Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 83-79 loss to No. 11 Arizona. The guys discuss some late-game miscues and how Arizona neutralized All-American center Kofi Cockburn, Coleman Hawkins' struggles and a lackluster bench but also how Illinois had a chance to win thanks to great shooting from Trent Frazier, Alfonso Plummer and Jacob Grandison. The guys then zoom out and discuss what they think of this team for the long-term of the season.

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