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Jordan impressing Illini coach Weber | Saturday's matchup
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Chicago Tribune
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Coach lauds steadying influence on freshmen
CHAMPAIGN -- If you have watched Illinois in its last three games, you might have noticed an unlikely candidate to earn the lion's share of the minutes off the bench -- Jeff Jordan.
Furious rally fuels Illinois past No. 19 Clemson
Mike Tisdale hit the go-ahead jumper with 41 seconds left then blocked David Potter's driving shot on No. 18 Clemson's next possession as Illinois rallied from 23 points down for a 76-74 victory Wednesday night.
Illinois’ monster 2nd half stuns No. 18 Clemson
Mike Tisdale hit the go-ahead jumper with 41 seconds left then blocked David Potter’s driving shot on No. 18 Clemson’s next possession as Illinois rallied from 23 points down for a 76-74 victory Wednesday night.
Illini rally from 23 down
2 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Mike Tisdale hit the go-ahead jumper with 41 seconds left then blocked David Potter's driving shot on No. 18 Clemson's next possession as Illinois rallied from 23 points down for a 76-74 victory Wednesday night
Illinois caps 23-point rally with upset of No. 18 Clemson
2 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Mike Tisdale hit the go-ahead jumper with 41 seconds left then blocked David Potter's driving shot on No. 18 Clemson's next possession as Illinois rallied from 23 points down for a 76-74 victory Wednesday night
Illinois Upsets No. 18 Clemson 76-74
2 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Mike Tisdale hit the go-ahead jumper with 41 seconds left then blocked David Potter's driving shot on No. 18 Clemson's next possession as Illinois rallied from 23 points down for a 76-74 victory Wednesday night.
Portland Wins, Big Ten Loses
5 days ago by
Basketball Predictions
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Utah 60, #21 Illinois 58This is a particularly damaging loss for Illinois when you consider the fact that they had a 16 point halftime lead, and that Utah was coming off a recent loss to Seattle. These are the types of losses that kill a team's computer numbers. But that said,...
Illinois Basketball’s Key: Improved Depth
9 days 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...
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.
After slow start, No. 20 Illinois fends off Wofford
10 days 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.
Demetri McCamey Lifts Fighting Illini As They Hold Off Wofford 78-64
10 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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The Fighting Illini faced a tough match up in Wofford tonight, believe it or not. Wofford had recently beat Georgia, so this game was not going to be easy. The Illini started out not doing so well as Wofford could not miss a three...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Demetri McCamey Lifts Fighting Illini As They Hold Off Wofford
10 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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The Fighting Illini faced a, believe it or not, tough match up in Wofford tonight. Wofford had recently beat Georgia, so this game was not going to be easy. The Illini started out not doing so well as Wofford could not miss a three...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
No. 20 Illinois uses late run to beat Wofford
10 days ago by
Sign on San Diego
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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.
Illinois Downs Wofford 78-64
10 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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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.
Illinois expects boost from return of Jeffrey Jordan
14 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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He plays his first game Saturday against Presbyterian
CHAMPAIGN -- When Demetri McCamey was on the court Tuesday night against Northern Illinois, everything was fine for Illinois.
Directional Challenges
17 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...
How Big Of a Difference Will Jeffery Jordan Make When He Comes Back?
17 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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Jeffery Jordan has missed the first game and will miss tonight's game against the Northern Illinois Huskies due to a rule violation. Jordan will almost take Chester Frazier's spot on the team this year...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Would You Want Chester Frazier As an Assistant For Illinois Basketball?
18 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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There has been talks about former University of Illinois point guard, Chester Frazier, coming back to be an assistant. I think he would be a great help with his basketball knowledge and great athletic skills...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Jeff Jordan pointlessly suspended for victimless crime
24 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
24 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...
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.
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.
M. Basketball. Illini Defeat Quincy, 84-63
26 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Illinois closed out exhibition play Sunday afternoon with an 84-63 victory over Quincy at the Assembly Hall. Freshman D.J. Richardson recorded a game-high 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-8 from 3-point range, to lead the Illini. The Orange and Blue had four players score...
Illini Sharp in Exhibition Victory Over Missouri Southern
October 30, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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The Fighting Illini saw their first action against outside competition Friday night at Assembly Hall, routing Missouri Southern State, 95-67, in the first of two exhibition tune-ups before the regular season. Junior Demetri McCamey had 16 points to lead five Illini in double-figures...
Weber likes what he sees in McCamey
October 29, 2009 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.
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