It is jersey retirement, not number retirement
August 4, 2008 8:57 PM
A Night of Legends Hoops Reunion: Saturday, September 13, 7pm
Some of the former Fighting Illini greats who have committed to the event include Deron Williams, Luther Head, James Augustine, Roger Powell, and possibly the most popular Illini ever, Dee Brown. Members of the 1989 Flying Illini who have confirmed their attendance include Kenny Battle, Kendall Gill and Steve Bardo. Other greats who plan to attend include long-time NBA star Brian Cook, Frank Williams, Marcus Griffin, Sergio McClain, Victor Chukwudebe and Kiwane Garris.In addition, the University of Illinois will honor the most decorated basketball players in school history by hanging jerseys from the rafters of the Assembly Hall. The first player jersey announced for this honor is current U.S. Olympian Deron Williams.
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