# Illinois Must Stop Baylor's Kayden Mingo

> Illinois basketball faces test against Baylor's Kayden Mingo in exhibition game.
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- Source: Illinois Fighting Illini On SI — https://si.com/college/illinois/basketball/what-illinois-basketball-must-prove-against-baylor-exhibition-game
- Published: 2026-10-22T02:56:02+00:00
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- Topics: illinois, baylor, kayden mingo, exhibition game, big ten, basketball, illinois basketball, baylor basketball, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Illinois basketball must prove they can stop Baylor's Kayden Mingo in exhibition game to avoid perimeter defense issues.