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Illinois Basketball: 4 reasons why Charlie Moore will commit to the Illini

By Rees Woodcock

Feb 8, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; California Golden Bears guard Charlie Moore (13) shoots a layup against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Golden Bears won 68-43. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; California Golden Bears guard Charlie Moore (13) shoots a layup against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Golden Bears won 68-43. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 5, 2017; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears guard Charlie Moore (13) reacts after a basket against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears guard Charlie Moore (13) reacts after a basket against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 1 Hometown Team

The one season that Moore spent with the California Golden Bears was good. The team finished okay but missed the NCAA tournament, much like the Illini. But, there is nothing like playing in front of the home state team.

Illinois is a program that had their troubles over the last decade with getting recruits from the Chicago area. The few that did come to Champaign either weren’t good enough or has been kicked off the team.

Now that Moore is transferring from Cal, he is looking for a new place to finish his college basketball career. He also wants to be closer to home as well.

This all screams to me that Moore has a serious shot at committing to Illinois. He can be close to home and he can play on a team in the Big Ten that has the potential to do some great things in the next few seasons.

Moore would have three years of eligibility remaining after he sits out this upcoming season. He will then hopefully, be on the court again, this time in front of his home state crowd.

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