John Groce press conference

#Illini coach Groce: Bertrand is doing well. He worked out yesterday and was a little more ahead than they thought he'd be yesterday.

— Marcus Jackson (@MarcusJ_NG) March 12, 2013

#illini Groce: Brandon Paul's played his best in the 2nd half of the schedule. Body language, leadership, sharing ball improved

— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) March 12, 2013

#Illini coach Groce: Great time of year, March. Guys are excited to go to Season 3 at big-time venue. As good a B1g tournament in a while.

— Marcus Jackson (@MarcusJ_NG) March 12, 2013

#illini Groce on what March mindset has to be: Physically loose and mentally focused.

— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) March 12, 2013