There are all sorts of local rooting options left in the NCAA tournament.
Nevada star Jordan Caroline is from Champaign and the son and grandson of Illini royalty (Simeon Rice and J.C. Caroline). Loyola standout Donte Ingram played at Danville High School. Michigan and Purdue are from the Big Ten.
All great choices. Just not mine.
I'm rooting for a coach: Bruce Weber.
You remember him, the guy who led Illinois to its only NCAA title game. Ever. If the refs had swallowed their whistles for a minute or two, he would have hung a banner at State Farm Center.