Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:
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If Kofi Cockburn doesn't lead the Big Ten in shooting percentage, then somebody put lids on the baskets at SFC.
Shorthanded Illini hold off Fighting Irish in Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup at State Farm Center.
Illini fend off late challenge, beat Fighting Irish
Danish tackle Magnus Møller commits to Illini
Shorthanded, unranked Illini back in action Monday night in Big Ten/ACC Challenge
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Shorthanded, unranked Illini back in action Monday night in Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Abby Pilcher — an energetic third-grader at Washington Elementary in Monticello who is involved in 4-H, dance, basketball and gymnastics — enjoyed the Illini's season-ending win.
Potential matchup with reigning national champs looms in second round
Illness, injuries impacting number of available players
Braggin’ Rights again in St. Louis. The start of Big Ten play. High school holiday tournaments.
Offense puts forth best performance all season in rivalry win to end first regular season of Bielema era
Illini put forth best performance in Saturday's win against Northwestern, but now comes the real question: what's next?
Player of the game
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the matchup between the Illini and Fighting Irish
Illinois blows out Northwestern in regular season finale to regain Land of Lincoln Trophy for first time since 2014
In the history of Big Ten men’s gymnastics, no team has been more dominant than the Illini teams led by Pond from 1950 to 1960
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Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:
Illini bolster frontcourt with addition of former four-star recruit
Illini win Land of Lincoln Trophy for first time since 2014
Really. Even if Illinois finishes 5-7, Bret Bielema's program could play in December
Illinois big man scores career high 38 points
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini win
Illinois big man central to win against UTRGV
Illinois starting offensive lineman gears up for final home game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday when Northwestern visits
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CHAMPAIGN — Kofi Cockburn interrupted Alfonso Plummer before the Illinois guard could answer a question about his mentality during “heat-check” moments following Friday night’s 94-85 win against UT Rio Grande Valley.
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:
The good news? Kofi Cockburn is going to hit 50 points in a game this season. Dave Downey's school-record 53 points might be in jeopardy.
Cockburn (38 points) and Plummer (30 points) lead Illini past Vaqueros
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