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Illinois Basketball’s Key: Improved Depth
22 hours ago by
The Sports Bank
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By Paul Schmidt
A very different Illini team is taking the court this season in the Assembly Hall in Champaign, and this fact gives the Illini options a-plenty.
Though defensively the team has seemed to take a step back, offensively they have as diverse and dynamic of an offense as...
After slow start, No. 20 Illinois fends off Wofford
1 day ago by
CBSSports.com
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Demetri McCamey scored 21 points and No. 20 Illinois used a second-half run to beat Wofford 78-64 in the Las Vegas Invitational on Tuesday night.
No. 21 Illini rally from early hole, beat Wofford
Demetri McCamey scored 21 points and Illinois (No. 21 ESPN/USA Today, No. 20 AP) used a second-half run to beat Wofford 78-64 in the Las Vegas Invitational on Tuesday night.
Jeff Jordan pointlessly suspended for victimless crime
15 days ago by
The Dagger
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Last year, Michael Jordan's oldest son, Jeff Jordan, decided he no
longer wanted to play basketball for the Illinois Illini. This made
sense at the time: Jordan's entire life had revolved around basketball,
and it's clear he wasn't going to obtain (and certainly didn...
MJ's son to miss two Illini games over rules flap
15 days ago by
Fox Sports
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The NCAA says the oldest son of Michael Jordan will miss the first two games of the season for No. 23 Illinois after playing in an unsanctioned event last summer.
Illinois coach Bruce Weber says Jeff Jordan, a reserve guard, played in a three-on-three event.
Jordan wasn't...
Michael Jordan's Son Jeff Makes NCAA Debut
November 12, 2007 by
The Official LA Galaxy Myspace
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The oldest son of Michael Jordan has officially made his college debut for Illinois. After being summoned off of the bench late in the second half of a 63-55 season opening win over Northeastern at home, Jordan notched his first real college minutes. In just three of playing time the...
Jeff Jordan put on Scholarship by Illinois
January 23, 2009 by
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Illinois coach Bruce Weber said Thursday that Jeff Jordan was on scholarship for the second semester. This is great news and a testament to the work Jordan has put in for the Illini.I'm sure being the son of Michael Jordan isn't an easy task to begin with, and turning down...
Jeff Jordan to miss Illinois' first two games after playing in unsanctioned event
The NCAA says the oldest son of Michael Jordan will miss the first two games of the season for Illinois after playing in an unsanctioned event last summer.
MJ's Son Shows Courage in Leaving Illinois Basketball
June 24, 2009 by
East Coast Bias
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ESPN reported today that Jeff Jordan, the son of Michael Jordan, has chosen to leave Illinois' basketball program. Jordan, originally a walk-on, was slated to receive more than the eight minutes a game he averaged in last season, his sophomore campaign.Jeff Jordan faced enormous...
Illinois quick facts
October 20, 2009 by
SportingNews.com
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Coach: Bruce Weber, seventh year.
Last season's record: 24-10.
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Alex Legion once was a big-time prospect and played the first few weeks of his college career at Kentucky. But after a year of waiting to play and finally joining the Illini in the spring semester...
Illinois Scalps Illiniweck
Score one more victory for American Indian activist groups. The University of Illinois has announced that they will stop using their mascot for the last 81 years, Chief Illiniwek. Illinois joins a few other schools with Native American mascots that have been axed.
Jordan's son talking with Illini about possible return
October 08, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Four months after he hung up his Air Jordans at Illinois, guard Jeff Jordan is talking to coaches about coming back.
Michael Jordan's oldest son left the team in June after playing for two seasons. He said then that he wanted to focus on school.
Illinois spokesman Derrick...
Statement Week For Illinois Basketball
December 31, 2008 by
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Remember when Illinois lost a record 19 games last season? I don't. Especially after the past 8 days. Even though the team was 10-1 I was skeptical. They hadn't beaten anyone I had heard of, and the one chance they had to play someone decent (Clemson), they lost. It looked...
Jeff Jordan suspended by NCAA for two games
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- The NCAA has ruled guard Jeff Jordan ineligible for Illinois' first two games for playing in an unsanctioned event last summer.
Illini get a W in First Game Since Being Ranked
January 21, 2009 by
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Assembly Hall is rocking again this year, helping the Illini to a 67-49 win against Ohio State last night and making it seven wins in a row at home for Illinois. It was another balanced attack for Illinois, led by Mike Tisdale with 15 points, Demetri McCamey with 13, and two others...
Long live Chief Illiniwek
March 13, 2007 by
Stiles Points
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Long live Chief Illiniwek....the Political Correctness Police officially took his scalp today
Jordan's son drops basketball for books at Illinois
June 24, 2009 by
Double-A Zone
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Michael Jordan's son, Jeff Jordan, will not be playing basketball at Illinois next year.The second-year player who walked on with the Illini said Wednesday he plans to focus on his studies. He says he's ready for "life after basketball."
"I loved playing for...
Weber likes what he sees in McCamey
27 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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McCamey and Legion's progress are key to Illinois' basketball success
Illinois hoops coach Bruce Weber thinks that after two-plus years, he might have finally gotten through to Demetri McCamey, the 6-foot-3 junior who averaged 11.5 points and 4.6 assists last season.
Directional Challenges
8 days ago by
Illinitalk
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Although the Illini beat their second "directional" school in as many games, this one wasn't as easy as the first. Northern Illinois challenged Bruce Weber's squad with strong offensive rebounding and points off turnovers. And a half-court bank shot at the end of...
Michael Jordan's son Jeff Jordan will rejoin the Illinois basketball team
Junior reserve guard Jeff Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, will rejoin the Illinois team after leaving following last season to focus on school.
LavinBurger Getting a Little Creepy on Erin Andrews
Steve Lavin and Brent Musburger talk about Erin Andrews' "guns", her workout habits and visiting the Playboy Mansion with her. Yes, it is very awkward. Thank you for asking.
Junior reserve guard Jeff Jordan to rejoin Illinois
October 17, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Junior reserve guard Jeff Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, will rejoin the Illinois team after leaving following last season to focus on school.
Best Performance Ever in Assembly Hall By Someone Named Mike Davis Leads Illinois to Victory
February 15, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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Illinois defeated Indiana today at Assembly Hall in Bloomington 65-52,
led by solid performances inside from Mike Davis and Matt Tisdale. View
the box score and read why this was the best performance ever in
Bloomington by someone named Mike Davis.
Jeff Jordan Done With Basketball, Ready To Focus On Academics
by Matt SnyderFiled under: Illinois, Big TenJeff Jordan, most famous for being Michael Jordan's son, has decided to hang up the high-tops -- at least as far as competitive play goes. The 6-foot-1 incoming Junior has decided to stop playing basketball and stay at the University...
MJ's son to rejoin Illinois basketball team
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -Junior reserve guard Jeff Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, will rejoin the Illinois team after leaving following last season to focus on school.
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