Four-star forward Nikolas Khamenia lists Illinois among the schools he's hearing from the most, along with Gonzaga, USC, Kansas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Cal, Virginia and UCLA.
Khamenia was one of the top risers in the latest updated rankings from Rivals.com, shooting up 31 spots to No. 47.
A 6-foot-8 combo-forward, Khamenia is an inside-outside player who shoots with range and is tenacious around the hoop. He operates in the high post and can attack off of the dribble. Averaging over 20 points per game, Khamenia has led Harvard Westlake to a 25-3 record and a No. 12 nationally ranking by MaxPreps.
So far, Khamenia has taken an official visit to Gonzaga. Illinois is working on setting up a campus visit, and that could happen some time this spring. AC Geoff Alexander heads up the recruitment for the Illini.
Khamenia was one of the top risers in the latest updated rankings from Rivals.com, shooting up 31 spots to No. 47.
A 6-foot-8 combo-forward, Khamenia is an inside-outside player who shoots with range and is tenacious around the hoop. He operates in the high post and can attack off of the dribble. Averaging over 20 points per game, Khamenia has led Harvard Westlake to a 25-3 record and a No. 12 nationally ranking by MaxPreps.
So far, Khamenia has taken an official visit to Gonzaga. Illinois is working on setting up a campus visit, and that could happen some time this spring. AC Geoff Alexander heads up the recruitment for the Illini.
