Illini basketball opens season tonight against Eastern Washington

Illinois opens season of low expectations

"I've said all along we need to be a better shooting team," Weber said. "We didn't show it on Sunday."

Weber says he's settled on four of his five starters Saturday, relying on three players who were regular starters last season: Sophomore point guard Demetri McCamey and senior guards Chester Frazier and Trent Meacham.

They'll be joined by sophomore center Mike Tisdale and either sophomore Mike Davis or senior Calvin Brock at forward.

chicagotribune.com

Michael Jordan at the Assembly Hall

It's rare that parents stop by to observe an Illinois basketball practice.

Michael Jordan counts as rare.

Jeff's dad made a trip to the Assembly Hall this afternoon. He sat in the bleachers next to the tunnel, where players parents and recruits usually sit during games. Jordan stayed from start to finish and chatted with Bruce Weber and the coaching staff afterward.

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