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Illinois’ Title Bid Faces Key Question | College Basketball News
Illinois is heating up the college hoops hype machine, but coaches aren’t buying the top-tier hype just yet. While fans and analysts are buzzing about their Final Four returnees, a poll of nearly 100 coaches has Florida and Duke way ahead—Florida even took first with 55% of the vote. Illinois? Just 5%. Could it be the foot surgery scare? Maybe. But don’t ignore the real concern: can freshman Quentin Coleman be the reliable point guard this team needs? He’s got the talent to shine, but playmaking at this level is a heavy lift for a rookie. Coaches see potential, but they’re also cautious. If…
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