Bruce Weber at Big Ten Basketball Media Day

Weber: "There's no doubt the returning letter-winners have to step up. They have to be our consistency." Names DJ, Paul, Meyers
Bruce Weber said D.J. Richardson is probably the team's best recruiter, "very sociable."
Weber: In the future, Maniscalco could be a coach. He can really help with young guys. Leonard "as physically gifted" as anyone
Bruce Weber referred to Maniscalco as "cerebral" and freshman G Tracy Abrams as a "tough bulldog."
Bruce Weber on Langford: "It is what he is. I'm sure he's not happy about it." Can use it as advantage to get into weight room
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#Illini HC Weber on new young team: you can look at it w a lot of worries or excitement. He said he's choosing excitement.
Weber looking for Richardson, Paul, Leonard to become leaders. "Those are the guys who have to step up for us."
Weber said Maniscalco's recovery from 2 ankle surgeries is "in progress."
Weber Egwu, Abrams and Shaw separating themselves among frosh. Ewgu the furthest, pushes Leonard every day. Abrams a bulldog
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