It’s November, which means the start of college basketball season for Illinois and the rest of the country is fast approaching. The Associated Press on Monday released its preseason poll, which UI hoops beat writer Marcus Jackson voted in. Each day leading up to the Illini’s first exhibition game on Sunday, Jackson will preview the season. Today, it’s the three best players in the country:
Kris Dunn, Providence
The 6-4 point guard would have been a first-round pick last season, but came back to the Friars. The versatile lead guard can score (15.6 points per game last season), distribute (7.