Orlando Magic's James Augustine, left and Cleveland Cavaliers's Drew Gooden fight for the ball during their exhibition basketball game...

With James Augustine & Co. helping Dee Brown, the Illini have thrived

Illinois' James Augustine trips up behind Louisville's Brandon Jenkins

Can't beat this view: Joah Tucker of Wisconsin-Milwaukee shoots a 3-pointer over James Augustine of Illinois

...Ed McCants (holding ball) runs into a wall of Illinois defenders including, from left, Deron Williams, James Augustine, and Jack Ingram in the second half of their Chicago Regional semifinal game in the NCAA...

James Augustine and the Illini held off the Racers, who dropped to 0-12 against the Big Ten...