No. 17 Illinois determined to debut 'Balkan Five' vs. Jackson State
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The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll says Illinois ranks No. 17 nationally. KenPom.com's algorithms declare the Illini are No. 6. BartTorvik.com say Brad Underwood's squad belongs at No. 8.
While it's clear Illinois sits among college basketball's best, it's unclear when the Illini will have available a