I am going to break down the Big Ten schedule, and show you just what it will take for the Illini to get into the Big Dance come March. Let’s get to it…
Maryland (12.27.16 in MD) W
The Illini will need to do some pretty amazing things to boost their resume for the tournament. Beating a team like Maryland on the road (which Pittsburgh just did) could do just that.
Entering the game against the Terrapins, Illinois will be coming off two games against BYU and Mizzou. Those two opponents will not be easy and may cause problems for the Illini.