Illinois vs. Villanova: Game Preview, Prediction
The Illinois Fighting Illini have fought their way to a 6 – 1 opening record and look to be one of the biggest surprises out of the Big 10. Illinois narrowly lost away from home to the then-No. 15...
View ArticleIllinois Basketball Still On Track For NCAAs Despite Setbacks
It’s become almost an annual tradition for college basketball fans around the country. Once mid-February comes into view, terms such as “RPI” and “strength of schedule” make their way into ongoing...
View ArticleMichigan vs. Illinois: Game Preview, Prediction
The Illinois Fighting Illini are still considered a bubble team going into the last few weeks of the season, but pulled off arguably their most important win of the season, as they defeated fellow...
View ArticleIllinois vs. Wisconsin: Game Preview, Prediction
Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini (17-8) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (22-2) You know what the Fighting Illini could use right about now? A win against the Badgers. Sure, Illinois has been on a roll lately,...
View ArticleIllinois’ Bubble Pops With Big 10 Tournament Loss To Michigan
Whenever they take the court for a game, the University of Michigan basketball team proudly wears warmup shirts featuring the phrase “Wolverine Destiny” etched across their chests. On Thursday, the...
View ArticleIllinois Basketball: Groce, Illini Must Return to NCAAs in 2015-16
The Illinois Fighting Illini were right in the thick of NCAA Tournament discussions after they defeated Michigan at Assembly Hall on Feb. 12. Unfortunately for coach John Groce and his charges, the...
View ArticleNotre Dame vs. Illinois: College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV...
TV Schedule: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9:15 p.m. ET, ESPN2 Arena: State Farm Center, Champagne, Ill. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have dropped out of the top 25 after losing two of their last three games,...
View ArticleIllinois vs. Michigan State College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV...
TV Schedule: Thursday, Dec. 7, 9:00 p.m. ET (ESPN) Arena: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Mich. Line: Michigan State (-13.5) On the road and without their star player Denzel Valentine, the Michigan State...
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