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Johnnie Vassar, 2014 PG, will take an unofficial visit to Illinois

The University of Illinois basketball program will open its doors to one of the nation's best young talents on Saturday when Johnnie Vassar visits campus.

Vassar, a 6-0 freshman point guard and Chicago native who attends highly-regarded Lawrence Academy in Groton (Mass.), is considered by many to be one of the top players nationally in the Class of 2014. Superlatives like "special" and "unique" have been thrown around when it comes to describing Vassar's talents by those who have watched him play and character by those who know him. Vassar is considered to be an explosive lefty point guard with great athleticism and tools that give him star potential.

Joe Henricksen

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