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Ty Rodgers Leads Illinois' 2024 Class
2024 Recruit Profile: Ty Rodgers
Illinois Basketball Commit Scores 2,000 Points
**Champaign, IL** - The Illinois Fighting Illini are excited to welcome Ty Rodgers to the 2024-2025 roster. As a high school junior, Rodgers has already accomplished several significant milestones in his basketball career.
As a junior, Rodgers led Marian Catholic to a 28-3 record and the Chicago Catholic League Blue championship. The 6'7" forward averaged 21.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. He also shot 55% from the field and 39% from three-point range.
Rodgers' impressive junior season culminated in him surpassing the 2,000-point mark for his high school career. He is the second player in Marian Catholic history to reach that milestone.
Rodgers' Commitment to Illinois
Ty Rodgers committed to Illinois in October 2022, choosing the Fighting Illini over several other Big Ten schools. He is the highest-rated recruit in Illinois' 2024 class and is considered one of the top 50 prospects in the country.
Rodgers is a versatile forward who can play both inside and outside. He has a good shooting touch and is a solid rebounder. He is also a good passer and has the ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Expectations for Rodgers at Illinois
Rodgers is expected to make an immediate impact on the Illinois Fighting Illini. He is a talented player who has the potential to be a star at the collegiate level. Illini fans should be excited to see what Rodgers can accomplish in Champaign.
Rodgers is a great addition to the Illinois Fighting Illini. He is a talented player who has the potential to be a star at the collegiate level. Illini fans should be excited to see what he can accomplish in Champaign.