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July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; Brad Beal Elite Quentin Coleman (1) gestures to a teammate as Team Durant Evans Barning Jr. (7) defends during the Brad Beal Elite and Team Durant game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Brad Beal Elite won 91-59. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK
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Future Illinois basketball star earns high praise at the top of the sport

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Bret Bielema tapping into rare Illinois football recruiting pipeline

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Illinois Football Recruiting

Illinois football recruiting target changes official visit plans

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Illinois football hits big with a Sunday commitment for the class of 2027

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Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Rivals updated rankings give Illinois basketball a massive recruiting target in backyard

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Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Illinois football swoops in to land offensive weapon for the class of 2027

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Mar 11, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) takes a shot against Butler Bulldogs forward Michael Ajayi (5) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

A crucial stat that shows the 2026-27 Illinois basketball team might be better than the Final Four squad

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Principia Panthers guard Quentin Coleman (11) goes for a lay up during a City of Palms Classic semifinal game against the Paul VI Panthers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Quentin Coleman throwing up eye-popping numbers months before entering the Illinois basketball program

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team into the stadium before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football rocked the house at Wrigley Tuesday night during the Cubs game

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Jun 3, 2026
Sep 6, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA;  East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) gets ready for the snap against the Campbell Fighting Camels during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Illinois Football has their quarterback for 2026 but the questions don't stop there

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Jun 3, 2026
Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team during the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois moving quickly on committed in-state recruit in hopes of a big flip

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Jun 3, 2026
Nov 24, 2018; Evanston, IL, USA; A detailed view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images

A sneaky commitment gives Illinois football a freak on defense

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Jun 1, 2026

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May 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Keaton Wagler participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler’s confusing drop in NBA mock draft would be beneficial

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Jun 5, 2026
Oct 9, 2023; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media at the Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Shauna Green tapping into Iowa market as Illinois lays groundwork for the future

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Jun 5, 2026
Apr 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Top 10 NBA Playoff masterpieces by an Illinois basketball player

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Jun 4, 2026
Big Walnut's Sydney Mobley (14) shoots the ball in the first half of the OHSAA state semifinal game at Vandalia Butler on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Vandalia, Ohio.

Prime Illinois basketball recruiting target lands high on SC Next 100 list

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Jun 4, 2026
Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Recruiting

Illinois football makes top 3 for elite 2027 wide receiver recruit

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Basketball Recruiting

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Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball superstar recruiting target lands in the top-20 of elite list

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Oct 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, US; Illinois women s head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media during the Big Ten media days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Key recruiting targets who could put Illinois basketball over the top in 2027-28

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Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball continues trend with another Balkan commitment

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Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball trying to build for the future with massive Maryland talent

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