'Great environment' attracts Aaron Jordan

Truth is, though, he had already made up his mind on accepting a scholarship offer long before Saturday. According to Rob Jordan, Aaron's father, the youngster wanted to make his pledge to Illinois months ago.

"We've been holding him back and told him to let the process work itself out," Rob Jordan said. "He just came in and said, 'I've seen it all, that's it.' "

Marcus Jackson