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2026–27 Team Profile

2–02026–27 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%58.9%#59 nationally
Turnover Rate15.3%#120 nationally
Offensive Rebound %42.0%#53 nationally
Free Throw Rate39.2%#175 nationally

Season Statistics

Games2
Points / Game87.5
Opponent Points / Game51.5
Rebounds / Game35.5
Assists / Game19.5
Steals / Game14.0
Blocks / Game4.5
Turnovers / Game10.5
FG%53.3
3PT%33.3
FT%64.6
Offensive Efficiency127.2
Defensive Efficiency74.9
Net Efficiency52.4
Tempo68.8

2026–27 MMH Rating

MMH Power: 61.9 · Preseason and current results. Model ratings include preseason inputs.

2026–27 Player Season Stats

PLAYERPOSGPMPGPPG ▼RPGAPGSPGBPGFGA/G3PA/GFG%3P%FT%
Rashund Washington Jr.G225.517.07.52.50.50.59.02.561.1%60.0%69.2%
Ahmad Henderson IIG223.514.51.02.02.00.59.55.552.6%54.5%75.0%
Mekhi LoweryG225.013.05.53.53.01.58.00.068.8%0.0%66.7%
Jayce NathanielF224.09.56.51.01.00.56.02.058.3%25.0%80.0%
Gabe CuppsG223.08.03.54.51.50.56.53.053.8%16.7%50.0%
Lucas ScrogginsF218.57.53.00.01.51.06.00.050.0%0.0%50.0%
Benny GealerG223.07.51.54.51.00.07.55.026.7%20.0%83.3%
Dikembe ShawF211.04.50.50.01.00.02.00.5100.0%100.0%0.0%
Nano BarrantesF27.54.02.00.00.00.02.50.580.0%0.0%0.0%
Elijah GarrettG216.52.01.51.02.50.04.02.012.5%0.0%40.0%
Mario Wooden Jr.G22.50.00.00.50.00.00.00.00.0%0.0%0.0%

2026–27 Schedule and Results

Date · EasternAwayHomeStatus / Score
St. Francis (IL) Fighting SaintsUIC FlamesFinal47 – 96
Robert Morris ColonialsUIC FlamesFinal56 – 79
UNC Greensboro SpartansUIC FlamesScheduled
UIC FlamesSaint Mary's GaelsScheduled
Chicago State CougarsUIC FlamesScheduled
Miami (OH) RedHawksUIC FlamesScheduled
Rice OwlsUIC FlamesScheduled
Canisius Golden GriffinsUIC FlamesScheduled
Valparaiso BeaconsUIC FlamesScheduled
Calumet College Crimson WaveUIC FlamesScheduled
UIC FlamesMilwaukee PanthersScheduled
Indiana State SycamoresUIC FlamesScheduled
Charlotte 49ersUIC FlamesScheduled
UIC FlamesMissouri State BearsScheduled
UIC FlamesMurray State RacersScheduled
UIC FlamesBelmont BruinsScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisUIC FlamesScheduled
UIC FlamesValparaiso BeaconsScheduled
UIC FlamesEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Bradley BravesUIC FlamesScheduled
UIC FlamesDrake BulldogsScheduled
Belmont BruinsUIC FlamesScheduled
UIC FlamesNorthern Iowa PanthersScheduled
Illinois State RedbirdsUIC FlamesScheduled
Murray State RacersUIC FlamesScheduled
UIC FlamesBradley BravesScheduled
Northern Iowa PanthersUIC FlamesScheduled
UIC FlamesIllinois State RedbirdsScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesUIC FlamesScheduled
UIC FlamesIndiana State SycamoresScheduled
UIC FlamesSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Drake BulldogsUIC FlamesScheduled

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

Ahmad Henderson IIG | Sr. | 5-9
ROLEReturning lead guard; scoring and late-possession creation
PREVIOUS TEAMUIC
2025-262025-26: 12.0 PPG / 2.3 APG / 87.1% FT
RECRUITINGReturning player
Andy JohnsonG | So. | 6-6
ROLEScoring wing with room to become a primary offensive option
PREVIOUS TEAMUIC
2025-262025-26: 11.2 PPG / 3.5 RPG / 34.8% 3PT
RECRUITINGReturning player
Rashund Washington Jr.G | So. | 6-5
ROLEPhysical wing; attacks the lane and rebounds
PREVIOUS TEAMUIC
2025-262025-26: 8.7 PPG / 5.0 RPG / 52.3% FG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Mekhi LoweryG | Sr. | 6-7
ROLEVersatile defender, rebounder and connecting passer
PREVIOUS TEAMUIC
2025-262025-26: 8.1 PPG / 5.8 RPG / 2.1 APG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Lucas ScrogginsF | R-Jr. | 6-9
ROLEInterior finishing and rim protection
PREVIOUS TEAMSaint Peter's
2025-262025-26: 5.8 PPG / 5.4 RPG / 1.3 BPG / 67.3% FG
RECRUITINGTransfer

Key Rotation

Benny GealerG | Gr. | 6-1
ROLEExperienced shooter who can start in a smaller perimeter group
PREVIOUS TEAMStanford
2025-262025-26: 10.9 PPG / 2.1 RPG / 1.7 APG / 41.0% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Gabe CuppsG | R-Jr. | 6-2
ROLEAdditional point-guard organization and perimeter defense
PREVIOUS TEAMOhio State
2025-262025-26: 1.7 PPG / 1.1 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Jayce NathanielF | R-So. | 6-8
ROLEReturning interior rotation option and rebounder
PREVIOUS TEAMUIC
2025-262025-26: 6.2 PPG / 4.5 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Nano BarrantesF | So. | 6-10
ROLEDevelopmental frontcourt size
PREVIOUS TEAMUIC
2025-262025-26: Redshirted; no season game averages
RECRUITINGReturning player
Elijah GarrettG | Fr. | 6-2
ROLEYoung backcourt depth
PREVIOUS TEAMWest Brook HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman
Dikembe ShawF | Fr. | 6-7
ROLEDevelopmental forward and perimeter size
PREVIOUS TEAMCrown Point HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman
DJ HudsonF | Fr. | 6-8
ROLEDevelopmental frontcourt option
PREVIOUS TEAMFayetteville HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman
Mario Wooden Jr.G | Fr. | 6-5
ROLEAdditional wing depth
PREVIOUS TEAMLeadership Prep
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman