Penn State's Sam Sessoms, left, goes after a loose ball with Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu during first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec 23, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Penn State's Jamari Wheeler, left, and Illinois Ayo Dosunmu, right center, are separated in the final minute of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in State College, Pa. Among the players are Illinois' Da'Monte Williams (20) and Trent Frazier (1). (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Illinois' Kofi Cockburn (21) scores on Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Illinois coach Brad Underwood talks to Jacob Grandison during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Penn State on Wednesday, Dec 23, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Penn State's Isaiah Brockington (12) shoots over Illinois' Adam Miller (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)