Top-25 Recruit Cameron Holmes Schedules Visit With Illinois: What to Know

A solid athlete, Holmes combines his lengthy strides with his decent burst to attack the basket. Although he has impressive straight-line speed at 6-foot-6, Holmes’ game is more predicated on patience and taking what the defense gives him. A three-level scorer, Holmes can get a bucket at any level – although he prefers getting all the way downhill, or settling for a midrange or bunny. 

Still, his three-point shot is a respectable weapon, and he can knock it down off-the-dribble or the catch. (He also loves a jab-step from beyond the arc to create some space before pulling.) A mature player that seemingly doesn’t get sped up, Holmes is a better facilitator than he gets credit for, and a capable secondary playmaker who takes great care of the ball. 

Defensively, Holmes uses his length to disrupt passing lanes and moves his feet well enough to keep opposing wings in front. Holmes is by no means a defensive stalwart, but he is certainly serviceable and would be able to handle his own as a freshman in the Big Ten. 

Second Top 100 Recruit to Visit Champaign

Holmes will be only the fourth 2026 prospect to officially take a visit to Illinois, and just the second recruit tabbed in the top 100. He joins 6-foot-8 wing Alex Constanza (No. 22 overall) as the only two prospects in that category. 

Basketball Family

Holmes’ older brother – DaRon – was an All-American forward at Dayton, and Defensive Player of The Year in the Atlantic-10 before getting drafted in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2024 NBA Draft. 

Other Visits Lined Up

The 2026 recruit scheduled five other visits, including North Carolina (September 19), Oklahoma (October 3), Texas (October 13), Gonzaga (November 11), and Arizona (December 5).

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