Illinois Basketball Offers Class of 2026 Combo Guard From Missouri

The 6-foot-4 Missouri native attends Rolla High School and plays his AAU ball for Gateway on the New Balance P32 Circuit. For the time being, Brown remains unranked by all major recruiting platforms (247Sports, On3 and ESPN).

As is usually the case for recruits of interest at Illinois, Brown is a deadeye from three-point range. Constantly seeking his shot, and with a lightning-quick release, Brown seems to always find ways to get an open look. He supplements his shooting ability with a variety of floaters and excellent overall touch around the rim. Brown doesn’t possess eye-opening athleticism, either vertically or laterally, but he does an adequate job of bridging the gap with his crafty handle and solid change of pace. 

Thus far, Brown holds seven Division I offers, although the Illini offer remains his only one from a Power 4 program. (He recently took an unofficial visit to Iowa, where the Hawkeyes have yet to extend an offer.)

Given the eye for talent at Illinois, don’t be surprised if Brown quickly begins to creep into national rankings and pick up both interest and offers from other high-major programs. But with Illinois entering the picture so early (all things considered), it’s safe to say the Illini should be one of the favorites when Brown ultimately makes his choice.

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