Occasionally, something that was truly great ends in a horribly awful manner. See The Sopranos or Seinfeld. The 2023-24 Illini basketball season was one for the ages. They ended the second weekend of March Madness drought, and then went one level past that. They claimed a trophy (Big Ten Tournament) and actually beat a higher seed in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Booty Ball was … [Read more...] about Ten of the Worst Illini Basketball Losses of All-Times
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#3 Illini vs #2 Iowa State: Sweet 16 Game Preview, Prediction
This Illini team is absolutely rolling right now! Led by Terrence Shannon Jr. who is playing as well as any individual baller in the country, you got to like their chances against the Iowa State Cyclones on Thursday night. Shannon already has the program's single season scoring record, after having just missed out on the Big Ten Tournament scoring record. His 30 points … [Read more...] about #3 Illini vs #2 Iowa State: Sweet 16 Game Preview, Prediction
Booty Ball: Illini Coach Brad Underwood Innovates Again
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
Terrence Shannon Jr: Full Story of His Tumultuous Season
Terrence Shannon Jr. and the #12 Illinois Fighting Illini open their NCAA tournament against Morehead State at 2:10 p.m. central time in Omaha, Nebraska on Thursday. Tom McCarthy, Debbie Antonelli, Avery Johnson and AJ Ross will be on the call. The Illini are the #3 seed in their region, with MSU the #14. Illinois comes into this game having won eight of their last nine, … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr: Full Story of His Tumultuous Season
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. Takes Legal Action Against the University of Illinois
Monday saw Illinois Fighting Illini leading scorer and All-American candidate Terrence Shannon Jr. file a temporary restraining order against the University of Illinois Board of trustees. The 28-page-filing, in Champaign County court, would potentially allow the indefinitely suspended basketball star to return to play immediately. … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr. Takes Legal Action Against the University of Illinois
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