https://prephoops.com/2025/12/top-2028-brady-pettigrew-takes-deep-dives-into-recruitment/

We broke down all four programs beginning with in-state Illini.

“I like the way they play. They let their main guys be their main guys. I like their defensive effort. I like how they are different than everyone else. You can't really find another team like Illinois. The coaching is really really good under Brad Underwood. They have my guy Zach Hamer. They are doing a great job recruiting me. Everywhere I go I see Illinois.”