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Mason Martin earns four-star status in 2027 recruiting update

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

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Summary

Illinois basketball commit Mason Martin achieved four-star status according to the latest 247Sports rankings update for the Class of 2027. He went from unranked to joining other notable Illini recruits. Illinois now has the No. 2-ranked recruiting class in the country, following Iowa State. The rankings feature two new five-star prospects offered by Illinois, including Cayden Daughtry and Lewis Uvwo. Illinois continues to target multiple point guards in this recruiting cycle, with a focus on securing more commitments.

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•Mason Martin rises to four-star status in new rankings.
•Illinois holds the No. 2 recruiting class nationally.
•Two new five-star prospects are among Illinois' targets.
•Illinois actively seeks additional point guard commitments.
•Iowa State is currently ranked first with three four-star recruits.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Both of Illinois' 2027 commits secure four-star status

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Jun. 20—This week marked a recruiting rankings update for the Class of 2027 from 247Sports. Two Illinois targets earned five-star status, while Illini commit Mason Martin went from unranked to four stars. Here's a look at where every player with an Illinois offer (regardless of current interest level from either side) landed in the new rankings and a few thoughts on some of the Illini's ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:47 PM
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Both of Illinois' 2027 commits secure four-star status
Jun. 20—This week marked a recruiting rankings update for the Class of 2027 from 247Sports. Two Illinois targets earned five-star status, while Illini commit Mason Martin went from unranked to four stars. Here's a look at where every player with an Illinois offer (regardless of current interest level from either side) landed in the new rankings and a few thoughts on some of the Illini's ...

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