Without question, this is the most talent the Illinois Fighting Illini has put on the floor since their 2004-2005 Champaign Campaign. There is a good mix of size, athleticism, and guard play; veterans and newcomers. The question will be whether or not this group can put it all together and live up to the high expectations entering this season. The first step begins tonight … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #10 Illinois Fighting Illini
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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
Meet your Illini Dominique Keller, Alex Legion
By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt Welcome to The Sports Bank.net YouTube Channel! We just launched what will now be our primary home for the first-class interviews we conduct with the biggest names in Midwestern sports. Please subscribe to TSB's channel by clicking here. We launch our channel with the first of our series of exclusive interviews with some of the #23 ranked … [Read more...] about Meet your Illini Dominique Keller, Alex Legion
2009-2010 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Part 2 of 4
By: David Kay The middle of Big Ten was filled with mediocrity last season as demonstrated by the fact that eight teams finished with conference records between 11-7 and 8-10. Some of that can be chalked up to opponents beating up on each other on a nightly basis and there being no real “gimme” (except for Indiana.) Some of that can also be chalked up to young teams still … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Part 2 of 4
