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Lincoln-Way East center Hayven Smith commits to Illinois

Shauna Green isn’t stopping with one good season at Illinois — she’s looking ahead to the future.

Illinois women’s basketball’s head coach picked up her first in-state commitment Wednesday afternoon when center Hayven Smith announced her intent to join the Illini.

I’M STAYING HOME I’m beyond excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at the University of Illinois! Huge thank you to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today. Looking forward for what’s to come! @IlliniWBB pic.twitter.com/fpnR12AoGM

— hayven smith (@SmithHayven) May 3, 2023

Smith, a 2024 prospect, currently attends Lincoln-Way East.