Illinois Freshmen Rebound Team to Elite Eight
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Illinois freshmen David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler are revolutionizing rebounding for the Fighting Illini, with Mirkovic leading the nation in rebounds per game. Coach Brad Underwoods emphasis on old-school rebounding techniques has elevated their game. The teams unique strategies, such as flooding the right side on left-corner misses, are paying off, with Wagler snagging long boards and bigs transitioning for jumpers. As they face Iowa in the Elite Eight, their rebounding prowess could secure Illinois a spot in the NCAA Championship.
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