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Illinois Coach Sparks Kerfuffle By Refusing To Shake Star Opponent’s Hand After Big Upset Loss

Jan. 14, 2024
Illinois Coach Sparks Kerfuffle By Refusing To Shake Star Opponent’s Hand After Big Upset Loss

Illinois basketball associate head coach Tim Anderson was extremely salty after Sunday’s upset loss to Maryland. He pulled a bush league move during the handshake line and sparked a heated verbal confrontation after the college basketball game had concluded.

In real time, it was not entirely clear what happened.

Terps star Julian Reese didn’t like something that took place and became agitated. The 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward circled back toward the Illini side with indignation in his eyes.

He started chirping back in the direction of their 10th-ranked opponents while being held back by teammates and coaches. It immediately became clear as to who his anger was directed when Anderson turned back around with some choice words of his own.

Things did not escalate further. The incident did not get physical.


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