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Warden's Career & Season Game-By-Game Stats (PDF)

2022-23 Freshman

• In first season as Illini walkon
• Appeared in 10 games
• Scored first career points on layup at Minnesota (Jan. 16)

High School

• Played on one of the most dominant teams in state history, Glenbard West, which finished 37-1 and won the 2022 IHSA Class 4A championship for the school’s first-ever state title
• Led all scorers with 21 points (8-10 FG) in the championship game, a 56-34 victory over Whitney Young
• Averaged 11.6 points and 3.7 rebounds during his senior season, shooting 55% from the field and 42% from 3-point range
• High school coach was Jason Opoka

Personal

• Born June 1, 2004
• Enrolled in the Division of General Studies (undeclared)
• Parents are Chris and Susie Warden
• The youngest of five boys, has older brothers Robert, Tyler, Beau and Austin
• All four brothers played college football at Robert Morris in Chicago (now Roosevelt)
• Hobbies include hanging out with friends and family, and playing video games including NBA 2K
• Proudest sports accomplishment is winning the Illinois Class 4A state championship
• Favorite athlete is Damian Lillard
• Favorite team is the Chicago Bears
• Favorite artist is Don Toliver
• Favorite food is pizza from Barone’s
• Lists his father and brother, Tyler, as most influencing his basketball career, “They taught me the game, practiced with me, and helped me develop.”
• Chose Illinois because “It’s a great school, it’s close to home, and the opportunity to join such a successful program was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”