The state of Illinois has produced only one college basketball national championship, and it wasn't accomplished by the Illinois Fighting Illini; although they were just a couple 3-pt FGs away in '05. Depaul made the Final 4 in '80s glory years under Ray Meyer, but no further. SIU has won a lot of games in March lately, but they haven't cut down the nets either. I doubt any … [Read more...] about Illini Open New Season and Court With Victory Over Loyola 67-49
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2012 Illini Hoops Most Important Player? Meyers Leonard!
Last night's 79-51 exhibition rout of Wayne State was expected for most Illini basketball fans. The most important number of the box score is found in the game's leading scorer, Meyers Leonard. He had 18 points, in just 16 minutes, that's a great sign for your Illinois Fighting Illini, because they'll really need Leonard to be good, if they're going to be good. … [Read more...] about 2012 Illini Hoops Most Important Player? Meyers Leonard!
#36 Illinois Fighting Illini: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #36 Illinois Fighting Illini: College Basketball 111 in 111
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
Illinois vs. Number ONE Ohio State LIVE BLOG!!
30 Minutes Until Tipoff: It's gameday in Champaign, everyone!! I know that everyone is focused on the Bears and Packers this weekend, but this is a big-time game! There's no messing around today! It's Ohio State! Jared Sullinger! David Lighty! William Buford! The hated John Diebler! GUS JOHNSON IS CALLING THE GAME!!!! Is there a better recipe for an upset? … [Read more...] about Illinois vs. Number ONE Ohio State LIVE BLOG!!
Illini Whip Northwestern; Wildcats in 0-3 in Big Ten
Last year's game was A BIT closer than this. When the Illinois Fighting Illini took on their rival Northwestern Wildcats for the first time in 2010, the annual meeting in Champaign resulted in an exciting and very high-scoring overtime thriller in which the Cats took care of the ball astonishingly well, committed very few mistakes, but fell just short. This battle to be … [Read more...] about Illini Whip Northwestern; Wildcats in 0-3 in Big Ten
Illini Frosh Meyers Leonard Already YouTube Sensation
When most freshmen begin their college basketball careers, they're usually an unknown commodity. (Other than the the blue-chip commodities) But in today's age of YouTube, Twitter, Flipshare, IPhone camcorders etc., one can become a star quite easily given the right set of circumstances. Take Illini freshman recruit Meyers Leonard. The seven footer from Robinson, IL is a … [Read more...] about Illini Frosh Meyers Leonard Already YouTube Sensation
Illini Recruit Attending All-American game this weekend
By Paul M. Banks When it comes to Illinois' highly heralded recruiting class of 2010, everyone talks about Jereme Richmond first, and Crandall Head second. And for good reason, but don't forget about Illini recruit Meyers Leonard (best known for this sick dunk). Leonard will be a part of a attending All-Star game this weekend … [Read more...] about Illini Recruit Attending All-American game this weekend