Arizona men’s basketball vs. Illinois game thread

It’s game day!

The 11th-ranked Arizona Wildcats (8-0) face their toughest test to date when they visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (7-2).

Here’s everything you need to know to watch or listen to the game, as well as our pregame coverage. Come chat with us!

Arizona-Illinois game time, details:

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021
• Time: 3 p.m. MST
• Location: State Farm Center; Champaign, Ill.
• Odds: DraftKings Sportsbook had Arizona opening as a 1-point favorite, moving to -2.5. KenPom.com gives the UA a 43 percent chance of winning.

Which TV channel is Arizona-Illinois on?

Arizona-Illinois will be televised on Fox. Tim Brando (play-by-play) and Nick Bahe (analyst) will call the game.

How can I watch Arizona-Illinois online?

The stream of Arizona-Illinois can be viewed at FoxSports.com.

How can I listen to Arizona-Ilinois on the radio?

You can listen to Arizona-Illinois on the Arizona IMG Sports Network.

How can I follow Arizona-Illinois?

By following us on Twitter at @AZDesertSwarm and our editor Brian Pedersen (@realBJP).

Pregame coverage:

• What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball visits Illinois
• Illinois expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction
• Arizona men’s basketball moves to No. 1 in NET rankings after win over Wyoming
• Sean Miller weighs in on Arizona’s hot start under Tommy Lloyd
• What Tommy Lloyd, Benn Mathurin and Azuolas Tubelis said after Arizona’s win over Wyoming