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Illinois Basketball Roundtable: Did Brandon Paul Help his Draft Stock at NBA Combine?

The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about Brandon Paul’s performance at the 2013 NBA Combine. The guys discuss is Paul helped his draft stock and where he could be selected in this…Read More

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

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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…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