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Illinois big man central to win against UTRGV
Illinois big man scores career high 38 points
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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.
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 bounce back after disastrous loss to Cincinnati to beat Kansas State
Illini finished Kansas State game without Frazier, Curbelo
Significantly higher marks for the Illini on Tuesday night in Kansas City, Mo.
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's Hall of Fame Classic win
Bearcats run away with game in second half
Our resident expert is getting an Andres Feliz type of vibe from Utah transfer Alfonso Plummer, who broke out with 21 points in Tuesday's much-needed win over old friend Bruce Weber and Kansas State.
Illini snap two-game losing streak
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the matchup between the Illini and Wildcats
Illinois will look to rebound on Tuesday against Kansas State
Illini should get their coach back for regular-season finale this Saturday against Northwestern
Jim Harbaugh will try to beat Ohio State and quarterback standout C.J. Stroud for first time as Michigan's coach on Saturday. Good luck
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