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Your next Illini basketball coach: Ohio’s John Groce

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It's not official yet, but it's looking very likely that Illini Nation will have to settle for their sixth choice in a head coaching candidate, a man with a 34-30 career record in the MAC. Ohio Bobcats coach John Groce could be introduced as Bruce Weber's successor in the next couple days. And he's not a terrible hire, it just means that this basketball hiring process has … [Read more...] about Your next Illini basketball coach: Ohio’s John Groce

Muhammad Leads West To McDonald’s All-American Game Win

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     Sure, the McDonald's All-American game is an exhibition; the outcome serving as a backstory to the talent on the court. But when the West team's 25-point lead was cut to four in the final minutes, it became imperative to earn a win. "We're talking about the 24 best players in the country, not just 12 (on the West team)," said Gordy Kerkman, head coach of the … [Read more...] about Muhammad Leads West To McDonald’s All-American Game Win

Nebraska QB Taylor Martinez Continues Throwing Progression

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While college students across the nation were enjoying a week-long break from the pressures of schoolwork, Nebraska's Taylor Martinez was doing something quite different. The quarterback, instead of relaxing at the beach, went back home to California and used the time to work on his throwing. Talk about commitment. Martinez worked for three days with quarterback coach … [Read more...] about Nebraska QB Taylor Martinez Continues Throwing Progression

#1 junior Jabari Parker interested in Illini; finally good news for Illinois

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The typical Illini fan believes life is like 2pac Shakur's second album title, "me against the world." The horrible debacle/national joke that's been the search for a men's basketball coach has only verified that belief. It is the worst of times. It is the worst of times for Illinois fans right now. Hopefully, things will get better when they finally iron out a deal and … [Read more...] about #1 junior Jabari Parker interested in Illini; finally good news for Illinois

Wisconsin Badgers new “free agent signing” at QB: Maryland’s Danny O’Brien

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Fresh off the success of last year's so-called "rent-a-player" or "free agent quarterback signing" Russell Wilson, the Wisconsin Badgers inked another prominent college football transfer: Maryland's Danny O'Brien. The junior will have two years of eligibility in Madison beginning this fall. They had been in the hunt for Notre Dame signal caller Dayne Crist, but he choose to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers new “free agent signing” at QB: Maryland’s Danny O’Brien

NC State has 3 McDonald’s All-Americans, including the smallest one: Tyler Lewis

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Standing at just 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, Tyler Lewis may not look like a McDonald's All-American.  Put Lewis on the basketball court with any opponent, any size, and he'll prove to be one of the nation's best prospects. "(Lewis) had a terrific senior season," said Evan Daniels, a national recruiting analyst for Scout.com. "Oak Hill doesn't play a soft schedule. He really … [Read more...] about NC State has 3 McDonald’s All-Americans, including the smallest one: Tyler Lewis

Future Kentucky Wildcat Kyle Wiltjer wins Prep 3-PT Competition

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The Kentucky Wildcats are back on the biggest stage of college basketball. Saturday night, they'll go for their first national title since 1998 when they take on UConn in the Final Four. And their future might be even brighter than the present, as they lead the way with four recruits in the McDonald's All-American Game on Wednesday. Duke has three, and a few other schools … [Read more...] about Future Kentucky Wildcat Kyle Wiltjer wins Prep 3-PT Competition

Jimmie Johnson climbing back up NASCAR standings

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While the University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville  and The Ohio State University prepare to close out the NCAA’s March Madness in New Orleans this weekend, NASCAR prepares to close out its own version when it visits the paper clip-shaped Martinsville (Va.) Speedway oval this Sunday. With three trips to the West Coast in the last four weeks, … [Read more...] about Jimmie Johnson climbing back up NASCAR standings

2012 NBA Mock Draft- Second Round (3/28/12)

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The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class.  Team needs  HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings.  Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.  Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft- Second Round (3/28/12)