Former Illinois Star Becomes 1st Round Draft Pick



Former University of Illinois Center Meyers Leonard is officially putting Champaign in his past and looking forward to Portland, Oregon.  The 7 ft. big man was drafted in the first round of the NBA draft last night by the Trailblazers.  20 year old Leonard averaged just over 13 points and 8 rebounds last year, his first and only year as a starter for the Fighting Illini.  

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