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The newcomer could be a bigger addition than many of us expected. We’ve all heard it before, preseason hype about a player we haven’t even seen play a single second for our favorite team. The Illini especially have had no shortage of talented freshmen over the past five or so seasons. There was plenty of […]
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How to Watch Illinois vs. Illinois State (EXHIBITION) Game Time: 2 p.m. Sunday TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: BTN+ Odds: You’re a sicko. Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0, 0-0 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season, 165-101) Last Game: Kentucky 84, Illinois 75 (NCAAT Second Round) Gameday Reading: Illinois State Redbirds (0-0, 0-0 MVC) Head coach: Ryan Pedon […]
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The NBA season gets underway in one week, and so far the NBA Illini are feeling very comfortable. With Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley being the two newest Illinois players to join the NBA, Coleman Hawkins signing an exhibit-10 contract with the Denver Nuggets, and Terrence Shannon Jr. continuing to shine for the Minnesota Timberwolves, […]
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On this episode of “Oskee Talk” I offer final thoughts on the Illini’s loss to #1 Ohio State, spotlight Illinois’ top performers, and explain how they can still gain ground in an unpredictable Big Ten. I also break down the preseason rankings for men’s hoops and discuss the lack of Illini on the All-Big Ten […]
5 months ago | 4 reads