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Tracy Abrams Gaining Comfort In Starting Role

Posted January 13, 2012 on illinois.scout.com
PLAYERS: Tracy Abrams
TEAMS: Illinois Fighting Illini

It is never easy to change positions. It is an especially difficult transition for freshmen basketball players being groomed for point guard. Fighting Illini rookie Tracy Abrams has received a crash course this fall and winter. He had played the position some before, but he is now providing major minutes as a freshman. It takes time, but he's learning.
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