Illinois faces challenges ahead of 2027 college basketball season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:23 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Illinois basketball, returning 60% of minutes from last year’s Final Four, is preparing for the 2026-27 season. Coach Brad Underwood’s squad needs to address vulnerabilities, particularly in perimeter defense following the departure of key players. Offensive roles remain in question, especially the absence of a proven late-game scorer. As the season approaches, the focus will shift to how well these issues are resolved.
- •Illinois returns 60% of its roster from last season.
- •Perimeter defense needs to adjust after losing Kylan Boswell and others.
- •Andrej Stojakovic must step up as a primary scorer.
- •Expectations are high for 5-star recruit Quentin Coleman.
- •Team aims to avoid past pitfalls and build on previous success.
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Our biggest questions for Underwood and Illinois in 2027
"No team is bulletproof, and the Illini have holes that need addressed.
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