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Illinois' Ceiling vs Floor in 2026-27 | College Basketball News
Illinois basketball’s ceiling is sky-high after a Final Four run and dominant football seasons, but their floor could be shaky. Three-point shooting woes from key transfers like Stefan Vaaks and Andrej Stojakovic could hurt, while defensive leadership is in question without Kylan Boswell. Offensively, they’re still a scoring juggernaut—likely top-10— but defensively, their size might leave them vulnerable. Worst-case? A 23-12 record, 13-7 in the Big Ten, a No. 5 seed, and a second-round exit. Still, they’re built to be March contenders—just don’t bet on perfection. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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