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Published Apr 4, 2018

Okoro plans spring visits

Jeff Karzen

Basketball reporter

MEQUON, Wis. – Rivals150 big man Francis Okoro is one of the top recruits on the Illinois board for 2019. Orange and Blue News caught up with him at the Swish 'N Dish Spring Warm Up last weekend.

The broad-shouldered 6-foot-9 center from Normal (Ill.) West, who could solve many of the Illini’s rim-protecting woes, says he plans to take visits this spring.