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Illinois Mens Basketball News

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Bulls-Jazz Preseason Coming to Assembly Hall

Champaign, Ill. - Former Fighting Illini star and current Utah Jazz point guard
Deron Williams will revisit the Assembly Hall court on Oct. 17 as the Jazz take
on the Chicago Bulls at 7:30 p.m. in an NBA Preseason Game.

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Luther Head Named To USA Basketball Team

Former Illini Luther Head Named to USA Basketball Select Team
Close friends and former Illinois basketball stars will reunite on the court
later this month as Luther Head helps prepare Deron Williams and the U.S. Olympic squad for a gold-medal run.

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Hall on the Wildcats’ Radar

Billy Gillispie has a long list of talented players that he’s looking at for the 2009 class. One of those players is forward Ferrakohn Hall. The Kentucky Sports Report caught up with Hall for a quick update.

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Could Tyler Griffey Be The Sleeper?

Just how good is Tyler Griffey? Not many high school basketball players get to take their act to Los Angeles and then travel the world. When Griffey talked to us here at InsideIllini.com a few months ago, his goal was to make his game even better. For more on Griffey, get […]

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Major Player

Arkansas remains a major player for Duncanville (Texas) High senior small forward Shawn Williams (6-6, 212), who has a top four and could have a decision coming sooner than later.

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Carlwell Headed West

Brian Carlwell is headed west. After ending his career at Illinois, it’s time to regroup and see what his final two years have in store.

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Deron Williams Makes Summer Olympics Team

Champaign, Ill.-Former University of Illinois star and current Utah Jazz point
guard Deron Williams has been named to the Men’s Senior National Team that will
represent the United States at the Olympic Summer Games.

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Joseph Bertrand Enjoys an Assembly Hall Visit

After putting on a great performance during his time in Champaign, IL last weekend, Bertrand took the time to talk to us about his play and playing against future teammate Brandon Paul.

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Jenkins discusses UK Elite Camp & recruiting

Jacob Jenkins has been known for his ability to shoot the basketball. Now as a rising senior Jenkins is displaying a more versatile game. KSR’s Brian Eldridge recently spoke with Jenkins about his recruitment, as well as his experience at the UK Elite Camp last weekend.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Donivine Stewart Of Peoria Limestone Update

Donivine Stewart is part two of the player evaluation of this past weekend shootout in Champaign. Stewart remains a big part of the plans when it comes to recruiting the class of 2011.