Illinois freshmen Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Amani Hansberry staying patient during first year

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood has a good problem on his hands. An experienced, talented and deep roster doesn't give freshmen like Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn and Amani Hansberry many opportunities to play. It's a product of being good, with the Illini ranked No. 11 in the country this week, off to a 9-2 start to the season. Being patient is something less and less players are willing to be this day and age with the transfer portal granting immediate eligibility but Underwood says he's pleased with the progress of both Gibbs-Lawhorn and Hansberry.