Interview by Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt, write-up by Banks Illini Junior Mike Davis used his baseline jumper, mid-range game and rebounding abilities to have a breakthrough season last year. In this video interview below, he discusses the upcoming season, various aspects of his game and much more. Here are some of Davis’ highlights from 08-09 -Second-team All-Big … [Read more...] about Video Illini F Mike Davis exclusive
Mike Davis
2010 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Mike Davis
By Paul M. Banks, Walterfootball.com Mike Davis (6-9, 210, F) was one of the most improved players in the Big Ten Conference last season. He was second on the Illini in scoring and third in the Big Ten in rebounding last winter. He led the conference with nine double-doubles and 11 double-digit rebounding performances on the season. The second-team All-Big Ten selection … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Mike Davis
TSB.net All-Big Ten Honors
TSB.net All-Big Ten Honors 1st Team *Talor Battle (Penn State)- Led conference in scoring, second in assists on the surprise Nittany Lions *Evan Turner (Ohio State)- Everything in the Buckeye offense ran through Turner Kailin Lucas (Michigan State)- Lucas with the lid off emerged as conference champ's leader Manny Harris (Michigan)- Despite shooting … [Read more...] about TSB.net All-Big Ten Honors
More Bruce Weber Grilling
By Paul M. Banks Welcome to a new feature here at TSB where I’ll give you the highlights of the many Bruce Weber press conferences that I attend over the course of the season. As we get closer to March Madness, I’ll be publishing for you the most meaningful statements I’ve heard Weber make. I asked him if the best player on conference champ Michigan St. Kalin Lucas … [Read more...] about More Bruce Weber Grilling
Illini Need a Closer!
By Paul M. Banks Remember the Bulls glory years, when Michael Jordan was the finest late game finisher? When somebody had to be the team’s go-to guy and knock down the big shot, MJ was the Bulls’ assassin. The 21st ranked Illini lack this quality- a true ‘balla” to close games out, a star carrying this team on their back when necessary. I asked Head Coach Bruce Weber if … [Read more...] about Illini Need a Closer!