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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:
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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
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the matchup between the Illini and Vaqueros
Illinois dealing with early challenges
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:
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:
Illinois women’s basketball beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Joe Vozzelli Jr. breaks down the preseason poll — and shares his Top 25 ballot:
“Fans can expect to be able to purchase official Illinois merchandise, including team jerseys, with the name and number of their favorite Illini players who have joined the respective group licensing program once The Brandr Group enters into agreements with applicable school trademark licensees,” Illinois athletics wrote in a press release.
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