MORE IN THE SERIES: Senior guard Mark Astork

Hoops analyst Brad Sturdy introduces the newcomers to the Illinois program in the "get to know" series. Next up is big man Greg Eboigbodin (pronounced Ee-boig-bo-dean).

Originally from Benin City, Nigeria, Eboigbodin played prep hoops at University of Detroit Jesuit in Michigan. He had originally committed to UIC and built a great relationship with Chin Coleman, but after Coleman left for Illinois Eboigbodin followed him.

Eboigbodin is a promising big man that the Illini are looking forward to seeing develop over the next four seasons. Fans can follow Eboigbodin on Twitter @gregOfficial__.