CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Head coach Brad Dancer and the Fighting Illini men's tennis staff announced the signing of two student-athletes to letters of intent for the signing class of 2016 on Friday. The Illini received NLIs from Zeke Clark and Gui Gomes.
"Marcos and I are tremendously excited to welcome Zeke and Gui to Illinois," Dancer said. "They both come from tremendous families, continuing the tradition of having great people around our team members. Both of these young men will represent themselves and Illinois with class and be tremendous competitors on the court."
Zeke Clark // Tulsa, Okla. // Riverfield Country Day School
Blue Chip recruit (tennisrecruiting.net)
Ranked No. 3 Nationally (tennisrectruiting.net)
24-8 record vs. Blue Chip recruits
Coach Dancer Says: "Zeke has been immersed in a strong developmental program that continues to enhance the competitor in him. He will grow a lot during his time at Illinois."
Why Clark chose Illinois: "I knew Illinois was the place for me as soon as I first stepped on campus. Brad and Marcos are both world class coaches, and all the guys on the team instantly made me feel like part of the Illini family. Can't wait to get here next fall."
Gui Gomes // Newport Beach, California // Capistrano Connections Academy
5-star recruit (tennis.recruiting.net)
Ranked No. 30th Nationally (tennisrecruiting.net)
Ranked No. 5 in California (tennisrecruiting.net)
Coach Dancer says: "Gui fit in incredibly well with our team on his visit. Like Zeke, Gui is an impactful person to be around. His energy is contagious and we look for him to be a great catalyst for our team."
Why Gomes chose Illinois: "I was searching for two things when looking for my college. I was looking for an environment where I would be able to push myself past my limits in order to become the best I possibly can. I was also looking for a team that is so close and united that it is like a big family. Illinois had exactly what I was looking for. I'm really happy and proud to say that I'm an Illini."
