No. 17 Illinois determined to debut 'Balkan Five' vs. Jackson State from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on 2025-10-27 20:27 (#7127K) 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
