New lineup powers Illini past Hawkeyes

"It's a team basketball game, and coach felt like we needed a new starting lineup by moving me and D.J. to give us a new momentum with Bill and Jeff," McCamey said. "They've been playing great so far. They go hard in practice every day.

"I'm a basketball player. Off the bench or starting, it really doesn't matter. It's not just sending a message. We've got to get better. We wanted energy right away. It wasn't coach and me having an argument. He felt like Bill and Jeff deserved to start with their work habits in practice and the last couple of games."

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