Illinois signs guard Lincoln Williams for 2026 basketball class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Illinois men's basketball has officially added Lincoln Williams, a 6-foot-5 guard from Kankakee, to its 2026 recruiting class. The announcement was made on June 8, 2026. Williams averaged 26 points and six rebounds as a senior at Kankakee High School, completing his high school career with a total of 1,853 points. He becomes the sixth member of the Illini's freshman class, joining a team that recently reached the Final Four.
- •Illinois announces the signing of Lincoln Williams on June 8, 2026.
- •Williams averaged 26 points per game in his senior season.
- •He scored a total of 1,853 points in high school.
- •Williams is the sixth addition to Illinois' 2026 recruiting class.
- •He joins a team that had a recent Final Four appearance.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois adds Lincoln Williams to 2026 class
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