NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • SACBEE.COM
Grandison leads short-handed No. 11 Illinois past Jackson St Jacob Grandison scored a career-high 20 points as short-handed No. 11 Illinois opened the season by rolling past Jackson State 71-47.
Drops 20 points in opener Grandison contributed 20 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and an assist in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 71-47 win over Jackson State.
Impact Grandison had limited production during his first season with the Illini last year, but he had a significant role in Tuesday's opener. The redshirt senior averaged just 4.6 points and 3.4 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game during the 2020-21 campaign but has taken on a starting role to begin the year.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grandison leads short-handed No. 11 Illinois past Jackson St
Jacob Grandison scored a career-high 20 points as short-handed No. 11 Illinois opened the season by rolling past Jackson State 71-47NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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JUNE 17, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM
No. 3 Illinois gets past No. 5 Iowa, into Big Ten title game
Kofi Cockburn scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half, and No. 3 Illinois beat No. 5 Iowa 82-71 to advance to the Big Ten Tournament title gameMARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting against Wisconsin Grandison is starting Saturday's game against Wisconsin.
Impact Grandison came off the bench in Thursday's win over Nebraska, but he'll return to the starting lineup after scoring 14 points against the Cornhuskers. The redshirt junior could see increased usage against the Badgers with Ayo Dosunmu (nose) sidelined once again.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Totals six rebounds Tuesday Grandison posted four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes in Tuesday's 81-72 loss to Michigan State.
Impact Grandison wasn't very productive on the scoreboard Tuesday, but he's now played over 20 minutes in each of the past two games. He was one of the top performers on the boards in the loss to the Spartans, and he's now averaging 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds over 18.4 minutes per game since joining the starting lineup.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dosunmu, Frazier lead No. 19 Illinois over No. 7 Iowa 80-75
Ayo Dosunmu scored 25 points, Trent Frazier had 24 and No. 19 Illinois upset No. 7 Iowa 80-75JANUARY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Tuesday Grandison is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Penn State.
Impact This will be Grandison's first start of the season, as the junior is starting over Da'Monte Williams. Grandison is currently averaging 2.8 points in 8.6 minutes of action.
JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dosunmu, Cockburn lead No. 18 Illinois past Penn State 98-81
Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half to lead No. 18 Illinois past Penn State 98-81DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grandison scores career-high 24, Holy Cross tops Siena 57-45
Grandison scores career-high 24, Holy Cross tops Siena 57-45NOVEMBER 18, 2018
