Hopefully, I didn’t just jinx that but as of right now I am pumped to see a fully healthy team compete in the Big Ten.
This team consists of some talented players that can make an impact on whether or not the Illini make the postseason.
One of those talented players is center Mike Thorne Jr.
Thorne transferred into the Illinois basketball program back in April of 2015. This was a prized transfer for the Illini because they needed big man help.
With a player the size of Thorne, 6-foot-11, and 270-pounds, the Illini were set up for success last season.