There has been much discussion about John Groce’s recruiting trail in the last few weeks, with some of the best stuff found on these pages here, here, and here.
But with all the excitement (and hand wringing) about 2017 and beyond, what do the Illini look like next year and how far can we go with a healthy team?
Answering those questions isn’t easy.
The status of multiple players is in question for reasons ranging from criminal proceedings (Kendrick Nunn, Jaylon Tate, and Leron Black) to 6th-year eligibility based on injuries (Mike Thorne Jr.