Illinois freshman Quentin Coleman scores 19, then learns Caitlin Clark was watching
The gist
Illinois freshman guard Quentin Coleman scored 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting in a 112-70 win over Penn.
His stunned reaction to Caitlin Clark's courtside presence made the moment the story.
How it unfolded
- Apr 19, 2026Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced the signing of High School All-American Quentin Coleman.
- Nov 2, 2026In Illinois' 120-45 win over FDU, Coleman played 23 minutes with 13 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals.
- Nov 5, 2026No. 3 Illinois beat Penn 112-70; Coleman scored 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting in 20 minutes.
Key terms
- High School All-American
- An honor given to top high school basketball players in the United States, who are selected to play in an annual all-star exhibition game.
- NBA G League
- A North American professional basketball league that serves as the developmental league of the NBA.
Source: Wikipedia