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Elijah Clarance to Turn Professional

NORMAL, Ill. – Following a stellar performance at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) U20 European Championships, Elijah Clarance has decided to forego his final three years of collegiate eligibility and begin his professional basketball career.

"First of all, I would like to thank Coach Yaklich, Coach Oliver, Coach Reese, and lastly Coach Muller for believing in my abilities and potential that I was blessed enough to showcase," said Clarance. "I came to ISU because of the commitment of the coaches and their strong involvement in not only developing players, but also bringing a winning atmosphere in everything you do – both on and off the court.