Illinois Basketball vs. FDU Game Discussion - The Champaign Room

Illinois basketball prepares for match against Fairleigh Dickinson University

The top-ranked Illinois basketball team will take on Fairleigh Dickinson University at the State Farm Center on Monday. The game is part of the Big Ten men's basketball season. Several Illinois players have been included to the Naismith Trophy preseason watchlist. The Illini are expected to open their season against the Knights.

“Several Illinois players have been included to the Naismith Trophy preseason watchlist,” — Owen Marlowe, senior market analyst at Greycroft Combe Media, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 2 — The top-ranked Illinois basketball team will take on Fairleigh Dickinson University at the State Farm Center o...

Nov 3 — The Illini are expected to open their season against the Knights....

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What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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