If you had to make an All-Star squad of all Illini basketball players since Dee Brown and James Augustine graduated, who would be on that team?
When the team led by seniors Dee Brown and James Augustine fell to Brandon Roy and the Washington Huskies in the second round of the 2006 NCAA Tournament, a dream died with their season. Even though the odds were clearly unfavorable, there was hope for redemption even after Roger Powell, Deron Williams, and Luther Head attempted to make their way in the NBA ranks. The loss from the 2005 title game still stung, and as long as Dee Brown was suiting up in orange, there was hope that anything could happen.