Paul, Richardson are Illini's X factors

But as Illinois begins thinking about post-season play, there are still two players who need to get going again.

One is D.J. Richardson. The other is Brandon Paul.

"Those are the two guys we really need to take another step for us," Illini coach Bruce Weber said Monday. "Every guy is not going to make every shot, but D.J. is struggling with his shooting and Brandon's (problem) is taking care of the basketball."

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