Michigan State welcomes ‘NBA-caliber’ test of talent-rich No. 19 Illinois
Jan 13, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood, left, shakes hands with Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo before the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images Since the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, No. 19 Illinois flipped a switch and pulled off two…