In the words of legendary American poet Bubba Sparxx: Booty, booty, booty, booty, rockin' everywhere. Booty, booty, booty, booty, rockin' everywhere.' Booty ball is a phrase coined by Illini basketball coach Brad Underwood, and hey, once again, the University of Illinois is at the forefront of innovation. After all, this is the university where the web browser was invented, … [Read more...] about Booty Ball: Illini Coach Brad Underwood Innovates Again
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Illini Basketball Big Ten Tournament History
The Illini basketball program will always hold a special distinction when it comes to the Big Ten Tournament. From the event's inception, in 1998, all the way until 2012, they either advanced to or qualified into the quarterfinal round. No one else can say that. In fact, there have only been six Big Ten Tournaments in which the Illini didn't play in a quarterfinal (2015, … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Big Ten Tournament History
U of I Releases New Statement on Terrence Shannon Jr, Brad Underwood
Ahead of tonight's Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball game at Northwestern (game preview and prediction here), the University released an official statement on the status of Terrence Shannon Jr., and the role that head coach Brad Underwood has/has had in all of this. The gist of it seems to be two things: "Shannon is involved in an ongoing legal case, so we can't … [Read more...] about U of I Releases New Statement on Terrence Shannon Jr, Brad Underwood
Illini Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
Terrence Shannon Jr. is one of the biggest national stories in not just college basketball, but sports as a whole right now. Charged with rape in the state of Kansas, this Illini basketball team's leading scorer and overall best player was suspended indefinitely by the school. However, he filed a temporary restraining order against the University, and the judge ruled in his … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
Terrence Shannon Jr Reinstated; Will Brad Underwood Play Him Sunday?
Due to a court order that went in his favor, Terrence Shannon Jr. is now officially reinstated to the University of Illinois. Effective immediately, the Illini men's basketball leading scorer and All-American candidate is eligible to both practice and play. He had been indefinitely suspended since Dec. 27, having been charged with the crime of rape in the state of Kansas. That … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr Reinstated; Will Brad Underwood Play Him Sunday?
Illini Basketball Team Way More Likable than Last Year
The 2023-24 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team has done a tremendous job of putting the 2022-23 Illini basketball season far far out of memories. Good riddance, as that campaign brought us the strange experience of strongly disliking our own favorite team. While it is common to sometimes be happy your favorite team's season is over, and to look forward to that ending … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Team Way More Likable than Last Year
Terrence Shannon Jr. Rape Case Update: Incident Report Provides More Information
In just a few hours from now, the #9 Illinois Fighting Illini will visit the #1 Purdue Boilermakers in what should be an epic Big Ten basketball battle. But with all things Illini basketball, the Terrence Shannon Jr. rape case is always near top of mind. TSJ, the Illini leading scorer this season and strong All-America candidate remains suspended indefinitely, having been … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr. Rape Case Update: Incident Report Provides More Information
Terrence Shannon Jr. Responds to Rape Charges, Claims Innocence
The entire Illinois Fighting Illini world was rocked this afternoon by news of Terrence Shannon Jr. by far the team's best player, being formally charged with rape, and thus, suspended indefinitely. The University of Illinois, per their own statement, claims that they were aware of this case, since it began in September. The Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr. Responds to Rape Charges, Claims Innocence