Lana Rukavina was a reliable, multi-year Illinois forward with a sharp shooting touch
In the 2011 season, Lana Rukavina gave Illinois a steady 6-foot-3 frontcourt presence, starting 32 games in 2010-11 and averaging 5.6 points and 3.0 rebounds, then turning into a valuable spacer and veteran contributor as a senior in 2011-12. Her differentiators were touch from the perimeter, basketball IQ, and versatility: Illinois coverage highlighted her as the team’s most accurate three-point shooter, and she had a breakout 22-point game against Northwestern in 2011. She looks like the kind of player who fits a disciplined, skill-based system and brings experience, spacing, and polish.
