Smith is a 6 foot 3 combo guard from Philadelphia.
Williams brings a lot of athletic similarities to the former Illini great, Terrence Shannon Jr.
Boswell will head to the NBA draft after a successful two seasons with the Illini.
Williams is the top player in the state of Illinois per the 247sports class of 2026 rankings.
Yet another of college basketball's most respected voices, is VERY high on Illinois Basketball in 2026-27.
The Illini are heading into the season as a Big Ten favorite, but can they answer these doubts?
Daughtry is a top-20 prospect in the class of 2027.
Can Illinois Basketball win it all in 2026? NBC Sports' John Fanta is a strong believer.
The Ivisic twins will be one of the most fun frontcourts in all of college basketball
Stojakovic's return immediately makes Illinois a top shelf contender in the 2026-2027 season.