Leron Black now lives at the top of the scouting report. In fact, the only other name on the scouting report is Trent Frazier. They are the only double-digit scorers on this year’s Illinois team, and they have been the only consistent offensive pieces for the Illini all year. Last year every opponent was concerned about three things when they played Illinois: Malcolm Hill, Malcolm Hill and Malcolm Hill. Trying to stop Leron Black wasn’t at the front of many teams’ minds.
Illinois also lacks outside shooting. This allows defenses to collapse on Black in the paint, over help, or play a zone.