Bryant was a Second-Team selection, also by both coaches and media, and McKenzie was an Honorable Mention by the media only. In addition, Bostic was named Illinois’ recipient of the Big Ten ...

Bryant and Bostic still do their fair share of heavy lifting for Illinois, but McKenzie has nudged her way into the conversation along with her senior counterparts. No longer is she the X-factor ...

McKenzie, Bryant, and other Illinois seniors shed tears as they checked out of the game in the fourth quarter. To put it simply, these players mean a lot to this program and university.

Bryant had a pair of 3-pointers and McKenzie had five points, an offensive rebound and a steal for Illinois to go on an 8-0 run to take a 50-44 lead with 2:26 left in the third.

Genesis Bryant earned her third consecutive All-Big Ten selection and her second Second-Team selection (the other coming in 2022-23). Playing point guard, a position she hadn’t played since high ...