In projecting his starting lineup for Brad Underwood's 2019-20 team, college basketball beat writer Scott Richey says Giorgi Bezhanishvili might work best off the bench. That's because Kofi Cockburn figures to start at center. Richey explains himself - and unveils his way-too-early Top 10 - in this week's 'Inside Illini Basketball.'
CHAMPAIGN — Projecting Illinois basketball's starting lineup for the 2019-20 season isn't an overly difficult challenge. At least as long as you're only thinking about the backcourt.
Trent Frazier will be back for his third season, and the 6-foot-1 guard will be the most experienced Illini on the floor.