Illinois Basketball: Illini class of 2018 confidence meter

1 of 8

NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks reacts in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 18, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Brad Underwood and the Illinois basketball team have a tough task of putting together a great class of 2018.

This class is extremely important for the future of this Illini program. Not only will 2018 bring players who will help build the foundation for future victories, but it will also help show the Illini fan base what type of recruiting power this coaching staff possesses.

There are many players in the class of 2018 who haven’t committed. Illinois has targeted a multitude of recruits and some have already pledged their word to other programs, but there are a couple handfuls of talented players who are still the main focus for Underwood and the coaching staff.

Each of these players could help the Illinois basketball program out tremendously with their great athletic ability or their amazing shooting prowess. They all have their own skillset that will be useful to any team in the nation.

But, the Illini won’t land all of these talented players. There are some who I have more confidence in than others. And then there are some who I think will be wearing the Orange and Blue in 2018.

Here is my confidence each Illinois recruiting target will commit to the program for the class of 2018.

Home/Illinois Basketball Recruiting