Tommy and Will are back with their latest look at Illini Basketball — and a lot has shifted even since their most recent look.
Craggs & Leitch, volume one
In a new series, we're honored to have a couple of incredible guests contributing in regards to Illini Basketball: Tommy Craggs and Will Leitch.
Illini wrangle Underwood from Cowboys
Josh Whitman wasted little time getting his man for Illinois basketball, it just wasn't one of the men many expected.
John Gone: Ideas for the next Illini coach
John Groce was fired Saturday in an unsurprising move. Chris breaks down a few candidates he think would be excellent replacements.
Valleys and Hill
Illinois not having a chance to reach the Big Dance? Fake news. Malcolm Hill won't go down easy.
Northwestern sweep leaves Illini in limbo
Illinois beat Northwestern for the second time on Tuesday. What happens to the Illini from here is a roll of the dice, though.
A lackluster display
Illinois lost again, which is hardly news, so Chris ranks jerseys he'd like to see Nike make for the Illini in future seasons.
Trending downward
Illinois lost to Wisconsin, making the end of John Groce's career in Champaign more likely than ever.
Iowa gifts Illini a win
Illinois ended its three-game losing streak thanks to some bad basketball by the Hawkeyes.
Indoor ice storm
Illinois fell victim to a vicious cold streak on offense, allowing Maryland to come back and steal a victory.
Dr. Orangelove or: How Groce learned to love the freshmen
Kipper Nichols and Te'Jon Lucas got big roles on Wednesday and led Illinois to a big win over Michigan.
Necessary toughness
Illinois showed two extremes of its personality, but toughed out a good win against Ohio State.
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