2013 NBA Draft Combine: How Did Brandon Paul Fare at the NBA Combine?
Former Illinois Fighting Illini guard Brandon Paul participated in the NBA Combine at Attack Athletics in Chicago, Illinois this week. Brandon Paul. 33.5″ standing vert. 39.5″ max vert.#NBACombine —…Read More
Illinois Basketball Recruiting: VJ King Receives Offer From Fighting Illini
Illinois head coach John Groce is already looking to the future when it comes to recruiting and he is going to his old “home” state of Ohio for talent. On Thursday, coach Groce extended out…Read More
Basketball Roundtable: Who Needs to Impress the Most at the NBA Combine?
The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about which player needs to turn the most heads at the 2013 NBA Combine on Thursday and Friday. Some of the best college basketball players will try to…Read More
Win a LG Electronics 42-Inch LED TV from Writing Illini
Last month, we gave away a $300 worth of Sports Memorabilia…This month, FanSided and Writing Illini have teamed up with Deals2Buy.com to give away a LG Electronics 42-Inch LED TV!!! This LG Electronics…Read More
Illinois Basketball Roundtable: What does Darius Paul’s transfer mean to the Fighting Illini?
The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about the Fighting Illini’s newest transfer Darius Paul (Brandon Paul’s little brother). They discuss how this will help or hurt the Illini…Read More
Illinois Basketball Roundtable: Should Brandon Paul Enter the NBA Draft?
The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about Illinois point guard Brandon Paul. The guys discuss…Read More
Chief Illiniwek May Return: Peoria Tribe Willing to Have Discussions
When one thinks of the history of Illinois athletics, its hard to ignore the image which is Chief Illiniwek.…Read More
Illinois Ranked 48th in Social Media Top 50
There’s no doubt that we live in the age of Social Media. People are either checking their Facebook…Read More
Illinois Basketball Roundtable: Will Deron Williams Ever Be an Elite Player in the NBA?
The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about former Illinois basketball player Deron Williams.…Read More
Illinois Softball: Southern Illinois Game Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini are on a tear right now, winning eight in a row, as over the weekend they…Read More
Win $300 Worth of Fighting Illini Memorabilia: from Writing Illini
Last month, FanSided launched our brand new iOS Sports App. This month, FanSided and Writing Illini…Read More
Karisma Penn Signs WNBA Contract With New York Liberty
After not being selected in the 2013 WNBA Draft, former Illinois forward Karisma Penn signed a free-agent…Read More
Illinois Football and Basketball Games to be On Chicago’s 670 The Score
Just over 130 miles separate Chicago and Champaign, however, University of Illinois Director of Athletics…Read More
Tyler Griffey’s Game-Winner Against Indiana Wins 2013 Geico Play of the Year
On February 7th at Assembly Hall, Tyler Griffey hit a last-second game winning shot to upset the #1…Read More
Georgia Tech Basketball Recruiting: Illinois Offers Victor Law
2014 small forward Victor Law has not been receiving a lot of attention of the major basketball programs…Read More
Men’s Basketball: Mike Shaw, Ibby Djimde, and Devin Langford to Transfer From Illinois
It was announced today that sophomore Mike Shaw, sophomore Ibby Djimde, and freshman Devin Langford…Read More
Illinois Women’s Basketball: Karisma Penn and Illinois Upset Toledo to Reach Quarterfinals of WNIT
The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Toledo Rockets in upset fashion, 63-55, in the Sweet 16 of…Read More
Illinois Women’s Basketball: Toledo WNIT Game Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini will travel to Toledo, Ohio on Thursday to play the Toledo Rockets in the…Read More
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Get Writing Illini updates on your iOS device or by email every day! Last month, FanSided launched our…Read More
Illinois Women’s Basketball: Karisma Penn Helps Illini Past Eastern Illinois to Reach Sweet 16 in WNIT
The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 62-54, in the second round of the Women’s…Read More





















