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First Round Draft picks from the University of Illinois over the last 20 years If you take a look at most mock drafts, Illinois will more than likely have four players at least drafted in 2013. While that total is something to be proud of, only Akeem Spence is projected to possibly go before …
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Sergio McClain Illini Career 6.6 ppg. 4.0 rpg. An assist to turnover ratio of almost 1:1 (308 assists: 296 turnovers). 39% career field goals, 28% from three, 58% from the stripe. When deciding to dip into the history of the program for a topic, these career numbers hardly lead one to picture a player worthy …
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Little needs to be said in regards to Illinois’ disappointing effort in Saturday’s 74-51 loss to Wisconsin. First, hats off to the Badgers on what was their most complete game of the season. Another top four finish in the Big Ten standings for Bo Ryan is starting to look better, after previous doubts about this …
As I sat and watched fans start to hit the exits with seven minutes remaining in only an 11-point ball game, I realized that maybe Illinois basketball isn’t over the hump. Certainly I will give credit to Minnesota, who appears to be both a Big Ten and national contender, but maybe we did get too …
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“I love that kid.” Following a 74-55 thumping of Ohio State this past Saturday, John Groce decided to stick up for D.J. Richardson, his senior shooting guard currently going through a terrible shooting slump amid surrounding and consistent criticism. Instead of throwing him under the bus (ahem, Bruce), however, Groce basically stated that he …
Illinois basketball is who we thought they….nevermind by Tejash Patel @tjpatel403 Read More »
Finals are underway and many students feel overwhelmed because they know they aren’t about to ace their tests, but remember to look on the bright side of things. Brandon Paul and the rest of the gang don’t have the privilege of failing in private. They have to have all of their failures broadcast …
Our State. Our Team. This is the slogan that has been reiterated throughout the current season. Despite our football team’s lackluster 2012-2013 season that ended with the disappointing record (2-10), I think we can finally say the slogan with confidence. Currently the record is an impressive 11-0. The team’s new coach John Groce has …
Down 12-3 at Gonzaga, the first thing that came to my head as a jaded Illinois basketball fan was, “it’s over”. As a self-proclaimed sports pessimist, this way of thinking, from the Bears to the Bulls to the White Sox, is very common with me. But with the Illini, it isn’t just pessimism …
Some random thoughts during what has become an exciting week for the Illini… First and foremost, after several years of watching the team treat Bruce Weber with something between indifference and disdain, it is awfully encouraging to see these young guys respond to Coach Groce. The enthusiasm and effort are there, so far. So much …
Illinois Basketball passes the Eye Test by Jeff Thomason @jefft24 Read More »
Well, I can’t lie to you. I’m nervous. Turning it over 21 times in an exhibition game against something called West Chester will do that to a guy. I’m having a hard time picturing the trip to Gonzaga a month from now going very well, but in an effort to accentuate the positive, let’s take …
Illini Basketball Season Preview by Jeff Thomason @jefft24 Read More »