Four Illinois Ties Selected in NBA Draft's First Round
Four players with Illinois ties were selected in the first round of the NBA draft, including Jeremiah Fears at No. 7 by the New Orleans Pelicans, Kasparas Jakučionis at No. 20 by the Miami Heat, Will Riley at No. 21 by the Washington Wizards, and Danny Wolf at No. 27 by the Brooklyn Nets, marking a significant achievement for Illinois basketball talent.