Zavier Zens Shines as Freshman Floor Spacer | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Zavier Zens is already lighting up the Illini early, proving he’s more than just a shooter with his smooth catch-and-shoot threes in live action — and yes, those shots are coming in real games, not just drills. His high school 42% three-point rate sets the baseline, but it’s his poise and creativity inside — like that low-post layup — that hint at a well-rounded game. He averaged over four assists and was a solid rebounder in high school, though he’ll likely focus on his strengths as a floor spacer in college. Coaches rave about his basketball IQ, but questions linger on defense and…