The hits keep coming for the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball program.
They were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the Round of 64 by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 73-63. The team went into the half down by 10 and despite matching Arkansas point for point, they couldn’t close the gap. It was down to a five-point margin with 2:05 left in the game but the Hogs were too much for them.
Shortly after the game had gone final, former player Skyy Clark took to Twitter to announce that he would commit to the University of Louisville and Kenny Payne. Clark entered the transfer portal on Mar. 12 and found his new team just four days later.
Clark appeared in 13 games for the Fighting Illini averaging 7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. He shot 41.1% from the field, 33.3% from beyond the arc, and 69.6% from the charity stripe.
Clark’s best game came against Lindenwood when he shot 8-9 from the field with three shots from beyond the arc finding the bottom of the net. He scored 19 points with three rebounds and four assists.
The Cardinals now have a new guard to deploy in the 2023-24 season.
today I am excited to announce my commitment to the University of Louisville. I am ready to play for Coach Kenny Payne and the city of Louisville. The time is now to chase my dream with Coach KP and staff but even bigger than that, the dream for Louisville Basketball! pic.twitter.com/DuK79Ebazl
— skyy clark (@skyyclark) March 16, 2023
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