In the days leading up to Illinois' Nov. 2 regular-season opener at Champaign's State Farm Center, Illinois on SI will share a scouting report for each Illini player on the team's official 2026-27 roster. Today, in the first of 15, we shine a light on guard Ethan Brown. Find our scouting reports of other Illinois players as they're added below.

Ethan Brown | guard | freshman | No. 34

Hometown: Rolla, Missouri

High school: Rolla High School

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 185 pounds

Scouting Ethan Brown

Ethan Brown’s game starts with his knack for shooting the rock. He has a crisp, effortless jumper and has the ability to get it off in a hurry. But he can do a lot more than just scorch the nets from deep.

Brown is a gifted facilitator with an advanced skill set that allows him to make difficult passes.…