College Basketball Power Rankings: Undefeated Purdue is a big problem
After winning the Phil Knight Legacy championship, Purdue is on the rise in John Fanta's Power Rankings.NOVEMBER 28, 2022
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Taylor and Syracuse host No. 16 Illinois
Syracuse takes on the No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini after Justin Taylor scored 25 points in the Orange's 73-72 loss to the Bryant BulldogsNOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clark, Melendez lead Illinois in 92-59 rout of Lindenwood
Skyy Clark scored a career-high 19 points, RJ Melendez had a career-high 17 and No. 16 Illinois cruised past Lindenwood 92-59 on Friday nightNOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 16 Illinois hosts Childs and Lindenwood
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindenwood visits No. 16 Illinois after Childs' 23-point outing
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virginia rises, Michigan State enters while Kentucky drops in AP Top 25
North Carolina kept its top spot in the top 25 while Houston moved up to No. 2.NOVEMBER 21, 2022
College basketball power rankings: Kentucky yet to look like a contender
Kentucky drops out, Virginia rises, and the Big Ten rules in John Fanta's Power Rankings. Check out his Top 15, his Player of the Week, and...NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Hoop Thoughts: Terrence Shannon Jr. sparks Illinois, UCLA's defensive woes, Feast Week hopes The Texas Tech transfer arrived in Champaign and worked to fix his jump shot, increasing his potential in the process.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
RJ Melendez - Scores eight in loss Melendez produced eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 70-61 loss to Virginia.
Impact Melendez continues to start but hasn't exactly been the most efficient in his production, as he also made two turnovers and committed three fouls during Sunday's game. With Jayden Epps eating up big minutes as the sixth man, Melendez and Mattew Mayer aren't as productive as some of the other options for the Illini.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 16 Virginia beats No. 19 Illinois to cap emotional week
Reece Beekman and No. 16 Virginia capped an emotional week by going on a late 13-point run to defeat No. 19 Illinois 70-61 to win the Continental Tire Main EventNOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
College basketball notebook: Texas is a contender in Chris Beard's 2nd season
Michigan State was underrated, Houston is stacked and Texas is a contender. All this and more in Andy Katz's weekly college hoops notebook.NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Terrence Shannon - High-scoring double-double Shannon accumulated 29 points (9-13 FG, 8-9 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block over 38 minutes during Friday's 79-70 victory over UCLA.
Impact Shannon backed up a 30-point game against Monmouth with another excellent showing against the Bruins. He continues to make highlights for the Illini and it looks like few will be able to slow him down early in the season.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini play the No. 16 Virginia Cavaliers
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini take on the No. 16 Virginia CavaliersNOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UCLA Men's Basketball Can't Hang On, Loses to Illinois in Las Vegas The Bruins were unable to secure the win in their first major game of the season, falling to the Fighting Illini in the Continental Tire Mai...
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Shannon scores 29, No. 15 Illinois rallies past No. 8 UCLA
No. 19 Illinois rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat No. 8 UCLA 79-70 in the Continental Tire Main EventNOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini play the No. 8 UCLA Bruins
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini face the No. 8 UCLA BruinsNOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Skyy Clark - Seven points, six assists in win Clark contributed seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and six assists in 20 minutes during Monday's 103-65 win over Monmouth.
Impact Clark opens the season as the starting point guard but Monday was the first time he really showed off his passing ability in the stat line. While he still might be recovering from a shoulder injury after wearing a brace in preseason, Clark still holds the keys for the Illini attack, a role he'll hold until Jayden Epps forces it out of his hands.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Epps - Scores 21 from bench Epps posted 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt), one assist and one steal across 23 minutes during Monday's 103-65 win over Monmouth.
Impact Epps continues to improve early in the season, playing for at least 23 minutes in all three games but increasing his point tallies up to Monday's numbers, which was second only to Terrence Shanon for the Illini. While Skyy Clark has opened the season as the starter at PG and offers a greater emphasis on passing, Epps could see an increased role if he continues to make things happen.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Mayer - Quiet in win Mayer produced three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's 103-65 win over Monmouth.
Impact Mayer has started all three games to open the season but he has yet to play for more than 20 minutes. With a low shooting percentage but a heavy reliance on three-pointers, Mayer could occasionally offer a big game. Until then, he might keep losing minutes to productive players like Dain Dainja from the bench.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Terrence Shannon - Reaches 30 in win Shannon closed Monday's 103-65 victory over Monmouth with 30 points (9-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes.
Impact Shannon didn't even need very long to put up a huge stat line, missing five shots from the field but all came on three-point attempts. If Shannon can maintain his high shooting percentages, as he only scoring 14 during the Nov. 11 win over UMKC, than he could easily be one of the best scorers in the Big 10 and country.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shannon scores 30 as No. 19 Illinois routs Monmouth 103-65
Terrence Shannon Jr. had a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 19 Illinois to a 103-65 win over MonmouthNOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
North Carolina, Gonzaga are 1-2 atop AP Top 25 men’s poll
North Carolina and Gonzaga remain 1-2 in the first regular-season men’s college basketball poll from The Associated Press.NOVEMBER 14, 2022
College basketball's opening week: Fun settings, epic upsets and more
Basketball on an aircraft carrier, Keyontae Johnson's inspiring return and upsets galore highlighted the first week of the college hoops sea...NOVEMBER 13, 2022
No. 23 Illinois hosts Monmouth following Dainja's 20-point game
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dainja dominates as No. 23 Illinois tops Kansas City, 86-48
Dain Dainja scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and to lead No. 23 Illinois to an 86-48 win over Kansas CityNOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
