Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) makes a three point shot against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the semi-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Josiah Allick (53) makes a dunk against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) in the first half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) defends against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) in the first half during the semi-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) grabs the rebound against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) grabs the rebound against Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers dance team members pose for a photo at halftime during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) drives to the basket against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) fouled out against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Josiah Allick (53) defends against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Marcus Domask (3) in the first half during the semi-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) reacts to committing a foul against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during the semi-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts to the aciton on the court against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during the semi-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Josiah Allick (53) celebrates a three point shot from Keisei Tominaga in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the semi-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Josiah Allick (53) celebrates three point shot against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) makes a three point shot against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) in the first half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker cheerleader leading "Husker Power" against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg upset with a foul by the Husker against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg talks to Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Dain Dainja (42) battle for a rebound in the first half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) makes a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Quincy Guerrier (13) in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Keisei Tominaga (30) drives to the basket agasint Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) battles for the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) drives to the basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) drives to the basket for a lay up against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) fouls Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) makes a basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) walks to the locker room after the loss to Illinois Fighting Illini in the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) claps for the Nebraska fans after the quarter-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) puts up a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the semi-finals in the Big Ten Tournament basketball game on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by John S. Peterson.