Instant analysis: Rebels pushed around, embarassed in tourney loss

Against Illinois, they looked like a deer stuck in the headlights, completely scared after a bigger and faster Illinois squad proclaimed its authority from the opening tip. The Rebels were pushed around. They were out-muscled, out-hustled and had one of their worst defensive performances of the season, as Illinois made 57 percent of its shots...

Illinois seemed to be better at every position, especially at point guard where Demetri McCamey was easily the best player on the court.

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