SLOBODA, Serbia — Moments happened during the 2016-17 season where Illinois fans saw glimpses of the old Tracy Abrams. The pre-season-ending injury (twice) Tracy Abrams.
Like his 31-point performance against Central Michigan as he knocked down 7 of 8 three-pointers. Or something as simple as putting up nine points, eight rebounds and five assists in the first round of the NIT as the Illini kept their season alive a little longer.
Basketball fans in Cyprus got to see a lot more of that Abrams last season. Playing his first professional season for APOP Paphos B.C. on the Mediterranean island, Abrams put up 16.