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How to watch/listen to Arkansas Basketball vs Illinois

By Austin Farmer

Nov 25, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forwards Trevon Brazile (4) and Billy Richmond III (24) defend a shot by Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks guard Ketron “KC” Shaw (0) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 109-35. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Nov 25, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forwards Trevon Brazile (4) and Billy Richmond III (24) defend a shot by Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks guard Ketron “KC” Shaw (0) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 109-35. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images / Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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The Razorbacks have their second big test of the nonconference schedule. The first against Baylor didn't turn out well for the Hogs, losing 72-67. Today, they face Illinois in the Thanksgiving Hoops Showcase in Kansas City, Mo.

Struggling with depth issues, Arkansas put on a few lackluster performances against midmajor teams since its game against Baylor. However, in Trevon Brazile's first game back from injury, the Hogs played their most complete game of the season against Maryland Eastern Shore, winning 109-35.

The fighting Illini are on a much higher level, though. They're the 13th-ranked team in terms of scoring offense and defense. Arkansas ranks 14th in scoring defense, but it's much lower on offense, coming in at No. 100. Although, the Razorbacks seemed to have found their rhythm shooting the ball against UMES.

Can Arkansas keep up the offensive production against a high-major team like Illinois? Here's how you can watch and find out:

How to watch or listen to Arkansas Basketball vs. Illinois

1. How to watch Arkansas basketball vs. Illinois

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Little Rock v Arkansas / Wesley Hitt/GettyImages
  • Date: Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024
  • Time: 3:00 PM (CT)
  • Network: CBS

2. How to listen

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Nov 25, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) drives to the basket in the second half as Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks forward Jalen Ware (24) defends at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 109-35. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images / Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
  • Fayetteville: Station KQSM-FM, Channel 92.1
  • Little Rock: Station KABZ-FM, Channel 103.7
  • Texarkana: Station KKTK-AM, Channel AM 1400
  • Jonesboro: Station KJXK-FM, Channel 106.5

3. Arkansas vs Illinois Betting odds

Karter Knox
Maryland - Eastern Shore v Arkansas / Wesley Hitt/GettyImages

Odds courtesy of FanDuel.com

Spread: -2.5 Illinois

Arkansas Moneyline: +118

Illinois Moneyline: -142

Over/Under: 154.5

4. Key Illinois players

Kasparas Jakucionis, Isaiah Lewis
Little Rock v Illinois / Justin Casterline/GettyImages
  • F Will Riley: 17.2 Pts, 50.7 FG%, 54.8 3FG%, 5.3 Reb,
  • F Tomislav Ivisic: 15.5 Pts, 58.1 FG%, 8.7 Reb,
  • G Kasparas Jakucionis: 12 Pts, 48.7 FG%, 6.0 Reb, 6.3 Ast, 1 Stl

5. Key Arkansas players

Zvonimir Ivisic
Little Rock v Arkansas / Wesley Hitt/GettyImages
  • F Adou Thiero: 18 Pts, 65 FG%, 5.8 Reb, 3.1 Stl
  • G Boogie Fland: 17.2 Pts. 48.4 FG%, 48.1 3FG%. 5.5 Ast. 2.1 Stl
  • C/F Zvonimir Ivisic: 12 Pts, 61.5 FG%, 56.5 3FG%, 4 Reb, 2.8 Blk, 1 Stl

6. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood

Brad Underwood
Oakland v Illinois / Michael Reaves/GettyImages
  • Record at Illinois: 148-89 (.624)
  • Eighth season with the fighting Illini
  • Led Illinois to four consecutive NCAA appearances (Five it it weren't for COVID)
  • Finished in the Elite Eight in the 2023-24 season

7. Arkansas head coach John Calipari

John Calipari
Maryland - Eastern Shore v Arkansas / Wesley Hitt/GettyImages
  • Career Record: 860-264 (.765)
  • First season with the Hogs
  • Naismith Hall of Fame Coach
  • Six Final Four births, three national title games and a national championship

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