Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois vs. Illinois State basketball game at Assembly Hall on Saturday January 3, 2004. Illinois beat the Redbirds 80-73 in overtime.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber, right talks to Deron Williams as Illinois shoots a free throw in the second half.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois vs. Illinois State basketball game at Assembly Hall on Saturday January 3, 2004. Illinois beat the Redbirds 80-73 in overtime.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber stand near mid-court waving his arms at his team late in the overtime period as the clock wound down on ISU.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois vs. Illinois State basketball game at Assembly Hall on Saturday January 3, 2004. Illinois beat the Redbirds 80-73 in overtime.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber, left and asst. coach Chris Lowery design a play for Illinois last second shot in regulation.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois vs. Illinois State basketball game at Assembly Hall on Saturday January 3, 2004. Illinois beat the Redbirds 80-73 in overtime.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber pleads his case to the ref after a call went against Illinois in the second half.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

stand alone-Coach Bruce Weber visits with Keegan Molone, 18 months, When the UI basketball team visited the pediatrics floor at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.

Photographer: Robert Hendricks

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Illinois head coach Bruce Weber talks to Mike Davis on the bench late in the
Illini's 63-57 loss to Michigan State at the Breslin Center in East Lansing,
Mich. on Saturday.
Photo by Robert Hendricks

Photographer: Heather Coit

Illinois head coach Bruce Weber shares a laugh with Dee Brown (11) on the sidelines during the second half against Penn State at Assembly Hall in Champaign,Ill on Wednesday, January 21, 2004.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois coach Bruce Weber makes a point to Illinois center Meyers Leonard (12) in college basketball action at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Sunday Jan. 22, 2012.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Illinois coach Bruce Weber gathers with Demetri McCamey (32), Chester Frazier, far left, Mike Tisdale, Trent Meacham, not pictured, and Mike Davis, right, during the second half against Wisconsin at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Legendary University of Illinois basektball coach, Lou Henson, left, shakes hands with current UI coach Bruce Weber as he enjoys talking with Weber and player Dee Brown, second from right, during the 100 years of Illinois Basketball Celebration and Reunion at the Holiday Inn in Urbana, Ill on Friday, January 28, 2005.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois coach Bruce Weber gets after Shaun Pruitt after pulling him out of the game after a foul in the second half against Purdue at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Saturday Jan. 28, 2006. Illinois beat Purdue 76-58.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

Illinois coach Bruce Weber watches his team from the sidelines during the final minute vs. Indiana at the Assembly Hall on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

Bruce Weber talks to center Mike Tisdale at the Illinois vs. Iowa game at the Assembly Hall in Champaign on Sunday, Feb.1, 2009.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois coach Bruce Weber looks perturbed with referee Steve Welmer after he was called for technical foul in first half college basketball action at the Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill on Saturday Feb. 2, 2008. Purdue beat Illinois 83-75.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

With two and a half to go Illinois' head coach Bruce Weber sends the team back in during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

Illinois vs Michigan state at the Assembly Hall in Champaign on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2004.
Bruce Weber in his oranage jacket had plenty to smile about

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Coach Weber cajols a ref in the second half of the Big Ten basketball game between University of Illinois and Wisconsin at the Assembly Hall in Champaign Saturday afternoon February 12, 2005.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber answers questions during the Sportsline NewsTalk 1400 radio show at Super Pantry in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber poses for a picture with Jack Born, 8, and his sister, Beth Born, 10,during autograph signing at Super Pantry in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. The siblings' father, Tim Born, took the picture of his kids.

Photographer: HOLLY HART

Brian Cardinal talks with University of Illinois head coach Bruce Weber after the game. Brian Cardinal and the Memphis Grizzlies play the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Field House in Indianapolis. Sunday February 13, 2005.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

James, Weber and family before game at the Assembly Hall in Champaign on Saturday Feb. 25, 2006.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois coach Bruce Weber mops the floor as play resumes against Minnesota in second half NCAA college basketball action at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Il on Thursday Feb. 26, 2009. Illinois beat the Gophers 52-41.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

University of Illinois varsity basketball coach Bruce Weber signs pennants and a ball for Peggie and Jim Malloy of Champaign, at the Super Pantry on West Springfield in Champaign. Weber was doing the fundraiser for the Coaches against Cancer program on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005.

