CHAMPAIGN — Giorgi Bezhanishvili had a flag of his native Georgia thrust into his hands while Illinois fans rushed the court Tuesday night after Illinois' 79-74 upset win against No. 9 Michigan State at State Farm Center.
The flag ultimately found its way around his older brother Davit's shoulders.
"Somebody gave it to me from the Orange Krush," Giorgi said. "I really believe we have top five fans in the country. Orange Krush, they're just unbelievable. Somebody had the flag in their hand, and they came all the way up to me and gave me the flag.