Goode Signs with Fighting Illini
November 11, 2020 | Men's Basketball
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University of Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Wednesday the signing of four-star, top-100 recruit Luke Goode (pronounced GOOD-ee) to a national letter of intent on the initial day of the early signing period.
Goode hails from Fort Wayne, Indiana and attends Homestead High School. He is a 6-foot-7, 200-pound wing with the versatility to play both guard and forward. Goode averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists as a high school junior, earning a spot on the Supreme 15 Underclass All-State Team by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.
"Luke Goode has been a top priority for us in this 2021 class for quite some time ," Underwood said. "Coach Stephen Gentry did an unbelievable job building relationships with Luke and his family during the recruitment process, and we're excited to officially welcome him to our program. With Luke we are adding an elite shooter with great size, the ability to play different positions, and tremendous leadership qualities."
Goode is a member of the National Honor Society and has earned Distinguished Honor Roll recognition for three years. He also was a football standout at Homestead, earning Class 6A All-State Junior Team Offense honors at quarterback while setting the school record for passing yards in 2019. Goode has elected to concentrate on basketball during his senior year at Homestead.
LUKE GOODE
Guard/Forward, 6-7, 200
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind.
High School / Coach: Homestead / Chris Johnson
AAU Program / Coach: Indy Heat / Jason Delaney
Notes on Goode: Four-star recruit ranked No. 97 by the recruiting services consensus index, checking in at No. 74 by ESPN, No. 96 by 247Sports composite and No. 120 by Rivals … Ranked the No. 16 small forward by 247Sports composite and No. 17 by ESPN … Averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists as a high school junior … Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Supreme 15 Underclass All-State Team … High Honorable Mention Indiana All-State by the Associated Press … IndyStar Indiana Junior All-Stars Red Group selection … First-team All-Summit Athletic Conference … Led Homestead to a 16-9 record and sectional finals appearance … Had eight games of 20-plus points, led by a pair of season-high 30-point performances vs. Columbia City (Jan. 21) and in the sectional semifinals vs. Fort Wayne South Side (March 6) … Played quarterback on the football team for three years, earning Class 6A All-State Junior Team Offense honors and all-conference accolades in 2019 while setting the Homestead school record for single-season passing yards (2,778) … National Honor Society member and Distinguished Honor Roll.
Head Coach Brad Underwood on Goode: "Luke is the ideal fit for our needs in this class as a wing with size who can really shoot it. He has extremely high basketball IQ and is a versatile player who can also handle it and pass. He is an outstanding student and will excel here in the Gies School of Business. Luke not only fills a need on our team, he also fits our culture. He is always in the gym and the weight room, and has a bright future because of his work ethic."
Luke Goode on Illinois: "I chose Illinois because I wanted to be part of a winning program. Between the coaches, teammates, and the school, it became an obvious choice. I'm excited to compete and represent the Illini fans in a winning way."
Craig Goode (Luke's father) on Illinois: "Coach Underwood and the staff's energy, enthusiasm, and will to win is special. We are excited for Luke to be a part of that."
Susan Goode (Luke's mother) on Illinois: "As we went through the recruitment process with Luke, it became more and more clear where he belonged. His relationship with the Illinois staff, the strong business school, and fulfilling his dream of Big Ten basketball made Illinois undeniable. We can't wait to watch him continue to grow as both a young man and basketball player."
