In order to break through that glass ceiling and finally reach the National Championship Game, Oats has crafted out an extremely difficult non-conference schedule for his program. Much like Alabama, Illinois has strong games upcoming as well. They will face No. 3 UConn, No. 20 Tennessee, and Missouri in the coming weeks.

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It’s a simple philosophy — to be the best, you have to play the best. That’s the mindset of Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood as he puts together his non-conference schedule every season.

UConn vs Arizona and Illinois vs Alabama highlight a loaded Wednesday slate that delivers early season drama and potential Final Four previews across college basketball.

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