{"product_id":"2005-illinois-fighting-illini-team-signed-illinois-logo-brands-basketball-w-6-sigs-2005-final-4-schwartz-authenticated","title":"2005 Illinois Fighting Illini Team Signed Illinois Logo Brands Basketball w\/6-Sigs \u0026 2005 Final 4 - Schwartz Authenticated","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate one of the greatest seasons in college basketball history with this \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Illinois Fighting Illini Team Signed Illinois Logo Brands Basketball\u003c\/strong\u003e, commemorating the Illini’s unforgettable run to the \u003cstrong\u003e2005 NCAA Final Four\u003c\/strong\u003e and authenticated by \u003cstrong\u003eSchwartz Sports Memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white panel Illinois Logo Brands basketball has been hand signed by the core leaders of the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eIllinois Fighting Illini\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2005 squad\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the five main starters and head coach: \u003cstrong\u003eDeron Williams, Dee Brown, Luther Head, Roger Powell Jr, James Augustine, and Bruce Weber (head coach).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdding to its historical significance, Coach Bruce Weber personally inscribed the basketball with \u003cstrong\u003e“Final 4 – 2005”\u003c\/strong\u003e, permanently marking one of the most iconic Final Four appearances in NCAA history. 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