Article Photos: How Lon Kruger helped revive Illinois basketball

Lon Kruger was hired as Illinois' head coach in 1996. Kruger took over for the retired Lou Henson, who coached the Illini for 21 years. AP photo

Lon Kruger was hired as Illinois' head coach in 1996. Kruger took over for the retired Lou Henson, who coached the Illini for 21 years. AP photo