By Chris Hine
CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois coach Bruce Weber advises his team not to listen to analysts at this time of year, but junior forward Mike Davis just can't help himself.
"I still read it. I don't shy away from it," Davis said. "I like to read that kind of stuff."
While others, like fellow junior Mike Tisdale said he tries to stay away from it, Davis is Illinois' resident "bracketologist," gobbling up any information he can on Illinois' NCAA tournament hopes.
"Coach tells everybody to stay away from it, but I'm smart enough to know that I know we're not in, we don't have an at-large bid right now," Davis said.
CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois coach Bruce Weber advises his team not to listen to analysts at this time of year, but junior forward Mike Davis just can't help himself.
"I still read it. I don't shy away from it," Davis said. "I like to read that kind of stuff."
While others, like fellow junior Mike Tisdale said he tries to stay away from it, Davis is Illinois' resident "bracketologist," gobbling up any information he can on Illinois' NCAA tournament hopes.
"Coach tells everybody to stay away from it, but I'm smart enough to know that I know we're not in, we don't have an at-large bid right now," Davis said.
"These last two games are going to be very key for us to get in the tournament. I'm confident in our chances."
Illinois has a chance for a quality win Tuesday when it travels to No. 6 Ohio State, in what could be the final matchup between former St. Joseph teammates Demetri McCamey and Evan Turner. Turner, a junior, likely would be selected early if he enters the NBA draft.
"Most likely it probably will (be the last matchup)," McCamey said. "If I was him, it'd be the last chance, but I don't know. Evan, he's a different kid and he loves college so who knows if he'll be back or not."
"Knowing Evan, he's the type of kid that loves school and loves Ohio State, so it wouldn't surprise me if he comes back."
Illinois has a chance for a quality win Tuesday when it travels to No. 6 Ohio State, in what could be the final matchup between former St. Joseph teammates Demetri McCamey and Evan Turner. Turner, a junior, likely would be selected early if he enters the NBA draft.
"Most likely it probably will (be the last matchup)," McCamey said. "If I was him, it'd be the last chance, but I don't know. Evan, he's a different kid and he loves college so who knows if he'll be back or not."
"Knowing Evan, he's the type of kid that loves school and loves Ohio State, so it wouldn't surprise me if he comes back."
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Man up, Davis. Or sit.