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Illinois Fighting Illini and Bruce Weber Welcome Alex Legion to Lineup in Win
The University of Illinois men’s basketball team was bolstered by the much-anticipated debut of sophomore guard Alex Legion on Saturday. Head coach Bruce Weber was impressed by Legion's debut in the Illini win over Detroit Mercy.
Illinois Fighting Illini and Bruce Weber Welcome Alex Legion to ...
Abrams chooses Illinois
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Alex Legion impresses in Illini debut
chicagotribune.com — Legion debuts as Illini sizzle, shooting 64% > It took Alex Legion only 11 seconds to get... his name into an Illinois scorebook — by fouling Detroit's ... (more) Alex Legion impresses in Illini debut
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