Illinois introduces John Groce as new basketball coach
March 30, 2012 8:20 AM
"I'm flattered to be here," Groce said. "There are always skeptics in life. If you don't have a thick skin in this profession, you're in trouble."
Groce will earn $1.4 million per season in a five-year deal. Illinois will pay his $200,000 buyout to Ohio. Groce replaced Bruce Weber, who was fired on March 9 after the Illini missed the NCAA tournament three times in the last five seasons.
"How the process played out was according to plan," Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas said. "I truly believe he'll be a big success."
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Groce will earn $1.4 million per season in a five-year deal. Illinois will pay his $200,000 buyout to Ohio. Groce replaced Bruce Weber, who was fired on March 9 after the Illini missed the NCAA tournament three times in the last five seasons.
"How the process played out was according to plan," Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas said. "I truly believe he'll be a big success."
Supinie
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