2005 NCAA 1st Round: Illinois Fighting Illini v Fairleigh Dickinson Knights

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 17: The Illinois Fighting Illini hudle up next to their head coach Bruce Weber (R) prior to their game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in the first round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament March 17, 2005 at RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Ohio State v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 10: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bruce Weber looks on against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Assembly Hall on January 10, 2012 in Champaign, Illinois. The Illini defeated the Buckeyes 79-74. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Ohio State v Illinois

Bruce Weber. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 22: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bruce Weber yells to his team during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Assembly Hall on January 22, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. Ohio State won 73-68. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini v Wisconsin Badgers

Bruce Weber. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 5: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini yells instructions to his team during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center February 5, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 63-50. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois v Wisconsin

MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 05: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches as his team during takes on the Wisconsin Badgers on February 5, 2009 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 63-50. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Tournamnet: Illinois Fighting Illini v Purdue Boilermakers

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 14: Injured guard Chester Frazier of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on next to Illinois head coach Bruce Weber against the Purdue Boilermakers during their semifinal game of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 14, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

2K Sports Classic

Bruce Weber. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini disputes a call against the Maryland Terrapins during the 2k Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 19, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

UNLV v Illinois

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini gives instructions to his team during a game against the UNLV Rebels at United Center on December 17, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. UNLV defeated Illinois 64-48. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini v Wisconsin Badgers

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 16: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini sits on the bench with his head down late in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Championship game of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

2K Sports Classic

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Texas Longhorns during the 2k Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - Quarterfinals

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a play during their game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Tournament: Penn State v Illinois

CHICAGO - MARCH 08: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini coaches against the Penn State Nittany Lions during Day 1 of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Conference Tournament March 8, 2007 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Michigan State v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 05: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini discusses a play with guard Dee Brown #11 during a game against the Michigan State Spartans on January 5, 2006 in Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Michigan State 60-50. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini v Air Force Falcons

SAN DIEGO - MARCH 16: Head Coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a play during the game against the Air Force Falcons at the first round of the NCAA Finals on March 16, 2006 at Cox Arena in San Diego, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Illinois v Michigan

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 11: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks to his players during a timeout against the Michigan Wolverines during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michigan won 60-55. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois v Kansas

TULSA, OK - MARCH 20: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini yells from the sidelines against the Kansas Jayhawks during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Iowa v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 20: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks to the media following a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on January 20, 2005 in the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Iowa 73-68 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats

EVANSTON, IL - JANUARY 15: Head coach Bruce Weber of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini watches the action during a game against Northwestern University Wildcats on January 15, 2005 at Welsh-Ryan Arena at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Illinois defeated Northwestern 78-66. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - Quarterfinals

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a play during their game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

2004 NCAA Round 3: Illinois v Duke

ATLANTA - MARCH 26: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini yells during the Sweet 16 game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at the Georgia Dome on March 26, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. Duke advanced to the Elite 8 defeating the Illini 72-62. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Badgers v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHICAGO - MARCH 13: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini smiles while standing with his players after Illinois defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 54-43 to win the Final of the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament CHampionship March 13, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHICAGO - MARCH 24: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini directs his players against the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers in game one of the Chicago Regional in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at the Allstate Arena on March 24, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated Wisconsin-Milwaukee 77-63. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Badgers v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHICAGO - MARCH 13: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini cuts down the net after Illinois defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 54-43 in the Final to win the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament Championship March 13, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NCAA Men's Final Four Practice

ST. LOUIS - APRIL 1: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini shouts out instructions to his team during practice for the NCAA Final Four on April 1, 2005 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Illinois v Kansas

TULSA, OK - MARCH 20: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini yells from the sidelines during the third round game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

NCAA Men's Final Four Practice

ST. LOUIS - APRIL 1: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini acknowledges the crowd during practice for the NCAA Final Four on April 1, 2005 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - Illinois v Ohio State

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 13: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini calls a play during their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the semifinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 13, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Missouri Tigers v Illinois Fighting Illini

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 22: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini directs his team against the Missouri Tigers during the Busch Braggin' Rights game at the Scottrade Center on December 22, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Tigers beat the Fighting Illini 75-64. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Gonzaga v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini yells at a referee during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Assembly Hall on December 3, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Gonzaga 82-75. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Iowa Hawkeyes v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 20: Head coach Bruce Weber of Illinois Fighting Illini huddles his players during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on January 20, 2005 at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Iowa 73-68 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois v Kansas

TULSA, OK - MARCH 20: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini speaks with Demetri McCamey #32 during the third round game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

