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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini host Indiana Thursday night at State Farm Center (7 pm CT on FS1) in what will be the final home game for a trio of Illini seniors. Aaron Jordan, Adonis De La Rosa and Drew Cayce will be honored prior to the game against the Hoosiers. The Senior Night ceremony will take place about 15 minutes prior to tip time.
Aaron Jordan has improved every season, embodying the every-day-guys culture of the Fighting Illini program. He is currently the team's fifth-leading scorer, averaging 8.1 points, and second-leading rebounder with 4.8 boards per contest. He has scored more than 600 career points while also closing in on 300 rebounds. The Plainfield native has made 123 treys and ranks ninth in the U of I record books for career 3-point accuracy at 40.3 percent. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, Jordan graduated in December with a degree in media and cinema studies and is now pursuing a master's in recreation, sport and tourism. His parents are Rob and Romelda Jordan.
Adonis De La Rosa joined the program this year as a graduate transfer from Kent State. He has battled back from a torn ACL to play in 22 games this season, averaging 2.5 points and 1.8 rebounds while providing a physical presence in the paint for the Illini. The Bronx product recorded his season high at Northwestern with 12 points, and grabbed a season-best seven rebounds against Iowa State in the Maui Invitational. De La Rosa is pursuing a master's in recreation, sport and tourism. His parents are Ana De La Rosa and Albert Rodriguez.
Drew Cayce is in his third year with the Illini, joining the program as a preferred walk-on after spending his freshman year at Creighton. He is a leader on the scout team, bringing energy and a competitive fire to practice every day. The Libertyville native appeared in nine games last season, scoring four points, and has played in five games this year, recording his first career basket in the Big Ten home victory over Minnesota. He will graduate in May with a degree in communication. His parents Doug and Allyson Cayce.
Thursday's game against the Hoosiers features a special Four Pack ticket offer for $69. It's also the last opportunity to get the limited edition Flyin' Illini bobblehead set for just $39.
