Your browser does not support the audio element. It’s snowing outside, so it must be time for more Illinois basketball. It’s also the Big Ten, so it’s another matchup between ranked teams with conference and national player of the year contenders on both teams. That’s the rub tonight, though. Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell — a two-time News-Gazette All-State Player of the Year winner — is questionable for tonight’s game with the flu. That’s a serious blow for the Buckeyes. They’ll still have guys like Malaki Branham and Zed Key and Kyle Young and Jamari Wheeler, but Liddell is their best player. Full stop. ? ???? ???!?? Orange Out ??? vs. Ohio State? 8:00 PM CT? FS1#Illini | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/rFNN7tvCvn — Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) February 24, 2022 So advantage Illinois? The Illini won’t be at full strength either, but their national player of the year contender is available. Freshman guard RJ…
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