CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois announced on Turesday that freshman forward Zacharie Perrin has departed the Illini program and is returning to his home in France.

Perrin joined the team in December and made his collegiate debut Jan. 19 vs. Indiana. He is a 6-foot-10 power forward from Grandfontaine, France.

Perrin arrived in the United States in August and attended Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kansas during the fall semester, working out with the Buffaloes but not participating in game competition.

Perrin helped lead France to a 6-1 record and fifth-place finish at the FIBA U18 European Championships from July 30-August 7 in Izmir, Turkey. He led France in scoring and rebounding at the U18 Euros, averaging 13.9 points and 9.1 boards while shooting 56%.

Perrin played for the Antibes Sharks club in the French Pro B league last season. He was named MVP after posting 21.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 steals.

Perrin is the second player to depart the Illinois program this season. Freshman guard Skyy Clark announced in January that he was stepping away from the game. Clark has not yet said if he will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.