Jelani Hamilton, former Wheeler High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 28 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

On Thursday, March 28, former Wheeler High School standout Jelani Hamilton’s current collegiate team the Iowa State Cyclones lost 72-69 against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Boston, Massachusetts, this was the first game against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the championship.