Before the 2011-12 school year, HQ's JEFF HUTH ranked the top 100 athletes at Illinois. More than two months into it, was he on target. Take a look and leave a comment:

#1

Nathan Scheelhaase, football

Jeff Huth says: He's QB One (that's "Friday Night Lights" talk) without the twang.

#2

Colleen Ward, volleyball

Jeff Huth says: Second-team All-American a fan of the sport's beach variety, too.]

#3

Andrew Riley

men's track & field

Expect to see Jamaica's national hurdles champ in 2012 Olympics.

#4

Vanessa DiBernardo

soccer

Sophomore scoring machine has the full attention of USA Soccer.

#5

Tyler Mizoguchi

men's gymnastics

Will senior follow coach Justin Spring's footsteps into Olympics?

#6

Luke Guthrie, men's golf

Is reigning Big Ten champ the next Illini bound for PGA Tour?

#7

Dennis Nevolo, men's tennis

Senior All-American spent part of his summer with USTA Collegiate Team.

#8

Stanley Azie, men's track & field

Senior sprinter has gone from shaky walk-on to first-team All-American.

#9

B.J. Futrell, wrestling

Injury inspired All-American to set sights on career in physical therapy.

#10

Paul Ruggeri, men's gymnastics

Illini welcome back three-time NCAA champ from season-ending ankle injury.

#11

Karisma Penn, women's basketball

It's news when dynamic junior forward doesn't get a double-double.

#12

Jason Ford, football

Time for senior running back to come out of shadow of Lions rookie Mikel Leshoure.

#13

Jennifer Bonilla, volleyball.

Record-setting libero has been in USA Volleyball pipeline since age 12.

#14

Jeff Allen, football

Beefy senior tackle will be doing his blocking in NFL by 2012.

#15

Jonathan Kuck, speedskater

When not attending classes, 2010 Olympian is winning medals in speedskating

#16

C.J. Maestas, men's gymnastics

Member of U.S. Senior National Team not your typical freshman.

#17

Michelle Bartsch, volleyball

It's in the genes; mom played volleyball for Kansas Jayhawks.

#18

D.J. Richardson, men's basketball

Wears No. 1, but sharp-shooting junior guard better known for threes.

#19

Rachael White, women's tennis

All-Big Ten first-teamer often has TV channel set to "Animal Planet."

#20

Ian Thomas, football

Senior linebacker proving legendary DeMatha High more than a hoops school.

#21

Sam Maniscalco, men's basketball

Bradley transfer arrives in nick of time to fill point-guard void.

#22

Ashley Kelly, women's track & field

First Illini All-American in 400 since 1989 (before senior was born).

#23

Justin Parr, baseball

Reigning Big Ten batting champion somehow overlooked on all-conference teams.

#24

Brandon Paul, men's basketball

Mother Lynda played hoops at Ball State and once ran an AAU program.

#25

A.J. Jenkins, football

In case you wondered, senior receiver's full name is Alfred Alonzo Jenkins.

#26

Jessica Davis, softball

First-team All-Big Ten pick showed what's possible when she stays injury-free.

#27

Matthew Bane, men's track & field

Sky's the limit for sophomore, reigning Big Ten indoor pole vault champ.

#28

Meredith Hackett, softball

Big fan of Joe Mauer can hit with the power of the Twins' All-Star catcher.

#29

Jordan Blanton, wrestling

Former NCAA champ Steve Marianetti was his childhood Illini hero.

#30

Anthony Sacramento, men's gymnastics

Senior All-American as skilled in classroom as he is on still rings

#31

Akeem Spence, football

Defensive tackle made just about every Freshman All-America list last season.

#32

Thomas Pieters, men's golf

Belgian National Amateur Stroke Play champ learned English by watching "Friends."

#33

Stephanie Richartz, women's track and field

Soph keeps taking school records in pole vault to new heights.

#34

Kelsey Joannides, women's gymnastics

All-American's pre-meet ritual: teammate must tie ribbons in her hair.

#35

Derek Dimke, football

This senior is the Old Faithful of college place-kickers.

#36

Stephanie Morgan, women's track & field

Baylor transfer made major splash with Drake Relays record in 1,500.

#37

C.J. Padera, men's gymnastics

Senior All-American's nickname is Cranberry Juice.

#38

Charlie Tilson, baseball

It's a long shot, but Illini hoping to keep St. Louis Cardinals' No. 2 draft pick.

#39

Jordan Valdez, men's gymnastics

U.S. Junior National Team member on path to bigger things.

#40

Amber See, women's gymnastics

Reigning Big Ten vault co-champ a big fan of root beer Popsicles.

#41

Brittany McGowan, swimming

Senior, a multiple school record-holder, can fly in the butterfly events.

#42

Tavon Wilson, football

Count on senior DB to answer bell (25 starts since 2009) and ring some bells.

#43

Amy Allin, women's tennis

Like favorite player Rafael Nadal, All-Big Ten second-teamer is a lefty.

#44

Brandon Hohl, baseball

Slugging third baseman's favorite player is hot-corner star Evan Longoria.

#45

Jackson Morse, wrestling

Sophomore capped first season as Illini with trip to NCAA Championships.

#46

Terry Hawthorne, football

Gifted junior DB has skills to be two-way impact player as receiver, too.

#47

Alina Weinstein, women's gymnastics

Junior All-American a bilingual communications major (she speaks Russian).

#48

Eric Terrazas, wrestling

Senior named team's most improved after 26 wins matched previous career total.

#49

Megan Pawloski, women's soccer

Big Ten All-Freshman Team choice a potent 1-2 punch with DiBernardo.

