ILLINI BASKETBALL PREDICTIONS

ILLINI BASKETBALL PREDICTIONS
I am not sure if my early season opinion on the Illini basketball team is much different than any others. Here is what I think—if I change my mind as the season progresses I will let you know.
Dee Brown-No question he will be a super star. James Augustine-Improved and will be excellent. Rich McBride-Has experience and should have a good year. Shaun Pruitt– Much improved and will be the best surprise of the season. Brian Randle– Might be most disappointing but if he reaches his potential he will be good. Jamar Smith– Three-point specialist and will be valuable in spots. Chester Frazier– Can’t shoot much but will give Dee an occasional rest. Warren Carter– Will be the extra big man and in case of foul trouble will help. Marcus Arnold– Will only become an important factor if inside players should become injured. Calvin Brock– Has too many guards playing ahead of him.
I will predict a 27-8 season with the team placing second in Big Ten and ranked 15th in the nation. They will win one game in NCAA tournament.