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2013 NBA Draft Early Entrants

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The 2013 NBA Draft will soon be here. The deadline for college basketball underclassmen having to decide their future has officially passed so at this point, you are either in or out.  Here is an updated list of underclassmen who have declared for the 2013 NBA Draft and where they could end up being selected. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2013 NBA Draft mock. Updated: … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Draft Early Entrants

Ex Illini Jereme Richmond arrested: in other news, water is wet

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I don't know what's harder to keep up with: Jereme Richmond legal trouble or GREATEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUIT ever Gunner Kiel tranfers. Both events happen frequently, so it's hard to remember it all. Troubled former Illinois Mr. Basketball and Illini hoops one-and-done Jereme Richmond was sent back to jail this morning under accusations of making threats to his probation … [Read more...] about Ex Illini Jereme Richmond arrested: in other news, water is wet

Seton Hall gets former Northwestern recruit Jaren Sina

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Jaren Sina will be a Seton Hall Pirate. RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Matey! With regime change from Bill Carmody to Chris Collins, a lot of things became in flux at NU. One of which was the commitment of star point guard Jaren Sina. He was among the highest rated recruits in Carmody and Northwestern hoops history. He gave a "solid verbal" to NU, but once Collins left Duke … [Read more...] about Seton Hall gets former Northwestern recruit Jaren Sina

Illini add Illinois St. transfer Jon Ekey

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With Jon Ekey, score another recruiting victory for Illini coach John Groce.  The Illinois State junior gave a verbal commitment to the Illini on Tuesday Ekey, a 6' 7" junior forward, will be immediately eligible for the Illini as he works on a graduate degree that's unavailable at Illinois St. John Groce is really earning that contract extension Mike Thomas gave him this … [Read more...] about Illini add Illinois St. transfer Jon Ekey

Marquette’s Vander Blue declares for NBA Draft; smart or dumb decision?

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Coming off a breakout junior campaign for the Marquette Golden Eagles, shooting guard Vander Blue has decided to leave school a year early and enter the 2013 NBA Draft.  Blue is by no means a lock to be a first round pick which makes the decision somewhat surprising.  Allow me to break down why the decision both makes sense but could be one that Blue will regret. … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Vander Blue declares for NBA Draft; smart or dumb decision?

The Pope enters the NBA Draft! Kentavious Caldwell-Pope declares

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Georgia sophomore Kentavious Caldwell-Pope declared for the NBA Draft. The school just released a statement 40 minutes ago. Caldwell-Pope, a 6-5 guard from Greenville, Ga., became the first Bulldog since Dominique Wilkins in 1981 to sweep the major Southeastern Conference Player-of-the-Year awards this past season. He led Georgia and ranked second in the SEC in scoring at … [Read more...] about The Pope enters the NBA Draft! Kentavious Caldwell-Pope declares

Illini give John Groce $200,000 raise, contract extension

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University of Illinois Athletic Director Mike Thomas a one-year contract extension and $200,000 raise for Fighting Illini Coach John Groce. Pending board approval, it will keep Groce on the Illini sidelines through 2017-18 season. His new salary is $1.6 million. John Groce directed the Illini to a 23-win season that culminated in an NCAA Tournament berth and subsequent … [Read more...] about Illini give John Groce $200,000 raise, contract extension

Illini grab Seton Hall transfer Aaron Cosby: Champaign gets The Cosby Show

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Aaron Cosby was the Seton Hall Pirates second leading scorer during his sophomore season, averaging 12.6 points per game. After living the Big East program, he appeared to have many potential landing places. Then Aaron Cosby limited it to just the Illini and Mizzou. Well, The Cosby Show is officially coming to Illini basketball. How's that for "Braggin Rights," Missouri? … [Read more...] about Illini grab Seton Hall transfer Aaron Cosby: Champaign gets The Cosby Show

What each Big Ten basketball team loses next season

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The Big Ten was the best conference of all this past college basketball season. That will change as a lot of talent graduates and declares for the NBA Draft. In the past few days, we've already seen Deshaun Thomas of Ohio State and the Hoosiers' Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller declare. Add in the fact that only one McDonald's All-American is coming to the Big Ten- Noah Vonleh to … [Read more...] about What each Big Ten basketball team loses next season