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
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





















