NORMAL — Rey Idowu made a recruiting visit to Illinois State this week. After that, Idowu said he told University of Illinois coaches they didn't need to come visit him.
Idowu, a 6-foot-9, 230-pound power forward from Tampa, Fla., announced Friday he will sign a national letter of intent with ISU next month. Illinois was supposed to come and watch Idowu, who will play this season at Clearwater (Fla.) Academy International, work out next week before his decision to sign with the Redbirds.
"When I got up there (to Normal) it felt like home," said Idowu. "Coach Muller has taken great interest in me since he started recruiting me.