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Joel Welser Mon, 10/18/2021   Illinois Fighting Illini 2021-2022 Overall Rank: #23<div ... Read More » read more … [Read more...] about #23 Illinois Men's Basketball 2021-2022 Preview

By TOBIAS BASS After going from relatively unknown prospect to the nation’s No. 76 overall prospect, four-star shooting guard Parker Friedrichsen is eying official visits. “All I can do is keep working on my craft and hope people start to pay attention,” Friedrichsen said. “We have a lot of great basketball players in the state (of Oklahoma). I think the culture is … [Read more...] about After strong summer performance, top-100 prospect Parker Friedrichsen looking to take more visits

By TOBIAS BASS After leading the Team USA U-16 Junior National Team to its 7th straight gold medal, class of 2024 guard David Castillo is one of the hottest names on the recruiting trail. Castillo, ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 12 overall prospect in the class of 2024, called his Team USA experience ‘surreal’. “Playing for the country is definitely a moment to … [Read more...] about Class of 2024 five-star guard David Castillo holds seven offers

By TOBIAS BASS With Peach Jam coming to a close Sunday, we had the chance to see numerous prospects make a name for themselves in North Augusta, SC, including class of 2024 five-star forward Liam McNeeley. The 6-foot-7, 190-pound forward from Richardson (TX) and the Drive Nation AAU Program, averaged 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Drive Nation’s 15U squad … [Read more...] about Class of ’24 Five-Star Liam McNeeley talks recruitment and Peach Jam Expereince

By ADAM ZAGORIA Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn is staying put. The 7-foot native of Jamaica announced Friday he will return for his junior season after opting to withdraw from the NBA Draft. He also considered transferring to Florida State or Kentucky. Cockburn averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds last season en route to First-Team All-Big Ten honors. He joins … [Read more...] about Kofi Cockburn announces he will return to Illinois

By ADAM ZAGORIA llinois big man Kofi Cockburn is poised to announce his future plans on Friday, and Illini fans are waiting with bated breath. His camp had initially said Cockburn planned to remain in the NBA Draft but he is not projected to be drafted and his plans soon changed. After withdrawing from the Draft ahead of the July 7 deadline, the 7-foot Cockburn is … [Read more...] about Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn to announce plans Friday

By TOBIAS BASS As the summer kicks into full gear, prospects across the nation are set to participate in the Adidas Gauntlet, Nike EYBL and Under Armour Sessions, among other AAU events. Among the standouts this July has been class of 2022 four-star forward Colin Smith, showing his versatility this past weekend as the 3SSB Event in Birmingham, AL. The 6-foot-8, 200 … [Read more...] about Class of 2022 four-star forward Colin Smith talks Top 10 schools

By ADAM ZAGORIA Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn will withdraw from the NBA Draft but remain in the Transfer Portal, he told Joe Tipton Tuesday. The 6-foot-11 Cockburn also considered UConn, St. John’s, PIttsburgh and Kansas before pledging to Illinois in January 2019. Cockburn averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds last season en route to First-Team All-Big Ten honors, … [Read more...] about Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn withdraws from NBA Draft, will remain in Transfer Portal

By ADAM ZAGORIA Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn will enter the Transfer Portal while remaining in the NBA Draft for now, according to Andrew Slater. The 6-foot-11 Cockburn also considered UConn, St. John’s, PIttsburgh and Kansas before pledging to Illinois in January 2019. 7’ Kofi Cockburn, who was a 2nd-team All-American & 1st-team All-Big 10, will enter the … [Read more...] about Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn to transfer, remain in NBA Draft