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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Former Thornton Township High School guard Ty Rodgers’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

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Illinois Fighting Illini Coach Brad Underwood (2024) | https://okcrotary.club/brad-underwood-osu-mens-basketball/

Illinois Fighting Illini Coach Brad Underwood (2024) | https://okcrotary.club/brad-underwood-osu-mens-basketball/

On March 12th, Thornton Township High School Forward and Guard Ty Rodgers’ collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

The Illinois Fighting Illini ended the regular season with a 26-8 record. They are paired against the Morehead State Eagles who are a 14 seed. The game will take place on Thursday, March 21 in Omaha, Nebraska.


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

The table below shows other former Michigan basketball players currently on rosters competing for the 2024 National Championship.

NameHometownCollege TeamSeed in tournament
Bree SalenbienAdrianGonzaga Bulldogs4
John BlackwellBloomfield HillsWisconsin Badgers5
Faith CarsonBuchananOhio State Buckeyes2
Elise StuckCharlevoixMichigan Wolverines9
Evan SolomonCharlevoixOakland Golden Grizzlies14
Kennedy BlairDearbornMichigan State Spartans9
Del'Janae WilliamsDetroitAlabama Crimson Tide8
Kareem RozierDetroitDuquesne Dukes11
DeeDee HagemannDetroitMichigan State Spartans9
Gabby ElliottDetroitMichigan State Spartans9
Aundre PolkDetroitOakland Golden Grizzlies14
Rocket WattsDetroitOakland Golden Grizzlies14
Michael HougeDetroitSaint Peter's Peacocks15
Micah ParrishDetroitSan Diego State Aztecs5
Cheyenne McEvansDetroitSyracuse Orange6
Jasmine PowellDetroitTennessee Lady Volunteers6
Rickea JacksonDetroitTennessee Lady Volunteers6
Macy BrownEast Grand RapidsMichigan Wolverines9
Aaliyah NyeEast LansingAlabama Crimson Tide8
Steven IzzoEast LansingMichigan State Spartans9
Jaden AkinsFarmingtonMichigan State Spartans9
Jayden NunnFlintBaylor Bears3
Nick SandersFranklinMichigan State Spartans9
Abbey KimballGrand RapidsMichigan State Spartans9
Theryn HallockGrand RapidsMichigan State Spartans9
Pace RickardGrand RapidsRice Owls14
Lexus BargesserGrass LakeIndiana Hoosiers4
Julia AyraultGrosse Pointe WoodsMichigan State Spartans9
Whitney SollomHartlandMichigan Wolverines9
Blake LampmanHaslettOakland Golden Grizzlies14
AJ EdigerHudsonvilleIowa Hawkeyes1
Carson CooperJacksonMichigan State Spartans9
Janae TylerLansingKent State Golden Flashes15
Molly DavisMidlandIowa Hawkeyes1
Lauren RossMuskegonMichigan State Spartans9
Taylor WilliamsNew BaltimoreMichigan Wolverines9
Cooper CraggsNorthvilleOakland Golden Grizzlies14
Trey TownsendOxfordOakland Golden Grizzlies14
Zavier BanksPleasant RidgeOakland Golden Grizzlies14
DQ ColePontiacOakland Golden Grizzlies14
Julian ScottRochesterColgate Raiders14
Ty RodgersSaginawIllinois Fighting Illini3
Moira JoinerSaginawMichigan State Spartans9
Jimmy Bell Jr.SaginawMississippi State Bulldogs8
Rose MicheauxWayneVirginia Tech Hokies4
Rodney HowardYpsilantiWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers15

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