Illini Basketball 2026-2027
Andrej is currently shooting 50% from 3pt on 3.0 attempts per game.
With five starters returning, 5 of 6 freshman getting 10-15 per game (Landon Davis the only one not included at the moment but three of them have started this season), and add in JJ and Vaaks, the math, old or new, adds up to twelve. There is every indication that they will all have their chance to play meaningful minutes...but until we are down 25 to Duke after 12 minutes, no one will know. However, at the moment, I am fairly confident BU is willing to point at any one of those twelve at any time.
But without Jake and Mirk, that removes two and therefore leaves only 10. We are thin I tell you. What can we do?
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Torvik currently has us favored in every single B1G game, home and away:
These are the only games on the schedule where we’re either not the favorite or favored by less than 3 points:
@ Texas Tech
@ Duke
N UConn
@ Indiana
@ Michigan
That’s it. We’re favored by 3 points or more in the remaining 27 games.
These are the only games on the schedule where we’re either not the favorite or favored by less than 3 points:
@ Texas Tech
@ Duke
N UConn
@ Indiana
@ Michigan
That’s it. We’re favored by 3 points or more in the remaining 27 games.
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Along these lines, Tovik gives us a projected 25-7 record (15-5 in B1G). It's the equivalent of being favored by ~7.5 in every game (or ~8 in every non-con and ~4.5 in every B1G game).
FWIW, Kalshi now has us around 25.5 wins (up from 23.7 before our exhibitions)
KenPom has recently shifted us up to 26-6, with a 16-4 W/L in B1G. TTU swung from a projected loss to a projected win after the first week. Our only projected loss on KP is Duke.
FightinIllini30
Future insider
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It’s a work in progress, but let me know what you guys think:
College Hoops Supply
They’re minimalist designs but also some inside jokes for Illini fans. Check the site for more designs with more on the way.
Use code CHIEF for free shipping or code IANAL (no, seriously) for 15% off
It’s a work in progress, but let me know what you guys think:
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DICKnaggie
- Champaign
That is a pro.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Very cool!
Good call. I doubted it. Thought it was just some exhibition tomfoolery.
This unpopular opinion isn't aging half bad either.
My biggest concern with Brown was formed after watching HS film against a St. Louis team. He simply appeared to need to develop physically to be able to handle play at high major level. But that may have been film from his Jr. season. The guy we see today is taller and far stronger than the kid in that film. His confidence level and processing speed are elite for a freshman....at least to date. And his passing and shooting skills are exceptional...and I love kids that can shoot. He fills his role perfectly and is another "diamond in the rough" find by the staff.