Illini fans rejoiced as they heard the news about Adonis De La Rosa announcing he is transferring to play for the Orange and Blue. This is huge news because of the talent level he brings to the team mixed with the need for a solid big man in 2018.
Illinois signed Kent State grad transfer Adonis De La Rosa, who averaged 11.8 points and 7.6 boards. Former @StJohnsBBall big man. pic.twitter.com/HnboukvzlA
De La Rosa was a 6-foot-11, 255-pound center coming out of Christ The King Regional High School in Middle Village, New York.