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I’m sure those words were spoken in many living rooms across the country this afternoon after the Illini beat Penn State 60-55. But I actually uttered the sentence before the game started. A tweet hit my feed from the Illinois Basketball official Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1fR7ZFL

  10. Brick House by The Commodores Commodores – Brick House by Discodandan 9. Free Falling by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Seems like it the last three games, doesn’t it? 8. Under Pressure Basically the rest of the season… 7. Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1j4HsY6

Coach John Groce postgame press conference vs. Northwestern  (Jan. 12, 2014) Northwestern 49, Illinois 43  The Good Nothing. I literally cannot think of one positive. The Bad Um, shooting. The Illini shot 28 percent from the floor and 21 percent from Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/L7OgbQ

Nnanna Egwu was slouched over at his locker after Illinois’ horrible, no good, very bad 49-43 loss to Northwestern on Sunday. Before the reporters that had soon gathered could even utter a question to Egwu, he spoke. “We know how Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1gFyA9A

It may surprise some of you to know that while Coach Lou Henson is celebrating his 82nd birthday today, he still has not been inducted into the Collegiate National Basketball Hall of Fame. Of course many have talked for years Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1dCYPKy

Coach Groce postgame press conference vs. Wisconsin 1/8/14    The Good Not much. Rayvonte Rice and Joseph Bertrand came to play. Together Rice and Bertrand were 14-31 for 37 points, accounting for 52 percent of the offense, while the rest Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/KEQpek

This edition of Game Film Breakdown will not be like the traditional ones, because there were so few positives to take away from the Illini’s 95-70 loss to the Badgers. So instead, today’s visual breakdown of what happened will be replaced Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1abQf4C

OFFICIAL ILLINI BASKETBALL DRINKING GAME™ RULES You must be 21 or older to play…legally. You can drink any kind of alcohol you want, but we highly suggest beer. You might be drinking a lot. If you drink liquor you might Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1a4YzD6

Penn State Highlights 1/4/14 Coach Groce postgame press conference vs. Penn State 1/4/14 The Good The Illini played good defense and were able to sustain their lead despite a scoring lull in the first half. I liked the toughness displayed Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1gaoltO

The Flying Illini were honored at halftime of last Saturday’s game against Penn State, and while the 2013 version of Illinois might not be as flashy as that ’89 team, Coach Groce has them headed in that direction. They held Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/KrQVML

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Plainfield East shooting guard Aaron Jordan gave Illinois his verbal commitment shortly after the game against Penn State ended today. It is another good in state pick up for Coach Groce and staff. Jordan is an excellent shooter and has good Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1lhPsGY

Dear Mr. Egwu, Congratulations on the big win against Indiana! Man, that was a nail biter. You and your team have really shown some great toughness and grit so far. I hope you had a good and safe New Year. Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1gyd5It

It took overtime, but the Illini were able to put away Indiana 83-80 yesterday in Champaign. Penn State now comes to the State Farm Center this Saturday afternoon for a 1:15 CT tip. Highlights Coach Groce postgame press conference vs. Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/1bB7lbG

Holy hell, what a game. In front of a sold-out crowd on New Year’s Eve, the Illini and the Hoosiers did not disappoint. It was a game of runs, fouls and bodies hitting the deck (one of them being John Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/19Bl4F8

Highlights Coach Groce post game press conference vs. UIC 12/28 The Good Rayvonte Rice is clearly the man on this team. While his scoring ability is obviously his most recognized skill, I am most impressed with his overall ability. Rice Continue reading → via WordPress http://ift.tt/18S8YXK