2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - University of Illinois Athletics Save the Date: Football Season Ticket Renewals Begin February 22! . Coach Alexander deserves credit for his efforts onthis recruitment. 0.8767. It looks like the Illinois basketball team has added to the family on Friday afternoon. But it is now time to look at what is left for the Illini in 2023. We're the leader in player rankings, recruiting info and analysis. 70 by ESPN100, No. 63 by ESPN100, No. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. ", "We love the fact that he has stayed very, very loyal to us in the process. ", "He's a double-double machine, super high IQ, very, very skilled." By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. There is plenty of opportunities to play small-ball, but if we want to trot out a bigger lineup, the capabilities just arent there. Since being hired in March of 2022, head coach Shauna Green has not hesitated to leave her mark on the team. Illinois Fighting Illini news fromFanSided Daily, Illinois Basketball: Illini fall flat in road loss to Ohio State, Illinois Football: Devon Witherspoon a top 5 prospect in 2023 NFL Draft, Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time, Illinois Basketball: ESPN undervaluing Illini recruiting class for 2023, Illinois Basketball: 2024 target takes an Illini unofficial visit, Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini targets for 2024 after losing ZZ Clark, Illinois Basketball: Recruiting still strong despite Illini losing ZZ Clark. While Moretti is going to join the team for the spring semester and is eligible to play immediately, I dont think he will see that much time early on. The other four teams to get an official visit were Penn State, Virginia Tech, Boston College, and Illinois. Although it is far too early to start evaluating the Shauna Green era of Illinois womens basketball, it is evident that Green is devoted to turning the program on its head. Notes on Hansberry: 4-star power forward No. 5 spot is pretty bleak. Illinois frontcourt could see turnover after the 2022-23 campaign. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports. We still have another scholarship that we could look for a transfer at the end or maybe theres a midyear transfer, Green said. 2022-23 Stats. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 10, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Sencire Harris (1) scores against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Emmanuel Bandoumel (25) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. I have Moretti coming in and maybe seeing a few minutes here and there in the second half of the 2022-23 campaign. Evans, of course, does his best work in the paint on both ends of the court, but he is more than just a big body. They would be the three scholarship players who are taller than Hansberry. He is rated as a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 2023 ESPN Shooting guards. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports. PF: Antibes, France, EUR Sunrise Christian Academy: Illinois Signed. 220 32 8. After bringing in three new assistant coaches and four transfers in the offseason, it wouldve been unreasonable to expect Green to not be busy on her first National Signing Day with Illinois. The Illini targeting top 30 center from the class of 2024, Illini a step closer to landing coveted 2024 recruit. Could the Illinois basketball team be one step closer to landing their first commitment for 2023? Illinois women's basketball signs pair of guards for recruiting class of 2023 Sydney Laput Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green watches the team from the sidelines during the second half of the game against LIU on Wednesday. 80 by Top247, No. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Morez Johnson St. Rita (Chicago, IL) 6-8 / 205. Dainja has also been extremely inconsistent during his first year in Champaign. 2 small forward in the nation and the best player coming out of Illinois. There are times when I love what Dainja brings to the court. November 9, 2022, Men's Basketball Illinois Lands Three Recruits in Class of 2023 - University of Illinois Athletics 8 pm CT Recap Men's Basketball vs #21 Northwestern February 23, 2023 8 pm CT Boxscore Men's Basketball vs #21 Northwestern February 23, 2023 8 pm CT Ohio State Listen Men's Basketball at Ohio State February 26, 2023 11 am CT The 6-foot-8 forward out of Baltimore ranks No. We are only a few days removed from Evans recruitment being open again, and teams are already pursuing this kid. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. CHAMPAIGN, Ill.University of Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Wednesday the signing of four-star recruits Amani Hansberry and Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn and three-star standoutZacharie Perrinto national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period. He is a 7-foot-1, 210-pound center from Hillcrest Prep in Riverside, California. Montverde Academy (Fla.). 225, SF / Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten Conference. 1. