On Monday John Groce addressed his team’s last two games by saying, “We’re just not real good right now.” Then, on Tuesday, he confirmed that Ray Rice was out for a long time (rumored to …
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Rayvonte Rice injured in practice
Many sources are now reporting that Rayvonte Rice, Illinois basketball’s best player this season, has suffered an injury to his hand or wrist in practice and will miss significant time. CBS Sports was the first …
Illini basketball preview: Ohio State
Oof. That’s the best way to sum up Illinois’s loss to Michigan. After leading by as many as 14 points in the second half, Illinois pissed it all away with poor perimeter defense, allowing Aubrey …
Proving time: A look at Illinois’s Big Ten opponents
Chris previews the Big Ten slate the Illini face as they look to prove their Tourney qualifications.
Illini with grandma
Chris wasn't about to leave my family to watch the Illini on Saturday, so here's what my grandma thought about the game.
F this team: Louisiana Tech bowl edition
Hope you had your fill of cheer for Christmas, here's some hate for Louisiana Tech.
Illini basketball preview: Braggin’ Rights
“The toughest game to coach.” “A heavyweight fight.” “Throw the records out.” These are three platitudes John Groce used to describe the Missouri “Braggin’ Rights” game, which tips off at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The …
Dominating run sees off Hampton
A stifling second half run from Illinois earned the win, but there's still work for John Groce to do.
Don’t panic… yet
So Illinois lost a few games, the season ain't over yet, chumps.
Illini basketball preview: Oregon
The final score of Illinois’s loss to Villanova (73-59) looks worse than the actual game did, because for a while the Illini were really hanging with them. Three minutes into the second half the game …