CHAMPAIGN — Leron Black put together the most productive season of his Illinois career in 2017-18, leading the Illini in scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage and three-point percentage. Following that success, the redshirt junior forward has opted to pursue a professional basketball career and give up his final year of eligibility.
"This was a very tough decision for me," Black said. "I have loved my time at Illinois and have grown so much during my four years here. I'm thankful for the guidance from my coaches, my teammates, everyone at the Irwin Academic Center, and all the support staff who have helped make me the person and player I am today.