Illinois' Nnanna Egwu (32) dunks past Minnesota's Joe Coleman (11) defends during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Illinois head coach John Groce yells to his players during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith reacts during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) elevates to the basket against Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe (32) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) defends against Minnesota Joe Coleman (11) during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Illinois' Tracy Abrams, left, and Nnanna Egwu (32) stop Minnesota's Maurice Walker (15) during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan.9, 2013. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Minnesota Trevor Mbakwe, foreground, gets around Illinois' Nnanna Egwu during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)