Illinois didn’t have a good campaign this past year as they missed the NCAA tournament for the fifth straight season. They floundered to another bad record but there were some bright spots. Trent Frazier shinned as a true freshman. Leron Black was dominant in the paint. And there were some shocking performances as well from players like Aaron Jordan and Kipper Nichols.
But, that season is over and Illinois is on a path to winning games. They haven’t been dancing in a while, but the lineup that is coming in has postseason berth written all over it. There are a few more pieces to add, though.