I don't understand how anyone can think he won't be missed. I also don't understand the statements portraying as a terrible defender; I think that's been exaggerated., and not at all supported by the numbers (which I recognize don't necessarily tell the same story as the tape). I also don't understand the few comments acting like he doesn't have pro potential.
In my personal opinion, I think he was projecting to be one of our top 3 players next year; Alan, Kofi, and Trent or one of the freshman.
Here are some metrics for perspective (only considering players who played more than 3 minutes per game:
PER - 1st (26.2) (Player efficiency rating - the primary advanced stat)
TS% - 1st (.691) (True shooting %)
eFG% - 1st (Effective Field Goal %)
PProd - 5th (Points produced)
PProd/min - 3rd (Points produced per min)
ORB% - 2nd
DRB% - 2nd
TRB% - 2nd
AST% - 7th
STL% - 6th
BLK% - 4th
TOV% - 2nd (meaning 2nd fewest turnovers per 100 plays - Trent was 1st)
USG% - 4th (2nd behind Kofi of returning players)
WS/40 - 1st (Win Shares per 40 minutes - another primary advanced stat)
OBPM - 1st (Offensive Box Plus Minus)
DBPM - 1st (Defensive Box Plus Minus)
BPM - 1st (Box Plus Minus)
You can't take those numbers, and dismiss his contributions. Alan was a great great player for this team, and is going to be missed. I think the team will be fine, but I don't care if we get Kahlil, or Fitts, or anyone else. Alan was one of the best players, and will be missed.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/illinois/2020.html