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Illinois offers 2027 wing Demarcus Henry during FIBA U18 events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Illinois offers 2027 wing Demarcus Henry during FIBA U18 events

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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood will monitor several players at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup this week, including the newly offered 2027 recruit Demarcus Henry. The Illini are also tracking Davion Thompson from Bolingbrook, who has been a target for the program for some time. Underwood's engagement with these recruits underscores the team’s focus on building future talent pools. The recruitment process is ongoing, and Henry’s participation in the tournament could influence his recruitment trajectory further.

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•Brad Underwood attends FIBA U18 AmeriCup for recruit evaluation.
•Illinois offers scholarship to Demarcus Henry for 2027 class.
•The Illini have interest in Davion Thompson from Bolingbrook.
•Henry's tournament performance may impact his recruitment.

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2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Offer out to 2027 wing Demarcus Henry

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May 31—When Brad Underwood follows Team USA this coming week at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup he won't just be keeping tabs on Illinois freshman guard Quentin Coleman. The Illini coach will have added interest in a pair of Coleman's teammates. Bolingbrook native Davion Thompson has long been on Illinois' recruiting radar in the Class of 2027. Now, Underwood and his coaching staff also have their eyes ...
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Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 2:46 PM
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Offer out to 2027 wing Demarcus Henry
May 31—When Brad Underwood follows Team USA this coming week at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup he won't just be keeping tabs on Illinois freshman guard Quentin Coleman. The Illini coach will have added interest in a pair of Coleman's teammates. Bolingbrook native Davion Thompson has long been on Illinois' recruiting radar in the Class of 2027. Now, Underwood and his coaching staff also have their eyes ...

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