Success is thing of past for Illini

"We've got to help the kids and keep their spirit up," Illinois coach Bruce Weber said. "Wisconsin is not an easy venue, even though they've lost some home games this year."

For Illinois, the only March Madness will be a search for a new coach, unless there's a miracle run to overcome losing 10 of the past 12 games. Weber may juggle the lineup. He's already used seven different lineups this season.

"There's a chance we might have another change," he said. "You want to play guys who will come every day with the emotion and fight."

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