Illini Women's Basketball 2026-2027
This team has PROS......PROOOOSS from different area codes.. Just a fact... There will be scouts at every game this year. We might not lose any players this year I don't think.
When we think like scouts.Number one we may automatically think of Berry Wallace ,and no doubt she was a McD AA coming in and has shown shooting an inside game a mid range supremacy.She can play decent defensive ability.Some may view her foot speed lacking and a limited ball handle but overall one on one practically unstoppable. She only has to limit the person in front of her to be a lock as a pick.
The second I believe is Divine.Im kinda going with the male model of how they map them into NBA slots. Usually a top ten player finds a way into a draft. We can only think that being on a team with 2 top ten guards in front of her was tough. Plus going to a place that glittered instead of following her heart..She will blossom into that No. 7 ranking she had coming into college.
Cearah is very crafty, determined and of course gifted.Having her play out of her natural position which I believe is a 4 but I'm leaning towards a 3 at times because she has a handle we didn't get to see .She is unselfish in passing the ball.She just like Berry is a three level scorer.Last year she had the benefit of training with the team before she played and the season went on she got better and better..Her conditioning will get better and in so many ways she may be our best pro prospect.
I believe Destiny will find a way into the league because she is a controlled blur on the court.She is very athletic uncanny court vision and total command of the game pace.Her defensive chops are top flight for such a small frame.When her outside shot catches up to her superb floor game,her only hinderance is height,but I believe she can navigate the pro game as well.
Now those are my WNBA pro prospects,but there are a couple of wild cards who could have a shot with their shot.Gretchen is definitely on the verge of May the W if she can stay healthy and stay microwave hot for a good streak of games and stay fit for a season it could happen.Her defense improved last year but it hast get better. Her three level scoring and passing exudes next level. If team success exceeds expectations it will boost her prospects but I'm not foolish to think we have 5 or W players on the team am I?? Of course not ,I'm thinking Manu has serous shot at this kinda growth too.She was already on the senior Brazilian team as a highschool player...Lety is 6 ft 7and can move but this may be her year of excelling in the post...All these players seriously give us championship aspirations..If they make good on them,then the scouts will live at Illinois because of coaching and talent.
The second I believe is Divine.Im kinda going with the male model of how they map them into NBA slots. Usually a top ten player finds a way into a draft. We can only think that being on a team with 2 top ten guards in front of her was tough. Plus going to a place that glittered instead of following her heart..She will blossom into that No. 7 ranking she had coming into college.
Cearah is very crafty, determined and of course gifted.Having her play out of her natural position which I believe is a 4 but I'm leaning towards a 3 at times because she has a handle we didn't get to see .She is unselfish in passing the ball.She just like Berry is a three level scorer.Last year she had the benefit of training with the team before she played and the season went on she got better and better..Her conditioning will get better and in so many ways she may be our best pro prospect.
I believe Destiny will find a way into the league because she is a controlled blur on the court.She is very athletic uncanny court vision and total command of the game pace.Her defensive chops are top flight for such a small frame.When her outside shot catches up to her superb floor game,her only hinderance is height,but I believe she can navigate the pro game as well.
Now those are my WNBA pro prospects,but there are a couple of wild cards who could have a shot with their shot.Gretchen is definitely on the verge of May the W if she can stay healthy and stay microwave hot for a good streak of games and stay fit for a season it could happen.Her defense improved last year but it hast get better. Her three level scoring and passing exudes next level. If team success exceeds expectations it will boost her prospects but I'm not foolish to think we have 5 or W players on the team am I?? Of course not ,I'm thinking Manu has serous shot at this kinda growth too.She was already on the senior Brazilian team as a highschool player...Lety is 6 ft 7and can move but this may be her year of excelling in the post...All these players seriously give us championship aspirations..If they make good on them,then the scouts will live at Illinois because of coaching and talent.
So I see we are playing Ball State. Should be a challenging early round matchup.
