Burnett, sorry I was using voice to text when driving obviously could not proofread.
Anyways, Burnett has told me that he is looking very strongly at Illinois as he is from here and would love to play in front of his family.
He said Illinois is very much in the running for his commitment, he also stressed he is looking very hard at alabama as well.
I asked him how many schools have been in contact with him and he said well over 25 schools have called, including depaul, northwestern, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, 75 percent or more of the big ten conference are vying for his comittment..
He did say he wont be making a decision until as early as the first week of April but could be later.
" Being able to come into an established program and being able to play from day one is very very important to me, culture and staff are very important to me as well as who I would be playing with, i want to come somewhere I am wanted and needed and be able to make a difference day one.
I want to be somewhere I can be coached and somewhere that will give me the best preparation and chance to move on in a year or two and persue my dreams of playing in the NBA" -Burnett
Now I can confirm that admissions at illinois have reviewed his transcripts and deemed him eligible for scholarship admission. By no means does it mean he is coming but it does mean he is very interested which is a good sign. But keep in mind he is just as onterested in alabama as well... Cross our fingers and watt until april!
As I believe he is waiting to see who declares and go to the NBA "ayo" in my non relevant humble opinion!