Will Ty Rodgers See His First Career Start vs. Michigan?
Illinois freshman forward Ty Rodgers’ effort level on both ends of the floor
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joseph Maiorana/USA Today Sports)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Less than two weeks before the bracket is announced for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Illinois may be considering a starting lineup and rotation change.
Following the disappointing 72-60 loss at Ohio State, which had lost 14 of its last 15 games before arriving at Schottenstein Center on Sunday, Illinois must now decide if the one player the head coach thinks is playing with the proper effort and energy is worthy of a first career start and bigger role.