Rosters set for A Night of Legends alumni basketball game

September 12, 2008 9:59 AM

Ten Fighting Illini who played in the NCAA Final Four and 21 who won Big Ten Championships are among the 31 former players planning to attend A Night of Legends alumni basketball game, Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Assembly Hall. In addition, legendary head coach Lou Henson and long-time assistant coach Jimmy Collins have been named honorary coaches for the event.

Blue roster - coached by Jimmy Collins

Deron Williams 2003-05 G (honorary captain)
Dee Brown 2003-06 G (honorary captain)
Luther Head 2002-05 G (honorary captain)
Roger Powell 2002-05 F (honorary captain)
Chris Hicks 2006-08 G
Sean Harrington 2000-03 G
Joe Cross 2000-01 G
Brett Melton 2001 G
Nate Mast 1999-2001 G
Arias Davis 1998-99 G
Rich Beyers 1998 F
Herb Caldwell 1996-97 F
Jarrod Gee 1995-98 F
Kevin Turner 1995-98 G

White roster - coached by Lou Henson

Nick Anderson 1988-89 F (honorary captain)
Kenny Battle 1988-89 F (honorary captain)
Kendall Gill 1987-90 G (honorary captain)
Stephen Bardo 1987-90 G (honorary captain)
Marcus Liberty 1989-90 F (honorary captain)
Larry Smith 1987-91 G (honorary captain)
Jerrance Howard 2001-04 G
Brian Cook 2000-03 F
Frank Williams 2000-02 G
Marcus Griffin 2000-01 C
Cory Bradford 1999-2002 G
Lucas Johnson 1999-2002 F
Sergio McClain 1998-2001 G
Jelani Boline 1997-98 G
Bryant Notree 1995-97 G
Jerry Hester 1994-98 F
Kiwane Garris 1994-97 G

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