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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. Williams and his Brooklyn Nets were recently knocked out of the NBA Playoffs by the Chicago Bulls.…Read More

Illini in the NBA: Williams and Nets Blow Past Raptors, Leonard and Blazers Top Spurs

Currently, there are two former Illinois players in the NBA. Deron Williams is a member of the Brooklyn Nets while Meyers Leonard is a member of the Portland Trailblazers. Here is a rundown of  how Williams…Read More

Illini in the NBA: Williams and Nets Fall to Thunder, Leonard and Blazers Escape Bobcats

Currently, there are two former Illinois players in the NBA. Deron Williams is a member of the Brooklyn Nets while Meyers Leonard is a member of the Portland Trailblazers. Here is a rundown of  how Williams…Read More

Illini in the NBA: Williams and Nets Beat Knicks, Leonard and Blazers Fall to Pistons

Currently, there are two former Illinois players in the NBA. Deron Williams is a member of the Brooklyn Nets while Meyers Leonard is a member of the Portland Trailblazers. Here is a rundown of  how Williams…Read More

Writing Illini is back!

Hello, fellow Illini fans!  I’m pleased to announce that I’ve taken over the editing duties here at Writing Illini.  I’m hoping to keep this blog a little more active than it’s…Read More

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McCamey Signs With Turkish League

Reports were confirmed Thursday by Demetri McCamey’s agent Roger Montgomery that the former Illinois…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Upset by Determined New Jersey Nets

On Wednesday, the Utah Jazz traveled to New Jersey looking to bounce back from a tough loss on the…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Hand Hapless Cavs 26th Loss in 29 Games

On Friday, the Utah Jazz dropped more than 120 points for the second straight game, with last night’s…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Outlast New York Knicks in Battle of D’Antoni Ball

Thanks to all five starters scoring at least 14 points and reserves C.J. Miles and Mehmet Okur combining…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Rally for Overtime Victory Against Rockets

Trailing by 14 points to the Houston Rockets at halftime on Saturday night, the Utah Jazz appeared headed…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Fall to Grizzlies Thanks to 23 Turnovers

After falling by 11 points to the Memphis Grizzlies last night, the Utah Jazz have lost consecutive…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Get Clipped by 3-Point Shooting of ATL Hawks

Even if the Utah Jazz were with Paul Millsap on Wednesday night, it probably wouldn’t have mattered…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Defeat Detroit Pistons for 11th Time in a Row

Did you know that Deron Williams had never lost to the Detroit Pistons during his 6-year career entering…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Ring In New Year with Victory Against Grizzlies

Before looking at how Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz fared during their first game in 2011, Writing…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Fall to Matthews, Blazers Twice in Four Days

With Brandon Roy out indefinitely with sore knees, Wesley Matthews stepped up yet again (as has been…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Utilize Big 3rd Quarter to Rally against Clippers

Thanks to a third quarter during which it outscored the Los Angeles Clippers by 17 points, the Utah…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Fall to Blazers in Wesley Mathews’ Return

While the Utah Jazz are as good as any NBA organization gets at replacing players, I really wish the…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Defeat Cavs As Sloan Ties Riles for Third in Wins

As has been the case since Jerry Sloan took over the Utah Jazz back in 1988, the Utah Jazz simply handled…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Rally from Double-Digit Deficit to Defeat Bucks

Make that nine times this season that the Utah Jazz have trailed by double digits in a game only to…Read More

Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Score Season-Lows in Big Loss to Hornets

After smashing the New Orleans Hornets on Thanksgiving Eve, Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz were stung…Read More