After saying it for months now, it truly is college basketball season. Illinois opens the 2018-19 season with Friday's exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan at State Farm Center. That's where some questions about this year's Illini could start to get answered. Meanwhile, beat writer Scott Richey will answer any and all of your Illinois basketball (plus volleyball and football) questions in his weekly chat starting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Want to know what's going on with Illinois basketball recruiting? Wondering if Illinois volleyball can be a top four seed in the NCAA tournament? Have questions about the Illinois football defense?