Harris: Exciting Illini Year Potentially Lacks One Thing
The Fighting Illini look to meet their high expectataions, but the truely great season still might be a few years away.
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The Fighting Illini look to meet their high expectataions, but the truely great season still might be a few years away.
Illinois coach Bruce Weber said his Fighting Illini played their best first half of the season on Saturday, when they took a 25-point lead into halftime.
Despite returning all five starters from last season, the Illini weren't able to get past the Texas Longhorns and lost in overtime.
The Fighting Illini have started their season strong. After a 3-0 start, Illinois will face its first real test when they take on Texas at the 2K Sports Classic.
Illinois is off to a great start winning their third straight game since the season opened. They defeated Southern Illinois 85-63.
Illinois coach Bruce Weber's seniors answered his call Wednesday night when No. 13 Illinois beat Toledo 84-45 in the second round of the 2K Sports Classic.
There were already high internal expectations for the Illini coming into this season. But with their debut in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, there are now high external expectations.
