sentences:  John Groce was hired by new athletic director Mike Thomas on March 28, 2012.In the 2012–13 season the Illini were the 2012 Maui Invitational Tournament Champions and later made the 2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, losing their second game.The Illini lost 63–59 to the 2013 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament Champions Miami Hurricanes.