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Chris Collins Has Perfect Take on Northwestern-Oklahoma St. Tip Time Fiasco

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After falling 86-81 to Oklahoma State at the United Center on Thanksgiving, Northwestern coach Chris Collins met the media, at a time that was so late, it was already technically, Black Friday. The game was scheduled to tip at 9:30pm local, or 10:30 EST. It didn't actually start until 9:51 central, 10:51 eastern. The scheduling and the start time were both so absurd that it … [Read more...] about Chris Collins Has Perfect Take on Northwestern-Oklahoma St. Tip Time Fiasco

Roddy Gayle on ‘hate’ he received for Transferring from Ohio State to Michigan

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Michigan Wolverines shooting guard Roddy Gayle was one of several players in the first breakout session of Big Ten Media Day on Thursday. And the very first question that he received mentioned his previous appearance at a Big Ten Media Day, where he represented the Ohio State Buckeyes, at their respective podium. "Obviously different colors, different schools, apparently … [Read more...] about Roddy Gayle on ‘hate’ he received for Transferring from Ohio State to Michigan

#8 Illini See Their Defensive Issues Exposed by #11 Alabama

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It is absolutely clear that Camryn Crocker is a definite improvement over Zach Hamer as Illinois Fighting Illini defensive coordinator. However, the Illini defense remains very suspect. The #8 Illini, playing in their home away from home, Chicago's United Center, blew a second half lead and fell 90-86 to #11 Alabama tonight. You had a high profile game, against a SEC … [Read more...] about #8 Illini See Their Defensive Issues Exposed by #11 Alabama

Exclusive: Skyy Clark on Playing for Mick Cronin, UCLA History, Kobe and More

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Perhaps no one will benefit more from the addition of Donovan Dent than UCLA combo guard Skyy Clark. The Bruins senior can now play much more freely, with or without the ball, now that the New Mexico Lobos point guard transferred into Westwood, California. Clark, whose hometown is Los Angeles, finally find home again, as he started all 34 games for the Bruins last season, as … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Skyy Clark on Playing for Mick Cronin, UCLA History, Kobe and More

Exclusive: WNBA Prospect Yarden Garzon on Transition to Maryland Terrapins

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Maryland Terrapins point guard Yarden Garzon is one of the most efficient sharpshooters in the entire nation. Before coming to College Park for her senior season, she spent her first three years at Indiana, where she became the program's all-time leader in three pointers made (220) and three point percentage (42.6%). Garzon, a native of Ra'anana, Israel, has shot at … [Read more...] about Exclusive: WNBA Prospect Yarden Garzon on Transition to Maryland Terrapins

Exclusive: Dana Altman on Mike Gundy’s Controversial Oregon NIL Remarks

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When the Oklahoma State Cowboys traveled to the Oregon Ducks in week two this season, it was a match-up of programs with two of the most historical sugar daddies in the annals of college football. Long before the era of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) money was ushered in, the University of Oregon was synonymous with Nike Founder Phil Knight (UO class of '59, member of the track … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Dana Altman on Mike Gundy’s Controversial Oregon NIL Remarks

Illini Basketball Among Big Ten Contenders in Second Tier After Purdue

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The first and only public preseason scrimmage is in the books, and the main takeaway is clear: this Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team could make some noise in 2025-26. We're still trying to figure out the line-up and depth chart of course, and it may take awhile for all the new pieces to coalesce. But when all is said and done, this Illini basketball team should be … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Among Big Ten Contenders in Second Tier After Purdue

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