Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) shoots against Western Carolina's Tawaski King (32) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) dunks the ball against Western Carolina during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) shoots against Western Carolina's Trey Sumler (5) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Illinois' Sam McLaurin (0) loses control of the ball as Western Carolina's Tom Tankelewicz (0) and Brandon Boggs (24) defend during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Illinois' Myke Henry (20) looks for an opening past Western Carolina's Mike Brown (2) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Western Carolina's Trey Sumler (5) tries to shoot over Illinois' Sam McLaurin (0) during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 72-64. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Illinois head coach John Groce signals to his team from the sidelines during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game against Western Carolina, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 72-64. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Western Carolina's Preston Ross (40) drives against Illinois' Tyler Griffey (42) during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 72-64. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Western Carolina head coach Larry Hunter instructs his team during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 72-64. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)

Western Carolina's James Sinclair (25) guards Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 72-64. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)