Illinois forward Mike Davis scored 17 points and pulled in seven boards in a 73-59 loss to Kansas. Davis shot 8-for-16 but also committed three turnovers before fouling out late.
Davis was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection each of the last seasons after being a Second Team All-Big Ten player in his sophomore season. Davis averaged 19.5 points and 8.0 rebounds in the Fighting Illini's two NCAA Tournament games.