On Saturday, March 22, former Lincoln-Way East High School Hayven Smith collegiate team won in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

Hayven Smith

By Will County Gazette

Mar 23, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, former Lincoln-Way East High School standout Hayven Smith’s current collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini won 66-57 against the Creighton Bluejays in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Moody Center, this was the first game against the Creighton Bluejays during the championship.

The Illinois Fighting Illini’s next game will take place on Monday, March 24 at 1 p.m. in Moody Center against Texas Longhorns.

Hayven Smith’s hometown is Frankfort and game position is center.

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