Illinois Basketball: How Important Is Tracy Abrams?

Before starting this season, Illinois basketball point guard Tracy Abrams had not played since the 2013-14 campaign.

Abrams is back and better than ever. What makes him so important to this Illinois basketball team?

#1 He is the only player on the team who has been to the NCAA Tournament.

Abrams is so vital because of his experience. He has a different kind of experience than the rest of the seniors.

Abrams played in the NCAA Tournament with Brandon Paul and DJ Richardson, and he knows what it takes to get back there.

#2 He has beaten the No. 1 team in the country before.

Abrams knows what it is like to win a big game. He was part of the team that beat the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers. No one on this…