Illini Basketball

If, when watching last night’s Illini loss to Wisconsin, you thought ESPN was just replaying last season’s game tape, you are excused.

Melting ice sliding off the roof of the Assemly Hall may have been more memorable than the game itself.

The Streak of wins against Minnesota is over. Thursday night in Minneapolis, the Frightened Illini got their clocks cleaned, 59-36. Burn the game tape.

These Gophers aren’t pushovers. Led by Tubby Smith, Lawrence Westbrook and Minnesota’s version of Chester Frazier, the Gophers look to take down the Illini, finally.

Rob recounts interviewing a downtrodden Marcus Landry following the Illini’s big win against Bo’s Badgers.

Rob McColley wonders aloud in anticipation of Saturday’s matchup of the Illini and Badgers at the Assembly Hall.

On a day in which the state of Illinois was showcased at the U.S. Capitol, the University of Illinois represented on the court as well with an impressive win over Ohio State.

Illinois, freshly minted in the AP Top 25, return home to battle Ohio State. McColley thinks it’s anyone’s ballgame.

Illinois played particularly well on the road for about 25 minutes against Michigan State, but choked down the stretch, misfiring yet again on an opportunity to propel itself into the Top 25.