Tonight is a busy one for Illinois fans with an NBA habit.
The teams of seven former Illini open their seasons, starting in Washington and finishing with a late tip in Los Angeles. We get former teammates on opposite sides, two Illini sharing a roster, and a couple of rookies hoping to put their first regular-season minutes in the books.
Here’s the viewing order, with a few things to watch besides the points column. All times are Central. These are team openers, not a guarantee that every player will appear.
6 p.m. | Kasparas and Will in Washington
Milwaukee at Washington
Kasparas Jakučionis and Will Riley wore the same Illinois uniform in 2024–25. Tonight, their second NBA seasons begin on opposite sides.
