It is obvious they could not get the ball in bounds at the end of the game (or last two years) and also it gave illinois a chance to set up the fouling.
Totally blew a shot there. Just really dumb move by a great coach
Illinois would have fouled any way.
But you would not have had to run 6 inbound plays and you would have gotten the ball under the basket if you drove. Much easier to create action. Have to disagree. Wasn’t a good choice at all