CHAMPAIGN — Illinois freshman Anthony Higgs has added his name to the transfer portal a men's basketball team spokesman confirmed Tuesday afternoon. The 6-foot-8, 235-pound forward did not play during the 2018-19 season after needing foot surgery not long after arriving on campus.
Higgs was one of seven newcomers on the Illinois roster this past season, which was necessitated by serious roster turnover following Illini coach Brad Underwood's first season. Illinois lost six players last offseason, with Michael Finke, Te'Jon Lucas, Mark Smith and Greg Eboigbodin transferring, Leron Black opting to turn pro and Matic Vesel returning to his native Slovenia.