D.J. Richardson is seasoned in first year

"My prep school coach told me that he wanted to make sure I got here and make me be like a sophomore," Richardson said. "I'm playing like I'm not a freshman any more."

As his team's third-leading scorer, one of the top 3-point shooters in the Big Ten and Illinois' best defender, Richardson is making a case for freshman of the year in the Big Ten.

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