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, we shine a light on guard Blake Fagbemi. Find our scouting reports of other Illinois players as they're added below.

Blake Fagbemi | Guard | Sophomore | No. 8

Hometown: Naperville, Illinois

High school: Benet Academy

Height: 6-foot-0

Weight: 180 pounds

Scouting Blake Fagbemi

Fagbemi is a quick, athletic point guard who helps make up for some of his lack of size with his basketball IQ and effort on both ends of the floor.

Fagbemi is at his best on offense with the ball in his hands. He has excellent court vision and a natural ability to create opportunities for his teammates.…