Illini basketball schedule: Behind the scenes

Another in-state school could make an appearance on the UI schedule soon. Illinois-Springfield, which is making the transition to the NCAA Division II level, contacted Illinois about finding a spot on the Illini schedule in coming seasons, Weber said. He's open to the idea. "We're going to try to help them," Weber said, adding, "I think playing us will help them and give them a little credibility." Missouri Southern (Oct. 30) is the other exhibition opponent for the 2009-10 season. The Division II Lions are coached by Robert Corn, a Benton native who was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2006.

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