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Illinois Basketball: Illini trying to get into the running for Nick Smith Jr.

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 24: An Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleader is seen before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center on February 24, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

The Illinois basketball coaching staff did a tremendous job building out the past three classes.

Brad Underwood has led this Illini program to great heights over the past four seasons, and continuing those winning ways moving forward is extremely important. That is why targeting big-time recruits is still a priority.

Nick Smith Jr.