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Jun. 15—The 2026-27 roster is all but set for Shauna Green's Illinois women's basketball program. So, over the next few weeks, we'll take a closer look at each of the 14 players on Green's fifth Illini team, starting with Aaliyah Guyton.
➜ 1
➜ G
➜ Jr.
➜ 5-foot-7
➜ Peoria
➜ Guytondidn't really have a consistent role in year one in C-U. Some of that came down to missed time due to injury for the former Peoria High standout and four-star recruit. But Guyton still played in 30 of 34 games after an offseason transfer from Iowa. Where her role really changed was moving into the starting five after sustained a season-ending knee injury. Guyton, who started 15 games for Illinois as a sophomore, put up solid numbers along the way in averaging 6.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists on 38.7/38.0/84.8 shooting.
➜ Guyton likely projects as one of the top options off the bench in her second season with the Illini. Illinois is very deep at the guard position with the starting point guard and Dolan — when fully healthy — and holding down the starting shooting guard and wing positions. And the Illini got even deeper at the guard position in adding LSU transfer in the offseason as another former five-star recruit Green has brought on board as the Illinois coach. Where Guyton fits in that backcourt rotation will be fascinating to watch with the Peoria native's ability as a three and D player her best avenue toward consistent playing time.
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➜ 1
➜ G
➜ Jr.
➜ 5-foot-7
➜ Peoria
➜ Guytondidn't really have a consistent role in year one in C-U. Some of that came down to missed time due to injury for the former Peoria High standout and four-star recruit. But Guyton still played in 30 of 34 games after an offseason transfer from Iowa. Where her role really changed was moving into the starting five after sustained a season-ending knee injury. Guyton, who started 15 games for Illinois as a sophomore, put up solid numbers along the way in averaging 6.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists on 38.7/38.0/84.8 shooting.
➜ Guyton likely projects as one of the top options off the bench in her second season with the Illini. Illinois is very deep at the guard position with the starting point guard and Dolan — when fully healthy — and holding down the starting shooting guard and wing positions. And the Illini got even deeper at the guard position in adding LSU transfer in the offseason as another former five-star recruit Green has brought on board as the Illinois coach. Where Guyton fits in that backcourt rotation will be fascinating to watch with the Peoria native's ability as a three and D player her best avenue toward consistent playing time.
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