CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The #8 Illinois Fighting Illini (4-0) will take on the #11 Alabama Crimson Tide (2-1) in a highly anticipated non-conference clash on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at the United Center in Chicago.
The game, which will be broadcast live on FS1 and available for streaming at FoxSports.com/live/fs1, features two top-ranked teams. Illinois is looking to extend its perfect record, while Alabama will seek to bounce back after a narrow loss earlier in the season.
Illinois Probable Starters
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G – Kylan Boswell (6-2, 215 lbs, Sr.)
18.5 PPG | 5.3 RPG | 3.8 APG
Had 22 points against #11 Texas Tech and surpassed 1,000 career points. -
G – Keaton Wagler (6-6, 185 lbs, Fr.)
17.5 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 2.3 APG
Leads team with 4.0 offensive rebounds per game. -
G – Andrej Stojakovic (6-7, 215 lbs, Jr.)
13.7 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 2.0 APG
Scored 23 points vs. #11 Texas Tech, earning his first start against Colgate. -
F – David Mirkovic (6-9, 250 lbs, Fr.)
18.5 PPG | 12.5 RPG | 2.3 APG
Recorded the first 20-point, 20-rebound game by an Illini since 1972. -
F/C – Zvonimir Ivisic (7-2, 250 lbs, Jr.)
8.5 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 0.5 APG
Had seven blocks vs. FGCU, the second most in Illini history.
