Highest-rated Class of 2025 men's basketball recruits from Illinois

The college basketball recruiting class of 2025 is packed with elite talent, featuring a deep pool of skilled guards, versatile wings, and dominant big men. Top programs like Duke, Kentucky, and Kansas battled for commitments from the nation's best prospects, many of whom have showcased their abilities on the AAU circuit and in national events. With NIL deals playing an increasing role in recruiting, players are weighing not just coaching and development but also financial opportunities.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Class of 2025 basketball recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports. Athletes are ranked by their 247Sports Composite ranking. Data is as of March 13, 2025.

#8. Nick Allen (C)
- National rank: #286 (3 stars)
- Position rank: #48
- College: Illinois State
- High school: Bradley-Bourbonnais (Bradley, IL)

#7. Mike Jones (PF)
- National rank: #265 (3 stars)
- Position rank: #54
- College: not committed
- High school: Chi Prep (Chicago, IL)

#6. Antonio Munoz (SF)
- National rank: #263 (3 stars)
- Position rank: #55
- College: not committed
- High school: Whitney Young (Chicago, IL)

#5. Phoenix Gill (SG)
- National rank: #252 (3 stars)
- Position rank: #44
- College: Northwestern
- High school: St. Ignatius (Chicago, IL)

#4. Tristian Ford (CG)
- National rank: #192 (3 stars)
- Position rank: #23
- College: Murray State
- High school: Chi Prep (Chicago, IL)

#3. Dietrich Richardson (CG)
- National rank: #159 (3 stars)
- Position rank: #21
- College: Bradley
- High school: Manual (Peoria, IL)

#2. Ian Miletic (PF)
- National rank: #154 (3 stars)
- Position rank: #32
- College: Marquette
- High school: Rolling Meadows (Rolling Meadows, IL)

#1. Aleks Alston (PF)
- National rank: #133 (3 stars)
- Position rank: #29
- College: not committed
- High school: Kenwood Academy (Chicago, IL)