Brandon Paul’s Illinois upside: a high-volume, all-around wing with proven scoring punch
In the 2012-13 season, Brandon Paul was the Illini’s go-to scorer, averaging 16.6 points per game and ranking third in the Big Ten while finishing with 598 points, which still sits among Illinois’ single-season leaders[1][9]. He fits as a confident, multi-category guard who can create his own shot, rebound for his size, and chip in across the box score—he was also one of only two Illini to reach 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 300 assists, and 100 steals in his career[2]. The catch: his game came with streaky shooting efficiency, so he’s the kind of talent you want if you need shot-making and edge, not just tidy percentages[2][6].
