Illinois is on fire with six straight wins, looking like a team nobody wants to face right now. Saturday’s matchup against Minnesota brings a new challenge: the Gophers, picked last in the Big Ten, have been scrappy and tougher than expected under new coach Niko Medved. Illinois’ frontcourt, especially Tomislav Ivisic, has been dominating, but Minnesota’s guard Cade Tyson is a serious scoring threat. The Gophers don’t quit, so this could be a battle. Will Illinois’ momentum and size advantage be enough, or can Minnesota pull off a surprise? What do you think will tip the scales? #Sports #IllinoisBasketball #BigTen