Trent Frazier returns for fifth season at Illinois

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Yeah I see him as playing the 4. I’d be very surprised if our starters are anything but:

Curbelo
Frazier
Plummer
Grandison
Payne or Kofi

If Kofi is gone, I think our style will be spread out, drive and kick, 30 threes a night. Rebounding will go from our greatest strength to greatest weakness. Swapping Ayo/Kofi/Miller for Plummer/Payne/Curbelo is a massive size difference.
I like the lineup of Belo, Trent, Hutch, Hawk and Kofi/Payne. Plummer can rotate at the two guard spots and Grandy can play the 3/4 role. The 9th/10th man can fight between Podz, Goode and RJ.
 
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In honor of the great 'The Beloved' Puerto Rican Pipeline, the Orange and Blue need to fashion an alternate uni for next season featuring red, blue, and white colors and a big white star on it. Also, play lots of Bomba music during intros and time outs. The Illini will own the island for generations. Call it Champaign South,
 
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I like the lineup of Belo, Trent, Hutch, Hawk and Kofi/Payne. Plummer can rotate at the two guard spots and Grandy can play the 3/4 role. The 9th/10th man can fight between Podz, Goode and RJ.

This seems the most likely. If Hutch isn’t healthy, Grand at the 3.
 
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We played really well without Ayo but that doesn’t mean he’s not a great player. I think we still need a better option at the 4 but if we get that we could be a more complete team. *could* is an important word here.
Don't underestimate Coleman Hawkins! The kid can play! More minutes and more experience will make all the difference for these players. That's the only issue I have with this covid year being given is because it's blocking a younger player gaining valuable and much needed experience and growth for an on the way out player who most likely won't raise their stock much more than it already has been in the for years they've had. But I understand from the coaches and returning players view point. Gained valuable info and a chance to implement that in their game to try to achieve a higher goal. I-L-L
 
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W00T!!!! This is fantastic. Welcome back Trent, you are the man!