
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Lands 2026 Combo Guard Ethan Brown
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 30, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy player's X page)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Ethan Brown, fresh off his official visit to Illinois, saw everything he needed. On Wednesday night, the 6-foot-4, 180-pound combo guard from Rolla, Missouri, announced his commitment to the Illini via his Instagram and Twitter (X) page.
Brown becomes the first commitment for Illinois in the 2026 class and provides an early spark for a recruiting cycle that many had questioned in terms of high school involvement.