Told that tough, face-up four @bryce_golden is now on campus for his #Illini official. Underwood & Co. are ready to make an all-out push. https://t.co/5XBS5lPH8p

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) April 19, 2018

Everyday guys putting in work. #Illini 🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/KPt4o6iIlM

— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) April 19, 2018

#B1G has announced 2018-19 conference opponents. First year of 20-game schedule.

HOME & HOME
Indiana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Northwestern
Ohio State
Penn State
Wisconsin

HOME ONLY
Michigan
Michigan State
Rutgers

AWAY ONLY
Iowa
Maryland
Purdue

Dates & Times TBA.#Illini 🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/rybPic0Hky

— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) April 19, 2018

The 2018-19 #B1GMBBall season will see teams compete in a 20-game conference schedule for the first time. Check out complete conference schedules here: https://t.co/erLSFlXzJw.

— Big Ten Men's Hoops (@B1GMBBall) April 19, 2018

Chi-Town to Littyville🤔? pic.twitter.com/L485JtAvfc

— JahleelBillingsley🌟 (@JahleelKnowsss) April 18, 2018

I'm late but KOTD 🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/KWUw6G5MKB

— Isaiah Williams (@i_williams11) April 19, 2018

Looks like 247 was still moving Alan Griffin's ranking. Now 199, not 248. https://t.co/XKVfdHmy0A

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) April 19, 2018

ILLWolves 2021 6'8 F Chris Hodges Schaumburg has Illinois in today for a visit

— Illinois Wolves (@WolvesILL) April 18, 2018

Illinois, Ohio State, Indiana, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Iowa State, Louisville, Purdue, and Xavier are among those that will be in this weekend for 2019 Christ School F, 2019 Brandon Stone, he says. #LivePeriod

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) April 19, 2018

After conducting an in-home visit with EJ Liddell on Monday, #Illini are set for an in-home with another top 2019 priority on Wednesday in Kahlil Whitney. https://t.co/dFDqMjNB8Q

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) April 17, 2018

Future Illinois PG Ayo Dosunmu fed his teammates dimes during the Jordan Brand Classic! @AyoDos_11 pic.twitter.com/fDxjLNL0bH

— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) April 17, 2018

#UConn HC Danny Hurley, Ohio State and #Syracuse will be in to see @kxng_alpha of @ctkroyals & @NYRhoops as well tomorrow.

On Wednesday, #Illinois HC Brad Underwood will be in for a visit.@TheAthleticCBB https://t.co/1BzpNGnP7W

— Andrew Slater (@Andrew__Slater) April 17, 2018

Sounds like Illinois may be on the outs in the recruitment of Ramey (no surprise) and Hinson (first I've heard) https://t.co/rGp1trNStq

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) April 17, 2018

Just a few years ago, Cory Patterson was an accountant and volunteer youth football coach. Now he's an #Illini assistant having major influence on recruiting. https://t.co/EX2qUnk96H

— Shannon Ryan (@sryantribune) April 17, 2018

"This is a true college environment. This place can be explosive if we get the right pieces here."

And that's the story of how Illini running backs coach Thad Ward became mayor of "Littyville."https://t.co/epBt52jUx1 via @sryantribune pic.twitter.com/0L6nFNnG4C

— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) April 17, 2018

Great home visit with U of I 🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/hWCFUtCQuh

— EJ Liddell (@EasyE2432) April 17, 2018

#Illini will host 2018 three-star PF Bryce Golden for an official visit beginning on Thursday - per a source. https://t.co/C7QFmozyiR

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) April 16, 2018

Syracuse trending in Crystal Ball for Bryce Golden. (VIP) https://t.co/5nXlUsOByR

— Jerry Meyer (@jerrymeyer247) April 15, 2018

Rivals releases their final top 150... and Alan Griffin makes the list! #149. Ayo 28, Tevian Jones #82https://t.co/0Hvg1Hdtgm

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) April 16, 2018

Normal West 2019 C Francis Okoro @chibestfrank88 will have in-home visit w #Oregon on Wednesday. #Purdue and #Illini met with him Friday @STLEaglesBBall @CoachFraz32

— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) April 15, 2018

Normal West 2019 C Francis Okoro @chibestfrank88 will take official visit to #Purdue Boilermakers on April 25 @STLEaglesBBall @CoachFraz32

— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) April 16, 2018

Former #Illini & Edwardsville PG Mark Smith @Mark_Smith_13 has committed to #Mizzou @VerbalCommits @Coachmcmurray @Rameybasketball

— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) April 15, 2018

Top-50 big man Francis Okoro tells me he just finished up his in-home visit with #Illini coaches Brad Underwood, Jamall Walker & Orlando Antigua.

"It was great. Just talked about how I'm important to them & why they think I'm a perfect fit."

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) April 14, 2018

Fair catches caught inside the 25-yard line will now be ruled as touchbacks https://t.co/KB596A1ARs

— SB Nation CFB (@SBNationCFB) April 13, 2018