CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wednesday was National Signing Day for volleyball programs nationwide, and Fighting Illini head coach Chris Tamas announced two new additions to the Illinois family. The two incoming freshmen were teammates at the club level, playing for Triangle Volleyball Club in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Both players mentioned personal aspirations of playing in the Big Ten as reasons for choosing Illinois.
“This class has a ton of experience winning at a high level, both in club and high school,” Tamas said in a statement. “They will have an impact on the program from day one and will be a tremendous addition to the Illini FamILLy.