Illini Basketball

After a thrilling win against a Top Ten team, the Illini did what came natural: laid down to a bottom dweller in the B1G.

As I walked off the court, I thought, “What a waste of time.”

Who wants to be the next Brandon Paul?

Closing out wins is really all that matters when it comes down to it. But as always, it's not easy to watch.

Bruce Weber wore a Gold tie to the last basketball game of 2011 on a trip to Purdue. An omen, perhaps? Or just another day as an Illini?

Hold on Illini fans—we are entering a time of trial and tribulation. Is there a savior among us?

The Illini are 11–1 heading into their annual showdown with Missouri, who are the surprise of the basketball landscape, and ranked in the Top 10. If last night was an indication, it could get ugly.

Despire getting pushed around by the Runnin' Rebels on Saturday, the game at United Center offered Illinois a good chance to get a few Chicago area recruits out to a game.

The Illini basketball team are off and running at 10–0. And this time, it seems like their wins are coming naturally.