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Green Street On the Illini's Class of 2027 wish list

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Apr. 10—The Illinois women's basketball team made its first recruiting move on Thursday. And it was a big splash, too.

Former five-star guard is transferring from LSU to the Illini, the school announced. It's expected Illinois will continue to add via the transfer portal, as the Illini have two scholarship openings. But, in 2027, Illinois will likely pursue players through the high school ranks.

At or near the top of the Illini's wish list? . The four-star 6-foot-2 center in the Class of 2027 from Sunbury, Ohio, has locked in two official visits, according to 247Sports national basketball recruiting analyst for .

Mobley will visit Virginia Tech on April 25 and Illinois on June 22nd.