Edgar Padilla Jr.

Averaged 20.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists as a senior before end of season was canceled due to COVID-19
High school coach was Humberto Ramirez
Also ran cross country at San Ignacio de Loyola
Member of Puerto Rico team that finished second at the 2019 FIBA U17 Centrobasket Championships
Played for the New York Jayhawks and South End Community Center AAU programs

Born March 6, 2002
Enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (general curriculum)
Parents are Yanira Liceaga and Edgar Padilla Sr.
Father, Edgar, played basketball at Massachusetts from 1994-97, starting at guard on UMass’ 1996 Final Four team and representing Puerto Rico at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta
Hobbies include playing video games, modeling, singing and hanging out with friends
Favorite player is Trae Young and favorite team is the Golden State Warriors
Favorite artist is Bad Bunny
Proudest sports achievement is playing for the Puerto Rico U17 National Team
Lists his father as most influencing his career, “He knows the game and has taught me so much; he’s been my basketball mentor my whole life.”
Padilla beyond basketball, “I am a very social and loving person and love talking with people about life and its mysteries.”

David Mirković Will Return to Illinois

Wednesday, April 15

Illinois Men's Basketball | Postgame Press Conference - NCAA Final Four vs. UConn 4/4/26

Sunday, April 05

Illinois Men's Basketball | NCAA Final Four Pregame Press Conference 4/3/26

Friday, April 03

Illinois Men's Basketball | Brad Underwood Pre-Final Four On-Site Press Conference 4/2/26

Thursday, April 02

Wednesday, May 27

Thursday, May 14

Wednesday, May 13

Friday, May 01

Schedule