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Story: https://t.co/yS05lh53xw pic.twitter.com/W8akEYlFvb, Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) September 30, 2022. It would also be the first time the Illini have landed a five-star recruit in the 247Sports era of rankings. Every year the program sends multiple players . The future of the program is so bright. But, hopefully, I am wrong and this kid is ready to go from day one. 1. A blowout in the season opener and an active commitment to grabbing the best recruits possible is about all Illinois fans could have hoped for at this point in the season. He is rated as a three-star recruit and ranked as the No. Commits; Considering; On The Trail; Committed recruits are not . I think there is plenty of room to grow for Dainja, but the Illini pursuing Evans makes all the sense in the world. Lets snag Hansberry and continue building the frontcourt. 213, PG / Were just pretty small across the board, in terms of our guards, so that was something that was really critical to us.. I cant wait to see what Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn can do in the backcourt with Jayden Epps and Sencire Harris. Taylor is a 6-foot-8, 185-pound small forward from Kenwood Academy and resides in Chicago, Illinois. 247Sports Recruiting. 5 center Dennis Evans tells me TCU, Louisville, Illinois and Missouri have reached out since his De-commitment, There is no timetable for his decision @TheAthleticCBB pic.twitter.com/u0KTPX7qtr, Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass) February 26, 2023. 6-8 / 13. Continuing to allude to the future, Green mentioned that the Illini still have one more open spot for their 2023-24 roster. The forward is the first member of Illinois 2023 college basketball recruiting class for head coach Brad Underwood. One of the top Illinois basketball recruiting targets is starting to narrow down the scope of his recruitment. He has great touch within seven feet of the basket, but his play on the court is extremely scattered. He would make a great addition to what is already going to be one of the best groups of players to come through Champaign in years. By Conor Blount, Staff Writer November 10, 2022 In an article by Derek Piper of 247Sports, Taylor said Illinois was his top option right now. 7-0 / This prediction was by the publisher of the Maryland 247Sports site, Jeff Ermann. Clark entered this season as the highest-ranked prospect in Illinois' 2022 recruiting class, which ranked No. After the football team destroyed Wyoming Saturday to start their 2022 season, the Illinois basketball program got some major news Sunday in the form of a commitment from four-star prospect. Fans would comment on my class of 2022 or 2024 articles saying, what about the class of 2023? Prep Hoops is your #1 source for Illinois High School Boys Basketball. He is the 19 th-ranked recruit in Illinois and 56th-ranked running back nationally in the 2024 class in the 247Sports composite ratings of major recruiting services. Underwood on Gibbs-Lawhorn: "I saw him for the first time in the spring while he was committed to another school, and I told our assistants, 'We're going to hate playing against this guy.' With Clarks leave of absence, there are a lot of question marks, so I went worst-case scenario and left him off. It would make sense for Illinois to pursue Evans. OVERALL RECORD: Conference RECORD: NA: NA: 2023 Player Commits. 2023 ESPN Small forwards. 228, SF / Illinois Basketball: Illini land another top 100 recruit for 2023 CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before the game against the. In Tiptons tweet, he quotes Gibbs-Lawhorn on why he committed to Illinois. He's a hard worker who has turned intoa double-double machine. Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruits. It all started with landing Ayo Dosunmu, and he has done great work ever since. Men's Basketball CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Word Of God Christian Academy (Raleigh, NC), SF / Auburn, Miami, Penn State and Virginia Tech, according to 247Sports Composites rankings. 6-6 / Enrollees (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. Wright had scholarship offers . We have a group coming in that ranks No. Hansberry chose the Fighting Illini over Auburn, Miami, Penn State and Virginia Tech. He also plays for the Mac Irvin Fire on the AAU circuit. We love the fact that he has stayed loyal to us during this process. I also believe there could be decent playing time in Hansberrys future if he comes to Illinois. Scout Look (9) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Joey Brown North Central (Indianapolis, IN) If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 23 in the nation, and there are important pieces entering the program who will fill some big voids. I think Morettis time to shine is going to be next season. Here's a look at the Illini's full 2023 recruiting board: Professional Matt Bewley; 6-9, 205, PF; West Oaks Academy (Fla.) Overtime Elite Ryan Bewley; 6-9, 205, PF; West Oaks Academy (Fla.) . Kofi will most likely be gone by 2023 creating an opportunity for another big man along with Omar Payne, Coleman Hawkins, and whoever they end up getting in the 2022 recruiting class. On Monday, the Illinois basketball program had a hiccup in recruiting, which is something that we are not used to seeing. Evans took a couple of official visits back in September 2022. I fully expected him to build out a solid class of 2023, and he is doing so. 245, PG / On top of their height, Green is very confident in the pairs offensive capabilities. It was less than two months ago people were worried about the Illinois class of 2023. 