Photographer: John Dixon

Second half action of Illinois vs. Northwestern on Saturday Feb. 28, 2004. Illinois beat the Wildcats 66 -56.

Illinois' Dee Brown (11) talks to Bruce Weber along the sideline.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

Frazier hugs WEber during senior day festivitiesIllinois Michigan State's during their game at the Assembly Hall in Champaign on Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Photographer: John Dixon

First half action Illinois vs. Purdue at Assembly Hall on Wed. March 3, 2005.

Illinois senior Nick Smith gets a hug from coach Bruce Weber during the seinor ceremony.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

Illinois' Bruce Weber, Michigan State's Tom Izzo, talk before the game during their game at the Assembly Hall in Champaign on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Coach Weber cuts down the rest of the net after the basketball game between Illinois and Wisconsin for the Big Ten Tourney Champaionshipat the United Center in Chicago Sunday afternoon March 13, 2005.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois' coach Bruce Weber heads to the Kansas bench after the NCAA tournament game between Illinois and Kansas in Tulsa, OK. . Sunday, March 20, 2011.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois Bruce Weber gets after his players in first half action of their second round National Invitation Tournament game at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Monday March 22, 2010.

Photographer: John Dixon

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University of Illinois practice at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Il. on Wednesday March 23, 2005.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber autographs a basketball.

Photographer: John Dixon

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University of Illinois practice at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Il. on Wednesday March 23, 2005.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber covers up under the basket as balls fall to the floor during a shooting drill.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Bruce Weber and Roger Powell share a moment during the CBS interview. Photos from the Elite Eight NCAA game in the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Il on Saturday, March 26, 2005.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Illinois Coach Bruce Weber greets loyal fans while signing autographs.Over a thousand fans welcomed home the Illini to celebrate their 90-89 win against Arizona at Bieldfeldt Building in Champaign, Ill on Sunday, March 27, 2005.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Coach Bruce Weber waves to the media and over a thousand fans as he returns in his SUV. Over a thousand fans welcomed home the Illini to celebrate their 90-89 win against Arizona at Bieldfeldt Building in Champaign, Ill on Sunday, March 27, 2005.

Photographer: John Dixon

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Illinois practice in the Edward Jones Dome on Friday April 1, 2005 in St. Louis, MO.

Coach Bruce Weber and asst. coach Tracy Webster soak up the Final Four atmosphere at practice.

Photographer: John Dixon

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Bruce Weber shouts to the team in the second half.

Illinois vs. University of North Carolina in the NCAA National Championship game at the Edwards Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO. on Monday April 4, 2005. UNC beat Illinois 75-70 to win the National Championship.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

At the Illinois basketball celebration at Memoriqal Stadium in Champaign, Ill on Tuesday, April 5, 2005.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Coach Bruce Weber and wife Megan Weber join other in singing "Hail to the Orange" at the 87th Annual Fighting Illini Men's Basketball Banquet at Holiday Inn in Urbana, Ill on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois men's Basketball coach Bruce Weber lines up the winning shot in front of women's basketball coach Jolette Law in their free throw contest at the UI Ultimate Basketball Challenge, at Huff Hall, on Wednesday April 15, 2009.

Photographer: Heather Coit

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The new Illinois Basketball Coach, Bruce Weber, talks about his transition at Ubben Basketball Complex in Champaign,Ill on Wednesday, April 30, 2003.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

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Bruce Weber announced as the next University of Illinois basketball coach. press conference at the Ubben Center Wednesday afternoon April 30, 2003.
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Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

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Bruce Weber announced as the next University of Illinois basketball coach. press conference at the Ubben Center Wednesday afternoon April 30, 2003.
responds to applause when he says he's here to stay

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

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Bruce Weber announced as the next University of Illinois basketball coach. press conference at the Ubben Center Wednesday afternoon April 30, 2003.
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Photographer: HOLLY HART

Head coach Bruce Weber has his picture taken with some young fans from Waterloo, IL who were attending the shoot-out. University of Illinois boys basketball shoot-out, Sunday June 3, 2007 at the Assembly Hall.

