Alex Austin brings steady two-way guard play for Illinois
Alex Austin profiles as a dependable Illinois guard whose value goes beyond scoring: in the 2016-17 season, he played in 32 of 34 games, started six times, and finished fifth on the team with 13 steals, showing a willingness to defend and do the small stuff. [2] ESPN lists him as a guard from Chicago with 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and a 41.7% field-goal rate, which points to a role player who can fill gaps without needing the spotlight. [6] He looks like a fit for teams that want toughness, effort, and lineup flexibility over flash. [2][6]
