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TCR Staff Predictions: Illinois’ Big 3-Game Stretch

It feels like at some point this team has to really turn the corner and meet our lofty expectations once again, and this feels like the stretch to prove it.

Already on a three-game winning streak — albeit, not the most impressive one we've ever seen — this would be a chance to a) Jump back into the rankings with a win over Rutgers b) make a statement with wins over Iowa and Arizona heading into Braggin’ Rights/2022.

At some point during this stretch I think it’s fair to expect the return of Andre Curbelo, and if he can calm down compared to what he was against Marquette, Kofi keeps being dominant, and the shooters keep shooting, I still think it’s a dangerous team.