- To listen to the podcast of the Illinois basketball banquet, click here.

Illinois hosted its 87th basketball banquet tonight at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Urbana. Here were the awards handed out at the ceremony:

Illini Rebounders Award: Mike Davis
- Big Ten's leading rebounder said he'll compete in USA Basketball tryouts this summer

Ralf Woods Free Throw Trophy: Mike Tisdale
- Award goes to top foul shooter in Big Ten play; 7-footer's 81.3 percent led all comers

Sixth Man Award: Calvin Brock
- After being a part of 89 wins last four seasons, senior said he'll pursue overseas options

Lou Henson Courage Award: Trent Meacham
- He's our Student-Journalist of the Year, and his final diary is coming in Sunday's News-Gazette

Matt Heldman "Matto" Award: Chester Frazier
- It was a Matto landslide: Frazier won his second Matto award by almost 50 points

Kenny Battle Most Inspirational Player: Chester Frazier
- Senior said he's had overseas overtures but is leaning toward returning as student assistant

Most Improved Player: Mike Davis
- Gene Keady told UI staff that the Illini were nation's most improved team "man-by-man"

Most Valuable Player: Chester Frazier
- Frazier was the only player that didn't vote for him; "I voted for Trent," Frazier said