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ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI 7-3 · 11TH IN BIG TEN
7-3 · 11TH IN BIG TEN
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Illinois vs. Missouri odds, picks and predictions The Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3) head to St. Louis for the annual Braggin' Rights game against the Missouri Tigers (10-1) Sunday. Tip-off...
Top of the Morning, Dec. 21, 2024 Like so many Illini fans, the Friedleins plan their holidays around the annual basketball game in St. Louis.
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Illinois Basketball vs. Missouri Key Matchup: Tre White vs. Mark Mitchell Both forwards have been playing their best basketball of the season heading into Sunday's Braggin' Rights matchup
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Instant reaction: Illinois 69, Southern 57 Illini finish off nonconference season with closer-than-expected win
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Green Street | Reading material Illini coach using different tools to work on team's mindset
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Good Morning, Illini Nation: His own toughest critic Freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis has high expectations for himself
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Good Morning, Illini Nation: A fun lineup creation exercise What would be your priorities in building the best lineup?
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Will Riley - Inefficient in loss Riley had 10 points (1-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and five rebounds over 20 minutes during Saturday's 66-64 loss to Tennessee.
Impact Riley struggled from the field during Saturday's loss against the Volunteers, converting on just 1-of-9 shot attempts in the contest. The 6-foot-8 freshman has been in a bit of a shooting slump as of late, averaging just eight points off the bench across the Fighting Illini's last four games on a 26.5/5.9/72.2 shooting line. Riley, who is still shooting 37.5 percent from three on the season despite his recent struggles (4.8 attempts per game), will look to get out of his slump against Missouri on Sunday.
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Tomislav Ivisic - Snags 12 rebounds in defeat Ivisic chipped in four points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes during Saturday's 66-64 loss to Tennessee.
Impact Ivisic was active on the glass during Saturday's loss against the Volunteers, closing with four points and 12 rebounds in the contest. The 7-foot-1 sophomore has started in all 10 games during his time with Illinois, averaging 14.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks on 28 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should remain confident in Ivisic's performance, with the sophomore center recording 10+ rebounds in five-consecutive games.
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Kasparas Jakucionis - Lead contributor in loss Jakucionis had 22 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 10-14 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 66-64 loss to Tennessee.
Impact Jakucionis got to the line early and often during Saturday's loss against the Volunteers, converting on 10-of-14 looks from the charity stripe on route to a 22-point finish. The 6-foot-6 freshman has been a star from day one with the Fighting Illini, averaging 16.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.4 steals on 32.1 minutes per game (10 starts). Jakuncionis will look to help Illinois bounce back during Sunday's showdown with Missouri.
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Rick Barnes, Brad Underwood react to Tennessee holding off Illinois to remain college basketball's No. 1 team | Sporting News Tennessee coach Rick Barnes and Illinois coach Brad Underwood reacted to the Volunteers’ buzzer-beater win on Saturday in Champaign. Tenness...
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Tennessee vs Illinois: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds The Tennessee Volunteers will face the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, December 14th, at the State Farm Center in this top-ranked coll...
DECEMBER 14 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Illinois' Brad Underwood on Facing Tennessee: 'What Better Way to Prepare?' Whether or not the Vols rank No. 1, the Illinois coach knew they could sharpen the edges of his young Illini
DECEMBER 14 • SI.COM
Top of the Morning, Dec. 14, 2024 Barb Barker has attended all three Illini basketball upsets of No. 1.
DECEMBER 14 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Which freshmen have made an immediate impact? Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis among the nation's best first-year players
DECEMBER 14 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illini Legends, Lists & Lore: Happy birthday, Brad Underwood! A look back at what the Illini coach accomplished as an athlete in the 1980s — and how he got his coaching start
DECEMBER 14 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Game 10 preview | No. 1 Tennessee at Illinois; 4:30 p.m., Saturday Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down Saturday's game between the Illini and Volunteers
DECEMBER 14 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Jakucionis finding balance as scorer, facilitator Freshman guard pivotal to Illinois' offensive success
DECEMBER 14 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Kasparas Jakucionis - Game-high 24 points Tuesday Jakucionis racked up 24 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 86-80 win over Wisconsin.
Impact Jakucionis continues to dominate for the Fighting Illini, who took down the Badgers on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-6 freshman is averaging 15.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, six assists and 1.4 steals across nine starts, establishing himself early on as one of Illinois' go-to options. Jakucionis should be expected to remain a consistent fantasy contributor as the Fighting Illini look to stay on course against the Volunteers this weekend.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Kylan Boswell - Season-high 19 points against Wisconsin Boswell provided 19 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 86-80 win over Wisconsin.
Impact Boswell cashed in on 5-of-11 looks from the field, closing with 19 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals as the Fighting Illini took down the Badgers on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-2 junior transfer from Arizona has settled in well with his new team, averaging 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.9 steals across nine starts. Boswell and the Fighting Illini will look to stay on track during Saturday's matchup with Tennessee.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Tre White - Stellar in win White registered 23 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 86-80 win over Wisconsin.
Impact White took over during Tuesday's win over the Badgers, converting on 6-of-8 looks from the field and 9-of-10 looks from the charity stripe, closing out the contest with 23 points and eight rebounds. The 6-foot-7 junior had his best game of the season against the Badgers, setting a new season-high 23 points in his first year with the Fighting Illini. Through nine starts, White is averaging 8.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists behind a 51/33.3/91.7 shooting line.
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