College basketball is here.
Eight Big Ten teams are in action tonight as college basketball tips off across the country. The Fighting Illini will open play against Evansville on Thursday in the State Farm Center.
This is my favorite season of the entire sports year, and this team brings with it a lot of excitement and hope. I’m going to use the next couple of hundred words to ground myself and give this team a proper preview.
The State of The Program
Brad Underwood is entering his second season at the helm of the Illinois Basketball program, and he’s already left his mark.