Kylan Boswell will have a prime opportunity to make an NBA Roster with the Charlotte Hornets.
The Illini continue to schedule quality high-major opponents in their non-conference slates.
Ben Humrichous has a smooth shooting stroke to go alongside positional side and defensive versatility.
Keaton Wagler became the Illini's first Top-five pick since 2005.
Morez Johnson Jr. spent his freshman season at Illinois before transferring to the University of Michigan.
Wagler is expected to be the Illini's first lottery pick since 2012
Boswell will hopefully be the second Illini basketball player drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Wagler would be the first Illini basketball player to be drafted in the top-five since 2005.
After landing Morgan Park's Nas Rankin in 2025, Illinois Football once again locks down a top in-state wide receiver target.
James is the ninth commit for the Illini in the class of 2027