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Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with the addition of Brandon Lieb

By Rees Woodcock

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - FEBRUARY 18: The Illinois Fighting Illini logo on a pair of shorts during a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Jordan Center on February 18, 2020 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - FEBRUARY 18: The Illinois Fighting Illini logo on a pair of shorts during a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Jordan Center on February 18, 2020 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 10: Adam Miller drives to the basket during the Nike Academy Showcase Game on August 10, 2019 at the Los Angeles Southwest College in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

No. 3 Guard

Starter: Adam Miller

I have been excited about a few recruits during the Brad Underwood tenure at Illinois. When Underwood snagged Ayo Dosunmu, the program instantly saw a resurgence. Kofi Cockburn was next in line. And now, Underwood has been able to pull in former Ayo teammate, Adam Miller.

Coming out of Morgan Park, Miller was rated as one of the best recruits in the class of 2020. He was a four-star prospect who had ever team in the nation after him. But the talented guard wanted to stay home, so he picked the Illini. I believe Miller will be rewarded with the starting No. 3 spot in the Illinois lineup. This kid has all of the ability in the world, and he is an amazing shooter. Don’t be shocked if he is a Freshman All-American.

Backup: Austin Hutcherson

Illinois was able to pull in a duo of transfers before last season. I already talked about Jacob Grandison, but Austin Hutcherson also joined the Fighting Underwood’s.

Hutcherson was a lesser-known player in the transfer market. He was a sensational player at Wesleyan University, averaging 20 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. I love that Hutcherson is a utility player. Underwood will be able to use this kid at various positions. While I have him at the No. 3, don’t be shocked to see him at No. 1 through No. 4.

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