COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 07: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the first half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 7, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The Illinois basketball team was poised to have a great class of 2021 that featured some of the top players in the nation.
Things started off well for the Illini in the class of 2021 when Luke Goode pledged his commitment back on April 17. It was supposed to be only positive things to come for the rest of the group.