In the grand scheme of things, does Midnight Madness mean anything? Probably not. It is a marketing ploy to get students excited about the basketball season by allowing the players to show off absurd moves and dunks that likely have no place in a formal Bruce Weber practice. For example, D.J. Richardson tried to teach Huff Hall how to dougie at Illinois' Midnight Madness … [Read more...] about At Illini Madness, Joseph Bertrand Displays Regained Athleticism
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Illini Hoops Media Day Notable Quotables (Videos)
Last season, the Illinois Fighting Illini were one of the most schizophrenic teams in the Big Ten, if not the nation. They beat Michigan State, a Final Four team in an emotional ESPN College Gameday event, and won at Wisconsin's Kohl Center, where almost no one beats the Badgers. They also had Ohio State, a #2 seed in the NCAA Tournament on the ropes in the conference … [Read more...] about Illini Hoops Media Day Notable Quotables (Videos)
Illini Take Down Salukis, Win Game They Should Have
In the end it was a win that the Illini HAD to have. Given the events of September 11th, 2010, it was far from a sure thing. … [Read more...] about Illini Take Down Salukis, Win Game They Should Have