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How to Watch No. 14 Indiana Basketball Against Illinois on Saturday Indiana basketball (18-8, 9-6) hosts the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-8, 8-6) Here’s how to watch, with game time and TV information, three...
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FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • STLTODAY.COM
Ty Rodgers - Scores 11 points in loss Rodgers logged 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 93-81 loss to Penn State.
Impact Rodgers has made no fewer than six rebounds in his last four contests but Tuesday was the first time he scored over 10 points all season. Since he's already fairly strong on the glass, improving his potential from the floor will be his point of progression in the coming seasons.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Terrence Shannon - Scores 20 in loss Shannon fouled out of Tuesday's 93-81 loss to Penn State after recording 20 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals over 35 minutes.
Impact Shannon scored at least 20 points for the first time in six games but couldn't best Jalen Pickett scoring 41 on the other side. A rather underwhelming season for Shannon is nearing its finish but he he could finish strong by getting to the foul line, where he's made 17 shots from 19 attempts in the last three games. It's also important to note that he's fouled out twice in that span and has made at least three fouls in four of the last five contests.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
RJ Melendez - Plays three minutes Melendez amassed three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one block and one steal in three minutes during Tuesday's 93-81 loss to Penn State.
Impact Melendez logged his lowest minute tally of the 2022-23 season so far. But if Melendez's past games are any indication, he will receive play a lot more across future matchups the Fighting Illini play. Despite being a backup option throughout the first 1.5 months of 2023, he averaged 22.0 minutes across his first 10 games this year.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pickett, Penn State men's basketball to host Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini (17-7, 8-5 Big Ten) at Penn State Nittany Lions (14-11, 5-9 Big Ten) University Park; Tuesday, 7 p.m. BOTTOM LINE:...
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
RJ Melendez - Available at Penn State Melendez (suspension) will be available during Illinois' game Tuesday at Penn State, according to Andy Kimball of the Decatur Herald.
Impact Illinois prevented Melendez from participating when the team hosted Rutgers on Saturday. He was expected to sit out again Tuesday at Penn State. But on Monday, Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood announced Melendez "will be in uniform" when the team plays its next game.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
2023 College basketball power rankings: A new No. 1 arises
Northwestern, which was picked second to last in the Big Ten preseason poll, handed Purdue, the No. 1 team in the country, only its third lo...FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Luke Goode - Makes season debut Goode closed with zero points (0-1 FG) in five minutes during Saturday's 69-60 victory over Rutgers.
Impact While Goode didn't see significant run in his season debut, he was one of just three Illini reserves to see the court, which is a good sign for his prospects moving forward. The 6-7 wing could provide some outside shooting off the bench down the stretch after going 16-for-43 (37.2 percent) from distance across 28 appearances in his freshman season.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Illinois holds No. 24 Rutgers scoreless for 10 minutes in 69-60 win
Illinois held No. 24 Rutgers scoreless for more than 10 minutes in the second half, rallying for a 69-60 home win Saturday.FEBRUARY 11, 2023
Hawkins, Illinois shut out No. 24 Rutgers for 10 mins in win
Coleman Hawkins scored 18 points and Illinois held No. 24 Rutgers scoreless for more than 10 minutes in the second half, rallying for a 69-60 winFEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RJ Melendez - Serving suspension Melendez is serving a suspension, and he will likely be inactive for Saturday's matchup with Penn State, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
Impact Melendez is serving a suspension for "violating team rules", according to head coach, Brad Underwood. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has appeared in 23 games (11 starts), logging 5.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals on 21.3 minutes per game. It is unclear if Melendez will miss extended time as a result of the suspension.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Illini rally for impressive road win Oden steps up after Bryant's first-quarter injury
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Terrence Shannon - Tuesday's game postponed Tuesday's matchup between Illinois and Minnesota has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact While the Golden Gophers' roster is currently dealing with COVID-19 issues, Minnesota and the Fighting Illini are now in line to square off against each other at a later date. Illinois' next contest will now come against Rutgers on Saturday, Feb. 11.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dain Dainja - Nears double-double Dainja totaled 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 30 minutes during Saturday's 81-79 loss to Iowa.
Impact Dainja has been solid on both ends of the court in a starting role for the Illini, as he's now made 11 consecutive starts and averaged 10.5 points and 6.6 rebounds over that span. Not surprisingly, the 6-9 center also leads the team in blocks at 1.4 bpg (1.9 bpg as a starter). His move to the starting lineup has also coincided with a run of successful play for Illinois despite Saturday's narrow defeat, as the Illini are 8-3 in that 11-game stretch.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Goode - Stays on bench Saturday Goode (foot) did not take the court in Saturday's 81-79 loss to Iowa.
Impact Good was dressed and declared to be available prior to the game, but he ultimately didn't make his season debut. Saturday's tilt happened to be an intense, back-and-forth showdown between conference opponents jockeying for position in the standings, so it's possible a potentially-rusty Goode simply wasn't yet a rotation factor. Goode's true availability and spot in the rotation pecking order will likely be disclosed Tuesday when the Illini host Minnesota -- a team dead last in the conference with a 1-11 record in league play.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
College basketball highlights: Creighton, Rutgers, Iowa, Xavier win
It was a full day college hoops on FOX, with Creighton, Rutgers, Iowa and Xavier coming out on top. Here are the top plays!FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Perkins scores career-high 32, Iowa edges Illinois 81-79
Tony Perkins scored 25 of his career-high 32 points in the second half and Iowa edged Illinois 81-79 to snap a five-game losing streak to the Fighting IlliniFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What to watch for in Iowa-Illinois, Villanova-Creighton, more on FOX
There’s a full slate of action on the hardwood this weekend, with five college hoops game set to air on FOX. John Fanta previews the matchup...FEBRUARY 4, 2023
Luke Goode - Officially active Saturday Goode will be active for the first time all season as the Illini get set to face off versus Iowa on Saturday, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
Impact Goode was able to return to practice this week and will be available to play Saturday for the first time all year. The 6-7 sophomore will provide some additional depth after averaging just under nine minutes per game a season ago.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Iowa hosts Illinois following Sandfort's 20-point outing
Iowa takes on the Illinois Fighting Illini after Payton Sandfort scored 20 points in Iowa's 86-70 win against the Northwestern WildcatsFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois students apologize for Iowa ticket prank ahead of Saturday's game
An Illinois student spirit group purchased 200 tickets for Saturday's men's basketball game at Iowa, but then the tickets were invalidated.FEBRUARY 3, 2023
College basketball tiers: Duke-UNC, Indiana-Purdue among top rivalry games
Andy Katz breaks down the best men's college basketball rivalries, both conference and non-conference.FEBRUARY 3, 2023
