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With so much focus on the class of 2018 as the Illini have no commitments yet, the class of 2019 hasn’t gotten as much press. Still, the Illini coaches have been diligently watching and scouting this very important class and have homed in on a few prospects that look like tremendous fits for the Illinois system under Brad Underwood.

A pair of locally known forwards have emerged as great fits for the Illini and Illinois has offered both. A tremendous July has just enhanced their stock. Malik Hall and EJ Liddell fit the position-less offense favored by Underwood and have the Illini on their radar after excellent July performances.