Great news! James Finley, a defensive back who transferred from Northern Illinois, and Eddie Kasper, a wide receiver who transferred from Illinois State, will be joining us on campus on Thursday, May 28th.
#illini left open a few scholarships just in case some opportunities arose this spring. So when NIU transfer DB James Finley, a former four-star prep prospect, hit the portal, the Illini were ready to pounce.
"He runs extremely well," Bret Bielema said.
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NEW: Northern Illinois CB James Finley plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @AllenTrieu reports.
Finley is a former Rivals 300 prospect and recorded two interceptions and 21 tackles as a true freshman.
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@TheDunkCentral People are acting as if this is a victimless crime. Young people coming out of high school are getting hurt. Fact… he is not good enough then (nor now) to be a NBA player.
Congrats to DB/WR Jimmy Finley on qualifying for the Track State Finals in the 110-Hurdles and 300-Hurdles next weekend! Jimmy won the 300-H with a time of 37.88 seconds, breaking his own school record and breaking the Regional record set back in 2001! #TraditionNeverGraduates
Congrats to DB/WR Jimmy Finley and LB/RB Ethan Reyna on their performance at the NCC Track Meet!
Jimmy won 1st in the 110-Hurdles (14.18 NCC Record) and 300-Hurdles (39.90)!
Ethan earned 2nd in the Shot Put (47’2”) and 2nd in the Discus (136’2.5”)!
#TraditionNeverGraduates