CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois men's tennis head coach Brad Dancer announced the signing of Gabrielius Guzauskas to a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Illinois.

"We are thrilled to officially welcome Gabrielius to our program.  When Gabrielius visited Illinois, all our team members felt like he was going to be a tremendous fit.  He's incredibly bright, hard working and has big dreams," said Dancer. "Gabrielius is athletic, strong and has a proven track record of results.  He's also an outstanding young man, with impeccable character.  He's a great addition to our culture."

Guzauskas is a Blue Chip athlete and five-star recruit according the Tennis Recruiting Network. He is also ranked as the No. 1 recruit in both Florida and the Southeast Region by the Tennis Recruiting Network.

"I love the atmosphere I am in and I feel like I am at home," said Guzauskas on why he chose so sign with the Illini. "I feel very welcomed and I know I am going to have the best 4 years of college."

Gabrielius Guzauskas

6'2 | Hinsdale, Illinois | Laurel Springs School

• Blue Chip Athlete (Tennis Recruiting Network)
• Five-star recruit (Tennis Recruiting Network)
• No. 1 recruit in Florida and the Southeast Region (Tennis Recruiting Network)
• Currently No. 4 recruit in the country (Tennis Recruiting Network)
• 2019 Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship Runner-Up
• Originally from Lithuania before moving to the U.S
• Chose Illinois because "I love the atmosphere I am in and I feel like I am at home. I feel very welcomed and I know I am going to have the best 4 years of college."