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DES MOINES, Iowa — Illinois came into the NCAA Tournament with nothing to lose, so Thursday’s first-round exit at the hands of Arkansas wasn’t as difficult to digest as their most recent tournament losses.

Like most kids, Marquise Lightfoot tried out about every sport: baseball, swimming, basketball.

LOS ANGELES — UCLA and USC won’t be making the trip to Houston, but the Final Four won’t be short on intrigue. Can the hometown Cougars cut down the nets for the first time in school history? Can Alabama and the murder investigation hovering over this year’s tournament be removed…

Fortunately for the ninth-seeded Illini, Thursday’s matchup won’t be a jumping contest. At least they’d sure as heck better hope not.

Arkansas vs. Illinois will have potentially seven future NBA players on the floor!

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Illinois exceeded expectations in the coach’s debut season, making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2003.