clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Alan Griffin Commits to the Illini

The offer went out just last week, but Griffin is set on the #Illini.

Alan Griffin announced earlier this afternoon, via his Twitter, that he has committed to the University of Illinois.

Griffin, a White Plains, New York native, is listed as a 3-star on Rivals.com. He held other offers from St. John’s, St. Bonaventure, and Saint Louis among others.

He is listed at 6-foot-5, 175 pounds and plays at an off-guard position. Griffin has a smooth stroke from outside, and he can also attack the paint. His great vision and a large frame could translate nicely into coach Brad Underwood’s system. Interest has picked up for the senior this year with Providence, Xavier, and Seton Hall all taking notice.

He averaged 19+ points per game and was named the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic National Division Most Valuable Player. During his senior season, he’s averaging roughly 18 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks. He’s shooting well over 40 percent from behind the arc and looks to be a real threat on the offensive end. Griffin ran with the New York Rens this past AAU season where he averaged 7.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 0.7 assists, and 0.6 steals.

The addition of Griffin addresses one of the needs for Brad Underwood: long, athletic wings. Ramey and Jones are still on the priority board. This is just the second of what’s probably going to be four or five newcomers to the team this offseason.