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2026–27 Team Profile

1–12026–27 OVERALL

2 completed games are awaiting full box scores; records include verified final scores. Some advanced team metrics are awaiting complete game box scores.

2026–27 Team Metrics

Effective FG%56.8%#105 nationally
Turnover Rate12.8%#51 nationally
Offensive Rebound %32.8%#204 nationally
Free Throw Rate24.3%#400 nationally

Season Statistics

Games2
Points / Game87.5
Opponent Points / Game70.0
Rebounds / Game39.0
Assists / Game18.0
Steals / Game3.5
Blocks / Game5.0
Turnovers / Game9.0
FG%47.7
3PT%38.7
FT%80.6
Offensive Efficiency124.0
Defensive Efficiency99.2
Net Efficiency24.8
Tempo70.6

2026–27 MMH Rating

MMH Power: 45.4 · Preseason and current results. Model ratings include preseason inputs.

2026–27 Player Season Stats

PLAYERPOSGPMPGPPG ▼RPGAPGSPGBPGFGA/G3PA/GFG%3P%FT%
Jalen HaynesG229.026.02.54.00.00.017.56.551.4%38.5%91.7%
Jeremiah JacksonG228.514.02.53.51.00.010.55.552.4%54.5%0.0%
Damien Mayo Jr.G131.014.03.03.00.00.010.04.060.0%50.0%0.0%
Luke SuskoG217.08.54.50.50.00.08.06.037.5%25.0%50.0%
Jaheem WebberC217.58.04.00.00.50.55.50.063.6%0.0%66.7%
Max PikaarF224.57.09.02.01.02.05.02.060.0%50.0%0.0%
Luke WalshG219.57.01.51.50.50.05.04.040.0%50.0%66.7%
Jaxson FugateG217.05.54.01.00.02.05.53.027.3%16.7%80.0%
Daniel PauliukonisF17.03.00.00.00.00.01.01.0100.0%100.0%0.0%
Caden HawkinsG211.52.02.03.00.50.02.01.025.0%0.0%100.0%
Brock McClureG110.02.02.00.00.00.00.00.00.0%0.0%100.0%
Ty LaurF17.00.01.00.00.01.01.01.00.0%0.0%0.0%
Pietro RanieriF116.00.05.02.00.00.02.00.00.0%0.0%0.0%

2026–27 Schedule and Results

Date · EasternAwayHomeStatus / Score
Maryville University (MO) Maryville University (Mo)Southern Illinois SalukisFinal40 – 82
Southern Illinois SalukisKansas City RoosFinal93 – 100
Richmond SpidersSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Liberty FlamesSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
UT Martin SkyhawksSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Portland State VikingsSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Washington State CougarsSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southeast Missouri State RedhawksSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisLittle Rock TrojansScheduled
Northern Iowa PanthersSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisDrake BulldogsScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisArizona State Sun DevilsScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisValparaiso BeaconsScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisUIC FlamesScheduled
Bradley BravesSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Murray State RacersSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisBelmont BruinsScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisIndiana State SycamoresScheduled
Valparaiso BeaconsSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisIllinois State RedbirdsScheduled
Belmont BruinsSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Indiana State SycamoresSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisNorthern Iowa PanthersScheduled
Drake BulldogsSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisMurray State RacersScheduled
Illinois State RedbirdsSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisBradley BravesScheduled
UIC FlamesSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisEvansville Purple AcesScheduled

2026–27 Projected Rotation

2026-27 PROJECTION

Projected Rotation

Projected roles are MMH preseason estimates and are not an official depth chart.

Projected Starting Five

Jalen HaynesG | So. | 6-4
ROLEReturning lead guard; creation and perimeter scoring
PREVIOUS TEAMSouthern Illinois
2025-262025-26: 7.9 PPG / 2.4 RPG / 2.1 APG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Jaxson FugateG/F | Jr. | 6-6
ROLEWing scoring and rebounding; production must translate to Division I
PREVIOUS TEAMIndiana Tech (NAIA)
2025-262025-26: 20.7 PPG / 8.4 RPG (NAIA)
RECRUITINGTransfer
Brock McClureG/F | Jr. | 6-6
ROLEWing shooting and rebounding
PREVIOUS TEAMSnow College (JUCO)
2025-262025-26: 15.2 PPG / 9.1 RPG / 40.0% 3PT (JUCO)
RECRUITINGTransfer
Donovan HillF | Gr. | 6-8
ROLEScoring forward and frontcourt passer
PREVIOUS TEAMSaint Leo (Division II)
2025-262025-26: 16.3 PPG / 8.3 RPG / 2.7 APG / 35.6% 3PT (Division II)
RECRUITINGTransfer
Max PikaarF | Jr. | 7-0
ROLEReturning center size and defensive role
PREVIOUS TEAMSouthern Illinois
2025-262025-26: 1.9 PPG / 2.1 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player

Key Rotation

Jaheem WebberC | Jr. | 6-10
ROLEInterior depth and physical screening
PREVIOUS TEAMSouthern Illinois
2025-262025-26: 1.4 PPG / 1.7 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Caden HawkinsG | Sr. | 6-0
ROLEExperienced backcourt depth and ballhandling
PREVIOUS TEAMSouthern Illinois
2025-262025-26: 1.2 PPG / 0.4 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Luke WalshG | So. | 6-3
ROLEYoung guard shooting and depth
PREVIOUS TEAMSouthern Illinois
2025-262025-26: Redshirted; no season game averages
RECRUITINGReturning player
Daniel PauliukonisF | So. | 6-9
ROLEDeveloping forward and spacing option
PREVIOUS TEAMSouthern Illinois
2025-262025-26: Redshirted; no season game averages
RECRUITINGReturning player
Luke SuskoG | Fr. | 6-6
ROLEDevelopmental wing option
PREVIOUS TEAMHigh school
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman
Jeremiah JacksonG | Fr. | 6-4
ROLEYoung backcourt option
PREVIOUS TEAMSaint Xavier HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman
Ty LaurF/C | Fr. | 6-9
ROLEDevelopmental frontcourt size
PREVIOUS TEAMHigh school
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman
Pietro RanieriF | Fr. | 6-10
ROLEAdditional interior size
PREVIOUS TEAMItaly
2025-26Incoming international freshman; no NCAA game averages
RECRUITINGInternational recruit