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Tag: John Groce

Illinois fires head coach John Groce

  • Posted onMarch 11, 2017March 11, 2017
  • Big Ten

Illinois has fired coach John Groce, the school announced Saturday. After making a late-season push, Illinois lost its final two games, and with it a chance at making the NCAA Tournament. Instead, the Illini will miss the Big Dance for the fourth straight year with…

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John Groce to remain Illinois head coach, AD says

  • Posted onMarch 5, 2016
  • Big Ten

John Groce will return as Illinois’ head coach next season, athletics director Josh Whitman announced Saturday. The Illini have not made the NCAA Tournament since the 2012-13 season, Groce’s first year with the program. They will likely miss the Big Dance for the third straight…

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Illinois barely survives UIC upset bid

  • Posted onDecember 12, 2015December 12, 2015
  • Big Ten

CHICAGO — Malcolm Hill scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half as Illinois held off UIC Saturday at the United Center, 83-79. After trailing 41-30 at halftime, UIC (1-6) used a 14-0 run in the second half to grab a 58-54 advantage with 9:53…

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Illinois guard Kendrick Nunn out two months with thumb injury

  • Posted onOctober 20, 2015January 6, 2022
  • Big Ten

A thumb injury will sideline Illinois junior guard Kendrick Nunn for eight weeks, the school announced Tuesday. The Chicago native will have surgery Wednesday after injuring a ligament in his left thumb last week. Nimmons Malchow Johnson personal injury lawyers in Augusta, GA helps in dealing…

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Austin Colbert to transfer from Illinois

  • Posted onApril 16, 2015
  • Big Ten

Illinois forward Austin Colbert is leaving the program, the school announced Wednesday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore will have two years of eligibility remaining. “After meeting with Austin, he and I agree that it is in his best interest to pursue a fresh start and continue his education…

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Ultra Early Big Ten Preview for the 2015-16 Season

  • Posted onApril 7, 2015May 7, 2015
  • 2015-16 Season Preview

Updated May 7, 3:15 p.m. Although the Big Ten partially redeemed a down-year by having two teams advance to the Final Four, the league’s national title drought reached 15 years with Wisconsin losing to Duke in Monday night’s championship game. While the Big Ten likely won’t…

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Illinois’ bubble bursts with blowout loss to Michigan

  • Posted onMarch 12, 2015March 12, 2015
  • Big Ten

CHICAGO — The good news for Illinois fans if they will not have to sweat on Selection Sunday. The bad news is there will be no tension because everybody knowns the Fighting Illini are NIT bound for the second straight year under coach John Groce. Illinois entered…

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Aaron Cosby to transfer from Illinois

  • Posted onFebruary 20, 2015
  • Big Ten

Junior guard Aaron Cosby and Illinois have decided to part ways, the school announced Friday. Cosby, a 6-foot-3 guard who transferred to Illinois from Seton Hall, was averaging 7.8 points per game in his first season with the Illini. He had started 13 of the…

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Big Ten Power Rankings: Badgers still clear leader heading into conference play

  • Posted onDecember 29, 2014
  • Big Ten

Big Ten competition finally gets underway Tuesday afternoon. So here are The Catch and Shoot’s final non-conference power rankings for the conference:   1. Wisconsin (12-1) Wisconsin will lose games in the Big Ten, but it would not be surprising if the Badgers win the…

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Oregon knocks off Illinois at United Center, 77-70

  • Posted onDecember 13, 2014December 13, 2014
  • Big Ten

Here’s a guest post by Josh Rosenblat, who was on hand for Oregon vs. Illinois at the United Center Saturday. Josh is part of the Inside NU team, which does a great job covering Northwestern sports. You can find more of Josh’s work here. CHICAGO —…

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