Michigan State's Adreian Payne (5) dunks as Illinois' Brandon Paul, left, Tyler Griffey (42) and Joseph Bertrand (2) and Michigan State's Denzel Valentine, right, watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) shoots over Michigan State's Gary Harris during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Illinois' D.J. Richardson, left, puts up a layup next to Michigan State's Branden Dawson (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Keith Appling, right, drives for a layup against Illinois' Nnanna Egwu during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Appling led Michigan State with 24 points in the team's 80-75 win. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Gary Harris (14) puts up a layup in front of Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Adreian Payne (5), Keith Appling (11) and Derrick Nix, left, celebrate a play as Illinois' Sam McLaurin (0), Nnanna Egwu and D.J. Richardson, right, react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Adreian Payne (5) and Illinois' Myke Henry (20) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) puts up a shot against Michigan State's Adreian Payne (5) and Travis Trice (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Abrams led Illinois with 16 points. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Keith Appling (11) is fouled by Illinois' Joseph Bertrand, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Illinois' Tracy Abrams, right, dives for a loose ball after fouling Michigan State's Keith Appling, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Denzel Valentine, right, drives against Illinois' Joseph Bertrand during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Illinois coach John Groce yells during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, center, talks with Branden Dawson, left, and Derrick Nix, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-75. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)