Heading into this season, the Illinois Fighting Illini had some questions to answer at “the one.” Two games in, they still do. Demetri McCamey, as inconsistent and polarizing as he was, provided minutes and some sense of stability.
The situation was helped this offseason when Bradley transfer Sam Maniscalco became eligible. He provides a steady veteran hand while PG of the future Tracy Abrams gets his feet wet. Brandon Paul and D.J. Richardson can bring the ball up in times of need as well.
And looking ahead in recruiting, the Illini recently added Michael Orris.
After the season opening win over Loyola Bruce Weber talked about working Maniscalco in; as he’s been banged up this preseason.
“Our goal was for Sam 15-20 minutes, we got him 19. We got to get him his conditioning back, he takes care of it, gets us into things,” Weber said.
Mansicalco isn’t much of a scoring threat, but he can set the table, and he’s a great passer. He is quite un...
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Tracy Abrams,
Brandon Paul,
D.J. Richardson,
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Dee Brown
TEAMS: Illinois Fighting Illini
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