Zachary Leslie

Zachary Leslie

Joined: Nov 30, 2016

Illini fan. Star Wars watcher. Rapper. Yes, all at the same time.

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Peter Jok (14) shoots the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Breaking down the guards for 2017

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

How Josh Whitman saved Illinois basketball, football and all athletics

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) shoots the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Duncan Robinson (22) defends in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Optimistic outlook for the 2017-2018 season

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) shoots the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Duncan Robinson (22) defends in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Who will benefit most from Underwood’s system?

Jul 21, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA assistant coach Monty Williams helps a young boy with his shot before practice at Mendenhall Center. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Coaching search update for the Illini men

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Maverick Morgan (22) grabs the ball over Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) in the second half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Please do not play in the 2017 NIT

Mar 4, 2017; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights center C.J. Getty (34) reacts after Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 62-59 at Louis Brown Athletic Center.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Where does the program go from here?

Feb 26, 2017; Lincoln, NE, USA; A referee talks to players during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Illinois won 73-57. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini officially on the NCAA Tournament bubble

Feb 7, 2017; Evanston, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) is guarded by Northwestern Wildcats guard Bryant McIntosh (30) during the first half of the game at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Comparing Te’Jon Lucas and Chris Paul

Illinois Football: Breaking Down the Full Class of 2017 After Signing Day

Jan 25, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) and guard Peter Jok (14) box out Illinois Fighting Illini center Mike Thorne Jr. (33) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: What Is Going On With the Rotations?

Illinois Football: Ke’Shawn Vaughn Set to Transfer From Illinois

Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Breaking Down the Four Early Enrollees

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce reacts to play during a basketball game against the Missouri Tigers at Scottrade Center. Illinois won 75-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Why John Groce Is NOT Getting Fired Anytime Soon

Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Who Signed and Who’s Next for 2017

Mar 10, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) celebrates with center Maverick Morgan (22) and forward Michael Finke (43) after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes during the Big Ten Conference tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Illinois defeats Iowa 68-66. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Preview of the Big Ten Conference Schedule 2016-17