EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 27: Giorgi Bezhanishvili #15 and the bench of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after scoring in the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on February 27, 2020 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Illinois basketball forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili will have to adjust to a new role, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be as important.
Giorgi has become an instant Fighting Illini fan favorite – and for a good reason. He came onto the scene in 2018 as a freshman and averaged 12.5 points per game. Not only was he electric on the court, but he is often seen smiling and showing off his dance moves off the court.