Illinois secures in-state commitment from basketball prospect Lincoln Williams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Illinois has announced the signing of Lincoln Williams to its 2026 recruiting class, a late addition as June progresses. Williams, a guard from Kankakee High School, averaged over 26 points per game during his senior year, alongside six rebounds and three assists. The Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood praised Williams for his scoring ability and potential as a defender. Williams, standing at 6-foot-5, holds several scoring records at his high school and is committed to staying in-state to represent Illinois.
- •Lincoln Williams signs with Illinois for the 2026 class
- •Averages over 26 points per game in senior year
- •Underwood highlights Williams' dual potential as scorer and defender
- •Williams is the scoring leader at Kankakee High School
- •Illinois continues to strengthen its roster ahead of the upcoming season
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois snags highly touted in-state recruit for 2026 class
"The Fighting Illini added a significant late addition to their 2026 recruiting class.
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