NEWS: Illinois’ Hayven Smith plans to enter the transfer portal, she told @On3.
The 6-6 sophomore appeared in 19 games this season.
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Ranked in the 99th percentile of all defenders as a freshman!
Hayven Smith @SmithHayven will be able to help a team with her scoring, defense, and basketball IQ!
Hayven Smith is set to enter the transfer portal out of Illinois.
The 6’6” sophomore center had limited playing time this season (19 games). As a freshman, ranked in the 99th percentile defensively on all possessions, per Synergy.
Thank you to everyone at the University of Illinois who has supported me the last two years, you will always be special to me 🧡 I will be entering the transfer portal with two years of eligibility! On April 6 coaches please feel free to contact me via DM or 815-277-6615
We're Hayven Smith days away from our first tip-off this season!
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Thank you so much to all of the coaches who voted for me! Lincoln-Way East Athletics will forever have a major impact on my life and I am so grateful for all of the experiences throughout the past four years!
Congratulations to our 2024 Lincoln-Way East Senior Athletes of the Year! Very well earned!
Female: Hayven Smith (Volleyball and Basketball)
Male: Tanner Leonard (Golf and Tennis)
Would not have rather spent my AAU years with another program. Thank you MWE for all of the experiences, memories, relationships, and getting me where I am today!
🏀 Hayven Smith: Future Fighting Illini Star
🌟 4-Year Varsity Giant, 6'6" Center
💥 Over 1000 HS Career Points
🎯 67% FG & 73% FT Shooter
🏆 SWSC Player of the Year & All-Conference Honors
🥇 MVP at Marian Catholic & Sandburg Tournaments
👑 Led Team to 25-5 Season & Regional Championship
✨ Ranked 10th in IL & Heading to U of I
Watch out, Illinois courts – Hayven's coming!
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Lincoln-Way East's Hayven Smith earned Herald-News Player of the Year honors by leading her team in scoring and rebounding en route to a regional title and a school record in wins | Click the image to read our story https://t.co/btkpXOunZu
Saved the best year for last. I had a great career at Lincoln-Way East and am very grateful for all of my coaches and teammates! Thank you all for an amazing four years and I’m looking forward to my next chapter!
Hayven Smith Senior LW East- University of Illinois
🟧SWSC Blue Player of Year
🟦Herald News Player of the Year
🟧Southtown Sports First Team
🟦AP and IBCA All State
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