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Colbert chooses Illinois

Mon, 11/12/2012 - 3:28pm | Marcus Jackson

Illinois recruiting target Austin Colbert, a four-star forward from Gladstone, N.J., on Monday made a verbal commitment to play for John Groce and the Illini.

Illinois beat out Villanova, Seton Hall and Miami.

Ask MJ what the commitment means by clicking here

The 6-foot-9 forward from Gill St. Bernard's can sign a letter of intent on Wednesday.

Illinois is expected to sign four  other players Wednesday: Belleville East guard Malcolm Hill, Springboro, Ohio, center Maverick Morgan and the Simeon backcourt duo of Kendrick Nunn and Jaylon Tate.

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Here's the updated story on Colbert.

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senior32 wrote on November 12, 2012 at 3:11 pm

Welcome!

Sounds like a top class kid!  Look forward to seeing him in the Orange and Blue!

Bwp 5P wrote on November 12, 2012 at 4:11 pm

While it remains to be seen how they perform at the College level.......I'd say Coach Groce has done well in a few short months!

aaeismacgychel wrote on November 12, 2012 at 5:11 pm

Good get, especially this late in the recruiting period. Austin, I wish you a lot of luck, and it will be great seeing you on the court next season.