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Illinois State Mens Basketball News

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Jones Makes Pledge

Tired of waiting to see what other schools might try to recruit him, Jerome Jones of Miller Career Academy in St. Louis decided recently to make a commitment to a school that has been recruiting him for some time.

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Clark Upgrades Play and Recruitment

With the three-point line moving back, talented shooters are becoming an even bigger priority. Justin Clark proved he has deep range during the spring and college coaches are starting to show him plenty of interest.

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Riggs Hoping For Big Summer

D’Mitri Riggs is getting some collegiate interest, but his AAU coach thinks he can play at the highest level and says Riggs will prove that this spring.

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Drake — 28-5 (15-3 Missouri Valley)

FIRST ROUND
Western Kentucky 101, Drake 99: It came down to a buzzer-beater to put Western Kentucky over the top after the team blew a 16-point lead in the final eight minutes of regulation against Drake. Tyrone Brazelton scored 33 for Western Kentucky and Jonathan Cox led Drake with 29 — career highs for both players. […]

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Kent State — 28-7 (13-3 Mid-America)

FIRST ROUND
UNLV 71, Kent State 58: Joe Darger scored 18 points, Wink Adams added 17 and UNLV tied an NCAA tournament record by holding Kent State to just 10 points in the first half of a 71-58 victory in the first round Thursday.
FULL STORY

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Missouri Valley, Northeast tournament previews

Drake ran away with the MVC regular-season title, but Jeff Goodman thinks a different team will win the conference tourney.

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

NCAA RPI rankings: No. 1 through 341

The Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) for NCAA Div. I basketball, through games of March 9.

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Buckeyes make strong case by beating Spartans

Stock Watch: Despite strong resumes, both defending champ Florida and runner-up Ohio St. may need another win, Jeff Goodman says.

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Controversial calls help UCLA in bid for No. 1 seed

Stock Watch: UCLA took advantage of some controversial calls this week and likely locked down a No. 1 seed, Jeff Goodman says.

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

No. 15 Drake 73, Illinois St. 70

Josh Young scored all but one of his 18 points in the second half, and No. 15 Drake rallied for its 20th straight victory, beating Illinois State 73-70 on Tuesday night.
Trailing by as much as 11 early in the second half, the Bulldogs went on a 17-2 run midway through the half. That turned a […]