NCAA tournament rookies lead Illini into Big Dance
March 15, 2009 10:40 PM
Only senior Chester Frazier, Trent Meacham and Calvin Brock logged time in Illinois' last NCAA appearance in 2007, a 54-52 loss to Virginia Tech when Illinois blew a double-digit lead as a No. 12 seed. They combined for six points against the Hokies.
Weber said he has been preparing for a tournament bid for three weeks.
"No matter what, we go there with a good mental approach and see what happens,'' Weber said. "I tell them to enjoy the opportunity. That's the most important thing. I was bringing up scenarios, our scenario with Virginia Tech. We were a 12. They were a five. We thought we should have won that game. It doesn't make any difference with seeding.
Supinie
Weber said he has been preparing for a tournament bid for three weeks.
"No matter what, we go there with a good mental approach and see what happens,'' Weber said. "I tell them to enjoy the opportunity. That's the most important thing. I was bringing up scenarios, our scenario with Virginia Tech. We were a 12. They were a five. We thought we should have won that game. It doesn't make any difference with seeding.
Supinie
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