Game Preview: Genesis Bryant Providing Leadership in Lead Guard Role While Illini Without Makira Cook

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 11, 2023

#23 Illinois at Marquette

Date | Time: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 | 2 p.m. CT

Location: Milwaukee, Wis. | Al McGuire Center

CHAMPAIGN — Regardless of the status of All-American guard Makira Cook, Illinois has a confident lead guard option as they embark on a difficult road test at Marquette. In Tuesday’s season opener at the State Farm Center, Genesis Bryant proved in an 81-61 win over Morehead State that she can take her game to a next level if given the lead guard status and isn’t just a sidekick to . . .

 

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