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Illini have bigger challenges ahead against No. 2 seed Houston in the Sweet 16 in Houston on Thursday
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Chicago Tribune

NCAA Tournament

Illinois big men rediscover their nastiness in advancing to the Sweet 16: ‘That’s a recipe to win for us’

Whether it was their size advantage against the lower-seeded teams or Brad Underwood’s challenge in the days after, Illinois — particularly its big men — showed the nastiness is still there.

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