By Paul Schmidt A very different Illini team is taking the court this season in the Assembly Hall in Champaign, and this fact gives the Illini options a-plenty. Though defensively the team has seemed to take a step back, offensively they have as diverse and dynamic of an offense as the team has displayed in 20 years -- Yes, since the Flyin' Illini. One of the more … [Read more...] about Illinois Basketball’s Key: Improved Depth
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#20 Illini Fighting on in Las Vegas Invitational
By Paul M. Banks It's Feast Week! When there's non-stop college basketball, so many games start at bizarre times. And not just because games are going on in obscure parts of the world in far away time zones. In order to accommodate the television coverage, some games start at...like this one starts at 8:30 pm. #20 Illinois vs. the Wofford Terriers in the second round of the … [Read more...] about #20 Illini Fighting on in Las Vegas Invitational
Illini Leading Scorer Demetri McCamey Exclusive
By Paul M. Banks When it comes to Illini junior point guard Demetri McCamey, perhaps his Coach Bruce Weber describes him best. “If you study him over the course of time, he has very good games and a tendency not to be real consistent, this goes back way to high school and AAU and that’s where he’s got to mature. He has the big one and then average, average. He needs to be … [Read more...] about Illini Leading Scorer Demetri McCamey Exclusive
Video Illini F Mike Davis exclusive
Interview by Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt, write-up by Banks Illini Junior Mike Davis used his baseline jumper, mid-range game and rebounding abilities to have a breakthrough season last year. In this video interview below, he discusses the upcoming season, various aspects of his game and much more. Here are some of Davis’ highlights from 08-09 -Second-team All-Big … [Read more...] about Video Illini F Mike Davis exclusive
Video Exclusive Illini Mike Tisdale Interview
Interview by Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt, write-up by PMB When it comes to the NBA Draft, any 7 footer with average-or- better athleticism is a bonafide prospect. Illinois junior Center Mike Tisdale (7’1”, 235) is certainly on the radar screen of NBA GMs for 2011, if not 2010. An honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by coaches and media, he was one of the league’s most … [Read more...] about Video Exclusive Illini Mike Tisdale Interview
