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Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk

By Rees Woodcock

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 05: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tevian Jones (5) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) high five fans in the tunnel that leads to the locker room at the conclusion of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 5, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 05: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tevian Jones (5) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) high five fans in the tunnel that leads to the locker room at the conclusion of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 5, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 26: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives during the second half of the Big Ten Super Saturday College Basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 26, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

No. 1 Guard

Starter – Ayo Dosunmu

The No. 1 guard entering the 2019-2020 campaign is going to be Ayo Dosunmu. There isn’t any speculation about this position. Ayo is going to command this offense and be a leader on the floor. This kid is ready to take the next step in his career.

Last season, Ayo came into the program as a true freshman and led the Illini in multiple statistical categories. He averaged 13.8 points per game, which was No. 1 on the team. He also averaged 3.3 assists per game as well, which ended up No. 1 on the team. His was sensational when he stepped onto the court, and I expect nothing less this upcoming season as well.

Backup – Andres Feliz

Another player who was new to the team last season but stepped in and was great was Andres Feliz. He didn’t come into the program as a freshman, though. He was a junior college transfer and one of the few that has actually worked out for the Orange and Blue.

Feliz was sensational coming off the bench for most of the season last year. He averaged 8.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. I expect that same production out of him this upcoming season as well. I have him as the primary backup to Ayo but should still get a ton of minutes.

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