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Illinois Basketball: 5 biggest Illini recruiting targets left for 2019

By Rees Woodcock

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 15: A detail view of the March Madness logo that is embossed into the official tournament basketballs is seen during an open public practice during the practice day before the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament on March 15, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - MARCH 15: A detail view of the March Madness logo that is embossed into the official tournament basketballs is seen during an open public practice during the practice day before the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament on March 15, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

3. Quincy Guerrier – Syracuse 45%, Illinois 38%, Oregon 17%

One player who I think is flying under-the-radar for this Illinois basketball team is Quincy Guerrier. This kid is a superstar wing player who can do some great things on the basketball court.

Guerrier is a 6-foot-7, 190-pound small forward from Thetford Academy in Quebec City, Quebec. He is rated as a four-star recruit who is the No. 48 player in the class of 2019 and the No. 13 small forward in the nation. He is also ranked as the best player to come out of Quebec.

The recruitment of Guerrier has been pretty quiet. The fact Illinois is even in the running for him is quite impressive. This kid is a big-time talent and there are some big-time schools trying to convince him to play for their program.

So far, Guerrier has been on two visits. He went over to Oregon on September 6 and then down to Syracuse on September 21. His next visit is this weekend to Illinois. This upcoming visit is turning into one of the biggest for the Illini in a while. Guerrier could help turn the tides for the class of 2019.

Snagging Guerrier is going to be tough for the Illini. Oregon and Syracuse are projected to be the two teams in the running for him, but I think Illinois has a legit shot here. I don’t think the Illini are in the lead, yet. But, if Illinois does land Guerrier, I wouldn’t be too surprised.

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