Indiana shows size in rout of North Carolina, Quinn Ellis stars for St. John's lead top exhibition takeaways
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Key Points:
- College basketball exhibition games have resumed, offering early insights after a tumultuous offseason dominated by legal issues rather than on-court action.
- Baylor's overtime win over Florida highlighted strong point guard play from transfer Kayden Mingo, while Florida's poor shooting masked their overall team strength, suggesting the Gators remain a top contender.
- Indiana's dominant frontcourt performance against North Carolina exposed UNC's physicality issues and rebounding struggles, signaling challenges for the Tar Heels in ACC competition.
- Illinois showcased a faster-paced offensive approach in their win over Cincinnati, with promising contributions from freshmen Quentin Coleman and Ethan Brown, indicating a potential shift in team dynamics.
- St. John's guard Quinn Ellis impressed with near triple-double stats in a lengthy win over Rutgers, though uncertainties remain about the team's full-season roster due to ongoing court cases.
