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Illinois Basketball: Illini roster with Akoy Agau and Mark Alstork

By Rees Woodcock

Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) dribbles the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) defends in the second half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) dribbles the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) defends in the second half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3 Guard/Forward

Starter: Jalen Coleman-Lands

This spot is looking more like a guard will fill it by the day. Looking at what the Illini will start the season with next year, expect there to be a guard in this position the majority of the time.

Jalen Coleman-Lands has the purest shooting talent on the team. During his freshman campaign, he showed the world what he could do on the court averaging 10.3 points and shooting 42.2-percent from the three-point line per game.

But, last season, Coleman-Lands regressed slightly as the coaching staff crumbled around him. He couldn’t get in a groove and the offensive wasn’t conducive to success for a three-point shooter. Watch for Coleman-Lands to really blossom in Brad Underwood’s system.

Backup: Mark Alstork

The Illini are after a graduate transfer by the name of Mark Alstork. This kid is wanted because he brings an electric style of scoring to the team.

Alstork is a graduate transfer who would be immediately eligible to play in 2017. He would only take up a scholarship for 2017, so that is great for the Illini as well.

When Alstork was with Wright State he was dominating. He averaged 19 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. If Illinois can get that to backup Coleman-Lands at the No. 3 spot, then Illinois should be fine this upcoming season.

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