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Brad Underwood needs to lean into 'FamILLy' to land No. 15 prospect in class of 2026

The Fighting Illini are one of the top schools in the hunt for the No. 15 prospect in the class of 2026. However, it's far from a sure deal.

Illini head coach Brad Underwood, in orange, and associate head coach Orlando Antigua greet fans at the Class 3A Washington Sectional semifinal Tuesday, March 4, 2025. | MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

After bringing in the No. 58 nationally ranked recruiting class of 2025, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has a lot of work to do to ensure the success of the Fighting Illini over the next few seasons.