Illinois Basketball announces dates of Intense Non-conference Schedule

Illinois Basketball has announced the dates of their non-conference schedule. There is no doubt that the Illini have a handful of marquee matchups vs some very exciting teams. Illinois basketball will certainly need to be at their best from the very get go. Coincidentally, the Illini have five SEC teams on their schedule. Arkansas, Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee are all formidable opponents who will content for postseason play. Also, they will be playing the likely number one overall pick, Cooper Flagg, and the Duke Blue Devils for a marquee matchup at Madison Square Garden. The timing of that match up is certainly intriguing.

Since they are playing at the end of February, both teams should be significantly locked in as they prepare for a post-season run.

Home Games

Monday November 4th vs Eastern Illinois

Friday November 8th vs SIU-Edwardsville

Wednesday November 13th-vs Oakland

Saturday November 23rd- vs Maryland-Eastern Shore

Monday November 25th- vs Arkansas-Little Rock

Saturday December 14th- vs Tennessee

Sunday December 29th- vs Chicago State

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The 2024-2025 nonconference schedule is here!#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/LNQO8JyFbk

— Illinois Men’s Basketball (@IlliniMBB) August 20, 2024

Away Games

Preseason Exhibition at Ole Miss

Wednesday November 20th- vs Alabama

Thursday November 28th- vs Arkansas

Sunday December 22nd- vs Missouri

Saturday February 22nd – vs Duke.

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