Illinois basketball fans just witnessed history—an Illini freshman exploded for 46 points against Purdue, setting the program’s single-game scoring record for a freshman and draining a jaw-dropping nine three-pointers. Not only is this the second-highest scoring game ever for Illinois, but it’s also the most points any Big Ten player has scored against a top-five team, and the most in a road win over a top-10 opponent in AP poll history. With performances like this, is the future of Illinois basketball looking brighter than ever? Let’s talk about what this means for the team and the Big Ten! #Sports #IllinoisBasketball #BigTen