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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: Point Guard is Set for the Next Four Years

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 13, 2017

Illinois Basketball: The Case for Fred Hoiberg as Next Illini Head Coach

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 12, 2017

Illinois Basketball: After Another Loss Facts Get Stronger for Change

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 11, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Malcolm Hill’s Great Career in a Nutshell

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 9, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Comparing Te’Jon Lucas and Chris Paul

Zachary Leslie

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Feb 9, 2017

Mar 6, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce looks on from the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O

Illinois Basketball: Fans Should Take Cautious Optimism with the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 8, 2017

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Maverick Morgan (22) shoots as Missouri Tigers forward Russell Woods (25) defends during a basketball game at Scottrade Center. Illinois won 75-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Maverick Morgan a Bright Spot for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 7, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Five Illini Head Coach Options for 2017

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 6, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Illini are Trending Toward Last in the Big Ten

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 6, 2017

Nov 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Michael Finke (43) looks to pass as West Virginia Mountaineers guard Daxter Miles Jr. (4) defends during the first half of the second game of NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Early Starting Lineup for the Illini in 2017-18

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 5, 2017

Nov 25, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce talks to a referee during the first half of his game against the Florida State Seminoles in the consolation game of the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: It Is Time to Move on From John Groce

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 5, 2017

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce looks on from the sidelines during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: The King of Mediocrity Under John Groce

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 4, 2017

Dec 17, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tracy Abrams (13) reacts during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Three Focuses for the Illini Against Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 31, 2017

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A general view of the Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders warming up before the game against the Missouri Tigers at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: There is Still a Path to the Postseason for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 30, 2017

Illinois Basketball: The Illini Plans for the Future Head Coach

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 29, 2017

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

Eric Bruce

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Jan 28, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Do the Illini have seven wins left in them?

John Everette

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Jan 27, 2017

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?

Zachary Leslie

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Jan 27, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Three Focuses for the Illini Against Iowa

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 24, 2017

Mar 3, 2016; College Park, MD, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) drives to the basket as Maryland Terrapins forward Robert Carter (4) defends during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini Players Improving or Declining this Season?

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 23, 2017

Jan 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Maverick Morgan (22) dunks the ball in the first half against the Minnesota Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Three Focuses for the Illini Against Michigan 2.0

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 20, 2017

Illinois Basketball: An Open Letter to the Illinois Basketball Team

Eric Bruce

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Jan 18, 2017

Nov 11, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) and center Mike Thorne Jr. (33) and guard Tracy Abrams (13) and guard Aaron Jordan (23) and guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) await the end of a timeout during the first half against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Three Focuses for the Illini Against Purdue

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 17, 2017

Jan 25, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Nike basketballs on a rack before a game between the Boston College Eagles and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini Road Map to the Postseason

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 15, 2017

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce huddles with his players during a time out in the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Three Focuses for the Illini Against Maryland 2.0

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 14, 2017

Dec 31, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A general view of a Nike Xavier Musketeers basketball on the court at Cintas Center. Xavier won 70-53. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: A Big Win Over Michigan, But What is Next?

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 12, 2017

Dec 17, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) reacts after dunking the ball against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second half at the United Center. Illinois defeats Brigham Young 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Three Focuses for the Illini Against Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 11, 2017

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

Zachary Leslie

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Jan 10, 2017

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