"Some people are trying to say that I'll leave and try to go overseas just to get away from coach Weber,'' McCamey said before Illinois hosts Dayton in the NIT quarterfinals Wednesday. "Year after year, I've developed and become a better player, not just with the stats but with maturity and a team leader.

"I would rather stay in college than go overseas or try to make it as a second-rounder. I would rather keep another year of eligibility and try to win a national championship.''