LUBBOCK, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Guard Nimari Burnett #25 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders passes the ball during the second half of the college basketball game against the Incarnate Word Cardinals at United Supermarkets Arena on December 29, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
The biggest guard out on the transfer market is nearing a decision, and the Illinois basketball team seems to be involved in the action.
Back in mid-February, Illinois was being reported, by Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers, to be “heavily in pursuit” of Texas Tech transfer, Nimari Burnett.