CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After missing the past eight games due to suspension, head coach Brad Underwood announce that freshman forward Tevian Jones will be available against Northwestern on Sunday.
Jones, the 6-foot-7, four-star recruit out of California, was issued his suspension back on Nov. 27, due to a violation of team rules.
During Jones’ eight-game absence, the Illini are 2-6, including a 79-63 loss in the Braggin’ Rights game against Missouri.
In the six games prior to his suspension, Jones was averaging 3.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. His best game of the season came during the season opener when he recorded eight points, four rebounds, a block, and a steal in the win over Evansville.