We don't see that pressure Illinois puts on you every day in practice. It is tough when your weakness is something you can't simulate in practice.

I play against him in practice every day and I know what he's capable of. He's big and strong and he can rebound. I keep telling him that if he plays the way he does against me, he'll be fine. He'll get there.

I think the Big Ten tournament is very important. We don't ever want to be one-and-done.

Late in the game they were gassed. I felt that that rotation, and those guys through a good part of the second half, was the best lineup for our team.

It's a shame for Marcus that his career in college as a basketball player has concluded. We're very happy that he's continuing his education.

is fast like (Illinois') Dee Brown.