The state connections to this year’s NCAA Tournament go far beyond Northwestern and Illinois making the field. Meet the 46 players who hail from Illinois and play for tournament teams, including 11 who earned postseason honors in their conference.
Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. looks to pass against Penn State during the Big Ten Tournament on March 9, 2023, at the United Center.The 6-foot-6 senior guard was a first-team All-Big Ten pick, averaging 17.1 points and 4.7 rebounds in 30 games after transferring from Texas Tech. Shannon finished his high school career at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.The 6-6 freshman forward has played in all 32 games, averaging 3.2 points and 4.1 rebounds.
Alabama guard Nimari Burnett tries to pass around Texas A&M's Dexter Dennis on March 4, 2023, in College Station, Texas.The 6-4 redshirt sophomore guard is averaging 5.6 points in 22 games after transferring from Texas Tech and sitting out last season following knee surgery. Burnett played his final three high school seasons at Prolific Prep in Napa, Calif.
The 6-4 freshman guard has not appeared in a game. Moss played in high school at Minnesota Prep in Minneapolis.Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves dunks against Arkansas on March 4, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark.The 6-5 senior guard was the co-winner of the SEC’s sixth man of the year, averaging 14.4 points and 2.1 rebounds in 32 games after transferring from Illinois State.
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