Maryland big man Derik Queen had one of his best games against Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper and Rutgers on Saturday.

Despite a team-high 20 points from Will Riley and leading as late as 7:28 left in the game, No. 23 Illinois couldn't overcome ...

Freshman guard Dylan ... said Harper “tried to play on it,” alluding to his 13-minute outing against Michigan State at Madison Square Garden. The five-star freshmen sat the final 18 minutes ...

Harper poured in 15 points over the final 12:24, working inside (7-for-8 free throws) and out (a pair of threes) to shut down any hopes of another late Illinois rally.

That's where more than 30 recruiters reportedly will be when Ace Bailey, Dylan ... final seconds, en route to a game-high 31 points. Thornton's big night could be alarming with a matchup against ...

Dylan Harper hit two 3-pointers ... Ten matchup with Tom Izzo, Michigan State Bailey tipped in a missed shot for Rutgers to begin the second half and Harper followed with back-to-back 3-pointers ...