Kankakee's Lincoln Williams named Illinois Media Player of the Year

Williams highlights All-State boys basketball team selections from the Kankakee area

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:33am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a high school basketball game, with the players' forms abstracted into sharp, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.The Illinois Media All-State basketball team honors the top high school talent across the state, with multiple standouts hailing from the Kankakee region.Kankakee Today

The Illinois Media All-State boys basketball team was announced this week, capping off an awards season that saw 13 players from the Kankakee area recognized. Kankakee's Lincoln Williams was named the Illinois Media Player of the Year, leading the All-State selections from the region.

Why it matters

The Illinois Media All-State team is one of the most prestigious high school basketball honors in the state, recognizing the top players across Illinois. Having multiple Kankakee-area players selected, including the Player of the Year, highlights the strength of basketball talent in the region.

The details

The Illinois Media All-State boys basketball team features the top high school players from across the state, as selected by a panel of media members. Kankakee's Lincoln Williams was named the Illinois Media Player of the Year, leading 13 total Kankakee-area players who received All-State recognition this season.

  • The Illinois Media All-State boys basketball team was announced this week.

The players

Lincoln Williams

A standout player from Kankakee who was named the Illinois Media Player of the Year.

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The takeaway

The strong representation of Kankakee-area players on the prestigious Illinois Media All-State team showcases the high level of basketball talent in the region and the hard work of these student-athletes.