Illinois Fighting Illini (basketball)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 08: Zach McCabe #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes passes the ball under pressure from Tyler Griffey #42 and Meyers Leonard #12 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first round of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 8, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Iowa defeated Illinois 64-61.
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Fighting Illini fans should expect our basketball team to be a factor in the Big Ten race and in the national conscience each season ... The tradition is extremely rich here at Illinois. We will begin a national search immediately to find the very best coach possible for the University of Illinois.
However, when making decisions of this magnitude, there are many things that need to be considered, including the direction of the program in terms of wins and losses, competitiveness in the Big Ten and fan support ... Fighting Illini fans should expect our basketball team to be a factor in the Big Ten race and in the national conscience each season.More quotes »
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