Illini Sports Blog

Illini OK with NIT

Standing in a hallway at Kohl Center, headphones draped from their necks, the Illinois players pondered a question that never was a consideration two months ago.

Is the NIT a good idea?

It has come to that after No. 14 Wisconsin toyed with Illinois in a 70-56 blowout that wasn't as competitive as the final score indicates. Sunday's loss was the Illini's 11th in the last 13 games.

Klee

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