Aaliyah Guyton aims for breakout season with Illinois in 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
College SportsAaliyah Guyton, junior guard for Illinois women's basketball, has switched back to No. 11 for the upcoming season, a number that honors her family legacy. Coming off a season where she faced injuries, Guyton averaged 6.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. Coach Shauna Green highlighted her significant improvement over the past year, noting her enhanced fitness and understanding of the game. Guyton feels optimistic heading into her junior year after completing summer workouts with her teammates. Illinois aims to build on their success from the previous season, where they reached the second round of the NCAA tournament.
- •Guyton switched back to No. 11 to honor her family's legacy.
- •She averaged 6.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists last season.
- •Coach Green noted Guyton's improvements in fitness and game understanding.
- •Illinois completed summer workouts and aims to build on last season's success.
- •The Illini returned nine players from their NCAA tournament team.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — 'Night and day' difference in Guyton in second year with Illini
"Jun. 22—CHAMPAIGN — Aaliyah Guyton described it as going back to her roots. That's how the Illinois women's basketball junior guard explained the decision to switch to No. 11 in the offseason. It's a number that means something extra to the Peoria native. Her dad, A.J., wore it in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors after a standout college career at Indiana. Her mom, ...
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