Don't discount Bucks and Illini in Big Ten race

The expectation is that Richardson will start for the Fighting Illini. Expect fellow freshman Brandon Paul to have a major impact as well, alongside guards Demetri McCamey and Alex Legion in the rotation. The Illini also return scoring forwards Mike Davis and Mike Tisdale, prompting one Big Ten coach to say he thinks Illinois may be the most talented team in the league. The coach, who didn't want to dismiss his own team, said that people don't understand how talented Richardson and Paul will be for the Illini. They're skilled enough to put Illinois in contention for the conference title.

Andy Katz