The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Illinois guard Brandon Paul as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week. And of course he's the Big Ten Player of the Week as well. Paul, a 6-4 junior from Gurnee, Ilinois (Warren high school), led the Illini to a 79-74 win over #5 Ohio State, scoring 43 points to go with eight rebounds and four blocks. The 43-point … [Read more...] about Illini Guard Brandon Paul is National College Hoops Player of the Week
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Illini Players Cut Off from Media Indefinitely
By Paul M. Banks When you read your recaps of and opinion columns relating to Illinois' disappointing 73-68 loss to Northwestern, you might notice that all of them will be missing one thing: postgame reaction from the Illini players. Illinois Head Coach Bruce Weber decided his players are not allowed to talk to the media for the time being and here's why: … [Read more...] about Illini Players Cut Off from Media Indefinitely