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Illinois women's basketball aims for faster pace in upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:48 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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Illinois women's basketball coach Green expresses hope for a faster playing style in the 2026-27 season. After four seasons, the Illini have struggled to implement their intended Phoenix transition offense due to roster depth and youth. With most players returning and a potential 10-player rotation, Green believes the team will better utilize their pace and intention to score quickly. She indicated that with improved understanding of their system, the team is already showing progress in practice. Green aims for the Illini to score in six seconds or less as they prepare for the new season.

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•Green discusses the team's pace goals entering the 2026-27 season.
•The Illini roster has significant returning players to aid depth.
•Previous seasons were affected by injuries and player minutes.
•Green reports practicing with improved pace and intent.
•Illinois aims to score in six seconds or less consistently.

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2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street Scoring in six seconds or less

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Oct. 5—The intention from has always been to play fast since she took the job as the Illinois women's basketball coach back before the 2022-23 season. But the Illini have yet to truly see that come to fruition in Green's first four seasons as coach. Not for a lack of trying. Still, it's where a lack of depth has played a part in that. That hasn't been the only factor, however. Green understood ...
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Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 2:48 PM
Green Street Scoring in six seconds or less
Oct. 5—The intention from has always been to play fast since she took the job as the Illinois women's basketball coach back before the 2022-23 season. But the Illini have yet to truly see that come to fruition in Green's first four seasons as coach. Not for a lack of trying. Still, it's where a lack of depth has played a part in that. That hasn't been the only factor, however. Green understood ...

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