CHICAGO -- Indiana takes on Illinois State in the nightcap at the Sears Centre, where the have apparently left the doors open, because it's cold and drafty.

The Hoosiers feature freshman phenom Eric Gordon, who is averaging 28 points per game to start the season, but I'm a big fan of C DJ White (well, as much of a fan of an IU player as a Purdue grad can be). White is short for a center, but at 250 pounds, he's a load to defend in the paint.

Illinois State is my sleeper pick in the Valley. They have a new coach in Tim Jankovich and most of last year's team back. They are led by last year's MVC Freshman of the Tear, Osiris Eldridge.

IU should win easily, but you never know.