Photographer: Vanda Bidwell

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UI basketball coach Bruce Weber conducting his first basketball camp-at the UI Armory fri June 6, 2003

Photographer: Vanda Bidwell

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UI basketball coach Bruce Weber conducting his first basketball camp-at the UI Armory fri June 6, 2003

Attached is a photo of University of Illinois Basketball Coach Bruce Weber's visit this morning to the Chicago Board of Trade agricultural trading floor, where he rang the opening bell to the applause of traders.
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Photo 1 (bellringing): Illini Basketball Coach Bruce Weber and CBOT Chairman Charles Carey prepare to ring the agricultural markets opening bell to signal the start of trading for the day. Pit traders erupted into cheers once Coach Weber rang the bell.

Odyll Santos
Chicago Board of Trade
312-435-3649
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Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Tom Izzo and Bruce Weber during their good natured free throw contest to raise money for Coaches against Cancer during ESPN GameDay at Assembly Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

Coach Webber UI first basketball practice with Bruce Webber at Ubben BKB complex in champaign, Ill on Friday, August 1, 2003.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Illinois Coach Bruce Weber arrives at a reception for former Illinois men's basketball players and coaches at Bielfeldt Building in Champaign, Ill on Friday, August 5, 2011.

Photographer: John Dixon

Former Illinois basketball player Deron Williams presents a check to the UI for $300,000 and the end of the first quarter at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday Sept. 13, 2008.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

Bruce Weber talks tot he crowd at half time at the Illinois Basketball: A Night of Legends at the Assembly Hall in Champaign on Saturday, September 13, 2008

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Bruce Weber hugs Dee Brown at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 13, 2008.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber, right, receives the Cousy award for the best point guard in America, won by former Illini Dee Brown, from the award's sculptor Brian Hanlon at the Ubben Basketball Complex in Champaign on Thursday Sept. 28, 2006.

Photographer: John Dixon

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at Illini Madness at the Assembly Hall in Champaign on Friday Oct. 13, 2006.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Dee Brown, James Augustine and coach weber with the final four banner at University of Illinois basketball midnight madness at the Assembly Hall in Champaign Friday evening October 14, 2005.

Photographer: John Dixon

Bruce Weber displays his two Big 10 Championship rings at Illinois Basketball Media Day at the Ubben Basketball Complex on Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

for meg story-- Bruce Weber shares a laugh with mom Stacy Bradshaw as he attepts to hold two month old Isabelle Bradshaw before signing her sleeper at the Community building in Monticello on Wednesday Oct. 24, 2007. Weber was in town to speak to the Monticello Chamber and Rotary and was signing autographs beforehand.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Unity's Brian Cardinal of the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks jokes with Bruce Weber during the 6th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Covington Classic at the Beef House in Covington Ind., Wednesday November 2, 2011.

Photographer: John Dixon

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UI coach Bruce Weber takes delivery of his new players at UI Basketball media day at the Ubben Basketball Complex in Champaign on Friday Oct. 12, 2007.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Bruce Weber welding at KCPA on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber taps his clipboard with a magic wand at the Bielfieldt Building on Wednesday Nov. 16, 2005.

Photographer: Michael K. Smeltzer

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Illinois coach Bruce Weber makes a point to one of his players during the first half of the 77-54 victory over Arizona State. Illinois faces Duke on Tuesday.

Michael K. Smeltzer / for The News-Gazette

Photographer: Heather Coit

Illinois coach Bruce Weber yells out to his team during the first half of the game against Maryland at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill on Tuesday, November 28, 2006.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Bruce Weber unloads his families luggage as the Illini leave on a trip to Italy from Ubben basketball center on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois coach Bruce Weber waves to the fans as he leaves the arena in at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Tuesday Dec. 27, 2011. Illinois beat Minnesota 81-72 in a double overtime thriller.