205, PG / 6-7 / If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images), CHAMPAIGN , IL NOVEMBER 13: The Big 10 logo on the floor before a college basketball game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Illinois Fighting Illini at the State Farm Center on November 13, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. It has been a while since Illini Nation got the latest update on 2023 6-foot-1, 165-pound point guard from Joliet, Illinois, Jeremy Fears Jr. who plays his high school basketball at La Lumiere Prep. 1 guard spot. They are really focused on developing their guys and getting them to the next level and that really stood out to me. 6-1 / Head coach: Brad Underwood. 3 center in the country and the No. Brandon Lieb hasnt played much and probably wont play much moving forward. The timing of the commitment came as a bit of a surprise as he still has two seasons of high school basketball to complete. Top Target (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. Assistant coach Chester Frazier is from Maryland and has been able to recruit that area pretty well. They both can score at all three levels, Green said. 42 by Top247, No. 33. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 52 in the college basketball recruiting class of 2023. The Illini added their first member of the class of 2023 back on August 28 when Amani Hansberry decided to end his recruitment and pick Illinois. 6-3 / Among those teams eyeing the big man is Illinois. The addition of Niccolo Moretti is going to do wonders for the Illini depth. This will be a solid addition to the program. 21 Northwestern Thursday at State Farm Center. 6-6 / Illinois Basketball: ESPN undervaluing Illini recruiting class for 2023 Feb 27, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first. 250, SG / I also believe Harris is smart enough and skilled enough to develop better point guard skills. The star forward was down to visit Illinois this past weekend. I cant wait to see who is next. But the bond is way stronger than just good rapport with Taylors coaching staff. 6-8 / 10 according to 247Sports Composites rankings. Harris is a big-time difference-maker for the Illini. Morez Johnson St. Rita (Chicago, IL) 6-8 / 205. He is also the No. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. He is also the No. 6-4 / Well, on Friday, the Illini got their wish. Well, on Friday, Evans backed out of his commitment to the Golden Gophers. That could all be changing sometime in the near future, though. 6-8 / Coach Frazier's reputation in the DMV and the relationships he's builtwere important in this recruitment. Right now, the situation at the No. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 21 Northwestern, Illini Face No. The fact that Illinois is No. He is rated as a five-star recruit and ranked as the No. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Illinois womens head coach Shauna Green watches the team from the sidelines during the second half of the game against LIU on Wednesday. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Cockburn dominated last season without Dosunmu, but the result was another second-round exit. That ball isnt coming out regardless of how many defenders crack down on him. Hansberry broke down his decision to choose Illinois. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. revealed Tuesday his updated 2023 NFL Mock Draft, complete with several head-turning projected trades that would shake up the first round order. 220, PG / For next season, I have him backing up Harris at the No. Transfer Rank. Hansberry fits that bill. Jan 11, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood signals the team against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. He was a great first piece to the puzzle, as Hansberry is a four-star recruit who is the No. Illinois Lands Three Recruits in Class of 2023 - University of Illinois Athletics 8 pm CT 8 pm CT #21 Northwestern 8 pm CT Recap Men's Basketball at Ohio State February 26, 2023 11 am CT Boxscore Men's Basketball at Ohio State February 26, 2023 11 am CT Mar 2 6 pm CT mbball Michigan Listen Men's Basketball vs Michigan March 2, 2023 6 pm CT - @CoachUnderwood on @DravynGibbs #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/4CSOgLL01H, ZACHARIE PERRIN But the Bradley, Illinois forward had other plans. This has been his only bugaboo, but I think he is starting to figure things out. The pair stand at 5 feet 10 inches and 5 feet 11 inches respectively, which is something that Green values very highly due to her current roster being slightly undersized. 220. 