Illini Basketball Recruiting: Quinton Kitt Set for EYBL Session 1

EYBL Weekend Guide: Tracking Quinton Kitt, Illinois Basketball Commit

EYBL Session One in Atlanta tips off this afternoon, bringing together some of the best high school talent in the country. The EYBL is Nike’s premier AAU circuit that consistently produces more NBA talent than any other league.

Illinois fans can tune in this weekend to watch Quinton Kitt. Illinois basketball’s 2027 signee will be playing for Chicago-based Meanstreets, a program known for producing elite NBA talent.

Kitt will be competing for Chicago-based Meanstreets, the premier AAU program in the Chicagoland area. Meanstreets has produced a long list of elite players who have gone on to the NBA, including Derrick Rose, Anthony Davis, and Kendrick Nunn.

Quinton Kitt, Illinois Basketball: Weekend Schedule Kitt and Meanstreets open play Friday at 6:00 PM CST against NY Lightning. Full weekend schedule:

• Friday: 6:00 PM CST vs. NY Lightning (Court 4)

• Saturday: 2:30 PM CST vs. Indy Heat (Court 2)

• Sunday: 7:00 AM CST vs. JL3 (Court 2)

Fans can purchase access to the EYBL court streams on the EYBL website for $4 per day to watch Kitt in action.

6’6 4⭐️ Illinois commit Quinton Kitt is going to be a problem on the @NikeEYB circuit this summer 😮‍💨🔥 pic.twitter.com/VMDFfw1MPi

— League Ready (@LeagueRDY) April 20, 2026

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