Jan. 20 Illinois basketball chat

Is there still hope for this season? Or should all efforts now focus on how the Illini can possibly get back to the NCAA tournament in 2017? What does Javon Pickett's addition to the 2017 class mean scholarship-wise? Why can't Illinois rebound better? Are they attempting another three-pointer as we speak?

Beat writer Scott Richey is here to provide some solace to any Illini fan in his 12:30 p.m. chat on Wednesday. Feel free to submit questions ahead of time.