# @collegesportsco on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=xXNeyBeicYk
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68974528-collegesportsco-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-13T20:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** College Sports Co (@CollegeSportsCo) — https://gondola.cc/CollegeSportsCo

## Caption

Illinois basketball is coming off a Final Four run with more than 60% of its scoring returning — so what can Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini do for an encore in 2026-27?

Vince Wolfram is joined by Armchair Illini’s Alex Kyi to break down one of the most intriguing rosters in college basketball, including David Mirkovic’s development and injury, Stefan Vaaks’ arrival from Providence, Andrej Stojakovic’s next step, the Ivisic twins, Jake Davis’ importance and the massive expectations surrounding five-star freshman Quentin Coleman.

Alex also reveals why Lincoln Williams could become an unexpected difference-maker, the biggest weakness Illinois still needs to solve, which Illini player could exceed expectations and who he believes Illinois will ultimately go as far as this season.

Chapters:

00:00 Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Preview
01:30 Illinois’ Biggest Offseason Win
03:29 David Mirkovic’s Injury & Next Step
06:33 Breaking Down Illinois’ Massive Frontcourt
09:04 Tomislav & Zvonimir Ivisic
12:33 Andrej Stojakovic Returns
16:10 Why Jake Davis Matters So Much
18:33 What Stefan Vaaks Brings to Illinois
21:17 Quentin Coleman & Illinois’ Freshmen
22:53 Lincoln Williams Is Turning Heads
24:28 Can Coleman Be One of the Nation’s Best Freshmen?
27:43 Brad Underwood’s Recruiting Blueprint
29:40 Illinois’ Biggest Remaining Weakness
31:29 Illinois’ Breakout Player Prediction
32:59 Rapid-Fire Illini Predictions
33:07 Who Leads Illinois in Scoring?
33:29 Biggest Breakout Candidate
34:05 Highest NBA Ceiling
34:49 Alex Kyi Plants His Flag
34:52 How Far Can Illinois Go?
35:04 Where to Follow Alex Kyi
35:39 Closing Thoughts

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## Stats

- **Views:** 2,123
- **Likes:** 39
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- **Comments:** 6

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| College Sports Co | @CollegeSportsCo | https://gondola.cc/CollegeSportsCo | Media Company |

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