Feb 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The national anthem is preformed prior to the first half before a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Illinois basketball is in a race with other big-time programs on who will get unofficial and official visits with recruits now that the dead period has ended.
The Illini are eyeing so many talented players for the 2022 class. Most of these players have been on the radar for quite some time, but there are also a few new names sprinkled in who could help the program win a ton of games down the road.