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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Season in review: The 2008-09 basketball season

Season in review: The 2008-09 basketball season

By Jeff LaBelle • April 2, 2009
Illinois’ Mike Tisdale (54) and Mike Davis (24) go for a rebound at the Big Ten Tournament against Michigan at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday. Coach Bruce Weber announced Wednesday night that Chester Frazier will not play this weekend.

Weber challenges McCamey to carry Illini in first round of NCAAs

By Jeff LaBelle • March 19, 2009
Fans celebrate a three-pointer made by the Illini during the game against Penn State at Assembly Hall, February 18, 2009. The team will play in Portland, Ore., but not many students will make the trip.

Oregon or bust? Opening round tickets in short supply, low demand for Illini fans

By Jeff LaBelle • March 18, 2009
Brad Meyer

Illini fall to Purdue 66-56 in Big Ten Tournament semifinal

By Jeff LaBelle • March 13, 2009

Injured Frazier gets early jump in coaching career

By Jeff LaBelle • March 13, 2009
Members of Orange Krush attempt to distract a Purdue free-throw shooter on Feb. 8 at Assembly Hall. Dean Santarinala

Strong season has Illini basketball fans excited for March Madness

By Jeff LaBelle • March 11, 2009
Donald Eggert

Getting to know Trent Meacham

By Jeff LaBelle • March 6, 2009
Illinois forward Mike Davis, left, goes in for a dunk against Indiana forward Kyle Taber during the first half their game in Bloomington, Ind. on Sunday. Davis, who led the team with 10 rebounds and finished with 16 points, helped Illinois win 65-52. Darron Cummings, The Associated Press

Mike and Mike lead Illinois basketball to victory

By Jeff LaBelle • February 16, 2009

Bank open for McCamey; Northwestern fans outnumbered

By Jeff LaBelle • February 13, 2009
Erica Magda

Getting to know Mike Tisdale

By Jeff LaBelle • February 13, 2009

Live Blog: Illinois v. Northwestern

By Jeff LaBelle • February 12, 2009
Mike Davis (24) signals to the crowd to cheer louder at the home game against Purdue at the Assembly Hall on Sunday. Brad Meyer (left), Dean Santarinala (right)

Illini’s Davis levels up, Cole’s game on pause

By Jeff LaBelle • February 12, 2009
Mike Davis goes for a dunk against Purdue in Assembly Hall on Sunday. Davis ended up with 14 points and 16 rebounds, helping the Illini beat the Boilermakers 66-48. Erica Magda

Illini’s Frazier after win: “We made some shots, finally.”

By Jeff LaBelle • February 9, 2009
Jeremy Berg The Daily Illini Illinois' Demetri McCamey (32) drives the ball to the hoop during the game against Wisconsin at Assembly Hall on Jan. 24, 2008.

Basketball team is not overlooking Wisconsin

By Jeff LaBelle • February 5, 2009
Ned Mulka The Daily Illini Illinois' Calvin Brock (25) rebounds a ball during the game against Iowa at Assembly Hall on Feb. 1, 2008. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 62-54 to improve to 18-4 on the season and 6-3 in the Big Ten.

Illinois rebounds with home win

By Jeff LaBelle • February 2, 2009
Erica Magda

Getting to know Richard Semrau

By Jeff LaBelle • January 30, 2009
Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan reacts to receiving a technical foul during the game against Illinois at Assembly Hall on Saturday. Erica Magda

Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan: “Illinois can win this league”

By Jeff LaBelle • January 27, 2009
Demetri McCamey drives toward the basket during the first half of the Wisconsin game at Assembly Hall on Feb. 20. The Illini will face Wisconsin again this Saturday. Erica Magda

Illini try to snap streak with Badgers

By Jeff LaBelle • January 23, 2009
No. 25 Illinois reborn after win against OSU

No. 25 Illinois reborn after win against OSU

By Jeff LaBelle • January 21, 2009
Illinois center Mike Tisdale puts in a dunk during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Darrell Hoemann)

