Illinois’ Abrams Out For The Season

Illinois says starting point guard Tracy Abrams is out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament tear, the school said Thursday. 

Abrams started all 35 games for the Illini (20-15) as a junior last season. He was second on the team in scoring with 10.7 points a game.  He also averaged 3.2 assists while playing 30.1 minutes a game and handling the bulk of point guard duties.
 
 As a senior Abrams was again expected to be the lead point guard.

"Tracy worked hard in the offseason to put himself in great position heading into his senior year, so he's obviously disappointed and we are for him as well," Head Coach John Groce said, in a press release. "But Tracy personifies toughness; he has the heart of a champion and I know that he will only come back stronger from this experience when he returns to the court next year. In the meantime, he will continue to play a vital role for our program with his leadership."
 
Illinois opens with an exhibition against Quincy on Nov. 7. The season starts at home against Georgia Southern on Nov. 14.