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Illinois leads for 2019 point guard Marquise Walker after campus visit, scholarship offer

Illinois is the leader for one of the top in-state prospects from the class-of-2019. After concluding an unofficial visit to Champaign on Saturday, St. Joseph (Chicago) guard Marquise Walker told Scout.com's Derek Piper that Illinois is the current "No. 1" in his recruitment. The rising sophomore was also extended a scholarship offer while in town.

Just talked to St. Joe's PG Marquise Walker. Extremely excited about #Illini offer & visit. Loved his talk w/ Dee Brown. "Illinois is No. 1"

— Derek Piper (@DPiperScout) June 12, 2016

Walker spoke to Illini Inquirer after his visit ($$$), and he seems completely enamored with everything that Illinois has to offer at this point.