Ball State is going to be flattened....
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
Another great game from Aaliyah Guyton in Brazil's jersey!
She scored 20 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and dished out 2 assists against South Sudan. So much talent from our 20-year-old!Brazil returns to the court this Tuesday at 11:30 PM against New Zealand, live on DAZN/Courtside 1891.Fan Since '70
- OBS, Florida
Nice job by Guyton. Illini are deep and have so much offensive firepower in Wallace, Parchment, Williams, Guyton, Webber, Bourrage, Dolan, Vasconcelos, Alves and Brown-Haggar. Plus Catoira and Brenjo can and will contribute spot minutes. May be best Illini women's team in over 20 years.
Another great game from Aaliyah Guyton in Brazil's jersey!
Fixed it.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
translation: **BRAZIL WINS!
Women's Brazilian National Team defeats New Zealand and secures the first victory in Guadalajara! 
**
Aaliyah Guyton • 18 points Bella Nascimento • 10 points Emanuely Oliveira • 9 points 
Brazil stays alive in the Qualifier for the Pre-Olympic and faces Argentina on Thursday, the 20th, at 3 PM, with a chance to secure a semifinal spot. DAZN broadcasts. nice to see Guyton starring
Fan Since '70
- OBS, Florida
Don't know how I got Destiny's last name wrong, but thanks.
ptgrd23
- orange county CA
I wonder why Manuela is not playing for Brazil. I hope her knee is 100%.
translation: **BRAZIL WINS!
nice to see Guyton starring
Fan Since '70
- OBS, Florida
Lety played over 20 min in one game and had 10pts 11reb. But mostly she gets around 10 min/game. Don't think Alves is on the team.
https://www.cbb.com.br/selecao/feminino
Parchment got some decent minutes yesterday vs. Philippines. Nine points and seven rebs. in nine minutes: https://www.fiba.basketball/en/even...dalajara-mexico/games/135069-PHI-CAN#boxscore
ptgrd23
- orange county CA
Wow - I don't remember Illini women playing international tournaments in past.
I wonder how much is due to fact we have international players and how much is due to our players are better
No idea Aliyah Guyton was Brazilian descent . Talk about serious basketball family.
Aaliyah Guyton's mother is Adriana Pinto Mafra (also known as Adriana Moisés Pinto or "Adrianinha"). She is a former professional basketball player from Brazil who played in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury and represented the Brazilian National Team in five Olympic Games. She is 5'7" like Aaliyuh
I wonder how much is due to fact we have international players and how much is due to our players are better
No idea Aliyah Guyton was Brazilian descent . Talk about serious basketball family.
Aaliyah Guyton's mother is Adriana Pinto Mafra (also known as Adriana Moisés Pinto or "Adrianinha"). She is a former professional basketball player from Brazil who played in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury and represented the Brazilian National Team in five Olympic Games. She is 5'7" like Aaliyuh
She was on the team once before,but I'm sure she wants to use her leg in competition that in a way is less crucial at this time for her and the national team...Shoot.... Don't we have enough on that team already?I'm really hoping the international season ends and we get everyone back in good shape.
Turning back the clock for a moment: What happen the five seniors that were the starters two year ago? I know Bostic is doing radio for the women games and Bryant is with BTN. What are the other three doing now that their eligibility is over. I loved watching them play as they were so enthusiastic and fun to watch.
I wish Shauna would put out the non conference schedule. I am curious who we are playing…
Really? Great to hear!
mckenzie is married to Ben Humrichous. Her future is tied to his and I think his status is uncertain as an undrafted free agent. She is currently hanging out in CU and working for an athletic apparel company while working with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She was at most of the home games last year. Cook signed with a professional team in Mozambique. I don't think that went very well and she only got spot minutes on the floor. Not sure of her current status. Ironically, Brynn Shoup Hill is playing professionally in Germany. She'd have been the least likely of the group to make that transition, in my estimation.
https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/brynn-shouphill/14488