Take former NBA center Meyers Leonard as a prime example. A homegrown Virginia-turned-Illinois product who committed to his hometown school in the early-2010s when it was commonplace to do so.

Leonard recently announced his retirement from basketball, playing in the NBA from 2012 to […] CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Former Illini and NBA player Meyers Leonard was back at his alma mater ...

Former Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard announced his retirement from professional basketball on Sunday, citing physical limitations as the deciding factor. The 33-year-old last played ...