Four-Star Quinn Costello Cuts His List to Six Schools: Is Illinois out of the Mix?

Few prospects tick as many of coach Brad Underwood’s boxes as forward Quinn Costello does. A 6-foot-10 forward that is automatic from deep, Costello has the deadly combination of size and shooting that Underwood desires in every player on his roster.

Also a plus athlete, Costello can impact the game in more ways than just shooting. He is a difference-maker as a defender and as a rebounder, especially on the offensive glass. The Boston native currently holds an impressive 29 offers – 20 of which came within the last 10 weeks, as Costello’s recruitment really heated up during summer AAU ball.

With Costello getting set to enter his final year of high school, he has begun whittling down his list and recently cut it down to six teams. And despite the Illini being one of the earlier squads to the party (they were his 13th offer and third from a Power Four program), Costello elected to cut Illinois from his list. Michigan State, Michigan, Texas, North Carolina, Purdue and Minnesota are the programs that remain in the running for Costello's commitment.