Illinois Lands Late-Bloomer Quentin McCoy | College Basketball News

Illinois just locked in their final roster spot with Quentin McCoy, a Chicago native and walk-on from Arizona State who barely cracked the court—just seven minutes across two seasons. Listed at 6’3”, he’s more of a behind-the-scenes asset than a headline-grabber, fitting Illinois’ need for gritty, team-first contributors like AJ Redd. Coach Underwood’s move signals a focus on chemistry and work ethic over flash, turning late additions into valuable glue guys. 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/ee31d842773e5a40