CHAMPAIGN — In any other circumstances, Brandi Beasley’s weekend commitment to Illinois would be just the typical bigger blip on the non-stop recruiting radar.
After all, the point guard from Memphis can’t sign a National Letter of Intent for more than four months. And won’t set foot on the UI campus for her first official day for almost a year.
Beasley’s commitment to coach Matt Bollant on Saturday, though, is a little different
She’s the first 2016 recruit to commit since allegations were levied against Bollant and former associate head coach Mike Divilbiss last month by the families of now seven former players.