Homecoming for Deron Williams

Former University of Illinois star Deron Williams will return to Assembly Hall on Oct. 17 for an NBA exhibition game against the Bulls. This will be the first time Williams has played at the Assembly Hall since leading the Fighting Illini to the 2005 Final Four.

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Bulls-Utah Jazz matchup will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Aug. 23 at the Assembly Hall Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (217) 333-5000. Ticket prices are $70, $60, $50, $35 and $25.