BILL BURWELL - B.H.S. - U. OF ILLINOIS

1959 Recruiting Class -- One of the Best in University of Illinois History - THE FIGHTING ILLINI

The name "Fighting Illini" was bestowed upon the team in honor of Illinoisans who fought in World War I.

•Jay Lovelace 6-4 forward from Carbondale IL
•Dave Downey 6-4 forward from Canton IL
•Bill Burwell 6-8 center from Boys High School, Brooklyn, N.Y.
•Bill Small 6-2 guard from West High School, Aurora IL

•Bob Starnes 6-3 guard & forward from Gage HIGH,Chicago IL

Burwell averaged over 11 rebounds as a junior for the ILLINI.

Bill was a third round 1963 NBA draft pick

#24 overall.