Mar 1, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood is seen prior to a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Despite losing nearly their entire coaching staff, the Illinois basketball program continues to not miss a beat on the recruiting trail.
Illinois has one commitment for 2022 so far, and that is Reggie Bass out of Tennessee. Adding to this class should be priority No. 1. The Illini will need to find a great replacement for Kofi Cockburn, and someone like Kel’el Ware could be the next man up.