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Illinois men’s basketball is setting the stage for a brutal non-conference slate in 2026-27, with Coach Brad Underwood loading up on elite matchups to prep for March. First stop: Texas Tech in Lubbock, where JT Toppin could return from injury and former Illini Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn suits up. Then, Duke — ranked No. 2 and playing at Cameron Indoor — where last year’s 43-point beatdown looms large. Next, UConn at the United Center, a rematch of their Elite Eight clash, with the Huskies still ranked No. 5 despite losing key pieces. Finally, North Carolina in Nashville — the first meeting since 2010…
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