6-3 / 210, C / He is rated as a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 6-4 / We needed some size, Green said. 118 by Rivals150 Attends Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, Maryland, playing for coach Pat Clatchey Averaged 20.3 points, 13.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists last season Named Player of the Year by Varsity Sports Network Led Mount Saint Joseph to a 32-7 record, including the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) A Conference championship and Baltimore Catholic League (BCL) Tournament title Named MVP of the BCL Tournament Plays for Team Durant on the AAU circuit Nike EYBL Peach Jam first-team selection by The Circuit after averaging 16.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists Began his prep career at St. John's College High School in Washington D.C. Underwood on Hansberry: "Amani comes from a celebrated high school program and is a winner. 108 by On3 Attends Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, playing for coach Kevin Boyle Was a reserve last spring on a Montverde team loaded withDivision I prospects that won the2022 GEICO Nationals championship Plays for Indy Heat Gym Rats on the AAU circuit Averaged 18.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 steals in the Nike EYBL, shooting 48 percent from the field and 37 percent from three Named MVP of the EYBL Indy session by The Circuit after averaging 21 points, 2.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds Previously attended Real Salt Lake Academy in Herriman, Utah Sidelined as a sophomore following a foot injury Began his prep career at McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, Indiana Averaged 21 points as a freshman at McCutcheon, scoring 35 in the sectional vs. Marion. It is going to be fun to see him and Hansberry as a solid one-two punch in the future. This has opened the door to programs swooping in and trying to land one of the best recruits left in the 2023 class. We now have a good guard who can handle the ball and make shots at a high clip. 200, SG / 195, SF / That Illinois frontcourt has a big question mark right now. 6-0 / Illinois' 2023 recruiting board has changed drastically in the last week-plus. 73 player in the country. 69 by 247Sports Composite, No. Position Rankings. The top target for the Illini right now is in-state product, JJ Taylor. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Ranking by State. ! I have one thing to say to those fans. He is now in the U.S. taking classes and trainingat Sunrise. 200, PF / Notes on Gibbs-Lawhorn: Goes by Dra 4-star combo guard Ranked No. 7 player in the class of 2023. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Sunrise Christian Academy (Kan.). 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Illinois needs to make sure we have some type of size moving forward. They believe in me more than anyone else and they showed that.. Taylor then transferred out to Kenwood in 2020. On Thursday night, Ohio State hung with Penn State but couldn't earn their first win in over a month, falling to the Nittany Lions 75-71. Look for Moretti to be worked into the second rotation and for him to really start getting the feel of the game down. Gibbs-Lawhorn gives Illinois two top 100 recruits for 2023. The most impressive attribute about Evans is the fact he is a willing passer. Hansberry is a 6-foot-8, 225-pound power forward from Mount Saint Joseph High School and resides in Washington D.C. With as much turnover as rosters seem to have, it's almost a guarantee that the Illinois staff will try to get a big man in the 2023 recruiting class. There havent been too many issues with recruiting since Underwood took the reins, but the one issue I have had is with point guard depth. In the upcoming projected Illini lineup, I dont include Skyy Clark and Coleman Hawkins. We watched every game he played this summer; he was a priority for us. The Illini have ties to the east coast as far as recruiting goes. 6-8 / Still, Underwood is keeping Illinois basketball stocked with talent, and this latest commitment continues that trend. 235, SF / ", "He's a very, very good athlete. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Breaking: 2023 four-star Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn has committed to Illinois, he tells @On3Recruits. Draloves to playand is a driven young man who will fit well on our perimeter. Well see whats out there when the time comes.. 200, PF / Niccolo Moretti Video | Scouts Report Underwood has brought the Fighting Illini back to relevance after years of struggles, but the program is still trying to get to the next level when it comes to NCAA Tournament success. He will probably be somewhere around 6-foot-9 when entering the college ranks. Nov. 24,2021. 6-3 / - @CoachUnderwood on @Perr1Zach #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/Pm6cRQvRbf. He was dominant; played so hard. At 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds, he has slot receiver written all over him. Dalen Davis Whitney Young (Chicago, IL) PG. 4 spot for the Illini. Illinois basketball is going on a fishing trip in hopes to catch one of the biggest fish in the class of 2023. Illinois secured one of the most underrated players for the class of 2023 on Wednesday. By Conor Blount, Staff Writer November 10, 2022. