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NaVorro Bowman Jr commits to Connecticut ending Illinois recruiting pursuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

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Summary

Five-star guard NaVorro Bowman Jr. committed to Connecticut on Thursday morning, cancelling a scheduled official visit to Illinois. The Class of 2027 prospect serves as the first commit in the Huskies' recruiting class. Illinois now continues its search for a lead guard to address potential future roster vacancies, as current players Quentin Coleman and Stefan Vaaks may depart following the 2026-27 season. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood remains focused on domestic recruiting targets, with Brady Pettigrew emerging as a possible option if he chooses to reclassify into the 2027 recruiting class. The program is currently preparing for upcoming visits from five-star prospects Moussa Kamissoko, Bentley Lusakueno, and Dylan Betts, who are expected on campus in Champaign next weekend.

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Key Details

•NaVorro Bowman Jr. committed to Connecticut instead of visiting Illinois.
•Illinois seeks backcourt depth due to potential departures of Quentin Coleman and Stefan Vaaks.
•Brady Pettigrew remains a key recruiting target for Illinois.
•Moussa Kamissoko, Bentley Lusakueno, and Dylan Betts are scheduled to visit Illinois next weekend.

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2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Moving on

What they're saying

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Sep. 11—There's a reason most of what I write about recruiting comes with a subtle hedge. The whole process can get a little goofy. You never know what might happen next. A perfect example is when there's an official visit on the schedule. I always write that a prospective recruit is expected on campus or that a visit is set. Because sometimes they just don't happen. Like the official visit ...
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