Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The exterior of State Farm Center is seen following the cancellation of a basketball game between the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks and Illinois Fighting Illini basketball game due to COVID-19 concerns. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Do you want to know how to win over the Illinois basketball fanbase without even playing a game? It is a pretty simple answer.
Stay true to the Orange and Blue.
On Tuesday, Brandin Podziemski became one of my favorite Illinois players in recent memory when he tweeted out that he was reaffirming his commitment to the Illini.