Illinois Basketball Recruiting

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches the action Friday, March 14, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Tournament between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Brad Underwood has landed Illinois a building block recruit for the future

Illinois basketball hoping to have legacy recruit blaze own trail in Champaign

Illinois basketball tapping into familiar recruiting territory for elite guard

Massive 2027 recruit now a prime Illinois basketball target

Illinois basketball enters recruitment for fast-rising phenom

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is shown during the second half of their second-round NCAA men’s basketball tournament game Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brad Underwood misses out on 4-star small forward to Big Ten rival

Every rock being turned over, as Illinois basketball looks for 2026 big man

The big man hunt continues, as Illinois basketball eyes top center in 2026

Illinois basketball one of the first to see massive potential in 4-star recruit

West Coast 4-star recruit is the complete package for Illinois' Brad Underwood

Illini head coach Brad Underwood, in orange, and associate head coach Orlando Antigua greet fans at the Class 3A Washington Sectional semifinal Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Brad Underwood needs to lean into 'FamILLy' to land No. 15 prospect in class of 2026

Illinois basketball in the hunt for massive class of 2026 big man

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches during NCAA Tournament First Round Practiceat Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball making strong push for Iowa rising star

Top 5-star recruit a likely reason for Illinois basketball visit

Illinois basketball getting in on massive 5-star recruitment

Sharpshooting recruit hears from the Illinois basketball program

Sunnyslope forward Darius Wabbington (21) drives against St. Mary’s guard Noah Ondoua (10) during the boys PrimeTime basketball championship in Phoenix, on June 14, 2025.

Massive 5-star center becomes huge target for Illinois basketball

Illinois basketball eyeing rising star from Overtime Elite

Top 5 key recruits for Illinois basketball in the class of 2026

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

5-star point guard talks Illinois basketball

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Purdue trying to take Illinois basketball big man target

Mar 27, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood looks on during practice in preparation for their East semifinal game against Iowa State at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball coming after Iowa Crystal Ball recruit

Illinois basketball looking to add massive 2026 recruit to the roster

Rising superstar guard receives interest from the Illinois basketball program

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Illinois trying to get into the fight for elite 2027 point guard

Top Illinois basketball recruiting target makes high school power move

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood acknowledges the fans before a game with the Chicago State Cougars at State Farm Center.

2-way, 2-sport athlete Nasir Rankin adds juice to the Illinois athletic department

Illinois pounces with offer, as 2026 point guard has huge AAU showing

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