On Saturday, March 30 former Thornton Township High School Ty Rodgers competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

Illinois Fighting Illini Coach Brad Underwood (2024) | Illinois Fighting Illini

By South Cook News

Mar 31, 2024

On Saturday, March 30, former Thornton Township High School standout Ty Rodgers’ current collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini lost 77-52 against the UConn Huskies in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Boston, Massachusetts, this was the first game against the UConn Huskies during the championship.

Name: Ty Rodgers

Position: Forward and Guard

Team: Illinois Fighting Illini

H.S.: Thornton Township High School

Hometown: Saginaw

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