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Illinois makes top four list for key hoops transfer out of Oral Roberts

Paul Harvey

By Paul Harvey

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One of the stars of the 2021 NCAA Tournament is on the move with Illinois still a potential landing spot.

Kevin Obanor is a forward who started his career with Oral Roberts. An elite scorer, Obanor was a part of the Golden Eagles team that knocked off Ohio State on their way to the Sweet 16.

Now in the transfer portal, Obanor unveiled his final four possible destinations. That includes Illinois, Arkansas, Alabama, and Texas Tech.

Listed at 6-foot-8, Obanor averaged 18.7 points and 9.6 rebounds during his junior season while shooting 50% from the floor and 46% from three-point range. During March Madness, Obanor recorded three double-doubles and poured in 30 points in the upset of Ohio State.

With Kofi Cockburn still looking at his options in the portal and Illinois missing out on Marquette transfer Dawson Garcia, landing Obanor would be a shot in the arm this offseason.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.