John Groce
Illini AD Thomas: ‘We’ve Got To Do Better’ In Chicago
There has long been an apparent gap between Chicago sports fans and the University of Illinois’ athletic programs and Illini Athletic Director Mike Thomas is determined to fix it.
Wisch: Illini Basketball Is Hot, But Ticket Sales Are Not
With an 11-0 record and a Top 10 ranking, Illinois basketball appears to be back. But the Illinois basketball crowds? Well, they’re not.
No. 10 Illinois Beats Norfolk St., Improves To 11-0
Brandon Paul scored 14 points and D.J. Richardson overcame a shoulder injury to add 11 and help 10th-ranked Illinois hold off Norfolk State 64-54 on Tuesday night.
Illini Ranked No. 10 Nationally
It’s early, but so far, new Illini basketball coach John Groce seems to be the answer at Illinois.
Wisch: With Hot Start, Groce Making Run At Illini History
Minnesota. The Chicago YMCA. Rose Polytechnic Institute. Minnesota again. The Evanston YMCA. Wisconsin. Millikin. Butler. DePaul. Wisconsin again. Houston. Arizona State. Furman. Louisville. North Carolina. … And Gonzaga?
Wisch: Can Brandon Paul Pull An ‘Evan Turner’ This Season?
He’s three inches shorter, five pounds lighter and unlikely to be named National Player of the Year (or go No. 2 in the NBA Draft), but that doesn’t mean Brandon Paul can’t still pull an Evan Turner this season.
Wisch: Illinois Football Has Problems Bigger Than Beckman
When the Chicago Cubs, coming off their 104th year of championship futility topped by 101-loss cherry, probably inspire more hope and interest than your football program does, you know you have a problem.
Illinois Basketball Ranked In Top 25
Fortunately for Illini fans, football season is over and their focus can now switch to basketball
Illinois Routs USC 94-64 At Maui Invitational
Illinois is treating Division II Chaminade like a tough opponent at the Maui Invitational, even after routing USC by 30 points on Monday night.
Groce, Illini Put Together Top 25 Recruiting Class
It’s safe to say it’s been a nice ride for new Illinois basketball coach John Groce.
Illini Land Key Recruit Austin Colbert
Though his time with the Illini has been brief, head basketball John Groce is showing promise in his recruiting.
Wisch: My Plea To Illini Fans During Basketball Season
Here on Basketball Eve, my dual pleas are for Illini fans to not expect too much, and for the Illini players to show us something.
Illini Students Plan To Honor Groce At Home-Opener
When new Illinois basketball coach John Groce makes his debut for the Fighting Illini on Friday Night in Champaign, he’ll be met with a rather quiet crowd.
Hoge: Beckman Might Not Have A Plan, But Groce Does
While Illini Athletics Director Mike Thomas has come under fire for what is looking more and more like a disaster of a football hire, it seems many have forgotten that Illinois is a basketball school.
Wisch: Groce Getting Close With Elite Recruits Bodes Well For Illini
Back in July, after Simeon superstar Jabari Parker left the Illinois of his Top 10 list of potential college pitstops, I wrote that when it comes to basketball recruiting, second place truly is the first loser.
Wisch: The Truth About Illinois Football
And this deeper dilemma affecting U. of I. athletics is so discouraging that after reading this column, you very well may be driven to drink yourself.
Wisch: Illinois Has Something No Other School Can Offer – And John Groce Knows It
From Kansas’ Naismith tradition to North Carolina’s Jordanesque pedigree to Duke’s Coach K-fueled dominance, every “basketball” school in the country has something special to sell.
Wisch: Is Illinois Back In The Jabari Parker Sweepstakes?
Illini fans should know not to get their hopes up that Jabari will indeed bring his road show to Champaign in 2013.
Wisch: Why Jabari Parker Just Did Illinois A Favor
When it comes to college basketball recruiting, second place truly is the first loser.
Wisch: Illini Hoops Defection Is Something To Chew On
At the University of Illinois, the faces may change, but the drama does not.
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