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Cal Preps for UIC and its Potent Point Guard Elijah Crawford
- Cal hosts Illinois-Chicago in the NIT opener, led by UIC guard Elijah Crawford who returned from injury to boost the Flames’ offense.
- Crawford missed 12 games but averages 14.1 points and 5.9 assists when on the floor, including a 28-point MVC final performance.
- UIC’s coach Rob Ehsan notes the Flames are an aggressive defense that traps and creates turnovers while also emphasizing strong offensive rebounding.
- Cal coach Mark Madsen describes Crawford as dynamic, athletic, and a standout passer who can also score.
- Cal and UIC will meet for the first time, with UIC holding a historical edge against ACC teams but seeking a landmark upset.
- The NET rankings place Cal at No. 68 and UIC at No. 110 among tournament entrants.
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