The final evaluation period of the 2017-18 recruiting calendar is complete. Lists will be cut. Official visits will be scheduled. The next phase of the recruiting process is right around the corner. Our college basketball writer and Associated Press Top 25 voter Scott Richey hit on some of Illinois' priorities in the 2019 class in the latest episode of his "Inside Illini Basketball" podcast.
At the top of Illinois' list? Five-star wing Kahlil Whitney — even if the Illini's odds took a hit when Kentucky got firmly in the mix in the Chicago native's recruitment.
"Another terrific weekend from Khalil Whitney," Richey said.