Lincoln Courier: Three Illini true freshmen forced to learn on the fly
When a basketball team is fighting to stay above .500, new players are expected to make the necessary adjustments.
Illinois (9-8 overall, 1-3 in the Big Ten Conference) is a case in point. Injuries to three would-be starters — Tracy Abrams, Leron Black and Mike Thorne Jr. — have forced newcomers to play more than half of the team’s total minutes this season.
The Daily Illini: Illini men’s basketball must avoid letdown against Nebraska following big win over Purdue
No two basketball seasons are the same.