It is a dark time in the land of Illinois Basketball.
Opening conference play at 0-7 for the first time since the 1998-99 season, the Illini find themselves in uncharted territory. A once basketball powerhouse is being wiped off the court by teams with a fraction of the history and accolades.
Now, Brad Underwood and staff will have to find a way to maximize the talent and potential of this squad while working on building for the future. As Tom Izzo and perennial Final Four-favorite Michigan State come to Champaign on Monday, what exactly do the Illini need to do in order to secure a win and one of the biggest upsets in recent memory?