Illini investigating allegations of 'inappropriate comments'

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The University of Illinois said Saturday that it is investigating allegations of "inappropriate comments" that were made toward Purdue supporters after Boilermakers star Trey Kaufman-Renn said his 13-year-old brother was subjected to racist language and his family was "cussed out" by opposing fans during his team's 88-80 loss to the Fighting Illini in Champaign on Friday night.

After the game, Kaufman-Renn told reporters his family had been harassed at the State Farm Center during the game.

"Obviously, Illinois did a great job [Friday] versus us," Kaufman-Renn, a 6-foot-9 forward who had 29 points in the loss, said. "I was informed after the game, by my mom and my…