This game was your classic tune-up game for the upcoming season where Illinois can work out all the kinks they need to.
Illinois only ended up winning by seven points and some fans are worried about the upcoming season already.
Please, I beg you, calm down. This is only an exhibition and Illinois spread the wealth of minutes throughout the team.
There is no reason whatsoever to panic about the long journey we call the Illinois basketball season. You also have to think what the Illini were dealing with in this game.
Point guard Tracy Abrams played competitive basketball for the first time in over two years.