Maybe he won't be the best freshman in the Big Ten. Or lead Illinois in scoring. Or push his team into the NCAA tournament.
But maybe, just maybe, Ayo Dosunmu will do all three.
With ease.
Let's start with the obvious takeaway from Friday's Illinois men's basketball media day: Dosunmu believes in himself. Not in a braggy way.
He has a quiet confidence that will serve him well in the Big Ten and beyond.
"I always want to win," Dosunmu said. "Any drill, I want to win. I just like winning. That's what I want to instill in the players here.