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Leron Black, Mike Thorne Jr. returning to action for Illinois Basketball

Two of Illinois' most important front court pieces are returning to the practice court. John Groce recently informed CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein that sophomore forward Leron Black (knee) has been cleared for full-contact drills. Additionally, senior center Mike Thorne Jr. (meniscus) has finally been given the green light to begin non-contact workouts.

Illinois power forward Leron Black (knee) has been cleared for full contact drills, John Groce told @CBSSports.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) June 28, 2016

Illinois' Mike Thorne (meniscus) has been cleared for non-contact work, John Groce told @CBSSports.