Eric Bruce

Eric Bruce

Joined: Sep 2, 2015

Attorney living in Grayslake, Illinois with my wife and three kids. I am a Fighting Illini Mens Basketball geek.

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 11: Illinois Fighting Illini flag flies during the game against the Norfolk State Spartans at Assembly Hall on December 11, 2012 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois won 64-54. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Three paths to postseason play for the Illini

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 06: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood tugs at his collar during the second half of a regular season Big 10 Conference basketball game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines on January 6, 2018 at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Illinois 79-69.(Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: No “bad losses” not enough for the Illini so far

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 22: Michael Finke

Illinois Basketball: The Illini’s path to success goes through Michael Finke

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 22: Members of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Augustana-Illinois Vikings are seen wearing Nike shoes during the game at State Farm Center on November 22, 2017 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Preview of games 11-15 for the Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 7: Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer against the Indiana Hoosiers during the game at Assembly Hall on February 7, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated No. 1 ranked Indiana 74-72. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Previewing Illini games No. 6-10

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 27: Illinois Fighting Illinois fans cheer against the Michigan Wolverines during the game at Assembly Hall on January 27, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Michigan defeated Illinois 74-60. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: It’s about the competition this year Illini fans

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: Illinois Men's Basketball Head Coach Brad Underwood speaks at the 2017 Big Ten Basketball Media Day at Madison Square Garden on October 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Previewing the first five games for the Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 27: Illinois Fighting Illinois fans cheer against the Michigan Wolverines during the game at Assembly Hall on January 27, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Michigan defeated Illinois 74-60. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Time to get over the Talen Horton-Tucker drama

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: Illinois Men's Basketball Head Coach Brad Underwood speaks at the 2017 Big Ten Basketball Media Day at Madison Square Garden on October 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Excitement at Illinois as the Brad Underwood era begins

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 17: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Oklahoma State Cowboys argues a call against the Michigan Wolverines during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 17, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood squeezed from left and right

Mar 2, 2016; Richmond, VA, USA; An official ball bounces on the court during a stoppage in play in the game between the Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Davidson Wildcats during the second half at Stuart Siegel Center. The Rams won 70-60. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: That’s the way the ball bounces for the Illini

Jan 28, 2017; Laramie, WY, USA; Boise State Broncos guard Chandler Hutchison (15) controls the ball against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first half at Arena-Auditorium. The Broncos beat the Cowboys 80-65. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Preview of the Boise State Broncos NIT game

Nov 17, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Valparaiso Crusaders forward Jubril Adekoya (23) dribbles the ball in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Nothing to lose against Valpo in the NIT

Feb 11, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) goes in for a layup defended by Penn State Nittany Lions forward Mike Watkins (24) during the first half at State Farm Center. Penn State beat Illinois 83 to 70. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Strategy for beating the Michigan State Spartans

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders run on the court before a basketball game against the Missouri Tigers at Scottrade Center. Illinois won 75-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Five Head Coach Candidates to Replace John Groce

Mar 10, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions coach Patrick Chambers coaches against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Big Ten Conference tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

What Illinois Basketball Needs to Do to Beat the Penn State Nittany Lions