Notes, takeaways from Illinois’ loss to Georgetown
November 15, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
The Illini men’s basketball team was without its starting point guard, as sophomore Trent Frazier was ruled out with a concussion before tipoff Tuesday night. Junior guard Andres Feliz got the start instead and had 13 points to go with five assists. The Illini missed Frazier as they went on a fiv...
Georgetown upends Illinois despite Dosunmu’s high scoring effort
By Gavin Good, Staff writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
Illinois had an up-and-down battle against Georgetown Tuesday night in the team's second game of the season. The Illini led early, but the Hoyas owned the boards and the paint, easily working the ball in from the perimeter for high-percentage scoring opportunities. Georgetown went 20-for-21 at the rim, with five...
Illini secure first recruit of 2019 class
By Brian Binz, Staff writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
Brad Underwood has secured the first commit for the 2019 class. Antwan January committed to the Illini over Florida State and Kansas State, among others. January transferred to Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix this fall after playing in the Los Angeles area. The four-star center will add much-needed front...
Illini head into second game of season against Georgetown
By Jake Hasan
November 12, 2018
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The Georgetown Hoyas will be heading into the State Farm Center Tuesday night, and Illinois men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood had praise for the team out east. “To be one of the best you gotta beat the best,” Underwood said. The Hoyas come into the contest following a strong 85-78 win ...
Biggest takeaways from Illinois’ 99-60 win over Evansville
By Gavin Good, Staff writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
Much of the talk surrounding the Illinois basketball program during the offseason was about the impact five-star recruit and Illinois Mr. Basketball Ayo Dosunmu would make during his first season in Champaign. Dosunmu justified all of that talk against Evansville in the season-opener. He shot 8-of-14...
Illinois to rely heavily on guard play to lead team
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
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For Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood, the 2018 season is one to finally show fans he is the right man for the job. After a disappointing 2017 when the Illini lost their entire frontcourt and saw their top recruit leave after one rocky season, the patience of the fan base is be...
Feliz, Frazier lead exhibition
By Jake Hasan, On-Air Editor
November 5, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports, Sports Top Stories
It may have been just an exhibition game, but the Illinois basketball team did not take Illinois Wesleyan lightly on Friday night, winning the contest 83-67 with strong performances from its newcomers. Junior college transfer Andres Feliz made an impressive debut as an Illini, leading all scorers ...
Team relies on young talent as season nears
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
As the date changes from October to November, the Illinois men's basketball team gets closer and closer to kicking off its 2018-19 campaign. With a large number of familiar faces from previous years replaced by young talent, the Illini are predicted by most to finish in the bottom half of the Big Ten....
Illini get heated in open practice
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
October 22, 2018
Filed under Basketball, M-basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
With about three weeks left until the return of college basketball, the Illinois men’s basketball team held another practice open to the fans and media at 11 a.m. in the Ubben practice facility Saturday. While the players and Underwood weren’t available for interviews, here’s what went down. Frien...
Illini show promise with new starters in open practice
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports, Sports Top Stories, Top Stories
For Brad Underwood and the Illinois men’s basketball team, the Homecoming open practice didn’t mean much on the court, but it did provide an audience at Ubben Saturday morning that was eager to see the new-look Illini. In front of a crowd, Underwood ran his team on offense and defense, running dr...
Underwood addresses season at Basketball Media Days
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
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Illini men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood took the podium at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago on Thursday morning to address the upcoming season. Underwood began by offering respects to the passing of legendary coach Tex Winter, who Underwood said he got to know when he was at Kansas State as a player and ...
Illini experience plenty of change in new season
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports, Top Stories
It was an overcast Friday, not unlike other October Fridays in Champaign, but inside the Ubben practice facility, it wasn’t just another Friday. Head coach Brad Underwood addressed the media for about half an hour before taking pictures with his team, marking the beginning of a new season for Illin...