2004 NCAA 1st Round: Preview

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 18: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini feeds passes to his players during practice on the eve of their 1st round game against the Murray State Racers during the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament March 18, 2004 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Gonzaga v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini yells at a referee during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Assembly Hall on December 3, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Gonzaga 82-75. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini v Wisconsin Badgers

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 16: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini coaches against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Championship game of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois v Wisconsin

MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 05: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks at a referee (holding the ball) during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on February 5, 2009 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 63-50. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini v Purdue Boilermakers

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 14: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini coaches against the Purdue Boilermakers during the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 14, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Illinois won 72-67 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Michigan State v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 31: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bruce Weber yells to his team during the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Assembly Hall on January 31, 2012 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Michigan State 42-41. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

North Carolina Tar Heels v Illinois Fighting Illini

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 4: Head coach Bruce Weber of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Fighting Illini discusses strategy with his teammates during the NCAA Men's National Championship against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels at the Edward Jones Dome on April 4, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. North Carolina won 75-70. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Ohio State v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 22: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bruce Weber looks on in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Assembly Hall on January 22, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Badgers v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHICAGO - MARCH 13: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini addresses the fans after Illinois won the Big Ten Conference Tournament Championship 54-43 against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Final of the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament March 13, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Arizona Wildcats v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHICAGO - MARCH 26: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini shouts out instructions to his team against the Arizona Wildcats in the Chicago Regional Final in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at the Allstate Arena on March 26, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Louisville Cardinals v Illinois Fighting Illini

ST. LOUIS - APRIL 02: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini shouts out to Dee Brown #11 as they take on the Louisville Cardinals during the NCAA Men's Final Four at the Edward Jones Dome on April 2, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

North Carolina Tar Heels v Illinois Fighting Illini

ST. LOUIS - APRIL 04: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini yells out instructions to his team during a time-out against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half of the NCAA Men's National Championship game at the Edward Jones Dome on April 4, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

North Carolina v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 30: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bruce Weber looks on against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2010 ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Assembly Hall on November 30, 2010 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated the Tar Heels 79-67. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Indiana v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 6: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini speaks with the media following a game against the Indiana Hoosiers on February 6, 2005 at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Indiana 60-47. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Arizona Wildcats v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHICAGO - MARCH 26: Deron Williams #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini gets a chest bump from head coach Bruce Weber after a play against the Arizona Wildcats in the Chicago Regional Final in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at the Allstate Arena on March 26, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. Ilinois defeated Arizona 90-89 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois v Kansas

TULSA, OK - MARCH 20: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini yells from the sidelines against the Kansas Jayhawks during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - JUNE 21: Illinois men's basketball coach Bruce Weber throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox game against the Kansas City Royals on June 21, 2005 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Royals 5-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball Tournament - Quarterfinals

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a play during their game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

North Carolina Tar Heels v Illinois Fighting Illini

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 4: Head coach Bruce Weber of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Fighting Illini yells during the NCAA Men's National Championship against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels at the Edward Jones Dome on April 4, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. North Carolina won 75-70. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini v Wisconsin Badgers

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 16: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini coaches against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Championship game of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Wisconsin won 61-48. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NCAA Men's Final Four Practice

ST. LOUIS - APRIL 1: Head coach Bruce Weber and player Dee Brown #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini look on during practice for the NCAA Final Four on April 1, 2005 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Indiana Hoosiers v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 19: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini questions a call from a referee during a game against the Indiana Hoosiers on February 19, 2006 at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Indiana 70-58. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Indiana Hoosiers v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 19: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini yells instructions during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers on February 19, 2006 at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Indiana Hoosiers v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 19: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini encourages his team during a game against the Indiana Hoosiers on February 19, 2006 at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Indiana 70-58. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

2005 NCAA 2nd Round: Illinois Fighting Illini v Nevada Wolf Pack

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 19: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini tries to make his point to a referee against the Nevada Wolf Pack in the second round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament March 19, 2005 at RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Arizona Wildcats v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHICAGO - MARCH 26: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini hugs his brother David Weber as they celebrate after victory over the Arizona Wildcats in the Chicago Regional Final in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at the Allstate Arena on March 26, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. Ilinois defeated Arizona 90-89 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball - 2005 John Wooden Award - April 9, 2005

Bruce Weber, head coach of Illinois speaks to reporters after the 2005 John R. Wooden award ceremonies at the Los Angeles Athletic Club in downtown Los Angeles, Saturday, April 9, 2005. (Photo by Steve Grayson/Getty Images)

2004 NCAA 1st Round: Preview

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 18: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Cincinnati Bearcats on the court at Nationwide Arena before the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on March 18, 2004 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Purdue Boilermakers v Illinois Fighting Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 28: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks to the media following a game against the Purdue Boilermakers on January 28, 2006 at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Purdue 76-58. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)