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Illinois Missed Kriisa, Got NBA Picks | Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball News
Illinois basketball’s bold moves in the transfer portal and NIL era have paid off big time—Elite Eight runs, Final Four appearances, and NBA draft picks. But what if we told you missing out on one player turned out to be a blessing? Kerr Kriisa, a name Illinois eyed, is now facing FBI charges in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme and is being extradited to West Virginia. After bouncing through Estonia, Arizona, WVU, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Kriisa never made it to Champaign. Instead, Illinois got a golden opportunity: players like Kasparas Jakucionis (20th pick) and Keaton Wagler soared to…
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