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Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup without Ayo Dosunmu

By Rees Woodcock

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 11: Members of the Illinois Fighting Illini huddle as Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center on December 11, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 11: Members of the Illinois Fighting Illini huddle as Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center on December 11, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 13: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) passes the ball in action during a Big Ten Tournament game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Illinois Fighting Illini on March 13, 2019 at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats by the score of 74 to 69 in overtime. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

No. 2 Guard

Starter: Trent Frazier

There are a lot of changes happening with the Illinois basketball team from last season to the upcoming rendition. But one of the constants on this team to make fans feel more comfortable is Trent Frazier. He is someone who flew into the hearts of many Illini fans and will always be remembered for the rest of time.

I have Frazier slotted in as the starting No. 2 guard for the Orange and Blue. Last season, Andres Feliz, Ayo Dosunmu and Frazier all pretty much shared the same role, but I think Frazier is going to take the reins this season at the No. 2 spot. I expect his shooting to improve with him getting his shots more, though.  But, with Frazier in this role, I think the Illini will thrive in his final season.

Backup: Transfer/Recruit

This is where the loss of Ayo will hurt the Illini the most. The depth issue is real and is something Illinois needs to fix this offseason. How will the coaching staff fix this issue? I think there are still some transfers out there on the market who could help this team.

The first option who would fit well in this spot would be Trevor Lakes. He is a DII transfer from the University of Indianapolis. His shooting is off the charts. He is someone who could come in and put up numbers. The next option would be Ryan Betley. He is transferring from Penn and would fit well as a backup to Frazier. Both of these options can rain threes.

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