Illinois basketball flying high into new year

By Jeff LaBelle • January 16, 2009
Erica Magda

Getting to know Jeff Jordan

By Jeff LaBelle • December 12, 2008
 

Illini start out strong after dismal season

By Jeff LaBelle • December 12, 2008
 

Frazier and Jordan halt nation’s second-leading scorer

By Jeff LaBelle • December 12, 2008
 

Basketball needs ‘maturity’ for Chicago State matchup

By Jeff LaBelle • December 10, 2008
Brennan Caughron

Illinois basketball over the Rainbows, 68-58

By Jeff LaBelle • December 9, 2008
 

Basketball looks to rebound from loss

By Jeff LaBelle • December 5, 2008

With summer workouts, persistence and a fair share of bruises, junior guard accomplishes his Illini basketball dreams

By Jeff LaBelle • December 5, 2008
 

Illinois falls short to undefeated Clemson

By Jeff LaBelle • December 3, 2008
 

Keller breaks through against Islanders

By Jeff LaBelle • November 18, 2008
 

Illinois basketball wins regular season opener

By Jeff LaBelle • November 14, 2008
Tyler Griffey, a high school basketball player from Ballwin, Mo., and his father, Chris, talk with Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber at the Illinois basketball shootout on June 8. Erica Magda

Weber inks elite recruiting class

By Jeff LaBelle • November 13, 2008
Erica Magda

Davis makes up for lackluster centers

By Jeff LaBelle • November 11, 2008

Preview of Men’s Basketball Roster

By Jeff LaBelle • November 11, 2008
 

Illinois basketball players take a shot at scouting opposition

By Jeff LaBelle • November 6, 2008
 

Illinois overpowers Florida Southern

By Jeff LaBelle • November 3, 2008
Alex Legion goes for a layup during the Orange and Blue Scrimmage at Assembly Hall on Sunday. Legion transferred from Kentucky this year. Erica Magda

Illinois’ big men dominate Orange and Blue Scrimmage

By Jeff LaBelle • October 27, 2008

Basketball ready for real games

By Jeff LaBelle • October 24, 2008
 

Jeff Jordan breaks down Rose’s play

By Jeff LaBelle • October 21, 2008
Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams, right, fights for a loose ball against Denver Nuggets forward Renaldo Balkman in a NBA exhibition game in Denver on Wednesday. Williams, a former U of I standout, and his team will compete against the Chicago Bulls on Frida David Zalubowski, The Associated Press

Top NBA talent comes to UI

By Jeff LaBelle • October 17, 2008

Mystery injury aside, Tisdale ready to ball

By Jeff LaBelle • October 15, 2008
 

Illini basketball players, recruits sweat out ‘biggest’ practice

By Jeff LaBelle • October 13, 2008
 

Can John “Red” Kerr find Assembly Hall?

By Jeff LaBelle • September 12, 2008
 

Randle eager for flight, new league in Israel

By Jeff LaBelle • August 28, 2008

COLUMN: Illini talent showcased in Big Ten play

By Jeff LaBelle • May 4, 2008
 

Wheelchair sport in Illini spotlight

By Jeff LaBelle • April 17, 2008
 

Junior forward Alexander not returning next year

By Jeff LaBelle • April 16, 2008
Erica Magda

Wheelchair teams ready for Challenge

By Jeff LaBelle • April 16, 2008

Student leaves basketball team

By Jeff LaBelle • April 15, 2008

Alexander opts out of senior season with Illini

By Jeff LaBelle • April 15, 2008
Erica Magda

Weber shows confidence in leaders for next season

By Jeff LaBelle • March 27, 2008
Illinois reacts after Brian Randle (42) was called for his fourth foul during the March 13 game versus Penn State at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Erica Magda

Randle, Pruitt to continue playing, consider options

By Jeff LaBelle • March 27, 2008

Freshmen the factor in Friday’s upset

By Jeff LaBelle • March 14, 2008
 

‘Miraculous pass’ saves Illini

By Jeff LaBelle • March 14, 2008

Seniors leave it all on court in their final game

By Jeff LaBelle • March 14, 2008
Erica Magda

McCamey contributes to game in new way

By Jeff LaBelle • March 14, 2008
Erica Magda

A walk-on’s walk off

By Jeff LaBelle • March 13, 2008

Frazier, teammates should be good to go Thursday

By Jeff LaBelle • March 12, 2008
Calvin Brock dives for the ball against Minnesota March 8, 2008. Jeremy Berg

Illini hope momentum carries into tourney

By Jeff LaBelle • March 10, 2008
 

How will Randle be remembered?

