Illinois Adds Quentin McCoy Early | College Basketball News

Illinois basketball just locked in a surprise addition: Quentin McCoy, a transfer guard from Arizona State, signed early to round out their 15-player roster before the season starts. Coach Brad Underwood called him a perfect fit—experienced, team-first, and ready to lead in practice. This move bucks Underwood’s usual late-season signing pattern, but he’s confident McCoy will make an impact. The coach also voiced frustration with the chaos of NCAA eligibility rules, opting instead for character and culture over legal loopholes. With fifth-year eligibility rulings constantly shifting and players flipping between eligible and ineligible, teams are stuck navigating uncertainty—and Underwood believes these rule changes could reshape college hoops by pushing younger talent into the game sooner than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c8edab5551aa07b