Today’s the day. Reigning News-Gazette All-State Player of the Year and Illinois Mr. Basketball E.J. Liddell will announce his college decision at 6 p.m. Beat writer SCOTT RICHEY breaks down the chances for the three teams still in the running:
Illinois
Last year's coaching change from John Groce to Brad Underwood makes Illinois an even better fit for Liddell, which doesn't even take into account no college coach has a longer relationship with the four-star forward than Illini assistant Jamall Walker. Liddell had a front-row seat to just how he would fit with the Illini in last year's Braggin' Rights game based on what Leron Black did to Missouri with 20 points, seven rebounds.