In a matter of two weeks, the vibe around the Illinois basketball program has completely shifted.
We’ve gone from a statement victory over No. 2 Texas and postgame quotes about being one of the top teams in the country to back-to-back sluggish performances and postgame fart noises.
The Illini have shown real concerning flaws that have tempered the expectations of the fanbase and sparked many questions about whether this group can actually live up to their lofty preseason expectations.
So, is it time to sound the alarm? Is this merely the same small bit of adversity that in the past has turned out to just be a blip in the radar?