steady, defense-first Illinois guard with real floor-general value
Jaylon Tate entered Illinois as a highly regarded Chicago Simeon point guard, ranked the No. 54 point guard in ESPN’s 2013 class, and at Illinois he built a reputation as a tough, pass-first lead guard who could organize an offense and defend with edge. In the 2016 season, he averaged 2.4 assists per game over his Illinois career and was praised for his assist-to-turnover control, including a stretch with 10 assists and just one turnover across two games. He’s a fit for teams that want poise, toughness, and structure over flash.
