What's up with Illinois?

Brandon Paul was sensational two weeks ago with 43 points in a 79-74 home win over Ohio State. It was easy then to buy into Illinois. Now? Sell. The Illini lost at Penn State, 54-52, and then fell Sunday to Wisconsin, 67-63. This Illinois team is still young in key spots but the lack of consistency makes it exceptionally hard to buy into this team being a true Big Ten contender. Bubble here they come.

Andy Katz