By Jeff LaBelle • March 7, 2008

Basketball sends seniors off with win

By Jeff LaBelle • March 7, 2008
 

Jordan looks at UI career with promise

By Jeff LaBelle • March 5, 2008
 

Illini focus on winning now, not next year

By Jeff LaBelle • February 27, 2008

Carlwell bids teammates, fans farewell

By Jeff LaBelle • February 21, 2008
 

Basketball suffers loss to Wisconsin

By Jeff LaBelle • February 21, 2008

Illini basketball player Carlwell chooses to leave team

By Jeff LaBelle • February 20, 2008

Randle, Illini ready to face Wisconsin

By Jeff LaBelle • February 20, 2008

Kentucky’s Legion to join Illini basketball next year

By Jeff LaBelle • February 20, 2008
Demetri McCamey rebounds during the Indiana game at Assembly Hall on Thursday. Illinois lost in double overtime, 83-79. Erica Magda

Illini of the Week: McCamey is next in line

By Jeff LaBelle • February 13, 2008

Weber, Guenther address ‘inappropriate’ fan behavior against Indiana

By Jeff LaBelle • February 8, 2008

Weber, Guenther condemn fan behavior

By Jeff LaBelle • February 8, 2008
Illinois Orange Krush member JR Allen yells at Indiana players Thursday. Erica Magda

Gordon gets it from Krush

By Jeff LaBelle • February 8, 2008
 

Illinois players credit Gordon

By Jeff LaBelle • February 7, 2008
 

RECRUITING: Despite verbals, Weber targets other players

By Jeff LaBelle • February 5, 2008
 

Weber’s temper flares in defeat

By Jeff LaBelle • February 4, 2008

Illini basketball gets second chance at Boilermakers

By Jeff LaBelle • February 1, 2008
 

Moore leads Boilermakers to second win over Illinois

By Jeff LaBelle • February 1, 2008

Illini hit road for matchup against No. 8 Spartans

By Jeff LaBelle • January 30, 2008
Erica Magda

Meacham catches fire in rout of Northwestern

By Jeff LaBelle • January 28, 2008
 

Illini headed to Columbus for rematch

By Jeff LaBelle • January 22, 2008

Frustrated Weber boiling over as hopes diminish

By Jeff LaBelle • January 21, 2008

Offense overcomes Michigan zone

By Jeff LaBelle • January 17, 2008
 

Illini prepare for matchup with Michigan

By Jeff LaBelle • January 16, 2008

Freshman guard sheds light on adjusting to college ball

By Jeff LaBelle • January 16, 2008
 

Hayasaki’s hopes high after Windy City whirl

By Jeff LaBelle • January 15, 2008

Kentucky guard to transfer to Illinois

By Jeff LaBelle • December 12, 2007

Column: Former Illini guard Howard returns to men’s hoops as new assistant to fill vacancy left by departed coach

By Jeff LaBelle • December 11, 2007
 

Illinois to face No. 22 Arizona in Windy City

By Jeff LaBelle • December 7, 2007

Gymnasts to compete in mixed pairs battle

By Jeff LaBelle • December 7, 2007
Paul Tuggeri performs on the parallel bars Tuesday. Erica Magda

Men’s gymnastics stretches to new heights

By Jeff LaBelle • December 6, 2007
 

Three-guard lineup effective in win against Wildcats

By Jeff LaBelle • December 3, 2007

Brock may step in for Illini as starter against Terps if Randle cannot play

By Jeff LaBelle • November 28, 2007

Basketball will not be beach bound in Hawaii; team focused on Game 1

By Jeff LaBelle • November 15, 2007
 

Q & A: Steve Holdren returns eligible, ready

By Jeff LaBelle • November 14, 2007
 

Illini recover in second half to top Huskies

By Jeff LaBelle • November 12, 2007

Big Ten CEO discusses frustration with local cable company

By Jeff LaBelle • November 9, 2007
Illinois players celebrate after teammate Chris Hicks scored seven points near the end of the game against Kentucky Wesleyan at Assembly Hall on Tuesday. The Illini got off to a 15-0 start to open up the victory. Erica Magda

Illini Krush Panthers in exhibition

By Jeff LaBelle • November 7, 2007
 

Randle set to lift off in his last season

By Jeff LaBelle • November 6, 2007
 

Shaky Illinois beats Quincy

By Jeff LaBelle • November 1, 2007

Women earn fourth spot; Bizzarri runs third overall

By Jeff LaBelle • October 30, 2007

Big Tens final test before regionals

By Jeff LaBelle • October 26, 2007
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