There are some weaknesses to this Illini team, but they seem to be working through them. Illinois has a lot of strengths as well. Here are some of the areas that stand out so far through two games.
Points per game – 2018 – 89.5 PPG (#31) 2017 – 75.2 PPG (#112)
To win basketball games, you must score more than the other team. Illinois scores the ball well. This season, they are averaging 89.5 points per game, which ranks No. 31 in the nation. Last season, they were only averaging 75.2 PPG.