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Forty-eight years ago on Saturday — April 27, 1976 — Illinois basketball recruiters tapped into the Chicago Public League for the first time in years when it got a commitment from Morgan Park High School star Levi Cobb.

Former Illinois All-American defensive tackle not chosen in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Second round resumes Friday night from Detroit.

Congrats, Kloe Froebe and the rest of The News-Gazette's 47th All-State girls' basketball team. ... How many Illini will hear their names called in the NFL draft? ... Illinois men's golf looks to continue its string of Big Ten titles. ... Catching up with Salt Fork softball coach Kalyn Learnard.

Joe Vozzelli offers up his predictions for what will happen in Detroit, including where former Illini standout Johnny Newton is going (playing for a team in his home state?):