The 21st Show

What’s in store for college basketball fans across Illinois this season?

 
 Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives to the basket past UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in New York.

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives to the basket past UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in New York. AP Photo/Adam Hunger

College basketball is back across the 21st state. And now that we’re beginning to see whether early season predictions are holding, we’re going to consider how the various teams across Illinois are doing and assess what teams could have a chance to join the big dance in March.

A sports reporter gives her take and predications.


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Colleen Kane 
College Sports Reporter, Chicago Tribune
 

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