CHAMPAIGN — Malcolm Hill readily admits he’s not the most vocal guy on the basketball court.
You get brief moments of emotion from the Illinois guard during games, but he certainly falls more in the “lead by example” column. Being a vocal leader simply flies against Hill’s naturally reserved personality.
But Hill let his voice be heard in the visitors’ locker room at Mackey Arena on Tuesday night after Illinois lost 91-68 to No. 21 Purdue, falling behind early for a third consecutive road loss in Big Ten play.
“I said some words here and there,” Hill said.