Brandon Lee is a polished freshman shot creator with real upside for Illinois
Brandon Lee, Illinois’ 6-foot-4 freshman guard, arrived as a four-star recruit and top-20 shooting guard in the 2025 class, and the early read is simple: he’s a gifted scorer who can get points at all three levels[1][2]. In the 2025-26 season, he has been a low-usage rotation piece so far, but the traits that pop are his offensive aggression, scoring feel, and ability to fit into Brad Underwood’s up-tempo system; he also battled an ankle injury before making his debut, so the ceiling is tied to health and minutes[2][5][8]. If your team wants a young perimeter scorer with upside and toughness, he’s worth the patience.