#50

Annie Luhrsen, volleyball

Setter stepping into big shoes as successor to All-American Hillary Haen.

#51

Davis Fraker, men's track & field

Sophomore the first Illini to qualify for NCAAs in weight throw.

#52

Davis Hendrickson, baseball

Outfielder's clutch catch in NCAA regional vs. Fullerton now part of Illini lore.

#53

Amber Moore, women's basketball

Soph could end up as most prolific three-point shooter in program history.

#54

Tony Dallago, wrestling

Sophomore from Pennsylvania returned to home state for 2011 NCAA meet.

#55

Samantha Murphy, women's track & field

Team's latest Canada import placed third in Big Ten indoor 800.

#56

Samantha Sloan, women's golf

Two-season team leader in stroke average claims never to have had a cavity.

#57

Trulon Henry, football

Will ball-hawking senior DB follow brother Arrelious Benn into NFL ranks?

#58

Pepper Gay, softball

Did you know 20-game winner was a five-time Ironkids National Triathlon champion?

#59

Niki Read, women's soccer

Junior forward on pace to join UI's all-time leaders in career assists.

#60

Courtney Pope, swimming

UI Newcomer of Year finalist posted team's top times in two freestyles last season.

#61

Kyle Engnell, men's track & field

Senior steeplechase ace has never not scored at Big Tens.

#62

Liz McMahon, volleyball

Fans eager to see 6-6 Ohioan, highest-ranked recruit (No. 3) in program history.

#63

Josh Zinzer, men's track & field

Junior contributed to fastest 400-meter relay team in Illini history.

#64

Erin Johnson, volleyball

Only mono could keep two-year starter at middle blocker out of lineup (briefly).

#65

Adrienne GodBold, women's basketball

Versatile junior guard excelled last season as first off bench.

#66

Ross Guignon, men's tennis

Class of 2011 blue-chipper from Kansas up to career-high ranking of 13.

#67

Willie Argo, baseball

If Pirates draftee doesn't sign, senior sure to shatter UI career stolen-base mark.

#68

Melissa Kopinski, women's tennis

Blue-chip recruit has been ranked as high as 14th in Class of 2011.

#69

Erin Lamb, swimming

Junior freestyler racked up eight first-place finishes last season.

#70

Bryan Roberts, baseball

Team's saves leader in 2010 returning from Tommy John surgery.

#71

Roy Kalmanovich, men's tennis

Senior was born in Russia before moving to U.S. at 4 1/2 years old.

#72

Shayla Mutz, women's soccer

Junior forward fuels up for her games with a visit to Subway.

#73

Jonathan Brown, football

Soph LB will never forget 66-yard interception return for TD vs. Indiana.

#74

Myke Henry, men's basketball

Freshman wing the headliner of Chicago-heavy recruiting class.

#75

Kayla Smith, women's track & field

Junior part of two-time Big Ten runner-up unit in 400 relay.

#76

Mason Jacobs, men's golf

Metropolis native made like Superman in NCAA regional (six straight birdies en route to 68).

#77

Danielle Vaji, softball

Ultra-versatile senior from Texas was applauding when Mavericks won NBA title.

#78

Allison Falkin, women's tennis

Sophomore doubles ace a graduate of Centennial High (in Roswell, Ga.)

#79

Lydia McCully, women's basketball

You could see this senior point guard broadcasting sports in future.

#80

Kassidy Brown, women's soccer

Sophomore defender was fixture in 2010 lineup until season-ending injury.

#81

Tyler Griffey, men's basketball

Playing time's there for the taking for junior power forward.

#82

Nathan Loe, track & field

Freshman another of Mike Turk's nationally-prized recruits in the throws.

#83

KU Singh, men's tennis

Native of India won Futures circuit titles in singles, doubles in homeland in June.

#84

Nora Lucas, women's golf

Senior's profile shot up with 2011 Illinois State Women's Amateur Championship title.

#85

Erica Lynn, women's swimming

Soph already ranks among UI's all-time top five individuals in two events.

#86

Cody Klein, men's track & field

Soph vaulter barely missed spot on U.S. Junior Pan American team.

#87

Jon Davis, football

Illini managed 11th-hour recruiting win versus Kentucky for highly-touted tight end.

#88

Stephen Hoh, men's tennis

Junior from Australia once faced top-100 pro in Australian Open wildcard playoff.

#89

Kevin Johnson, baseball

As lone returnee in starting rotation, right-hander's performance will loom large.

#90

Corey Lewis, football

Illini have fingers crossed talented tackle can return to form from knee injury.

#91

Kelley Wedel, softball

Senior's been a fixture as starting third baseman since arriving on campus.

#92

Caleb Ervin, wrestling

Freshman returned from 2010 farming accident to win third straight Kentucky state title.

#93

Meyers Leonard, men's basketball

If 7-foot soph can play like big man on campus, Illini's stock rises.

#94

Shelese Arnold, softball

Freshman pitcher, who struck out 819 in prep career, was All-West Tennessee Player of Year.

#95

Alexis Smith, women's basketball

Word is the 5-9 freshman point guard is a relentless attacker.

#96

Brandon Noe, men's track & field

St. Thomas More grad to flex throwing muscles after redshirting as freshman.

#97

Ashley Spencer, women's track & field

Illini's rep for developing hurdles champs draws this Indiana state runner-up.

#98

Kersten Magrum, women's basketball

Illini will have foot up if forward comes back strong from stress fracture.

#99

Jordan Parr, baseball

The Parr Pipeline continues with brother No. 3 transferring in from Parkland College.

#100

Catherine Meyer, women's soccer

Three-star recruit, who goes by "Cat," has excelled with Dallas Texans club.