National signing day in college basketball is always very anti-climactic, because all it does is make official what we've already known for some time. But it's still a great chance to summate another year of recruiting, and another class. And it's very promising to see the Illini locking down their borders by continuing to recruit the Chicagoland area so well. It yielded them … [Read more...] about Illini Sign 4 Chicagoans, Net 3rd Straight top 15 Recruiting Class.
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99 in 99: #10 Illinois Fighting Illini
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