One of Bruce Weber's five-year droughts ended in March, when the Illini beat UNLV for their first NCAA tournament win since 2006. However, another Weber drought continues - the Illini still have not had a player taken in the NBA draft since Dee Brown and James Augustine were second-round picks in the 2006 draft. Yes, Demetri McCamey was never a high-end prospect, and yes, Jereme Richmond was a big-time headcase. But it's frustrating to know that schools like Cleveland State, Hofstra, Oakland, and Charleston all managed to have players taken in this year's draft, but not one player recruited by Weber has ever been drafted.
As for McCamey and Richmond - I wish things had turned out better for you two this evening, but here's hoping that both of you can catch on with NBA teams that can find spots for you on their rosters.
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