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 day after a game when an opposing player misses two consecutive free throws, local McDonald’s restaurants typically give away about 1,500 free McNuggets, Central Illinois owner/operator Blake Linders said.
Sophomore guard delivers 14 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five steals, as Illinois defeats Michigan State 86-76
Mayer, Dainja and the Illini defense come up big during road victory against Badgers
Veteran coach in Hartleb brings back veteran group of players to Champaign this spring
Jan. 29, 1983: A career-high 29 points by Derek Harper led Illinois past host Michigan. It was Lou Henson’s first coaching victory at Ann Arbor in eight tries.
Jan. 29, 1983: A career-high 29 points by Derek Harper led Illinois past host Michigan. It was Lou Henson’s first coaching victory at Ann Arbor in eight tries.
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:
Three quick hits about Dan Hartleb's program before the 2023 season begins in mid-February
Will the Illini avoid back-to-back losses?
Offense proved difficult for Illinois men's basketball to come by for a sizable portion of Saturday's road game. And yet, the Illini picked up another double-digit victory.
Illinois overcame recent struggles in a specific uniform during Saturday's victory at Wisconsin.
Enthusiasm for Illini basketball program thunderous as ever despite lack of in-state talent
Blue-clad Illini secure significant victory Saturday at Wisconsin
Illinois nearly held Wisconsin under 50 points on Saturday at Kohl Center. Regardless, the Illini picked up a road win.
Most of Illinois' starters had a solid day in Madison, while some of Wisconsin's big names struggled to stay productive.
The Illini used another strong defensive effort and a big scoring day from Matthew Mayer to prevail in Madison.
Illinois native Charlie Bullen joining Illini football staff
Brad Underwood is all in with the idea of stealing, as long as it pertains to road wins. His Illinois squad has a chance for a quality one Saturday in Wisconsin.
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:
Ball State transfer has family ties to C-U
The Illini men are facing their first repeat Big Ten opponent of the season when they travel north to Madison to battle a struggling Badgers squad.
The team's success has been a welcome change for longtime ushers and newcomers alike.
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:
Altmyer officially on board with Bret Bielema's program: 'I'm excited for the new experiences.'
Green after Illinois' 62-52 loss to Purdue: 'I felt like we got beat by 40'
Centennial's Tyler McClure has played football before. But his focus for years has been upon baseball. That didn't stop Bret Bielema from taking a shot on McClure as a preferred walk-on.
Loss to Boilermakers cause for concern
'To see the success Green has led Illinois to in her first season is remarkable'
Not sure if anyone else does this, but I rank years based on what happened personally.
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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