Lee, a top high school recruit in the class of 2025, will transfer to James Madison after one year in Champaign

May 8—CHAMPAIGN — Former Illinois guard Brandon Lee will play at James Madison next season, his agency announced Friday afternoon. Lee spent just one season in Champaign and played a limited role off the bench in Illinois' run to the Final Four stuck behind Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell in the Illini rotation. The 6-foot-4 guard appeared in 18 games, playing 75 total minutes, and averaged ...

Illinois basketball lost a player to the transfer portal, but the decision was a good, as he is now with the proper fit.

Illinois’ Brandon Lee is entering the transfer portal and is now searching for a new home for his sophomore campaign, according to On3. Lee, a former four-star recruit, played in 17 games this past season and averaged 4.2 minutes per game as a Freshman. While he didn’t see much action, his departure more than likely […]

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