John Groce teleconference

#Illini Groce: I'd like to get to 9, every once in a while we played 10. 9 is ideal. Right now, those eight heading into Game 1 stood out.

— Marcus Jackson (@MarcusJ_NG) November 2, 2012

#Illini Groce: We have a lot to work on, haven't mastered anything just yet. High ceiling for improvement and that's exciting.

— Marcus Jackson (@MarcusJ_NG) November 2, 2012

#illini Groce said team was dialed in Monday and Tuesday. Exhibition starters will depend on practice. Still grading players out

— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) November 2, 2012

#illini Groce said yesterday's practice was one of worst of season, "weren't dialed in."

— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) November 2, 2012

#illini Groce labeled DJ a 2/3, Paul a 1/2, Abrams a 1, Bertrand a 3. With varying roles, more battle for spots than clear positions

— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) November 2, 2012