On April 3, Illinois Hoops is making power moves on and off the court, snagging a top 35 class of 2026 recruit named Quentin. Coleman just a day before their final four clash with Yukon. This six-foot-four guard from St. Louis, Principia, committed to the Alini after an official visit, picking them over Texas Tech in Missouri.
Coleman had signed with Wake Forest, but got released and reopened his recruitment earlier this month. As a senior, he dropped 23.1 points per game, grabbed 6.1 rebounds, dished 3.9 assists, and swiped 2.6 steals, leading his squad to a 29-2 record and a Missouri class, the restate title. Shooter 2, hitting over 60% from the field and 50% from deep. He's got that smooth, game-pure release, floor spacing, and solid handles without turning it over much.
Fans and scouts are buzzing because Illinois needs back-core firepower next year, with guys like Hyland Boswell graduating and Keaton Waggler, eyeing the NBA draft, the Alini CM as an instant plug-in playmaker, similar poise to Waggler but with deep range and defensive upside. He's not a one-and-done lock yet, but could develop into a draft pick alongside vets like David Merkovich and the I-visic brothers. Illinois keeps building that rep as a guard factory, turning talents like I-O-Dosen-Moo and Terence Shannon into pros with NBA-style freedom and top. Strength training.
Coleman jumped on board quick, setting up big things ahead.