Chinese small forward Boyuan Zhang visits Illinois, other trips planned

By ADAM ZAGORIA

Chinese small forward Boyuan Zhang of Veritas Prep (CA) visited Illinois this week and has two other visits in the works.

The 6-foot-7 Class of 2026 prospect will trip to California Jan. 12-14 and is also planning a visit to Minnesota, per Veritas coach George Zedan.

“He’s a Top-30 type talent,” Zedan said. “If he was American, he’s easily a 5 -star kid. So much talent and competitiveness.”

He’s currently rated a 3-star by 247Sports.com.

As for his visit to illinois...