October 1997
McClain''s prediction on recruit comes true
PEORIA – The moment Illinois basketball fans have all been waiting for has finally arrived – just like Sergio McClain said it would.
Small hits the big time
Danville's Mike Small, a former Illini, earned his PGA Tour card Sunday at the Nike Tour Championship in Opelika, Ala.
Tate: Boilermakers latest team of destiny
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – It didn't get any easier for Ron Turner's idle Illini Saturday.
Fellow Manual athletes follow Hester to UI
CHAMPAIGN – When Sergio McClain, Marcus Griffin and Final Four MVP Frank Williams are finished cutting down the nets a few Marches from now, be sure to find Jerry Hester and say thanks.
Scouting Illinois
Here's a look at how the Lon Kruger's Illinois men's basketball team stacks up, according to preseason publications:
Shiloh star walks on air at Illinois
CHAMPAIGN – He's got his mug shot in the media guide, just like Sergio McClain, Awvee Storey and the rest of the new guys.
He's got his name on the back of his uniform, the same No. 30 Marcus Liberty, Robert Bennett and all the Judsons used to sport.
Shoot, Luke Williams even has a shot at playing time this winter if he shoots like he did in his Little Okaw Valley Conference days.
Illinois sinks quickly vs. Ohio State
CHAMPAIGN – Don Hardin wasn't at a loss for words. Just at a loss for explanations.
Speer flies; UI captures meet
Lindsay Speer set the pace, and the rest of the Illini followed her to victory.
Freshman sparks UI spikers
CHAMPAIGN – Get used to seeing more of freshman Betsy Spicer.
Maybe even in the starting lineup tonight when Ohio State visits Huff Hall.
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