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Illinois basketball adds do-it-all swingman from Holy Cross
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The college basketball season doesn’t tip off for a few months, but Brad Underwood and Illinois has recorded a pretty big victory already.
Over the weekend, the Illini earned a commitment from Holy Cross transfer Jacob Grandison. The news was confirmed by Derek Piper of Illini Inquirer.
Grandison is a significant addition to the Illinois basketball roster. The 6-foot-6 player is a do-it-all player who averaged 13.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game as a sophomore at Holy Cross.
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According to 247Sports, Underwood is a huge fan of Grandison’s size, versatility and ability to shoot from anywhere on the floor. He will be a great addition to a program anticipating a big jump in the coming years.
Grandison will have to sit out the 2019-20 campaign due to NCAA transfer rules, unless he’s granted an immediate eligibility waiver.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB