Illinois got it right.
Lou Henson Court.
Perfect.
You can quibble with the timing. Say it should have been done long ago. Doesn’t matter.
During an afternoon press conference today, the school will announce the naming of the court in honor of the winningest coach in school history.
It will be the second college court named in Henson’s honor. The one at New Mexico State, which he once led to the Final Four, also carries his name.
The 83-year-old Henson never asked for the honor. Wouldn’t think of it. He is old-school, humble Oklahoman.