I touched on this a bit in my "Thank You" post. I mourn better by focusing on the positives, eternal optimist or some psychological suppression techniques? You decide.
Beyond excited for next year's teams.
IF Kofi comes back, we will be a Pre-Season Top 10 team and a favorite to win the Big Ten. I'm more bullish on him coming back than others. Luckily, there's a few months to go before anything is decided.
If Kofi does not come back, Illinois should still be Top 25 nationally and a Top 4 threat in the B1G. We have the depth and experience to compete with anyone. Our
current commits might not be Curbelo or Ayo deference makers, but will have specific roles to fill to ease them into contributing pieces.
More if's incoming: With all of the rumored,
we could be in for another Top 10 team without Kofi. If we can get one or 2 of the rumored pieces. Oh boy.
As with any new season, if's can dominate the conversation. We have a decent grasp on the knowns, now we just wait for Transfer Portal Frenzy.