Illini Basketball

Big Ten basketball held its annual Media Day in Rosemont, Thursday. Rob went. They gave him a tote bag, and a two GB flash drive. He also stole five apples.

Illinois ran past and/or through McKendree last night. Today, Cliff Alexander arrives for his official visit. Which do you think is more significant? Rob's unique prose may provide a clue.

They loved it. It was better than Cats. They're going to see it again, and again.

Is John Groce's second Illini team NIT-bound, as so many pundits seem to think? Rob thinks no one could possibly know.

The key may be Ekey.

The Illini basketball season kicks off next week. Do you even know who's on the team? Rob introduces the newcomers, with word games.

Chicago Homecoming was great. Especially if you, like Rob, ignored the football game.

The Illini basketball banquet: an awkward proposition.

Bruce Weber is about to get paid.

B1G teams are dominating this tournament. Now it's just a matter of focus.