The annual Orange and Blue scrimmage that usually starts Illinois' basketball season is off this year but the Illini plan to let about 200 selected fans get an early look at the team.

Illinois said Tuesday that players will scrimmage Oct. 26 at the Ubben Basketball Practice Facility. Fans selected in a drawing can attend.

The school says fans will have to nominate themselves for the drawing at the team website, FightingIllini.com, or in a message to the team's Twitter handle, @IlliniHoops. Priority will be given to season-ticket holders and students.

The traditional scrimmage at the State Farm Center isn't happening this year because of the ongoing renovation work. But school officials say the facility will be available for the opening exhibition on Nov. 7 against Quincy.