Trent Frazier and Coleman Hawkins wore sunglasses to their news conference Sunday after getting the word Illinois had earned a No. 4 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament, where they’ll take on 13th-seeded Chattanooga in a first-round game at 5:50 p.m. Friday in Pittsburgh (TNT).
But they weren’t doing a star turn. Coach Brad Underwood explained the two had pinkeye.
Both should be fine for the start of the tournament, as the Illini hope to rebound from their quick exit in the Big Ten Tournament.
