2023 Gavitt Games: Xavier-Purdue, Marquette-Illinois highlight top matchups
The matchups for the 2023 Gavitt Games are set. Here is a look at where they rank, with a much-anticipated showdown between Xavier and Purdu...MAY 24, 2023
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Top 10 NBA/ABA careers by an Illinois basketball player Throughout the long history of Illinois basketball, there have been some great players who have prosperous NBA/ABA careers. Most of the youn...
MAY 23, 2023 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Zach Edey, Kobe Bufkin among 10 Big Ten prospects to watch at NBA Draft Combine
Andy Katz examines 10 NBA Draft prospects from the Big Ten, projecting where they'll go and detailing how they need to improve.MAY 12, 2023
2023 college basketball transfer portal tracker: Arthur Kaluma enters transfer portal
Here are the biggest names to enter the men's college basketball transfer portal since it officially opened March 13.MAY 11, 2023
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Matthew Mayer earns G League combine invite Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Riche...
MAY 5, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Interest high in Illinois transfers Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Riche...
APRIL 2, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Coleman Hawkins' thought process Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Riche...
MARCH 31, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illinois center Brandon Lieb enters transfer portal. The Deerfield graduate will look for more playing time. Brandon Lieb, a 7-foot-1 center from Deerfield, played for Illinois for three seasons but appeared in just 31 of 97 games.
MARCH 30, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Illinois' Coleman Hawkins to declare for draft, maintain eligibility Hawkins averaged 9.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, three assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals in 33 games.
MARCH 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Illinois hit with first roster changes Epps entering transfer portal; Hawkins declaring for NBA draft
MARCH 29, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illinois frosh G Jayden Epps to transfer Illinois freshman guard Jayden Epps announced Tuesday that he will transfer.
MARCH 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
What's behind the Big Ten's basketball title drought?
Does Big Ten's depth hurt NCAA Tournament seeding and wear teams out? There are many theories for league's title drought, but the data is mu...MARCH 25, 2023
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Hansberry will play in Capital Classic Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Riche...
MARCH 23, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
2023 NCAA Tournament odds, expert picks, best bets for first, second round
FOX Sports Gambling Analyst Jason McIntyre is here with his picks for first- and second-round games of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.MARCH 18, 2023
UCLA, Kansas on Elite Eight collision course in West Region?
Following dominant performances from both Kansas and UCLA on Thursday, are the Jayhawks and Bruins on a collision course to meet in the Elit...MARCH 17, 2023
Live Blog: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Tournament Preview We keep an eye on Missouri-Utah State while getting you ready for the Hogs’ tip-off
MARCH 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Live Blog: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Tournament Preview We keep an eye on Missouri-Utah State while getting you ready for the Hogs’ tip-off
MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
RJ Melendez - Remains in starting lineup Melendez is in the starting five for Thursday's game versus against Arkansas, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
Impact Melendez will make his fourth straight start Thursday. He is averaging 7.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals across his 17 games starting this season.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Epps - Not part of starting lineup Epps is not part of Illinois' starting lineup Thursday against Arkansas, according to Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.
Impact Illinois will start Ramses Melendez for the Fighting Illini's first-round game of their 2023 NCAA Tournament. Epps played only three minutes during the Big Ten tourney. Though the guard is expected to play more on Thursday, it remains unspecified as to how much.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ups and downs still led Illinois men to NCAA tournament Illini trying to turn belief in their ability into postseason run that has eluded program the last two years
MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Know the foe: Arkansas Razorbacks Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down Illinois' first round opponent in the NCAA tournament
MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
NCAA tournament preview: Arkansas vs. Illinois; 3:30 p.m., Thursday (TBS) Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the matchup between the Illini and Razorbacks
MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illini men's basketball notebook: Epps 'good to go' for NCAA tournament Freshman guard has moved past 'scary moment' after collapse in late February practice
MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Asmussen | What's it going to be for Illini? Which Illinois team shows up for Underwood will determine how long its NCAA tournament run lasts
MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
What is an Illini? Explaining the origin of Illinois' nickname, mascot history Illinois' athletics teams have used the "Fighting Illini" mascot for more than a century, but where does the name come from?
MARCH 16, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
