Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard met with the media this afternoon to discuss tomorrow's Illinois game, and explained what makes the Fighting Illini such a stout club.

Sophomore guard David DeJulius and senior guard Zavier Simpson also talked about the club's recent struggles and what they need to do to break out of it.

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