Illini basketball roster reset: Who left, who returns and who is on the way (2024)

Amani Hansberry, F, So., transferred to West Virginia:The former four-star big man battled a back injury and played in 19 of 38 games while averaging 2.4 points and 2.1 rebounds. He followed former Illini assistant Chester Frazier to Virginia.

Sencire Harris, G, R-So., transferred to West Virginia:Harris decided before the season began to redshirt the year to work on his game and improve his body. He got positive practice reports before ultimately following Frazier to West Virginia.

Luke Goode, G/F, Sr., transferred to Indiana:A three-year player, Goode started seven games and averaged 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 38.9% on 3-pointers. He's staying in the Big Ten with his home-state Hoosiers.

Dain Dainja, C., R-Jr., transferred to Memphis:Dainja came on strong in the postseason and was a key part of a Big Ten Tournament championship and Elite Eight run. He averaged 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 66.9% from the field.

Niccolo Moretti, G, R-So., transfer portal:Moretti played in 18 games and averaged 1.5 points in 5.8 minutes. He missed 10 games with a foot injury and was primarily a reserve point guard.

Terrence Shannon Jr., G, Sr., declared for the draft:Shannon was a First Team All-Big Ten selection and a second-team All-American by 247Sports and CBS Sports, third-team All-American by AP, and honorable mention All-American by USBWA. He averaged 23.0 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 47.5% from the floor and 36.2% on 3-pointers.

Marcus Domask, G, Sr., out of eligibility:An SIU transfer, Domask earned First Team All-Big Ten honors after averaging 15.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists last season. The Illini often ran offense through him and he became the team's de facto point guard, helping lead Illinois to an Elite Eight.

Quincy Guerrier, F, Sr., out of eligibility:Guerrier spent his final season of eligibility in Champaign after transferring from Oregon by way of Syracuse. He started all 38 games and averaged 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. He led Illinois with nine double-doubles.

Justin Harmon, G, Sr., out of eligibility:Harmon played in all 38 games after transferring from Utah Valley and averaged 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds. He scored in double-figures eight times.

Coleman Hawkins, F, Sr., declared for the draft/transfer portal:Hawkins said he remains focused on the NBA Draft but entered the portal to maximize his options should he return to college. He was a four-year player at Illinois — and could still return — and averaged 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting a career-best 36.9% on 3-pointers. Hawkins has until June 16 to withdraw from the draft.

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Ty Rodgers, G/F, Jr.:Rodgers started all 38 games for Illinois, going between point guard and forward. He was fifth on the team in scoring (6.2 points) and third in rebounding (5.3 rebounds). He ranked ninth in the Big Ten with 87 offensive rebounds (2.3 per game) and third on Illinois with three double-doubles.

• Read more:Rodgers makes winning impact on Illini's B1G title run: 'It's about the little things really'

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, G, So.:He played in 28 games and averaged 2.4 points and 0.9 rebounds in 7.1 minutes. He seemingly earned the trust of the coaching staff in the postseason and played at least five minutes in seven of the eight postseason games.

Morez Johnson, F/C:Johnson is a 6-foot-9 big man who has been committed to the Illini for more than two years.Johnson is ranked the No. 29 prospect in the Class of 2024 by both the 247Sports and Composite rankings.His energy and motor led him to a dominant season at Thornton Township High School, where he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball. He's expected to play at Illinois as a freshman.

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Jason Jakstys, F:The three-star center is ranked No. 119 prospect in the Class of 2024, according to the 247Sports rankings.The Yorkville (Ill.) native has a lot of modern skills with his ability to shoot and put the ball on the floor and at 6-foot-10 has plenty of length. He's more of a developmental piece for the Illini and understands that he'll need to spend time with strength and conditioning coach Adam Fletcher when he arrives on campus.

• Read more:Jakstys discusses Illini commitment: 'I felt that Illinois checked all of the boxes'

Tomislav Ivišić, C: Illinois was looking to upgrade the center position and do so by adding Croatian big man TomislavIvišić. The 7-foot center is expected to immediately slot into the starting lineup and is the twin brother of now-Arkansas big manZvonimir Ivišić, whom Illinois assistant Orlando Antigua coached last season in Lexington.In 24 games for SC Derby this past season in the ABA League, Ivisic averaged 7.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 assists. He shot 63.5% from two and made 13 of 32 threes (40.6%) and 13 of 15 free throws (86.7%).

Jake Davis, G, So., Mercer:Davis averaged 9.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 28.6 minutes for Mercer last season while shooting 41.9% from the field and 38.7% on 3-pointers. The 6-foot-6, 210-pounder has three seasons of eligibility remaining. Davis showed a lot as a bigger wing with the ability to shoot and come off screens last season. He should slot into Goode's role for the Illini and has the potential to grow into a bigger role with more eligibility remaining beyond this year.

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Carey Booth, F, So., Notre Dame:Booth averaged 6.4 points, 4.3 rebound and 0.5 assists for Notre Dame last season. The 6-foot-10 forward shot 39.1% from the field and 29.7% on 3-pointers. Booth is ranked the 94th-best transfer in the cycle, per 247Sports, and he is still raw but has NBA skills. He's plenty talented and it will be up to this coaching staff to maximize his talent for both the short and long term. Booth also doesn't turn 19 until July.

Kylan Boswell, G, Jr., Arizona:Boswell started 36 of 37 games for the Wildcats last season and averaged 9.5 points, 3.6 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals while shooting 39% from the field and 38% on 3-pointers. The Champaign native and former five-star prospect is returning home. He's ranked the No. 38 transfer this year and should slot into an immediate starting role at point guard. Illinois recruited him hard out of high school and landed the still young sophom*ore the second time around.

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Tre White, F, Jr., Louisville:The 6-foot-7 wingstarted 26 of 29 games for the Cardinals and averaged 12.3 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 45.6% from the field and 29.9% on 3-pointers. White began his career at USC before transferring to Louisville and the versatile forward gives length on both ends of the court. White was potential to be a go-to option in Illinois' booty ball offense and is effective in the mid-range.

Ben Humrichous, F, Sr., Evansville:The 6-foot-9 forwardaveraged 14.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists while shooting 41.4% on 3-pointers in his first season at the Division I level after transferring from NAIA Huntington. Humrichous is a big recruiting win for Underwood and the coaching staff. The forward gives Illinois a knock-down shooter, can operate in ball screens and attack the glass off the dribble. He's ranked the No. 109 prospect in the transfer rankings.

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