Get a glimpse of the four-star shooting guard from Indiana, who committed to the Illinois basketball program in April as the first piece of the 2021 class.
Luke Goode took a major step toward the completion of Illinois’ rebuild, becoming the first commit for the class of 2021.
Goode, a four-star recruit, brings his 6-foot-5 frame to Champaign, as he is currently enrolled at Homestead High School just outside of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He led his team with 14.9 points per game and was a key contributor in Homestead’s 16-9 season.
Goode also had offers from Maryland, Iowa, Butler and Michigan State, to name a few. However, he ultimately decided to join Brad Underwood and Co., staying close to home and becoming another priority recruit for the Big Ten’s most improved team.
My New Home #ILL 🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/mMGheJLfSd
— Luke Goode (@lukegoode10) April 17, 2020
Goode follows an important 2020 class, which included Andre Curbelo, Adam Miller, and Coleman Hawkins. It’s safe to say that Goode will fit right into a program that is only getting younger. Similar to Trent Frazier, Goode provides a well-versed ability to shoot, guard the perimeter and play hard at the No. 2 or No. 3 positions.
“Basketball was truly my first love,” Goode told The Herald Review. “I always tell people that I love basketball and I like football. I’ve always grown up loving basketball and playing on an AAU team all summer, I always put my time into basketball development instead of football development. It’s kind of been the most fun sport that I enjoy the most.”
Illinois fans should feel hopeful for a bright future, as the team is coming off its best season in 15 years.