Top-35 overall recruit Boyuan Zhang set to officially visit Illinois

Boyuan Zhang, Rivals’ No. 35 overall prospect in the 2026 class, will take an official visit to Illinois beginning on Wednesday, a source told Rivals.

The 6-foot-8 shooting guard originally from China has been a major stock riser this season for Veritas Prep (CA).

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Zhang is currently averaging slightly 20 points per game, while shooting over 43% from three.

Along with Illinois, he also holds offers from Cal, Washington State, USC, UNLV, Minnesota, and others.

Over the summer, Zhang played for China in the U19 World Cup, where he averaged 14.7 points and 5.1 rebounds.