AP source: Illini's Weber fired after 9 seasons (Yahoo! Sports)

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A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber has been fired after nine seasons. The person spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because the move hasn't been announced. A news conference was scheduled for late morning in Champaign. The firing caps a surprising fall for Weber, who led the Illini to the 2005 NCAA title game, losing to...

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