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Quinton Kitt rises in national rankings ahead of prep school move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:13 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Quinton Kitt rises in national rankings ahead of prep school move

Summary

Quinton Kitt, a four-star basketball recruit from Hanna City, Illinois, has transitioned into the Top 100 national rankings after a productive summer. He averaged 19.9 points and 4.7 rebounds while playing for Meanstreets on the EYBL circuit. Kitt will leave East Peoria for Kansas City to play at Monarch Academy, aiming to enhance his skills against stronger competition. Committed to the University of Illinois, he plans to sign with the Illini in November.

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By the Numbers

•Kitt is now ranked No. 2 in Illinois and within the national Top 100.
•He will play at Monarch Academy in Kansas City this year.
•Kitt cites the need for year-round competition as a reason for the move.
•He remains committed to signing with the University of Illinois in November.

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10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Newly ranked Quinton Kitt ready for next basketball chapter

What they're saying

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HANNA CITY, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Summer is over for Quinton Kitt. It’s a summer that included a lot of time in gyms. Kit calls it a successful summer because now the four-star recruit is a Top 100 player in the national rankings. “My goal this summer was to climb in the rankings, show that I […]
— Yahoo Sports

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