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Illinois Basketball: Illini looking to add size to the frontcourt in 2022

Mar 12, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; A fan of the Illinois Fighting Illini waves a flag in support as they celebrate defeating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball isn’t finished with their class of 2022, and they are putting resources into landing some big-time recruits.

The Illini will have been doing a great job recruiting guards at the No. 1 through No. 3 spots on the roster. But the No. 4 and No. 5 spots have not been going so well post-Kofi Cockburn’s commitment.