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Illinois to host five-star center Darius Wabbington for visit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

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Summary

Illinois will host five-star center Darius Wabbington for an official visit during the third weekend of October. Wabbington, a consensus five-star recruit at 6-foot-11 and 245 pounds, has a top six list that includes Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina, and Texas. The center previously averaged 17.2 points and 9.4 rebounds in high school and has been recognized for his performances on the Compton Magic circuit and with Team USA at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup. His visit to Illinois is a key part of his recruitment amid multiple scheduled visits to other schools.

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Key Details

•Darius Wabbington will officially visit Illinois in October.
•He is ranked among the top prospects in the Class of 2027.
•Wabbington averaged 17.2 points and 9.4 rebounds last season.
•He also played for Team USA, earning a silver medal at the U18 AmeriCup.
•Wabbington has other official visits scheduled with top schools.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Illinois will host five-star center

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Aug. 17—Darius Wabbington announced a top six of Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina, and Texas in late June. A month-and-a-half later, Illinois is squarely in the mix for the Class of 2027 five-star center. The Illini are set to host Wabbington for an official visit the third weekend of October, per 247Sports' Brandon Jenkins. The 6-foot-11, 245-pound center, who is a ...
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