During the last Illinois Fighting Illini season, they were too many college basketball games in which Bruce Weber could have described Demetri McCamey by a familiar rock anthem. The Cars': "you're all I've got tonight. I need you. Tonight!" If there's one thing I do know, it's that Big Ten and NCAA expectations at Illinois will only materialize if that song becomes played … [Read more...] about Illini Need to Rock the Mike (Tisdale, Davis) Right this Season
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Illini Hoops Media Day Notable Quotables (Videos)
Last season, the Illinois Fighting Illini were one of the most schizophrenic teams in the Big Ten, if not the nation. They beat Michigan State, a Final Four team in an emotional ESPN College Gameday event, and won at Wisconsin's Kohl Center, where almost no one beats the Badgers. They also had Ohio State, a #2 seed in the NCAA Tournament on the ropes in the conference … [Read more...] about Illini Hoops Media Day Notable Quotables (Videos)
McCamey, Davis coming back to Illini
By Paul M. Banks University of Illinois juniors Demetri McCamey and power forward Mike Davis withdrew their names from the NBA Draft today. The duo will return to Champaign-Urbana for their senior Fighting Illini season. With a legitimate threat of a NBA lockout in 2011, pretty much every junior in the nation who was at least half-way decent optioned to test the waters this … [Read more...] about McCamey, Davis coming back to Illini
Illini’s Mike Davis Declares for NBA Draft
Junior led Big Ten in rebounding and had 15 double-doubles in 2009-10. He now joins teammate Demetri McCamey as early entries that did not sign agents. Champaign, Ill.-University of Illinois junior forward Mike Davis (Alexandria, Va./T.C. Williams H.S.) will declare himself eligible for the 2010 NBA Draft, he announced today. … [Read more...] about Illini’s Mike Davis Declares for NBA Draft
Can Illinois Fans Expect To See Mike Davis in the Starting Lineup Soon?
By Paul Schmidt The title is self explanatory. Will we, Bruce? Though he didn't say it outright, his answers during yesterday's press conference after Illinois' 72-70 win over Indiana spoke volumes about his intentions. … [Read more...] about Can Illinois Fans Expect To See Mike Davis in the Starting Lineup Soon?
Easy Illini Win Over Western Michigan Inspiring, Not Surprising
By Paul Schmidt It isn't like anyone expected the Illini to lose. Still, their 88-53 win over Western Michigan a lot of positives can be taken. … [Read more...] about Easy Illini Win Over Western Michigan Inspiring, Not Surprising
Video Illini F Mike Davis exclusive
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
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