Illinois basketball is in a period of transition right now, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The departures from the program are undoubtedly going to hurt the Illini.
The Houston Cougars earned a spot in the Sweet 16 with a 68-53 win against Illinois, but it was a technical foul in the second half that was the subject of discussion after the game.
There have been some true legends suit up for the Illinois basketball program, and Alfonso Plummer is dabbling in that rarified air. Most would expect the Illini to take a step back for the 2021-22 campaign after losing Ayo Dosunmu to the NBA Draft.
There is a lot to be excited about if you are an Illinois basketball fan. The Illini enter the 2021-22 campaign as the No. 11 team in the country, according to the AP Top 25.
The Illinois basketball program didn’t have to rebuild for the upcoming season. With great Illini teams of the past, the program usually takes a dip once a run is over with.