Photographer: Robin Scholz

Bruce Weber talks to Illinois' center Meyers Leonard (12) after Leonard got his third foul early in the second half during their game at the Assembly Hall in Champaign on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois Nick Smith (45) shakes hands with coach Bruce Weber as he comes out of the game in second half action at Assembly Hall on Monday Dec. 6, 2004. Illinois beat Chicago State 78-59.

Photographer: John Dixon

University of Illinois basketball vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore at Assembly Hall on Thursday Dec. 11, 2003.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber, left looks at player Deron Williams (5) as trainer Al Martindale helps Wlliams off the court early in the second half. Williams ran into a vicious pick at mid-court and had to leave the game with an injured jaw.

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois vs. Memphis on Saturday Dec. 13, 2003 at the Assembly Hall.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber calls his team together during a time-out in the second half.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Bruce Weber, wearing his Cheerleader Dad shirt, on the sidelines with his daughter Emily at the Illinois-Minnesota college football game in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2010.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Bruce Weber watches the action from the Rich South and Centennial high school basketball game at the Assembly Hall in Urbana on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. The game was part of the Shootout at the Hall

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois coach Bruce Weber talks with reporters and fans between games on Satureday.
Photos taken at Peoria Central/Decatur Eisenhower basketball game during the "Shootout at the Hall" games at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Il on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Bruce Weber pleads with a ref in the games closing moments. Photos from NCAA first round game between Illinios and Virginia Tech at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH on Friday, March 16, 2007.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' head coach Bruce Weber and assistant coach Jerrance Howard call out to the team during the second half of Cornell-Illinois men's college basketball game in Champaign on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011.

Photographer: Patrick Semansky

Maryland guard Sean Mosley, left, tries to drive past Illinois guard Brandon Paul as Illinois coach Bruce Weber, background, looks on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber, right, jokes with Dominique Keller (23), during the team picture at Illinois basketball media day, at the Ubben Basketball Complex in Champaign, Ill. on Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/News-Gazette,John Dixon)

Photographer: Dave Weaver

Illinois coach Bruce Walker walks in front of his bench late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska won 8-57.(AP Photo/Dave Weaver)

Photographer: JOHN DIXON

Illinois coach Bruce Weber watches his team close out the second half against Indiana at Assembly Hall, Sunday Feb. 6, 2005 in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 60-47. (AP Photo/John Dixon)

Photographer: Heather Coit

Illinois head coach Bruce Weber keeps his eye on the action as Illinois' Meyers Leonard, left, calls out to his teammates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, March 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Illinois coach Bruce Weber directs drills as Mike Tisdale runs by during practice for a Southwest regional second-round NCAA tournament college basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo)

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois coach Bruce Weber, left, and assistant coach Jerrance Howard shout instructions to their team during the second half of Illinois' 66-48 win over Purdue in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday Feb. 8, 2009, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/John Dixon)

Photographer: John Dixon

Illinois' Bruce Weber reacts along the sideline in first-half NCAA college basketball game action against Wisconsin at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill., on Sunday, March 7, 2010. (AP photo/John Dixon)

Photographer: MARK J. TERRILL

Illinois coach Bruce Weber reacts to a call in the second half against Washington in the second round of the NCAA basketball tournament Saturday, March 18, 2006, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Photographer: Leslie Olivera

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Bruce Weber talks to the Illini during the game with Tulsa at the South Padre Invitation championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.

