The Illinois College Basketball Rankings are a weekly feature this season on The Catch and Shoot where nine writers who cover college basketball in Illinois will rank the 13 Division I programs in the state. Voters: Jesse Kramer (The Catch and Shoot), Tom Fornelli (The Champaign…
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In its second game against Division I competition this season, UIC (1-2) was overwhelmed by Eastern Illinois (2-1) in the second half, falling 86-66. The Flames trailed by 17 points in the first half but worked back within two possessions early in the second. The…
UIC announced on Wednesday the addition of two recruits, center Tai Odiase and guard Grant Sims, during the early signing period. “We are thrilled to have Tai and and Grant join the UIC basketball family,” said UIC head coach Howard Moore. “Both young men are…
UIC (0-1) fought furiously in the final eight minutes against Drake (1-0) in the season opener on Saturday night, reducing a nine-point deficit to two points. But the Flames could not complete to comeback and force overtime as Hayden Humes’ finger roll in the final…
The Illinois College Basketball Rankings will be a weekly feature this season on The Catch and Shoot where six writers who cover college basketball in the state of Illinois will rank the 13 Division I teams in the state. Here is the preseason edition: Voters:…
By Jesse Kramer As usual, the Horizon League will have some of the nation’s top mid-majors. This year, Wright State, Green Bay, Cleveland State, and Oakland are all in the mix as possible top-25 mid-major clubs. The Horizon will most likely be a one-bid league,…