Brad Underwood has never shied away from the competition. This statement will become pretty clear to you once the college basketball season begins because the Illinois non-conference slate is absolutely LOADED.
Let’s dive right in.
The non-conference gauntlet begins on Oct. 20 as the mighty Ottawa Braves come to town for what should be an instant classic exhibition game. This is where we’ll see what the Illini are made of.
Was all the preseason hype warranted? Is Brad Underwood a fraud that will never make it past the second round? Will the Bears ever win a game?