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Illinois Offers Rising Star Guard Amarion Smith-Holley

10/14/2025

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Amarion Smith-Holley, a 5-foot-11 guard from Peoria, Illinois, received his fourth Division I offer from the University of Illinois after an unofficial visit.
The class of 2028 prospect is known for athleticism, shooting, and playmaking.
He plays for Peoria Richwoods and the Mac Irvin Fire Amateur Athletic Union team.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood values positional size and supports undersized guards, making Smith-Holley's offer a strategic fit for the program.

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Story summary

Amarion Smith-Holley, a 5-foot-11 guard from Peoria, Illinois, received his fourth Division I offer from the University of Illinois after an unofficial visit.
The class of 2028 prospect is known for athleticism, shooting, and playmaking.
He plays for Peoria Richwoods and the Mac Irvin Fire Amateur Athletic Union team.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood values positional size and supports undersized guards, making Smith-Holley's offer a strategic fit for the program.