That’s seems like asking for a lot. There have only been 2 Illini teams to even have 5 guys average double figures since 1980.
While only 2 of the last ~42 Illini seasons may have had five guys averaging double figures, greater scoring balance than we've had recently seems like a worthwhile goal looking at the history for the last 20 NCAA champions:
-- 6 of the last 20 NCAA champs had at least 5 guys averaging double figures (2018 Villanova had 6!). 5 of those 6 champs had KenPom adjEM (pre-tournament) ratings higher than the average NCAA champ over that 20 year period.
-- Only 4 of the last 20 NCAA champs had a leading scorer averaging 19 ppg or more. 3 of those 4 had KenPom adjEM (pre-t) below the average NCAA champ, including 2 of the 3 weakest champs in terms of adjEM in that 20 year period (Syracuse/Melo and UConn/Kemba).
My takeaway: I'm excited about the shifts in our roster construction and desired playing style for this season. While there will be some growing pains, hope it leads to greater scoring balance and a less predictable/more dangerous team when it counts most.