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Illinois Must Stop Baylor's Kayden Mingo
Illinois basketball faces test against Baylor's Kayden Mingo in exhibition game.
In brief
Illinois basketball faces test against Baylor's Kayden Mingo in exhibition game. Illinois basketball must prove they can stop Baylor's Kayden Mingo in exhibition game to avoid perimeter defense issues. Originally reported by Illinois Fighting Illini On SI.
Spooky Season Challenge
Illinois fans name Big Ten guards for 2025-26 campaign including Jeremy Fears Jr., Nick Boyd, John Blackwell, and Donovan Dent.
Kayden Mingo's Impact
Penn State freshman Kayden Mingo scored 16 points against Illinois with five assists and four steals in a close win.
Illinois vs. Mingo
Illinois will face Baylor's Kayden Mingo in an exhibition game on Friday to test their perimeter defense.
Riley's Performance
Cincinnati's Tylen Riley scored 31 points and 13 assists against Illinois with just three turnovers.
Defensive Shortcomings
Illinois coach Brad Underwood admitted they talked personnel but not X's and O's against Tylen Riley.
Mingo's Overtime Win
Baylor's Kayden Mingo scored 31 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in overtime against Florida.
Mingo's Skills
Mingo improved his three-point shooting, got downhill, and displayed fancy footwork with push floaters.
Illinois' Challenge
Illinois must find a defender to stop Mingo's multiple scoring methods in the upcoming game.
Key Players
Illinois players Andrej Stojakovic and Quentin Coleman are potential defenders against Mingo.
Potential Sticking Point
If Mingo dominates Illinois, Underwood may lack perimeter defense for the 2026-27 season.
The one thing
Illinois basketball must prove they can stop Baylor's Kayden Mingo in exhibition game to avoid perimeter defense issues.