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Feb 2, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood at State Farm Center. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Everything that I saw at Illinois, I didnt see that at all of the other programs I visited, Hansberry said, via Eric Bossi of 247Sports. #FamILLy Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Jan 16 Minnesota Recap Men's Basketball at Minnesota January 16, 2023 5 pm CT Boxscore Men's Basketball at Minnesota January 16, 2023 5 pm CT 4 player coming out of California. Zach isthe consummate 5-out post man in today's game with his ability to handle the ball and shootit. He would give Illinois tremendous size around the hoop. On Monday, 247Spots Maryland contributor Colby Giacubeno submitted a Crystal Ball Prediction in favor of the Illini landing power forward, Amani Hansberry. We had some needs that we really wanted to address and I am happy with both of them.. 1 guard spot and roll into next season with him leading the way. 185, SG / Mostly because of the number of prospects that have come off it both in narrowed options that don't include. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Here are the top five recruiting targets for the Illinois basketball class of 2023 after missing on Owen Freeman. Hard Commits (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. The newcomers are guards Cori Allen of Montverde Academy and Gretchen Dolan of Williamsville South High School. 172, PF / 5 spot. 6-3 / He originally played for Morgan Park High School, which was the home of Ayo Dosunmu, among others. Illinois earned a No. We are only on the first player, and I know some people are going to scoff at who I have as the starting point guard next season. 290, SF / Illinois basketball is going on a fishing trip in hopes to catch one of the biggest fish in the class of 2023. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Illinois 2023 Basketball Offers Illinois 2023 Basketball Offers (56) Illinois 2023 Offers More Point Guard (8) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Caleb Foster Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, CA) 6-5 / 190. Knowing that Ill be playing under Coach Underwood who has some similarities to other coaches that Ive been successful with like coach Wayne Pratt and coach Pat Clatchey really helped to separate Illinois.. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 220, CG / 6-6 / Illinois basketball picked up another commitment in the form of Niccolo Moretti on Wednesday afternoon. 5-11 / 165. There are already strong connections with Taylor via the AAU circuit and the Chicago area recruiting. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. We have a. But there is one position that is missing: the No. For much of the past A big 2025 recruit is visiting the Illini this weekend. His stat line doesnt do him justice. Illinois 2024 Prospects. 180, PF / AMANI HANSBERRY (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***. 26 power forward in the nation and the No. Illinois Fighting Illini news fromFanSided Daily, Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup for 2023 with no new additions, Illinois Football: 2023 defensive lineman backs away from Illini commitment, Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time, Illinois Basketball: Illini looking to add another top 50 recruit for 2024, Tigers Should Have Fired Al Avila Years Ago, Illinois Basketball: Top 20 recruit set to take Illini visit, Illinois Basketball: Amani Hansberry showing why he is a big-time target, Illinois Basketball: Illini eyeing under-the-radar point guard for 2023. 2023 ESPN Power forwards. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Darrion Baker Hillcrest (Country Club Hills, IL) Orkin labels Champaign 11th-worst Bed Bug City in nation, The Mardini sisters story is shared in Netflixs The Swimmers, Campus Raising Canes sets late Feb. open date, Notes, player grades from Illinois mens basketballs electric comeback against No. We needed some size on the perimeter in that wing and guard position. Ranking by Region. G, 6-1, 165 JJ Taylor It is quite impressive how many talented recruits are coming. 9. 21 Northwestern, Kofi Cockburn agrees to professional contract with Japanese basketball club Niigata Albirex BB. Harris isnt a true point guard by any means, but Illinois is a better team when he is on the court and bringing the ball up. Hansberry has already been on his five official visits, the last one coming on July 31 to Miami (FL). - @CoachUnderwood on @igb_Amani #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/oqOjVstucR, DRAVYN GIBBS-LAWHORN It is great to see Illinois getting some momentum for Hansberry. Amani Hansberry is also coming in. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. The game was tight throughout with 20 lead changes, and . Underwoods 2022 recruiting class was one of the best in the country, coming in at No. The Illini class of 2023 has been an enigma. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Basketball Recruiting - Jeremy Fears Jr. Update. 5 spot. 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