Former Illini Center Marcus Griffin Weighs in on the 2024 Fighting Illini Team

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

March 26, 2024

The Illinois men's basketball team has achieved another team goal, reaching its first Sweet 16 in nineteen years. With excitement buzzing among IlliniGuys subscribers, many are eager to hear the perspectives of former successful players on the 2024 team.

One such voice is Peoria, IL legend center Marcus Griffin, a former McDonald's All-American in 1997, who recently shared his insights.

Griffin, who has found himself drawn back to the State Farm Center more frequently in recent years, explained, "To be honest, it's the vibes, and wanting to . . .

 

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