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UI trustees OK contracts for Groce, Bollant

The multimillion-dollar contract for head basketball coach John Groce was unanimously approved by University of Illinois trustees on Thursday, with no public discussion.

Groce, who was hired in March, will be paid $1.4 million annually for five years.

The board also approved the six-year contract for women's basketball coach Mike Bollant, who will earn $330,000 annually.

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