Michigan State vs. Illinois

Michigan State's Gavin Schilling celebrates during player introductions before the start of the Spartans game against Illinois during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Gavin Schilling, right, hugs fellow senior Ben Carter before tipoff during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr., right, moves past Illinois' Mark Alstork during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Ben Carter, right, shoots as Illinois' Leron Black defends during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges makes a 3-pointer during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Gavin Schilling, left, guards Illinois' Leron Black during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, shoots as llinois' Trent Frazier defends during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, right, moves with Thea ball as Illinois' Te'Jon Lucas defends during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, right, is pressured by Illinois' Trent Frazier during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo argues a call with a ref during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, right, moves past Illinois' Mark Alstork during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, center, is pressured by Illinois' Aaron Jordan, left, and Mark Alstork during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Nick Ward, left, is fouled while shooting as teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. looks on during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Ward made the basket and the free throw.

Michigan State Brass band member Kevin McMahon, center, plays with the rest of the ensemble during the Spartans game against Illinois on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Nick Ward, center, celebrates with teammate Lourawls Nairn Jr., left, after being fouled during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, battles Illinois' Kipper Nichols for a rebound during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, is fouled by Illinois' Trent Frazier while shooting during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., left, and Illinois' Da'Monte Williams go for control of the ball during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, pressures llinois' Mark Alstork during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, center, shoots between Illinois' Greg Eboigbodin, left, and Mark Alstork during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, moves past Illinois' Aaron Jordan during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., right, blocks a shot by Illinois' Kipper Nichols during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, center, falls on Illinois' Aaron Jordan while going for the ball during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. McQuaid's teammate Nick Ward, left, and Illinois' Mark Smith, right, move in.

Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. dunks during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges celebrates after a 3-pointer during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Joshua Langford moves to the basket during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, left, celebrates with Cassius Winston after Winton's score during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, center left, and Joshua Langford, center right laugh while on the bench during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Kenny Goins makes a 3-pointer during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Kenny Goins celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Kenny Goins, left, collides with Illinois' Leron Black on a shot during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, left, guards Illinois' Leron Black during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, right, shoots over Illinois' Te'Jon Lucas during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, shoots over Illinois' Kipper Nichols during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, celebrates with Cassius Winston, right, after being fouled during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, and Joshua Langford, left go up for a rebound during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Joshua Langford celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Gavin Schilling kisses the Spartan helmet at mid-court during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Gavin Schilling, right, hugs head coach Tom Izzo during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Ben Carter, right, celebrates with teammate Kenny Goins during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Ben Carter celebrates before being substituted out of the game during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Lourawls Nairn Jr., right, hugs Cassius Winston before being substituted during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Lourawls Nairn Jr. kisses the Spartans helmet at mid-court during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr., right, hugs Joshua Langford on the bench during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. celebrates after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Gavin Schilling, right, hugs head coach Tom Izzo during a ceremony for seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Lourawls Nairn Jr., left, kisses his mother Monalisa McKinney during a ceremony for seniors after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Lourawls Nairn Jr., left, speaks to the fans with his mother Monalisa McKinney at his side during a ceremony for seniors after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Ben Carter addresses the fans after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

The Michigan State basketball team celebrates with the BIG 10 Conference championship trophy after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges speaks to the crowd with a Big 10 champions banner hanging above after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

From left, Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., Nick Ward and Xavier Tillman carry the BIG 10 Conference championship trophy back to the locker room after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo smiles during a ceremony for seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State senior Gavin Schilling, left, thanks his mother Lisa Hall-Schilling, right, during a ceremony honoring seniors after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State celebrates their BIG 10 Conference championship after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges holds the BIG 10 Conference championship trophy after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans beat Illinois 81-61.