{
  "id": 9353405,
  "title": "Green Street Becoming a priority in 2027 class",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/green-street-becoming-a-priority-in-2027-class",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:47:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/green-street-becoming-priority-2027-144700456.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sep. 23—The Illinois women's basketball team is prioritizing the Class of 2027 as they navigate the complexities of the new NCAA age-based eligibility rule. This rule, implemented this summer, permits college athletes to play for five seasons within a five-year period, which could potentially allow the Illini to retain their entire roster for the 2026-27 season. With all 15 current players having eligibility remaining, Illinois has had to be cautious in their recruiting efforts for the 2027 class, as they are uncertain about the number of roster spots that will be available. Two of the top targets for the 2027 class, Montverde Academy center and Big Walnut power forward, have already committed to other programs. However, the four-star guard from Los Angeles, ranked as high as No. 22 in the 2027 class, is considered the most crucial recruit for the Illini. This guard, who played for Sports Academy Swish in the Nike EYBL 17U circuit, averaged 10.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.8 steals, shooting 44% from the field. Coach Greg Green expressed in July that the team is being selective about their recruits, hoping to have roster spots for those who can make an immediate impact. Green emphasized that if there are no open spots, transfers may be the only option.",
  "summary": "Sep. 23—The Illinois women's basketball team has continued to push forward with recruiting the Class of 2027. Even if uncertainties remain. The math is complicated as it relates to the Illini's 2027-28 roster. Why? Because it's possible with the new \"5-for-5\" age-based eligibility rule the NCAA adopted this summer — where all college athletes are now allowed to play five seasons within a ...",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}