ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS
Illinois hits the Road
January 29, 2009 by
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Illinois has enjoyed a lot of success at home this season, to the tune
of an eight game winning streak at Assembly Hall. Starting tonight, the
Illini will be playing four of six on the road and it's time to show
they deserve to stay in the top 25. People will point out that...
Illinois Downs Wisconsin
January 26, 2009 by
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Make it eight straight at home. Five game losing streak to Wisconsin?
Over. There's a different streak involved here and that is the four
straight games UW has dropped in Big Ten play. The Illini were ranked
24th coming into the game and after an impressive week, they're...
Eric Gordon and the Fate of the Big 10
February 14, 2008 by
Chicago Sports Review
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He likely won't stay at Indiana for more than a year, but the Eric Gordon saga will likely have an effect on Big 10 basketball—especially Illinois and Indiana—for years to come.
Michael Jordan’s son quitting basketball
I always wondered what would happen when Michael Jordan’s oldest son, University of Illinois sophomore Jeff Jordan, finished his college career and had a chance to play pro ball.
Unless the Bulls or Bobcats bailed him out with a back-end pick in the second round of the 2011 Draft...
Michigan State at Illinois Highlights
March 07, 2008 by
The World of Isaac
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Highlights of Michigan State's road victory over Illinois
MJ’s Son Calling It Quits from Hoops
June 24, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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Keep ya head up Jeff. Not everyone can be like Mike: “Jeff Jordan, two-year reserve point guard for the Illini basketball team, has decided he will not be returning for the upcoming season. Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, said that he wants to focus more on academics and life...
Barn Blurbs 2/26/09
February 26, 2009 by
From The Barn
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Big Ten: You, too, could play for IndianaIncludes the line "It might be too late for Smith's club to make a convincing case for a respectable seed in March." Who needs respectable? We just want in.
Illini basketball out for revenge against visiting GophersGreat picture...
Can Bill Carmody Save His Job - His Nine Lives
The beneficiary of the low expectation arroyo that is Northwestern basketball, it is increasingly clear that Carmody will be spared the abattoir and granted a ninth life next season. Will there be more timid mews or a long-awaited roar from Evanston?
Clemson defeats Illiniois 76-74
December 02, 2008 by
SCACC Hoops
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Enhanced Live Box Score
The OP Stat of the Game: Demontez Stitt, 18 pts, 8-11 FG, 6 assists, 2 TO, 4 steals
Our FT% nearly killed us tonight. But their ineptitude to get a shot off in the end saved us.
Stitt moved his game forward tonight. This win, and his leadership in...
Jeff Jordan dropping basketball for Illinois Fighting Illini for studies
Michael Jordan's son, Jeff, will not be playing basketball at Illinois next year.
Jeff Jordan talking with Illinois Fighting Illini about returning
Four months after he hung up his Air Jordans at Illinois, guard Jeff Jordan is talking to coaches about coming back.
Big Win for Illini; Tough Test is Next
January 15, 2009 by
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It was a tale of two halves Wednesday night as Illinois downed Michigan
at Assembly Hall. The first half was an ugly battle in which Michigan
ended up with a one point advantage. For the Illini, Demetri McCamey
had 15 of his 17 points in the first half, while 7'1" center...
#24 Minnesota vs. #20 Illinois: Gophers hope to end "Krushing" streak like its 1999.
January 28, 2009 by
From The Barn
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Minnesota is 0 for the 00's against Illinois, and has not won
against the Illini since February 3, 1999. It was two days after Hugo
Chavez took power in Venezuela and the Euro had been around for only a
month. The Gophers were going through a disappointing season, at least...
We're gonna party like its 1999!
January 30, 2009 by
From The Barn
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Gophers beat Illinois for the first time in 10 years.
Chatroom: #24 Minnesota vs. #20 Illinois
January 29, 2009 by
From The Barn
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Chatroom for Minnesota's game against Illinois
Jordan comeback? MJ's eldest may rejoin Illini
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Four months after he hung up his Air Jordans at Illinois, guard Jeff Jordan is talking to coaches about coming back.
Dinner with Coach Weber
A motivated Illinois team (14-18) took the Conseco Fieldhouse court yesterday afternoon. With a spring in the legs and a sense of confidence in their demeanor, they ran an efficient and crisp offense that, when coupled with its trademark defense, disabled a young and talented Penn...
M. Basketball. Jordan Leaves Illinois Basketball Team
June 24, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Jeff Jordan, a two-year reserve point guard, has elected not to return to the Illinois basketball program. Jordan plans to focus on his academic education and will continue his studies at the University of Illinois.
Heartbreak, Illini Style
When March Madness comes around and Illinois is sitting at home eating popcorn while watching Eric Gordon on the national stage, they can look back on February 7th, 2008. The night they almost shocked the world against the Indiana Hoosiers.
Keller and Legion to Participate in Basketball Tour to China
May 12, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Three members of the Fighting Illini program will travel to China later this month to participate in a basketball exhibition tour. Director of Basketball Operations Sean Harrington will coach the tour team, which includes Illini players Dominique Keller and Alex Legion. The trip is...
Illini student-athletes honored for sportsmanship, academics
June 04, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Junior track star Angela Bizzarri and senior basketball player Trent Meacham represented Illinois on the Big Ten Sportsmanship team. The duo was selected from the school's individual event winners from the 2008-09 season. In addition, 50 Illinois spring sport athletes have been...
Davis to Attend USA Basketball Men's World University Game Team Trials
May 20, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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University of Illinois forward Mike Davis (Alexandria, Va.) is among 15 of the nation's top college players that have accepted invitations to attend the 2009 USA Basketball Men's World University Games Team training camp June 16-24 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The eventual 12...
Two Big Ten pieces added to schedule puzzle
July 23, 2009 by
From The Barn
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Today the Big Ten announced the “one game” match-ups for the 2009-2010 basketball season. Due to 11 Big Ten teams and 18 conference games, there are always two teams that each Big Ten teams plays only once.
This upcoming season, Purdue and Iowa face the Gophers twice....
Illini Men's Basketball Seniors Participate in Commencement
May 18, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Commencement was held on the University of Illinois campus over the weekend, and the Illinois men's basketball team had two student-athletes participate in graduation ceremonies: point guard Chester Frazier of Baltimore, Md. (recreation management) and forward C.J. Jackson of Buena...
Barn Blurbs 1/29/09: Pre-game reading edition
January 29, 2009 by
From The Barn
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Articles previewing Minnesota's game against Illinois
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