CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois men's basketball team will hold an open practice Saturday in advance of the Illini football Homecoming game against Purdue. Fans can get a look at Brad Underwood's second Illinois team as it prepares for its Nov. 8 season opener against Evansville from from the balcony level of Ubben Basketball Complex from 8-11 a.m.
The Illinois basketball team will also be available for autographis in Grange Grove from 11:30 a.m. to noon prior to the Illini Walk and arrival of the football team. Saturday's Homecoming game against the Boilermakers is set for a 2:30 p.