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Mihailo Petrovic ‘big piece of the puzzle,’ says Brad Underwood

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It took awhile, but Illinois Fighting Illini point guard Mihailo Petrovic is on campus. He arrived from Prokuplje, Serbia to Champaign, IL on August 25th, and once the season gets started, we'll see why he's worth the wait. "I felt pretty good because there were some things that just took time, and time was the only cure for it," Illini basketball coach Brad Underwood said … [Read more...] about Mihailo Petrovic ‘big piece of the puzzle,’ says Brad Underwood

Bruce Weber Tells Craziest Illini Fan Story of All-Time

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Bruce Weber coached the 2004-2005 Illinois basketball team to a Big Ten championship, Big Ten Tournament championship and a berth in the Final Four. Arguably the greatest team in Illini history, they went 51-4 in the Big Ten over a two year span. The '04-'05 team, which saw 80% of their field goals come on assists, advanced all the way to the National Championship game, … [Read more...] about Bruce Weber Tells Craziest Illini Fan Story of All-Time

Is Kasparas Jakucionis Worthy of Luka Doncic Comparisons?

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With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran March 18. We're just a little over a week away from Selection Sunday, and you know what that means- you can literally start to count down the hours until March Madness begins. Once the NCAA Tournament begins, you'll have several top NBA Draft prospects to keep an eye … [Read more...] about Is Kasparas Jakucionis Worthy of Luka Doncic Comparisons?

UNC Tar Heels Star RJ Davis: Does He Have a Chance to Get Drafted?

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With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile article. This one originally ran at the beginning of the month. RJ Davis is the all-time leader in minutes played, free throw percentage and field goal attempts in North Carolina Tar Heels basketball history. He is also the program's second leading all-time scorer, behind only Tyler Hansbrough, one of … [Read more...] about UNC Tar Heels Star RJ Davis: Does He Have a Chance to Get Drafted?

Will Riley Believes Basketball Could Replace Hockey as Top Canadian Sport

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When you think of Canada, you often think hockey next. And conversely, when you first hear the word hockey, you might think of Canada next, when it comes to word association. Things could be changing though, at least according to Kitchener, Ontario native Will Riley. The #1 ranked basketball recruit from Canada, Riley has really developed as the season has gone along. … [Read more...] about Will Riley Believes Basketball Could Replace Hockey as Top Canadian Sport

Ex-Tar Heels Guard Drake Powell Seeing His NBA Draft Stock Surge

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With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in May. As with every draft news cycle, there are winners and losers. “Families are always rising or falling in America,” said literary legend Nathaniel Hawthorne. The same is true for NBA Draft prospects. One of the winners, this pre-draft period, is Drake Powell, a … [Read more...] about Ex-Tar Heels Guard Drake Powell Seeing His NBA Draft Stock Surge

Dylan Harper, Son of Bulls Legend Ron Harper, Has High NBA Draft Stock

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With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in October. For five time NBA champion Ron Harper, and his son Dylan Harper, "the son also rises." If we can get Hemingwayesque here. Actually this is the second instance of the son also rising, as Ron Harper Jr. is currently a member of the reigning champion Boston … [Read more...] about Dylan Harper, Son of Bulls Legend Ron Harper, Has High NBA Draft Stock

Will Riley Brings NBA Lottery Level Talent to Illini Basketball Team

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With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in November. NBA level talent is something that had been truly missing from the Illinois Fighting Illini program for some time. There was a long drought between Meyers Leonard (2012) and Ayo Dosunmu (2021). However, between Brandin Podziemski in 2023, Terrence Shannon … [Read more...] about Will Riley Brings NBA Lottery Level Talent to Illini Basketball Team

Top 5 Most Electric College Athletes of the Last 20 Years

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College sports are all about energy. While stats and scores matter, it’s the athletes who light up the field or court with something extra — a spark, a presence, a vibe — who capture the hearts of fans and change the game entirely. Over the last two decades, some college athletes have stood out not just for their talent, but for the way they turned every game into an … [Read more...] about Top 5 Most Electric College Athletes of the Last 20 Years