Divine Bourrage joins Illinois women's basketball for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
College SportsDivine Bourrage, a sophomore guard from Davenport, Iowa, is set to join the Illinois women's basketball team for the 2026-27 season after transferring from LSU. Bourrage played 24 games for LSU last season, averaging 2.1 points and 1.7 rebounds. Her transition to Illinois has been supported by her friendship with a current team member. Coach Shauna Green is optimistic about Bourrage's potential impact given her status as a high-profile recruit. The Illini hope to unlock Bourrage's scoring and defensive abilities this season, aiming to enhance their roster depth.
- •Bourrage played 24 games for LSU in the previous season.
- •Averaged 2.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game.
- •Coach Green expects Bourrage to make a significant impact.
- •Friendship with an Illinois point guard aids her transition.
- •Bourrage was a top-15 recruit in the Class of 2025.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street 2026-27 player profiles -- Divine Bourrage
"Jul. 10—The 2026-27 roster is all but set for Shauna Green's Illinois women's basketball program. So, over the next few weeks, we'll take a closer look at each of the 14 players on Green's fifth Illini team. N/A G So. 5-foot-11 Davenport, Iowa It was with LSU. In a limited capacity within coach 's rotation with the Tigers as a freshman. Bourrage, after all, found herself in a experienced, ...
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