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Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Konkey, a speedy class of 2027 receiver from in-state Geneva, committed to the Illini on Tuesday

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Konkey, a speedy class of 2027 receiver from in-state Geneva, committed to the Illini on Tuesday

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James, an inside linebacker from La Marque (Texas), didn't waste any time after his visit to Champaign to sign with the Illini

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood walks down the court during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The Illini are one of the early contenders for Betts – a huge, fluid big man who should make an instant impact wherever he lands

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets fans before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Paulsen, from Central Dewitt (Iowa), chose the Illini over a handful of other suitors, including four Big Ten rivals

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood before the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Santos isn’t the typical Illini target, but Brad Underwood must have liked what he saw from the athletic, high-motor wing

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is shown after their game Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Illinois beat Wisconsin 34-10.

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Shack became the eighth member of the Illinois 2027 recruiting class when he committed to the Illini on Tuesday

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Ericson-Staton flipped his commitment from Iowa State to Illinois on Sunday, bolstering the Illini's blocking talent

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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We offer a superlative for each of the Illini's six incoming freshmen for 2026-27 – including recent commit Williams

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches warm ups before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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The Illini landed their first tight end in the 2027 recruiting class when they signed Cade Newman on Saturday

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini made a late addition to their 2026-27 roster in Lincoln Williams, a long and bouncy guard from Kankakee

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The Illini signed their seventh junior college transfer on Monday, landing defensive lineman Deon Williams

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Arizona Compass Prep forward DeMarcus Henry (15) against Spire Institute (OH) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Illini recently joined the race for Henry, who is the latest top recruit being targeted by Brad Underwood and his staff

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The Illini recently extended an offer to 2027 prospect Cayden Daughtry, who breaks the mold of the prototype Brad Underwood guard

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Like her counterparts in the Illini men's hoops program, Shauna Green and her staff are tapping into the international women's talent pipeline

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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Coleman will spend early June with Team USA, giving Illinois fans another reason to believe in their freshmen pipeline

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Rhea could instantly become an important weapon in new defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck's scheme

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Wide Receiver Nathan Cichy (Prospect High School) flipped his commitment from Harvard to Illinois on Friday.

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

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The Illini typically have specific molds their targets fit into, but Lewis Uvwo fits into none of them

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: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Get background and a scouting report on Moussa Kamissoko, who received an offer from the Illini on Wednesday

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Illini are eyeing a 2028 wing who goes to the same high school once attended by another recent Illinois basketball alum

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is shown before their game against Wisconsin Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

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The Illini received a commitment from yet another JUCO player in three-star defensive lineman Davis

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Rice became the fourth class of 2027 recruit to pick Illinois, announcing his decision via social media on Friday

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema calls time out against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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How will Thurman, the latest junior college prospect signed by Illini coach Bret Bielema, fit in Champaign?

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The Illini added the second member of their 2027 recruiting class on Saturday after receiving a verbal commitment from Halliman

Nov 14, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the tip of the game with the Colgate Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini again have one of the premier high school recruiting classes in the country – but in a year they weren't necessarily expected to