Illinois men's basketball letterwinners have donated funds to create a scholarship named for former Illini coach Lou Henson and his wife, Mary.
The scholarship will provide former basketball players opportunities to complete their degrees.
Spearheaded by Rod Cardinal, Steve Lanter and Larry Lubin, the scholarship will be named the Lou and Mary Henson men's basketball academic assistance fund.
“Last year, for the holidays, Mary sent a note to all of the basketball alumni wishing all of us well and updating us on Coach’s health," Lubin said in a statement. "At the end of the note Mary reminded us to be thankful for all our blessings and how our Illini Basketball family is a blessing to them.