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Bruce Weber press conference

Weber calls Tuesday against #Sparty a "character game." Others have responded to losing streak. "We have to see what we're about."

Weber calls Draymond Green "one of my favorite players." "I'm not sure exactly what he is (position-wise). He's just a player."

Weber: Maniscalco's ankle "fine." Team didn't practice yesterday. His biggest thing is "getting a dang shot to go down."

Weber: Focus for Meyers lately has been on defense and rebounding. He's had 24 rebounds last 2 games. Mental part of game improving

Weber: Told B Paul he'd like him to become like Draymond Green, i.e. someone to be the leader. Paul "has really tried" to do so

#illini will wear road blue jerseys on Tuesday as part of the Blue Out. MSU will wear whites. Last week, 1,200 tickets were available.

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