In nearly a decade at Illinois, Brad Underwood has signed and then developed as much talent as any coach in the program’s long history. In the past three years alone, the Illini have produced four first-round picks – two of whom made the cut for the updated edition of the All-Brad Underwood Illinois Starting Five.Last offseason, we completed this exact exercise and built a stacked unit. But after the Illini made a run to the Final Four in 2026, adjustments must be made.For this version, we’ll have two caveats: First, a player must have finished his collegiate career, or be in the midst of it, at Illinois. (Unfortunately, that knocks out Coleman Hawkins, a four-year Illini who completed his career at Kansas State and had been the power forward on the squad we built last year.) Secondly, we’re considering each player’s ability in their final (or most recent) season at Illinois.The (updated) All-Brad Underwood Illinois Starting FiveFeb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) shoots against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY SportsGuard: Ayo DosunmuFinal-season stats (2020-21): 20.1 points (39.0 percent from three), 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assistsGuard: Keaton WaglerVCU Rams guard Brandon Jennings (0) defends Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectFinal-season stats (2025-26): 17.9 points (39.7 percent from three), 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists Wing: Terrence Shannon Jr.Feb 1, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts to a field goal during the second half of the NCAA men s basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 87-75. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectFinal-season stats (2023-24): 23.0 points (36.2 percent from three), 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assistsForward: David MirkovicIllinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) celebrates after scoring Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectMost recent season stats (2025-26): 13.3 points (37.5 percent from three), 8.0 rebounds and 2.6 assistsCenter: Kofi CockburnIllinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) reacts during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.