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RAPID REACTION: 2026 Top 20 Guard Quentin Coleman COMMTS TO ILLINOIS
Coleman is rated among the top 25 players nationally and led Principia to back-to-back Class 3 state titles.
- On Friday, 2026 prospect Quentin Coleman committed to the University of Illinois, announcing his decision via social media after visiting the Champaign campus. The 6-foot-4 guard chose the Fighting Illini over other programs.
- Originally a Wake Forest signee, Coleman decommitted from the Demon Deacons in early March, reopening his recruitment. Illinois had extended an offer in July 2025 and hosted him for a visit on March 30.
- As a senior at Principia, Coleman led the Panthers to back-to-back Class 3 state championships while averaging 23.1 points and making 78 3-pointers. He scored a career-high 50 points in his final game.
- Illinois faces backcourt vacancies as Kylan Boswell exhausts eligibility and Keaton Wagler is expected to declare for the NBA Draft. Coleman addresses these future roster gaps immediately.
- Ranked among the top 25 players nationally, Coleman brings elite shooting range that fits the Illini offense, which prioritizes shots at the rim and beyond the arc. He is expected to contribute during the 2026-27 season.
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Quentin Coleman Commits to Illinois
Standout boys basketball player Quentin Coleman of Principia has given a commitment to the University of Illinois. The 6’4″ senior guard made his official announcement on his social media accounts on Friday morning. Coleman made a visit to Illinois earlier in the week before the team departed for Indianapolis for the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament this weekend. Coleman is the No. 1 player in the Prep Hoops Missouri Class of 2026 rankings. He …
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