UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Today is the final regular-season game for the Illini basketball team and it will arrive with head coach John Groce knowing he has a vote of confidence from his new boss, AD Josh Whitman. Considering that Illinois will miss the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season, that was not a given until Whitman pledged his public support Saturday morning. Groce, who was in Pennsylvania preparing for today’s game with Penn State, said he’s grateful for Whitman’s backing. -Mark Tupper, Herald & Review– Read More