Luke Goode to transfer; Illinois left with three from Elite Eight roster

Perimeter threat Luke Goode plans to relocate after three seasons at Illinois, leaving the Fighting Illini with three players returning from their Elite Eight roster.Goode, who received his business degree in three years, said he’s entering the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. Reports indicated he could be headed to rival Indiana.”Three years, two championships and one degree,” Goode said in a statement posted to social media on Monday. “The University of Illinois has provided endless opportunities for myself and my family, and I am forever grateful.”Goode shot 38.9 percent from 3-point range and made seven starts in 38 games for Illinois last season. He missed the first half of his sophomore season recovering from a preseason foot injury.Illinois lost a pair of guards and assistant coach Chester Frazier to West Virginia, with lightning-fast defensive stopper Sencire Harris and Amani Hansberry joining him in Morgantown.Big man Dain Dainja transferred to Memphis.

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