It’s time for Big Ten basketball. Northwestern and Illinois are set to do battle at Allstate Arena (tipoff at 8 p.m.) in the conference opener for both teams.
The Wildcats (4-3) have had a tough start to the season, dropping all three of their games against major conference opponents so far. As a result, Chris Collins initiated a few Coach K tactics at this week’s practices in an effort to kickstart the team’s season.
The Fighting Illini (6-1) are also winless against major conference opposition, dropping their ACC-Big Ten Challenge matchup with Wake Forest on Tuesday.