After Bruce, it's all about Jerrance

"The one thing that always happens when there is a new hire is that sense of joy, pride and feel good in a program," Henricksen said. "With a new guy and new energy, it's kind of like a new lease on life.

"That's always a plus for a program. A lot will depend if Jerrance Howard is around."

Four important names in the future of Illini basketball, Henricksen said, are Howard plus committed juniors Jalen James and Malcolm Hill. Then there's Jabari Parker, a Chicago Simeon superstar junior in his own stratosphere.

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