Illinois signs guard Lincoln Williams for 2026 basketball class

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Illinois signs guard Lincoln Williams for 2026 basketball class
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 4:06 AMYahoo SportsIllinois adds Lincoln Williams to 2026 class
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