Illini Women's Basketball 2026-2027

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Illiniindian
JKR said:
A few tidbits from a Courtsider gathering this evening:

Jackson's three-pointer is much improved.
Lety is more aggressive on the offensive end of the court.
Parchment gained confidence playing with her national team this summer and gained strength in the weightroom.
Bourrage is getting better every day but is having to adjust to an entirely new system and set of expectations. Need to be patient.
Health is improving but haven't yet had a full practice with everyone at full strength.
Expects conference to be even stronger than it has been. No gimmes.
Entire roster is eligible to return next year, and she would like for that to happen. Still recruiting though.
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Good to hear on Destiny. She reminds me of Dee Brown in that she is faster than anyone else on the court but struggles to finish against taller players. If she can improve her passing even more, she is all American
 
#83      
Luwdoo
ptgrd23 said:
We have good guard depth.

We really need our 5's to step forward - Letty and Manuela. Teams pound us inside.
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We have good guard depth if Aaliyah is healthy and Divine is performing well. Right now Aaliyah might not be healthy and all I hear said about Divine is that we have to be patient. It's worrisome. I was hoping Divine was going to make an immediate impact.
The fact that Gretchen is playing well is great news. I thought she would be the one that would be slow to come around.
 
#84      
Rlouizjr01
I'm not sure what Coach Green is saying about Divine but pure ball player wise ,no one on this team has more pedigree than the No.7 player in her class...She was an All American in her class..If she doesn't play and this team loses more than 7 games,it will diminish opportunities with other players for sure If Alliyah is out Divine WILL play..It's plain ole nonsensical to have not playing.She will do well by accident..It takes 4 years in highschool to be top24...
 
#85      
Rlouizjr01
I love Coach Green But there is no way she'd be foolish enough to bury a 5 star in the bottom of the rotation.
 
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