I am committing to the University of Illinois! 🔷🔶 @Coach_BMcClain @LovieSmith @LAFootballAC pic.twitter.com/TKyAQV8Dun

— Josh Kreutz (@JoshKreutz) July 10, 2020

With the non-conference schedule cancelled, two questions. If the schedule goes to 10 conference games, who might that 10th opponent be? Also, in a prove-it-or-lose-it season for the head coach, where do you set the bar? https://t.co/RNT6shuXeA

— Robert Rosenthal (@ALionEye) July 9, 2020

What was once a favorable non-conference schedule for the #illini became a moot point in a hurry.https://t.co/5EdR96uJFa

— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) July 9, 2020

.@IlliniFootball has not played a conference-only schedule since 1919, when the Illini went 6-1 to win the Big Ten title and claim to the national championship during the 1918 Flu Pandemic. pic.twitter.com/MAxjUuOa2n

— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) July 9, 2020

I have highlighted the key word in the Big Ten statement. pic.twitter.com/KTOodBKjhF

— Robert Rosenthal (@ALionEye) July 9, 2020

Also hearing per sources thst the B1G's league-only schedules will be frontloaded with division games, as those are the most important to play before potential interruptions. https://t.co/yZzJmPJMUr

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) July 9, 2020

Hampton transfer Ben Stanley tells ESPN he's heard from Georgetown, Illinois, Xavier, Providence, Maryland, Oregon and a few other schools. Entered the portal yesterday.

First-team All-Big South, averaged 22.0 points and 7.2 rebounds.

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) July 8, 2020

A potential new transfer target is on the radar for #illini hoops, according to ESPN's Jeff Borzello.

The top-10 Division-I scorer, plus rebounder actually played against Illinois last season too.https://t.co/9fpt8cwAdl

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) July 9, 2020

Look at the joy on Andres Feliz's face.

Photo credit, @thetournament pic.twitter.com/cIv2dTLhEs

— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) July 8, 2020

It's not the first time 16-over-1 has happened. A 76-68 victory sends @IlliniTBT past reigning champs @CarmensCrew and into the quarterfinals of @thetournament. #Illini #TBT

https://t.co/pyIUiIu9Tm via @news_gazette

— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) July 8, 2020

Good stuff from @IlliniTBT standouts @verdadero_andre and @dauminator24 on how the @IlliniMBB alumni team knocked off No. 1 seed and defending @thetournament champ Carmen's Crew pic.twitter.com/k6CNtgJJMB

— Bret Beherns (@WCIA3Bret) July 8, 2020

Sounds like @IlliniTBT is making a stop at the @EJBrandy Winners Lounge tonight 🔸🔹 pic.twitter.com/fkTaDEqPlE

— TBT (@thetournament) July 8, 2020

🚨 UPSET IN COLUMBUS 🚨@IlliniTBT knocks off No. 1 seed and defending TBT champs @CarmensCrew! pic.twitter.com/YNeASsceeA

— ESPN (@espn) July 8, 2020

LETS GOOOO!!!! Huge win over the reigning champs @CarmensCrew You wanna be the best you gotta beat the best!

House of Paign: 76
Carmens Crew: 68@thetournament #theTournament pic.twitter.com/3eA0nU5b27

— House of 'Paign (@IlliniTBT) July 8, 2020

This means something to these guys. (Photos courtesy TBT) pic.twitter.com/6LBTAMd7BA

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) July 8, 2020

Aaron Craft to @srrichey's question about Andrés Feliz: "I love his game. I hope that's what it's like going against me."

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) July 8, 2020

Andrés Feliz pic.twitter.com/otqmHtBgKR

— IllinoisLoyalty🤨 (@IllinoisLoyalty) July 8, 2020

I'm all in!!! Thanks to @milessmith44 @LovieSmith @JusticeWolvesFB pic.twitter.com/DK8RsoCRyY

— Kalen Villanueva (@KalenVillanueva) July 8, 2020

IT'S GAMEDAY! @IlliniTBT is looking to knock off the top seed today and advance the quarterfinals! https://t.co/XqjPEnGP5T

— Room of 'Paign (@Champaign_Room) July 8, 2020

Starters for @CarmensCrew vs @IlliniTBT at 4 pm:

Carmen's Crew: Aaron Craft, William Buford, David Lighty, Jeff Gibbs, Dallas Lauderdale

House of 'Paign: Andres Feliz, Billy Garrett, Malcolm Hill, Mike Daum, Nnanna Egwuhttps://t.co/QFZSP7H2La pic.twitter.com/AJuVRSXvZc

— TBT (@thetournament) July 8, 2020

High-major programs mistakenly passed on Mike Daum (@dauminator24) out of high school. But #illini fans are adopting the South Dakota State legend as he stars for @IlliniTBT.

"You can definitely feel the love (from Illini fans)," Daum said.https://t.co/TjjFNpKYdi

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) July 7, 2020

Demetri McCamey (@Meechi32) is well-represented in the #Illini hoops record book. 7th in career points. 2nd in assists.

But on Wednesday, he'll square off against @IlliniTBT in a battle of Big Ten alumni teams at @thetournament.

"It's gonna be tough."https://t.co/HmRUSLojlx

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) July 7, 2020

100% COMMITTED 🟠🔵🟠🔵 #TooILL21 #LITTYVILLE pic.twitter.com/6WMhYnwdBp

— Demond "Dd" Snyder (@dd_snyder) July 6, 2020

COMMIT: #illini land three-star 2021 Florida defensive back DD Snyder (@dd_snyder), who chose Illinois over several P5 offers.

Keynodo Hudson has quickly replenished his secondary with five commitments in two months -- four from his native Sunshine State.https://t.co/lU5NE9ZotJ

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) July 6, 2020

"We look like a real team, like we've been practicing for six months, and we've been here for six days." -- @verdadero_andre@IlliniTBT 's chemistry was obvious in a first-round win over War Tampa.https://t.co/U5XaPiTeYL

— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) July 5, 2020

UPDATE 👏 THAT 👏 BRACKET 👏

Andres Feliz sends @IlliniTBT to the second round! pic.twitter.com/eQpfLH9inv

— TBT (@thetournament) July 5, 2020

Feliz on matchup with Carmen's Crew: "Illini nation, be ready for it. We're going to leave it on the floor."

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) July 5, 2020

Survive and advance! @IlliniTBT moves on to the Round of 16 after tonight's blowout win. They'll next take on top seed @CarmensCrew Wednesday at 3 pm CT on ESPN.@verdadero_andre 20 pts & 7 reb, @Malcolmillini21 15 pts & 4 stl, @dauminator24 game-high 21 pts & 13 reb. pic.twitter.com/anb3Rtycnb

— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) July 5, 2020

Andrés Feliz pic.twitter.com/7QAyjZpIUo

— IllinoisLoyalty🤨 (@IllinoisLoyalty) July 5, 2020

House of 'Paign coached by Illini legend Mike LaTulip pic.twitter.com/7jF35xYqVk

— IllinoisLoyalty🤨 (@IllinoisLoyalty) July 5, 2020

pic.twitter.com/Gpk9qFLDKX

— IllinoisLoyalty🤨 (@IllinoisLoyalty) July 5, 2020

This weekend, #illini Andrés Feliz (@verdadero_andre) will at long last get a tournament taste and another potential pro showcase with @IlliniTBT in @thetournament.

"I wanted to play one more time with Illinois' jersey on the front of my chest."https://t.co/NAguKg9nhG

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) July 2, 2020