One Illinois basketball rivalry is back and figures to remain strong for years. Now that Missouri ended its losing streak in St. Louis, there will be plenty of fired-up fans turning out in future years. On both sides.
It helps that three former or near-former Illini are on the Tigers' roster. And Cuonzo Martin has become the latest in a string of opposing coaches Illinois fans love to hate (yes, Bruce Pearl, you remain No. 1 on the villain list).
But the rivalry gods give and take away.
So, while Illinois-Missouri is in a good place, the Illinois-Indiana rivalry is fading.