CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Brandon Lee, a freshman on the Illinois men's basketball team and former 4-star recruit, has entered the transfer portal.
According to On3 reporter Joe Tipton, Lee's agent Daniel Poneman confirmed the news Sunday afternoon.
NEWS: Illinois freshman Brandon Lee will enter the @TransferPortal, per his agent @DanielPoneman of @WEAVE.
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 19, 2026
The 6-4 guard and former 4⭐️ recruit appeared in 18 games this season for an Illinois team that made it to the Final Four. https://t.co/P2CLLLO2iq pic.twitter.com/CsyHb83Rfl
The Puerto Rican appeared in 18 games this past season, but typically in circumstances when the matchup's outcome had already been decided. Lee averaged 1.8 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. He missed 5 games during the season due to an ankle injury.
The decision follows the announced return of 5 of Illinois' 7 most-used players from the 2025-26 campaign.
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