Illini still looking for leaders

Illinois (4-2) blew late leads in its two losses at the Las Vegas Invitational over the weekend, and coach Bruce Weber continues to seek leaders for those game-altering moments.

"That's why I had caution in my optimism," Weber said of his preseason outlook. "I could see because I'm there every day. Who's going to be the leader when it gets tough? Make a play? Say the right things in the huddle? We had to go through it. Hopefully we can change it before it's too late."

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