Duke assistant coach Chris Collins would be interested in the coaching vacancy at Illinois.

"I always pick up the phone," Collin said. "I've always been taught you never shut down any opportunities.

"Chicago is my home, I love Illinois, I have a lot of friends there. And certainly a program like that is a great program and has had a lot of success, has a lot of potential. There's no question I would definitely listen.

"I'm in a fortunate position because I have a great job, and I love being with (Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski), I love being at Duke. Yet you always want to be able to put your imprint on a program, and for me, it's just about finding the right fit – not only for me but for my family and where I feel I can be successful and have fun and enjoy what I'm doing and be at a school I can believe in. I want that. I feel I'm ready. I'm just waiting for the right opportunity."