It's official -- Fighting Illini basketball will host the BYU Cougars on December 17 at the United Center as part of the inaugural State Farm Chicago Legends doubleheader. The Chicago Tribune's Teddy Greenstein originally reported this development way back in December of 2015, and CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein confirmed the event last month.
#Illini to face BYU on Dec 17 at the @UnitedCenter as part of the inaugural State Farm Chicago Legends doubleheader. pic.twitter.com/ztGCZqaQex
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) June 2, 2016
In addition to Illinois' contest against BYU, Northwestern will be hosting Dayton for the second game of the showcase.