MORE: Illini recruiting class step in the right direction

Belleville (Ill.) East wing Javon Pickett is set to sign his NLI to attend the University of Illinois.

The college basketball early signing period opens on Wednesday, Nov. 9. A 3-star prospect according to Rivals.com, Pickett is one piece to an Illinois recruiting class that ranks in the top 10 in the nation.

OrangeandBlueNews.com spoke to Pickett to talk about signing day, and get his take on what he will bring to the Illini squad when he arrives in Champaign next year.