Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks commits to Illinois
Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks has committed to Illinois out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. Vaaks is the No. 11 overall player in the portal, and No.
5 shooting guard. Vaaks, who was a 6-foot-7 freshman last season, is a native of Estonia. He averaged 15.
8 points, 2. 5 rebounds, and 3. 2 assists per game and shot 40% from the field and 35% from three.
The best performance of his college career so far was a 28-point performance against Butler in the first round of the Big East Tournament, leading the Friars to a win. Vaaks went on to score 20 or more points in 10 games this season. For his efforts, Vaaks, 20, was named to the All-Big East Freshman Team and was a two-time Big East Freshman of the Week.
Now, he’s set to play for Brad Underwood and an Illinois program fresh off a Final Four. To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire . The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.