Illinois guard D.J. Richardson scored 19 points in a 64-48 loss to UNLV on Saturday. This contest was held at the United Center, a place Richardson has yet to win at in his three seasons. Richardson was 5-for-8 from long range and also grabbed eight rebounds.
Richardson is a streaky shooter, but has been much more confident this season than last. He has scored in double figures in all but two games and although he isn't much of a rebounder or assist man, the eight boards he pulled in on Saturday are a good sign.