No rest for the weary Illini

CHAMPAIGN — Thursday's loss to Wisconsin was a step back for Illinois after winning its first two Big Ten games and competing on the road against a ranked Ohio State.

Having to call an early morning practice Friday didn't exactly help matters. Illinois coach Brad Underwood didn't share specifics, but said that while the Illini might have been back in the gym just hours after losing to the Badgers, they weren't there for the play or result from the night before.

"This is a process," Underwood said. "It's about growth, and it's about culture. Guys have to do the right things off the court to do them on, and you have to win that way. I've got a pyramid I share all the time — talent, character,…