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Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to knock off No. 2 Baylor

Nov 26, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Adam Miller (left) celebrates his three point shot with Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

The No. 5 ranked Illinois basketball team will have a massive opportunity to knock off No. 2 Baylor on Wednesday night.

After the release of the new college basketball rankings, the Illini are now ranked as the No. 5 team in the nation, three spots ahead of their previous No.