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#10 Illinois Fighting Illini suffer first loss to #17 Missouri

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Before we get to the breakdown of what happened in the Illinois Fighting Illini first loss, (Illinois was one of the last 6 unbeaten teams remaining in the nation) suffered at the hands of the Missouri Tigers 82-73, a few observations and notes on this series and rivalry overall, with updated stats. -Why is this even called the Braggin' Rights game? I mean seriously, how … [Read more...] about #10 Illinois Fighting Illini suffer first loss to #17 Missouri

#13 Illini are for real; win at #10 Gonzaga verifies

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Last year's Illinois Fighting Illini started 10-0, just like this year's team. They finished an awful 17-15. But those were the Illini of Bruce Weber, not John Groce. With the 85-74 win at #10 Gonzaga last night, the first year coach has now produced the fastest start for a rookie coach in school history. 11 point underdogs, no one gave the Illini a chance. CBS' Doug … [Read more...] about #13 Illini are for real; win at #10 Gonzaga verifies

Illini Forward/Blogger Tyler Griffey: Books, Blogs, and Tweets

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Could Illini power forward Tyler Griffey be the new Mark Titus? You know Titus, the former walk-on for the Ohio State Buckeyes who blogged about his basketball-related experiences at his site 'Club Trillion'. Learn more about him here Today, Titus writes for ESPN's new site, Grantland.com Unlike Titus, Griffey is a starter, and key contributor for his team. And he has … [Read more...] about Illini Forward/Blogger Tyler Griffey: Books, Blogs, and Tweets

Trail Blazers have interesting draft with Lillard and Leonard

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The Portland Trail Blazers made an interesting splash in the 2012 NBA Draft taking a point guard from a mid-major school that few people had heard off, and a project pick at center. They took Damian Lillard at #6 from Weber St. and a guy who played for someone named Weber in Meyers Leonard from the Illini at #11. This marks the first time since 1990 that Illinois has had a … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers have interesting draft with Lillard and Leonard

Illini star Brandon Paul breaks jaw in open gym session

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Illini guard Brandon Paul will have to carry the load for Illinois college basketball next season. Especially now that Meyers Leonard is gone to the NBA (most likely the Milwaukee Bucks with the #12 pick). BP dropped 43 in the season's biggest win over Final Four team Ohio State, but he was still largely inconsistent, and committed way too many turnovers. Paul will need to … [Read more...] about Illini star Brandon Paul breaks jaw in open gym session

Illini hoops get commit from top 15 center Maverick Morgan

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Filling the void left by Meyers Leonard will be tough, but the Illinois Fighting Illini may have an answer...in 2013-14 with the commitment of preps star Maverick Morgan from Ohio. If he does have NBA potential later wouldn't it be cool if he were drafted by Dallas? Morgan chose the Illini over the Dayton Flyers, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Vanderbilt, Wisconsin Badgers and … [Read more...] about Illini hoops get commit from top 15 center Maverick Morgan

Illini add big man in transfer Sam McLaurin

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New University of Illinois head coach John Groce got his second recruit today. The Illini announced today Coastal Carolina’s Sam McLaurin has signed a tender of financial aid and will transfer to Illinois for his final season of eligibility upon earning his bachelor's degree in May. Because he will be enrolled as a graduate student at Illinois majoring in a major that … [Read more...] about Illini add big man in transfer Sam McLaurin