Illinois coach John Groce signed three freshman and a junior college prospect to his 2015 recruiting class Wednesday, the school announced. D.J. Williams and Jalen Coleman lead the class as top-100 freshmen. Shooting guard Aaron Jordan is also a touted recruit, and junior college forward…
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Illinois point guard Tracy Abrams will miss the 2014-15 season after suffering a torn ACL during a preseason workout, the school announced Thursday. Abrams will use a medical redshirt and return for his final season of eligibility in 2015-16. “Tracy worked hard in the offseason…
The Catch and Shoot’s Ultra Early 2014-15 season preview continues with an early look at the Big Ten. Wisconsin enters as the big favorite with four starters returning from a team that is fresh off a Final Four appearance. There are still some questions about…
It was one of the ugliest games you will find in college basketball this season, but a win is a win for Chris Collins and Northwestern (8-9, 1-3 Big Ten). Sunday night, the Wildcats upset No. 23 Illinois (13-4, 2-2), 49-43, at Welsh-Ryan Arena, giving…
Illinois head coach John Groce picked up another high-quality commitment Saturday from junior Aaron Jordan of Plainfield East High School. 2015 Plainfield East (IL) SG Aaron Jordan has verbally committed to Illinois. — Alex Kline (@TheRecruitScoop) January 4, 2014 Jordan, a 6’4″ shooting guard,…
UIC (5-9) fell for the third straight time Saturday, as its upset bid against Illinois (11-2) at the United Center fell 14 points short, 74-60. The Flames were on fire in the first half thanks to senior guard Kelsey Barlow’s 18 points. They built a…
Illinois does not have good memories of UIC. The last time they met, the Flames, who entered 4-7, upset the No. 12 Fighting Illini by three points. Like their meeting Saturday, that game was played at the United Center. That was in 2010, but UIC (5-8)…
The Big Ten/ACC challenge is always a fun series in non-conference play, but this season it takes on a bigger meaning as these two leagues each make a very strong case to be the best league in all of college basketball. The Big Ten has…