Illinois basketball isn’t rebuilding after last season, they are reloading and ready to make another run.
The Illini are poised to do some damage in the college basketball world in 2021-22. Despite some people thinking they aren’t a top 15 program, the Orange and Blue return some great talent and are bringing in great replacements for the departing players. But is Illinois one of the top teams in the nation?
Here are five reasons the Illinois basketball team is a top 10 program.
1. Experience & talent
I would argue that most teams who are at the top of the college basketball world one season will likely take a step backward the following campaign due to loss of talent and experience.