Champaign, ILL.– Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood announced Friday the signing of Brandon Lieb to a national letter of intent.

Lieb is a 7-0, 210-pound center from Deerfield, Illinois. During his senior season he averaged 13.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks, earning third-team All-State honors by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association and all-conference honors in the Central Suburban League North. Lieb helped lead Deerfield High School to a 20-11 record, including an IHSA Class 3A regional championship and appearance in the sectional semifinals. He had 24 points and 14 rebounds in Deerfield's regional title win over Mundelein Carmel on March 6.  

Lieb played for coach Dan McKendrick at Deerfield and on the AAU circuit with the Illinois Wolves, coached by Mike Mullins.

"We're excited to have Brandon join our program and help him achieve his dream of wearing the Orange and Blue," Underwood said. "Brandon's skill level and shooting ability stand out right away; he can really space the floor at the '5'. He has a strong work ethic and is motivated to be part of our player development program, where he will add strength and weight to his frame. Brandon is also a tremendous student who will excel at the University of Illinois. We feel fortunate to add to our 2020 class someone with both the athletic and academic caliber of Brandon Lieb, and are pleased to welcome him to the Fighting Illini family."

Lieb joins combo guard Adam Miller (Peoria, Illinois/Morgan Park), point guard Andre Curbelo (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Long Island Lutheran), and power forward Coleman Hawkins (Sacramento California/Prolific Prep) in the Illinois class of 2020. Illinois' recruiting class ranks No. 12 nationally by Rivals and No. 15 by 247Sports Composite.