The Illini will head to New York City on Black Friday to take on the Huskies in what should be a hostile environment

UConn HC Dan Hurley provided crucial Tarris Reed Jr. and Braylon Mullins updates ahead of the MSG Black Friday clash against No. 13 Illinois.

Only two days after defeating Long Island University on Saturday, No. 8 Illinois is back at home to face UTRGV on Monday at 7 p.m.

After suffering their first defeat of the season, the Illini (4-1) will attempt to bounce back on Saturday against LIU (3-1)

Preview the Nov 14 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Colgate Raiders with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The Illinois basketball team made things interesting on Wednesday night against Alabama. This was an epic game that went back and forth much of the night. The Illini had early control of the contest, but there was just too much firepower coming from the Crimson Tide.

The Illini (5-1) have one more opportunity to work the kinks out before a matchup with UConn, which will be followed by a date with Tennessee