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Illinois Basketball: Illini lose backup center Samba Kane to transfer

It was first reported by Jeff Borzello of ESPN that Illinois center Samba Kane has entered his name into the transfer portal. This means he is looking for a new home after one year with the Orange and Blue. He will have three years of eligibility remaining after he, likely, has to sit one.

Kane committed to play for Brad Underwood and the Illini last season. He was a 6-foot-10, 205-pound center coming out of Florida Preparatory Academy. He was a three-star recruit who was the No. 282 player in the class of 2018 and the No.