Illinois Sports: 5 Goals Over the Next Three Years
First Team All-American
The Illinois football and basketball teams both have some great players. Despite not having great teams over the last few years, they still have some top talent.
In basketball, I see Illinois potentially producing a few First Team All-American players in the next three years.
Malcolm Hill is entering his senior campaign in 2016 and I fully expect him to be one of the best players in the Big Ten and possibly the entire country.
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Hill has been a dominant player over the last two seasons. He now has a chance to impress people on a national level.
I could also see Jalen Coleman-Lands ending up on the First Team All-American list eventually. He has the shooting ability that hasn’t been seen at Illinois. I look forward to continuing watching him in the future.
The football team also has a few players that have the potential to be First Team All-American candidates.
This season, quarterback Wes Lunt is poised to have a great year. He is a senior and has great chemistry with his wide receivers.
If Illinois can shock the world and get to eight or nine wins this season then I could see him getting consideration.
Illinois also have some great wide receivers and defensive linemen that might have a chance at the honor of First Team All-American.
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