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2026–27 Team Profile

0–02026–27 OVERALL

Some advanced team metrics are awaiting complete saved game results.

2026–27 Team Metrics

Effective FG%50.8%#229 nationally
Turnover Rate—Rank unavailable
Offensive Rebound %—Rank unavailable
Free Throw Rate36.1%#151 nationally

Season Statistics

Games35
Points / Game75.4
Opponent Points / Game—
Rebounds / Game36.1
Assists / Game14.7
Steals / Game7.9
Blocks / Game3.6
Turnovers / Game12.0
FG%45.6
3PT%32.1
FT%72.9
Offensive Efficiency—
Defensive Efficiency—
Net Efficiency—
Tempo—

2026–27 MMH Rating

MMH Power: 59.1 · Preseason projection. Model ratings include preseason inputs.

2026–27 Player Season Stats

No player statistics are available for this season yet.

2026–27 Schedule and Results

Date (Eastern)AwayHomeStatus / Score
2026-11-02St. Francis (IL) Fighting SaintsUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-11-06Robert Morris ColonialsUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-11-09UNC Greensboro SpartansUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-11-13UIC FlamesSaint Mary's GaelsScheduled
2026-11-18Chicago State CougarsUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-11-22Miami (OH) RedHawksUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-11-24Rice OwlsUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-11-29Canisius Golden GriffinsUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-12-02Valparaiso BeaconsUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-12-06Calumet College Crimson WaveUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-12-12UIC FlamesMilwaukee PanthersScheduled
2026-12-15Indiana State SycamoresUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-12-18Charlotte 49ersUIC FlamesScheduled
2026-12-21UIC FlamesMissouri State BearsScheduled
2026-12-29UIC FlamesMurray State RacersScheduled
2027-01-01UIC FlamesBelmont BruinsScheduled
2027-01-05Southern Illinois SalukisUIC FlamesScheduled
2027-01-08UIC FlamesValparaiso BeaconsScheduled
2027-01-16UIC FlamesEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2027-01-19Bradley BravesUIC FlamesScheduled
2027-01-21UIC FlamesDrake BulldogsScheduled
2027-01-24Belmont BruinsUIC FlamesScheduled
2027-01-27UIC FlamesNorthern Iowa PanthersScheduled
2027-01-30Illinois State RedbirdsUIC FlamesScheduled
2027-02-03Murray State RacersUIC FlamesScheduled
2027-02-06UIC FlamesBradley BravesScheduled
2027-02-13Northern Iowa PanthersUIC FlamesScheduled
2027-02-15UIC FlamesIllinois State RedbirdsScheduled
2027-02-18Evansville Purple AcesUIC FlamesScheduled
2027-02-21UIC FlamesIndiana State SycamoresScheduled
2027-02-24UIC FlamesSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
2027-02-28Drake 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
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