Illini expect to continue winning ways
Heading into tonight’s game against Michigan State, Illinois is confident they can continue the winning ways they’ve had this decade which includes 29 straight wins in Assembly Hall. Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review reports that winning has become a habit for point guard Dee Brown (he’s fast) and his teammates.
“Winning is us,” Brown said earlier this week as Illinois prepared to take on the Spartans in a matchup of Final Four teams from last season. “That’s what we do at Illinois. We win.”
Brown isn’t the only one counting on Illinois’ winning habits to help carry the team once again. Its coach, Bruce Weber, has seen the Illini win 53 of their last 54 regular-season games, a trend built on practice habits and the ability to make plays in tight games.
“A big part of it is Dee’s leadership and James’ leadership,” Weber said, referring to his two seniors, including James Augustine. “They’ve helped pass along the winning habits to this group of players.”