Report: Illinois-UConn Rematch Set for Dec. 4 at Chicago's United Center

The reported matchup offers an early test for two recent Final Four teams.

Overview

CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein reported the teams will play Friday, Dec. 4 at the United Center in Chicago, with tip time and TV still to be set.
The game would be a nonconference rematch of UConn’s 71-62 win over Illinois in the Final Four last season.
UConn coach Dan Hurley had said after the Final Four that Illinois would get another crack in Chicago next year, signaling interest in a return game.
Illinois has not won at the United Center since 2019, going 1-4 in its last five there, which adds intrigue for a local crowd.
The reported date fits into Illinois’ nonconference slate that includes a Texas Tech rematch and the Braggin’ Rights game vs. Missouri, raising the schedule’s difficulty.