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Aug 18
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REACTION: Illini Non-Conference Schedule...

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Illinois men’s basketball just revealed its non-conference schedule — and it’s one of the toughest we’ve ever seen. From UConn at Madison Square Garden to Tennessee in Nashville, Alabama in Chicago, and Texas Tech in Champaign, Brad Underwood is doubling down on his “iron sharpens iron” philosophy. But is it too much? We break it all down.

PLUS — a full Illinois football defensive line preview. With new transfers like James Thompson Jr. and Curt Neal, can this group become the anchor of the defense, or will chemistry issues hold them back? 

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