Illinois basketball prepares for key non-conference matchups in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Illinois men's basketball will face several significant non-conference opponents in the upcoming 2026-27 season. The schedule includes games against Texas Tech on November 10, Duke on November 17, UConn on December 4, and North Carolina on January 30. These matchups are crucial as they allow the Illini to test their abilities against top-tier teams ahead of conference play. Last year, Illinois defeated Texas Tech 81-77, while they faced defeats against Duke and UConn. Expectations are high for these contests as they feature storied programs and potential future NBA players.
- •Illinois plays Texas Tech on November 10 in Lubbock.
- •Illini face Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 17.
- •UConn rematch scheduled for December 4 at the United Center.
- •Illinois meets North Carolina on January 30 in Nashville.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Previewing the Illini’s four biggest non-conference games
"Looking ahead to some of the toughest Illinois non-con opponents.
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