1-Frazier proven, Curbelo talent level sufficient to consider sure thing contributer.
2, Miller, talent level sufficient..., Frazier proven
3. Griffin proven, DaMonte proven, Grandison, Hutcherson 2nd year in system and maturity, Jones????
4. Giorgi 3rd year in system BBV, 2nd year in system, Hawkins proper skills, maturity, jump to D1 questionable. DaMonte and Griffin in 4 G lineup proven, Jones ???
5. Kofi proven, 2nd year in system, brings a + advantage in most games, Giorgi proven, 3rd year in system. Hamlin 2nd year in system
I feel that Underwood will not feel forced to have Giorgi and Kofi in lineup to start so if one of the typically sized 4's do not assert self 4 guard lineup will immediatley come into play. Very experienced in the 2-3 positions and the 4 guard lineup. Have enough size with Kofi and Giorgi for most teams. young talented guards will be challenged immediately and will have to prove themselves with quality depth at guard positions showing in practice. Any quality provided at the 4 position by the players with traditional size will make Illini hard to handle for any team in the country next season. Let's see who has the heart of a champion...Frazier a leader and...