Illinois has picked up two commits for the class of 2026 in the past few weeks. They first got three star Ethan Brown (CG) out of Missouri while Landon Davis (PF), a three star power forward out of Iowa, also committed recently.
https://247sports.com/Player/ethan-brown-46147756/
https://247sports.com/Player/landon-davis-46158743/
Illinois has done almost a complete 180 over the past few seasons. They have either seven or eight scholarship whites on the roster next season with a heavy contingent of Euros. They should be starting at least three of them next season although it could be up to four...will definitely be a team to watch. Coach Brad Underwood must be thinking back to the days of a pretty white Stephen F Austin beating an athletic VCU team with this fair roster construction.
The season is still a while away, but there will be plenty of high-profile white friendly games that the Illini participate in. In addition to the usual contigent of Big 10 games, Illinois will be facing off against UConn and a traditional CF favorite in Colgate in November...lots to look forward to!