And We’re Back! (01/03/21)

After a stoppage due to the dreaded COVID-19, Illinois basketball is set to return on Tuesday night at Minnesota. Mike Carpenter looks ahead to a very winnable 3 game stretch before a gauntlet of quality opponents (Michigan, Purdue and Michigan State). Can Brad Underwood's Illini get off to a 5-0 conference start and compete for the regular season title?