Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) scrambles for the ball and passes back to D.J. Richardson (1) during the first half against Penn State in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Penn State DJ Newbill (2) guards Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Penn State's Ross Travis (43) pressures Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) looks to shoot as Penn State's Jermaine Marshall defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Penn State coach Patrick Chambers gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 64-59. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Penn State's D.J. Newbill (2) slides between Illinois' D.J. Richardson, left, and Tracy Abrams during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 64-59. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Illinois coach John Groce applauds during the second half against Penn State in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 64-59. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Penn State's Tracy Abrams (43) shoots over Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 64-59. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) reacts to fouling Penn State's Jermaine Marshall (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 64-59. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Illinois coach John Groce makes a point during the second half against Penn State in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 64-59. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

Penn State's Jermaine Marshall (11) defends Illinois' D.J. Richardson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 64-59. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2013, file photo, Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) is guarded by Penn State D.J.Newbill during an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill. Since day one, Richardson's strengths have been hustle and defense and, while he's never become the big offensive force some thought he might be after his freshman season when he was named the Big Ten's Freshman of the Year, he's still Illinois' stopper. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell, File)