Episode 297: Complete roster reload
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Illinois now has just three scholarship players set to return from last year's 29-win team that reached the Elite Eight. Only one of them played a significant role in the rotation. Only Ty Rodgers' continued presence (so far) makes it a complete and total roster reload for Brad Underwood. Otherwise known as college basketball in 2024. Beat writer Scott Richey discusses that and more in this week's Inside Illini Basketball.
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