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…
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…
The last two nights have been phenomenal all around college basketball, and it was no different in the Big Ten. Here are some thoughts and observations on what’s been going on around the league. —In its first game without Rayvonte Rice, Illinois upset No. 11…
Illinois guard Rayvonte Rice gave his team Braggin’ Rights for the third straight year with this buzzer-beater Saturday:
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 —…
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,…
What better way to close the door on 2013 and turn forward to 2014 than have three of the nation’s premier college basketball conferences begin league play. Today, the Big Ten, Big East, and American Athletic Conference tip off their conference seasons. The Big Ten…
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…
