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Illinois quick facts
21 days ago 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...
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...
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...
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...
Weber likes what he sees in McCamey
11 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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Junior reserve guard Jeff Jordan to rejoin Illinois
24 days ago 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.
Jordan talking about possible comeback at Illinois
October 08, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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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.
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.
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.
Michael Jordan's son, Jeff, rejoins Illinois squad
Junior reserve guard Jeff Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, will rejoin the Illinois team after leaving following last season to focus on school.
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...
Awesome Illinois, Just Awesome
March 06, 2009 by
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That four seed looked pretty good next to Illinois in the latest bracketology from ESPN. Well after last night it will take quite a bit to get a four seed or better in the big dance.
Last night I was hearing how Penn State was trying to play its way into the tournament, while...
The mind is willing but the offense is weak
February 28, 2009 by
From The Barn
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Winning on the road in the Big Ten isn't easy. Winning at Illinois
has been impossible for 30 years for the Gophers. Winning anywhere
without an offense, especially at #20 Illinois where the Gophers
haven't won since 1978 (officially) was probably too much to ask. They
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That's a Little More Like It
February 02, 2009 by
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Down three at halftime with only 22 points, it looked like it might be another long afternoon for the Illini. The win moves Illinois to 18-4 and made it nine straight wins at Assembly Hall.Mike Tisdale led the way for Illinois with 18 points and helped Illinois dominate the glass by...
The Right Coach For Illinois?
February 27, 2008 by
Chicago Sports Review
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Bruce Weber has been through quite a bit since becoming Illinois' head coach in 2003. This year the team is 11-17 and only has three Big Ten victories, a far cry from the 2005 squad that made it to the national title game. So, with many critics calling for his job, is Weber the...
The Destruction of Chief Illiniwek
February 22, 2007 by
Simon On Sports
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Enough with the PC bullshit already, why is everyone in this world so friggin sensitive. Sure Redskins might be a little rough but the nicknames or Illini, or Seminoles or Chiefs what the hell is wrong with any of those names or characatures. Is there really any negative connotation...
Around the Big Ten ‘09: Illinois
October 01, 2009 by
UM Hoops.com
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Previously: Michigan State, Wisconsin
Next up in the quest to preview every team in the Big Ten, Illinois. The Illini tied for 2nd in the conference last year but their season came to a disappointing end after Chester Frazier went down to injury. Joe from Hail to the Orange graciously...
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