Illinois men’s basketball has UConn waiting on Black Friday at Madison Square Garden… but first, Brad Underwood’s squad faces UT Rio Grande Valley in a matchup that needs to be more than just a win. In today’s episode, Sunny and guest Paul Banks (TheSportsBank.net) break down: 🔥 What Illinois must clean up before the UConn showdown 🔥 Why Tomislav Ivišić needs a “get-right” performance tonight 🔥 Early impressions of Mihailo Petrovic and Brandon Lieb 🔥 Shot selection, spacing, and offensive rhythm issues 🔥 How this team’s ceiling changes once the Balkan Line stabilizes 🔥 A full Northwestern-Illinois football preview for Rivalry Week 🔥 What to expect from David Braun’s Wildcats 🔥 Why attendance, weather, and motivation matter more than usual 🔥 A look at Luke Altmyr’s legacy and what comes next This one is full of basketball insight, football talk, and an honest look at where Illinois stands heading into a massive week. Leave a comment with what YOU want to see tonight — rotations? Tommy usage? Petrovic minutes? Something else? ➡️ JOIN the Talk Illini Discord: Over 300 Illini fans nationwide. ➡️ SUBSCRIBE for daily Illini coverage — basketball, football, and recruiting. ➡️ LIVE Postgame Tonight immediately after Illinois vs. UTRGV. Thanks for supporting the show every day. Ill love you guys. 

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