This isn't where the Illinois players want to be, playing in the NIT. It was NCAA tournament-or-bust for these guys. Truth is, with their spring break starting today, some of them would rather be on a beach somewhere than preparing for Kent State's visit Monday. That's just the way it is.
Read more…College basketball writer Paul Klee will be providing updates on Twitter from Big Ten media day this morning in Chicago. Follow his updates here.
Early tidbits: