Illinois

By SAM LANCE Class of 2025 four-star shooting guard Brandon Lee has committed to Illinois, per his Instagram page. Lee —  the 6-foot-2 guard from The Patrick School (NJ) and the New York Renaissance Nike EYBL AAU program — committed after his official visit this past weekend. “I chose Illinois because I felt that they had the necessary resources for me to continue to … [Read more...] about Illinois lands top-100 shooting guard Brandon Lee

By SAM LANCE Class of 2025 four-star guard Keaton Wagler has committed to Illinois, he announced on X.com. Excited to announce my commitment to @IlliniMBB #EveryDayGuys #HailToTheOrange pic.twitter.com/koHWrkBgZR— Keaton Wagler (@KeatonW34) September 18, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Wagler — the 6-foot-6, 180-pound guard from Shawnee Mission Northwest … [Read more...] about Top-150 prospect Keaton Wagler commits to Illinois

By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT Jasper Johnson, a five-star in the class of 2025, had an intense month of June taking visits to Illinois and Alabama, while representing USA at the U18 AmeriCup in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 6-foot-5 guard out of Team Thad AAU helped the U.S. to a gold medal, winning six straight games in blowout fashion throughout the tournament. … [Read more...] about Five-star Jasper Johnson updates recruitment, recaps FIBA World Cup experience

By ADAM ZAGORIA Will Riley, the five-star wing from the Phelps School (PA), has committed to Illinois and will reclassify to the Class of 2024 from ’25, his high school coach told ZAGSBLOG. “Yes, 2024,” said Trey Morin of the Phelps School (PA). The 6-foot-8 Canadian chose Illinois over Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky and the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL on his list. He … [Read more...] about Five-star wing Will Riley commits to Illinois, will reclassify to 2024