Chalk Talks are a Courtsiders perk where a member of the coaching staff goes over the scouting report on our opponent, notes players to watch, and outlines the game plan. A true insider view of what to expect!
All Courtsiders are able to attend the Chalk Talks, and below are the logistics on how to attend.
1. Bring your membership lanyard, choose your entrance and grab a wristband:
East Entrance: For reserved seat ticket holders only. Head to the Courtsiders table by the elevator (just to the right of the entrance) to pick up your wristband, head to the Traditions Club elevator, and take it down to Club 53.
West Entrance: Available to all guests. Stop by the Courtsiders table located near the GameDay booth to get your wristband, head to the Traditions Club elevator, and take it down to Club 53.
2. Attend the Chalk Talk: On chalk talk days, take the elevator down to Club 53, where a member of the coaching staff will be giving a scouting report before the game. It will begin promptly, 35 minutes prior to game time.
3. Cheer loud: After the talk, we will head to the tunnel to cheer on the team as they take the court before heading to our seats for a great game! You will need to exit through the south tunnel entrance to get to your seats. You may still take the elevator up if you need to.
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| Dec 29 (Tue) | Home | Iowa | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Jan 2 (Sat) | Away | Rutgers | Piscataway, N.J. (Jersey Mike's Arena) | - | ||
| Jan 7 (Thu) | Home | Washington | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Jan 10 (Sun) | Home | Purdue | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Jan 13 (Wed) | Away | Ohio State | Columbus, Ohio (Value City Arena) | - | ||
| Jan 17 (Sun) | Home | Michigan State | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Jan 20 (Wed) | Home | Michigan | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Jan 23 (Sat) | Away | Northwestern | Evanston, Ill. (Welsh-Ryan Arena) | - | ||
| Jan 26 (Tue) | Home | Nebraska | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Jan 30 (Sat) | Away | UCLA | Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion) | - | ||
| Feb 2 (Tue) | Away | USC | Los Angeles, Calif. (Galen Center) | - | ||
| Feb 7 (Sun) | Home | Northwestern | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Feb 10 (Wed) | Home | Oregon | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Feb 17 (Wed) | Away | Maryland | College Park, Md. (Xfinity Center) | - | ||
| Feb 21 (Sun) | Away | Indiana | Bloomington, Ind. (Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall ) | - | ||
| Feb 25 (Thu) | Home | Penn State | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Feb 28 (Sun) | Away | Minnesota | Minneapolis, Ind. (Williams Arena) | - | ||
| Mar 3 (Wed) | Neutral | Big Ten Tournament | Las Vegas, Nev. (T-Mobile Arena) | Allstate Big Ten Tournament | - |
| Date | Time | At | Opponent | Location | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 (Fri) | Home | UIS (Exhibition) | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Nov 4 (Wed) | Home | Detroit Mercy | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Nov 7 (Sat) | Home | Southern | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Nov 15 (Sun) | Home | SEMO | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Nov 18 (Wed) | 5:30 PM CT | Away | Ball State | Muncie, Ind. (Worthen Arena) | - | |
| Nov 27 (Fri) | 10 AM CT | Neutral | Marquette | Nassau, Bahamas | Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship | - |
| Nov 29 (Sun) | 10 AM CT | Neutral | Saint Joseph's | Nassau, Bahamas | Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship | - |
| Dec 7 (Mon) | Home | Chicago State | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Dec 10 (Thu) | Home | Missouri | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | McBride Homes Braggin' Rights | - | |
| Dec 13 (Sun) | Home | Evansville | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Dec 18 (Fri) | Home | Western Illinois | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Dec 20 (Sun) | Home | Wright State | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - | ||
| Dec 22 (Tue) | Home | Old Dominion | Champaign, Ill. (State Farm Center) | - |
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