Illinois searching for redemption this season

College basketball may have its own version of the "Redeem Team," the popular nickname for Team USA during its run to the gold medal in the Beijing Olympics this past summer.

"That's us in a way," Illinois sophomore guard Demetri McCamey said. "Illinois hasn't had a season like last season in a long time. We are determined not to let that happen again. We are a team looking for redemption."

McCamey and the Fighting Illini (3-0) found some on the road Thursday night, pulling out a 69-63 win at Vanderbilt (1-1). McCamey was the best player on the court, scoring a game-high 23 points and dishing out six assists while committing just one turnover.

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