CHICAGO - MARCH 14: The Illinois Fighting Illini cheer team runs around the court against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a first round game of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 14, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated Minnesota 51-49. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
The Illinois basketball team is looking towards its immediate future, offering Blair Academy’s Otega Oweh.
As the dog days of summer turn into the crisp days of fall, so do the Illinois basketball program’s expectations. Fresh off an NCAA tournament appearance, a Big Ten tournament championship, and the best turnaround in school history, the Illini are looking ahead to future success for years to come.