WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - DECEMBER 30: Detail view of the basketball goal and net during a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Illinois Fighting Illini at Mackey Arena on December 30, 2008 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The Illinois basketball coaching staff has been amazing when it comes to the recruiting game.
The ability to land big-time players is fun as a fan. Illinois has talent which is translating into victories on the basketball court. But Brad Underwood and Co. need to continue that great recruiting streak they are currently on.