# Illinois’ Tough Schedule Aims for Championship | College Basketball News

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Podcast: [College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/college-basketball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7654870)
Published: 2026-07-19T19:45:28+00:00
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Illinois is firing on all cylinders again, with Coach Brad Underwood doubling down on his aggressive, championship-caliber schedule—even without star Keaton Wagler. He’s already locked in marquee non-conference matchups against UConn, Duke, and Texas Tech, believing early-season battles with top-tier teams build the grit and experience needed to go beyond the Final Four. This bold strategy, now gaining traction across college hoops, isn’t just about wins—it’s about forging a battle-tested program ready to dominate the NCAA Tournament. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b1a009f5dbb98d55

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