I saw Deron Wiliams as a freshman. And Brian Cook. And Frank Williams.
All three became NBA first-round draft picks. None of them were as good as freshmen as Ayo Dosunmu is right now for the Illinois men's basketball program. Not even close.
The Illini guard put up another big number against Michigan on Thursday night, scoring 19 points in the first half on his way to a game-high 23 points.
It was his seventh game with at least 18 points this season. Including the last four.
Good news, Illinois: Others are starting to notice Dosunmu.