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

By CHARLIE PARENT Will Riley, a five star wing in the class of 2025, has altered his top five list, replacing Arkansas with Illinois, On3 Sports first reported Monday. The 6-foot-8 Canadian also has Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky and the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL on his list. Riley has had a huge spring EYBL season, averaging 21.9 points per game for UPlay Canada, … [Read more...] about Five star rising senior Will Riley alters top five, replaces Arkansas with Illinois

By SAM LANCE Brad Underwood and Illinois keep on rolling in the transfer portal. The Fighting Illini now have their third portal commitment of the offseason after Arizona transfer guard Kylan Boswell pledged to Illinois on Sunday.  Boswell — the 6-foot-2, 200-pound guard from Champaign (IL) — averaged 9.6 points, 3.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game last season. Boswell, … [Read more...] about Arizona transfer guard Kylan Boswell to return home to Illinois