This offseason, Illini basketball kind of became Illini basketBalkan. When all was said and done in the college hoops silly season, Illinois had added three new players from the Balkan states (to go with the one they already had on the roster), plus an American whose name sounds like he should be from that region. Naturally Balkan Illini GIFs, memes, A.I. stuff, often focusing … [Read more...] about Brad Underwood On Why Illini Basketball Recruits the Balkans
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Brad Underwood to Steady Illini Basketball through Sport’s Chaotic Times
In his final press conference of the season, Illini basketball coach Brad Underwood fielded a reporter's question about his national title ambitions. Underwood made it clear, once again what he's said multiple times previously- that competing for nattys are the ultimate goal in Champaign. In order to compete for national championships, a program needs stability and identity. … [Read more...] about Brad Underwood to Steady Illini Basketball through Sport’s Chaotic Times