Photographer: MICHAEL CONROY

Illinois head coach Bruce Weber waves the net after the Illini beat Wisconsin 54-43 in the Big Ten championship game during the championship game at the Big Ten tournament Sunday, March 13, 2005, at the United Center in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Photographer: JEFF ROBERSON

Illinois head coach Bruce Weber waves the net after the Illini beat Wisconsin 54-43 in the Big Ten championship gameduring the championship game at the Big Ten tournament Sunday, March 13, 2005, at the United Center in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Photographer: MICHAEL CONROY

Illinois coach Bruce Weber holds the trophy after the Illini beat Wisconsin 54-43 in the Big Ten championship game at the Big Ten tournament Sunday, March 13, 2005, at the United Center in Chicago. Looking on are players Jack Ingram, James Augustine and Deron Williams, left to right. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Photographer: TOM ROBERTS

New Illinois head basketball coach Bruce Weber gives instructions to Deron Williams during practice in Urbana, Ill., Oct. 28, 2003. Both Williams and teammate Dee Brown started nearly every game at guard as freshmen last season. The Illini, ranked 13th in the preseason Top 25, open the season Nov. 22 against Western Illinois at the Assembly Hall, where they have a 17-game winning streak. (AP Photo/Tom Roberts)

Photographer: DAVID BANKS

Illinois' new head basketball coach Bruce Weber leads the crowd during the seventh inning stretch during the Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals game on Friday, May 9, 2003, in Chicago. Weber, who is replacing former coach Bill Self who left for Kansas, came to Illinois after five seasons at Southern Illinois where he compiled a 103-54 record. (AP Photo/Daily Southtown, David Banks)

Photographer: DARRON CUMMINGS

Illinois coach Bruce Weber, left, talks with former UCLA coach John Wooden following their 89-72 win against Gonzaga in a Wooden Tradition game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Photographer: STEPHEN J. CARRERA

Illinois' coach Bruce Weber, left, greets James Augustine as Augustine leaves the game during the second half against Arkansas, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at the United Center in Chicago. Illinois won 84-61. (AP Photo/Stephen J. Carrera)

Photographer: Tom Strattman

Illinois coach Bruce Weber shouts to his players during the second half of a college basketball game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007. Indiana won 65-61. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)

Photographer: CHARLIE NEIBERGALL

Illinois coach Bruce Weber talks with forward Luther Head during the second half against Iowa, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, in Iowa City, Iowa. Top-ranked Illinois won 75-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Photographer: TERRY GILLIAM

Illinois coach Bruce Weber, center, holds the Big Ten championship trophy in the locker room after Illinois defeated Ohio State, 64-63, Sunday, March 7, 2004, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)

Photographer: Sue Ogrocki

FILE - In this March 20, 2011 file photo, Illinois head coach Bruce Weber talks with senior Demetri McCamey as he huddles with his team during their 73-59 loss to Kansas in a Southwest Regional NCAA tournament college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla. The good news for Illinois basketball and Weber is that they won an NCAA Tournament game before bowing out to Kansas. But the team still accomplished far less than it expected this season, and will head into next year unsure just how it will replace the production of four senior starters. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Photographer: MORRY GASH

Illinois' coach Bruce Weber yells to his players in the first half against Wisconsin Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Photographer: MORRY GASH

Illinois' coach Bruce Weber is congratulated by fans as he walks off the court following their game against Wisconsin Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, in Madison, Wis. Illinois snapped a five-game losing streak in Madison and became the first team to beat Wisconsin at the Kohl Center since Wake Forest on Dec. 4, 2002.(AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Photographer: LENNY IGNELZI

Illinois coach Bruce Weber reacts as his team plays against Air Force during an NCAA college basketball tournament game Thursday, March 16, 2006, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Photographer: BRIAN KERSEY

Illinois head coach Bruce Weber, right, is congratulated by his brother, David, after the Illini beat Arizona 90-89 in overtime to win the Chicago Regional championship game of the NCAA tournament Saturday, March 26, 2005, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)

Photographer: AMY SANCETTA

Illinois coach Bruce Weber, right, talks with Cincinnati's Tony Bobbitt (15) after Illinois' 92-68 win over Cincinnati in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 21, 2004, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Photographer: Brad Vest

Illinois' head coach Bruce Weber is held back by assistant coach Jerrance Howard after a technical foul was called on Weber late in the first half of of a college basketball game against Purdue at Assembly hall in Champaign, Ill., Saturdaym Feb. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/The Daily Illini, Brad Vest)