The Illini headed into their west coast trip without many challenges to this point in the season, with blowout wins over Quincy, Eastern Illinois, Kansas City and Monmouth. The talent has been evident in each contest, but how would they hold up against much higher level opponents?
The Illini’s early action in Vegas proved that Illinois has the speed, athleticism, and playmaking to hang with any team in the country. While there are still facets of the game that need work, there’s a great deal to be excited about as the Illini enter Big Ten play in a couple of weeks.