Landon Davis, a 6‑foot‑9 forward from Waukee Northwest High School in Iowa, capped his senior season with numbers that turned heads across the Midwest. He posted averages of 13.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.4 blocks per game, shooting 59.5% from the field, 28.3% beyond the arc and 68.2% at the free‑throw line.
Those statistics placed him at No. 210 in the 247Sports composite for the Class of 2026 and earned him a first‑team All‑State nod from the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, an honor that recognized his impact despite not being a headline recruit.
Davis spent two years anchoring the center position for his high school team before switching to power forward during the summer with Iowa United on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, where he shared the court with four‑star wing Colin Rice, the Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year and a Nebraska signee.
A Versatile Addition for the Fighting Illini
Now headed to the University of Illinois, the Illini hope to harness his size, mobility and shot‑blocking instincts as they look to rebuild their frontcourt for the 2026‑27 campaign.
Coach Brad Underwood has emphasized the need for a defensive anchor who can also stretch the floor, and Davis fits that profile perfectly.
His ability to protect the rim while stepping out to hit mid‑range jumpers adds a new dimension to Illinois’s offensive sets, potentially opening lanes for perimeter players.
Off the court, Davis joins a growing pipeline of Iowa talent that has historically thrived in the Big Ten, a trend that bodes well for both his development and the conference’s competitiveness.