French forward Zacharie Perrin commits to Illinois
International French prospect Zacharie Perrin has committed to Illinois for the class of 2022, he told On3.
“I decided to choose Illinois because it’s a big university with very good players and a very good staff,” Perrin said to On3. “In addition to my personal development, I think that going to the United States is the best thing because I would have both individual and collective progress, so this is the best option for me.
I can’t wait to start this new adventure.”
The 6-foot-10 power forward from France says he also considered UCLA, Texas, Memphis, and others.
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Perrin played club with the Antibes Sharks in France this past season, averaging 21.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists as a 17-year-old playing in the 21-and-under division. He also shot 59-percent from the field.
Zacharie Perrin becomes the eighth newcomer to Champaign next season, joining transfer trio Terrence Shannon Jr. (10.4 PPG at Texas Tech), Matthew Mayer (9.8 PPG at Baylor), and Dain Dainja (2.0 PPG at Baylor). Brad Underwood and Co. will also welcome in four freshman from the high school ranks — Skyy Clark (No. 34), Ty Rodgers (No. 62), Jayden Epps (No. 79), and Sencire Harris (No. 86).