The early season hopes for Illini basketball fans seem to be coming to fruition at the right time.
Illinois has reeled off a slate of impressive wins, including Iowa, at Indiana, and now Wisconsin. Jacob Grandison and Trent Frazier have been particularly key for the Illini. Grandison finished with a double-double against the Hawkeyes and has brought a welcome infusion of energy on defense, getting extra possessions and closing out defensive stands for the Illini. Frazier’s recent performances have been outstanding, finishing with 24 against the Hawkeyes and following that up with two big threes at the end of regulation to power the Illini offense down the stretch against the Hoosiers.