Episode 286: Firmly in contention
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It's early February and Illinois is both ranked in the top 10 nationally and a legitimate contender for the Big Ten title. A nice place to be. Also a place that can be easily vacated if Illinois doesn't take care of business the rest of this month. Beat writer Scott Richey discusses that, Ty Rodgers and All-Big Ten honors in this week's Inside Illini Basketball.
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