CHICAGO — When the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team was down big in an eventual comeback win over Illinois on Friday, Nick Boyd had a lifetime of experiences to fall back on. Including a recent one that made him and the rest of his team feel slighted.
Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball clashes with Illinois in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd drives to the basket ahead of Illinois guard Kylan Boswell, left, and forward Ben Humrichous during the first half of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal Friday in Chicago.Â
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Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic celebrates with forwards Jake Davis, left, and Ben Humrichous after scoring a basket during the first half of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal Friday in Chicago.Â
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Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp, left, rebounds a ball against Illinois forward Ben Humrichous during the first half of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal Friday in Chicago.Â
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Illinois forward Jake Davis, right, and Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd battle for a rebound during the first half of of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal Friday in Chicago.Â
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Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic, top, dunks against Wisconsin during the first half of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal Friday in Chicago.Â