By JAMES MADDEN
Croatian forward Toni Bilić has committed to Illinois, Jonathan Givony reported on Monday. Bilić – a 6-foot-9 forward, will join Illinois in the spring semester and be eligible to play immediately.
His agent, Misko Ražnatović, also represents several players within the program, such as Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, David Mirkovic and Mihailo Petrovic.
Bilić played for KK Cedevita Junior during the 2024-25 season, appearing in eight games and averaging 3.0 points and 1.5 rebounds per game for the team.
He has also represented his nation at different FIBA events, at the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket and the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship.
Illinois is 8-3 and will be adding Bilić this winter for a possible immediate impact.
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