Illini get Miami in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois basketball has a rather brief, but notable history with Miami. The Illini and Hurricanes have played just three times in series history and only twice in the last half century. Illinois will get an opportunity to even the series at two games apiece in this year's ACC/Big Ten Challenge with a home game against Miami set for Monday, Dec. 2 at State Farm Center.

Both Illinois and Miami are coming off sub-.500 seasons in 2018-19. The Illini set a program record for losses in their 12-21 campaign, but return four of five starters and eight of their top 10 scorers. That includes the top three scorers in sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu (13.8 points per game), junior guard Trent…