I'm here courtside at the State Farm Center, right behind Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney at the scorer's table. There's a buzz here tonight, for sure. The Orange Krush sections were almost full an hour before the game. This is my first time in this arena. It looks like an aging, '50s B movie spaceship from the outside, but it's pretty nice in here. Lots of plush amenities, including a very nice media room, even if it is underground.
I've been told that Terrence Shannon Jr. will play tonight for the Illini. He's coming back from a concussion.
I've been told that Terrence Shannon Jr. will play tonight for the Illini. He's coming back from a concussion.