The only McDonald's All-American to be recruited by Bruce Weber, and the 2010 state of Illinois Mr. Basketball Jereme Richmond has finally found a place to play basketball again, in the Premier League. No, not that Premier League, the world's finest soccer association in England. The ex-Illini forward will play for the Sauk Valley Predators in the Premier Basketball League, … [Read more...] about Former Illini, NBA Draft bust Jereme Richmond finds “professional” team
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Jereme Richmond Downward Spiral Continues: Ex-Illini Arrested for Battery (UPDATE)
When former Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jereme Richmond left school for a couple days without clear explanation, it raised a couple eyebrows. When he got into a fight with teammates after the loss to the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament, character issues were once again raised. When he left school early, after one unimpressive season to enter the NBA Draft, … [Read more...] about Jereme Richmond Downward Spiral Continues: Ex-Illini Arrested for Battery (UPDATE)
Illinois’ Second Half Choke Not Surprising
There wasn't much you could say about the Illini and their fall to top-ranked Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. It was certainly disappointing. It was certainly a let down after building a lead. The one thing you really can't call it, and we all know it deep down inside, was all that surprising. … [Read more...] about Illinois’ Second Half Choke Not Surprising
Rapid Reaction: Ohio State 73, Illinois 68
It's the return of the sad Illini face, boys and girls. The Illinois Fighting Illini suffered their first home loss of the season on Saturday, taken down by the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes 73-68. Dubious officiating, unfortunate bounces and, most importantly of all, terrible shooting plagued the Illini all game and ultimately led to their demise. … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Ohio State 73, Illinois 68
Illini Stop Slide, Smack Sparty
It was all about BP3. Maybe not all. There was a lot of Jereme Richmond thrown in. But for one night...it was Brandon Paul's world, and we were just living in it. … [Read more...] about Illini Stop Slide, Smack Sparty
Jereme Richmond Doesn’t Play in Illini Loss at Wisconsin
Despite the presence of two nationally ranked teams, exciting and entertaining college basketball this was not. The game being played in this Big Ten basketball contest was like the slush, snow, ice and stagnant dirty water outside the Kohl Center- slow, hard to navigate, sludge and drudgery.For the Illini at least, there was never any flow. As unexciting as the first … [Read more...] about Jereme Richmond Doesn’t Play in Illini Loss at Wisconsin
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats, LIVE BLOG! The “Rivalry” Renews!!!
OHHHHHHHHH It's a family affair here at the Ass Hall tonight. Not really, but I feel like Northwestern is our "little brother"... We're three minutes to tipoff! The purple weenies are here! There was a bigger crowd for Wisconsin (wait, that's not good)...Northwestern HAS to win this game (wait, that's worse...). Uh oh. Maybe this is gonna be trouble tonight...2:30 til … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats, LIVE BLOG! The “Rivalry” Renews!!!
Big Ten Looking To Repeat Against ACC In Annual Challenge
The ACC-Big Ten Challenge has not been much of a challenge at all as the Atlantic Coast Conference has won ten of the eleven years since its inception in 1999. The only time the Big Ten conquered this match-up was last season; as the Midwest’s premiere conference won six of the eleven games including Wisconsin’s home upset of then sixth ranked Duke. This week, the Big Ten … [Read more...] about Big Ten Looking To Repeat Against ACC In Annual Challenge
Will The Real Fighting Illini Basketball Team Please Stand Up?
Sometimes this job is easy. Sometimes it's really, really hard. Take the Illinois men's basketball team for instance. Many people are saying that the Illinois-Texas tilt, a game the Longhorns won 90-84 in overtime, is the best game of this young season so far. I can't possibly agree. I saw two teams playing disorganized, frantic, one-on-one basketball for much of the … [Read more...] about Will The Real Fighting Illini Basketball Team Please Stand Up?
2K Sports Classic Preview: Illini Ready to Run the Table?
The pre-season tournament season is upon us and The Sports Bank is your home for in-depth previews to get your Feast Week watching ready. The 2K Sports Classic college basketball tournament that benefits Coaches vs. Cancer has already tipped off with pod play but hits the main stage of Madison Square Garden Thursday and Friday with big-time programs Pitt, Illinois, Texas, and … [Read more...] about 2K Sports Classic Preview: Illini Ready to Run the Table?