Illinois #12 in the FoxSports preseason poll

The Illini didn't quite live up to expectations this past season, but showed glimpses of what they can be. No one of note is gone and McCamey had a stretch in the middle of the season when he finally "got it." Now Richardson and Paul have a year under their belt and expect Richmond, one of the most versatile players in the country, to make an immediate impact.

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