The basketball season is upon us and the Illini should be pretty decent this year. They have a lot of experience returning as well as solid big men underneath the basket.
Two of those big men are Leron Black and Mike Thorne. These two should provide a dominant force in the Big Ten.
Mark Tupper has more on the duo.
Herald & Review: Black, Thorne to give Illini boost
Reggie Corbin has really emerged onto the scene for the Illinois football team. He has been running the ball well and provides another element to this Illini offense.