The 2018-19 Illinois Basketball team might be one of the more difficult ones to assess in recent years early on.
There's talent. There are better fits schematically. There's little big man depth. There's a tough schedule.
What that confluence of questions will culminate in season-wise, I have no idea. It should be fun to watch though.
Question 1: Where's the Beef?
Guard play should not be an issue with this team. Trent Frazier is coming off a sensational freshman season that saw him average 12.5 points per game. Big Ten All-Freshman Team. A highlight reel night after night.