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Groce's mindset leads to early Illini success

By: Aaron Bennett

Updated: December 6, 2012

CHAMPAIGN - John Groce is off to one of the best starts for any coach in Illinois history, but Illinois' next game against 10th-ranked Gonzaga will be his toughest yet.

The Illini, though, are are shooting up the national rankings thanks to new style and mindset Groce has brought to Champaign-Urbana.

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