point guard Mark Smith chooses Illinois over Kentucky, Michigan State, others
Posted Apr 27, 2017
Mark Smith concluded his unprecedented rise from fire-balling pitching prospect to high-major basketball recruit when he pulled on a hat with an orange block I Wednesday. The Illinois Mr. Basketball and Illinois Gatorade player of the year, Smith chose to play for Illinois despite receiving more than 20 offers — including Kentucky, Michigan State, Missouri, Ohio State and Texas.
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Related: College Basketball Recruiting
Standout performers from adidas ABCD Camp include Lewis Uvwo, Antonio PembertonLewis Uvwo is one of the best stories of the summer after rising from No. 94 in the class to No. 6 in the nation...
Tue Aug 11, 2026NC State basketball lands commitment from 6-11 forward Jamil Robinson
Jamil Robinson, a 3-star 6-foot-11 forward in the 2027 class, committed to NC State on Monday. The rising senior from Eagles Landing Christian Academy (GA)...
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Big Man Prospect Nicolas Mitrovic Signs With Cal Basketball
Serbian big man Nicolas Mitrovic, who committed to Cal in early March and reclassified into this year’s high school class, signed with the Bears. The...
Sun Aug 9, 2026
No.63-ranked Justin Wise commits to Georgia basketball
Justin Wise, the No. 63 overall player in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, committed to the Georgia Bulldogs. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Bogart (Ga.)...
Sun Aug 9, 2026