Like most newly hired coaches, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is aiming high on the recruiting trail. He made contact in the last few days with five-star athlete Kevin Coleman from St. Louis (MO) St. Mary's.

Coleman currently has a top 7, but Illinois will try to crack his top group and make a run at him. We caught up with Coleman to get the latest on his recruitment.

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