University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
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Shannon and Yeboah honored as top Fighting Illini athletes
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the winners of the 2023-24 Dike Eddleman Award, which honors the top male and female athletes at the university. This year, All-American basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. and track national champion Rose Yeboah received the prestigious award.
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University of Illinois names Marcus Domask and Darja Sopova newcomers of the year
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) has announced the winners of its 2023-24 Newcomer of the Year award. The honors were given to Marcus Domask from basketball and Darja Sopova from track and field. This award, now in its second year, recognizes top male and female non-freshmen athletes competing in their first season for the Fighting Illini. The recipients were chosen by a vote among Illinois head coaches and DIA executive staff.
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Morez Johnson helps USA win gold at FIBA U18 AmeriCup
Fighting Illini incoming freshman Morez Johnson Jr. played a key role in helping the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team secure its seventh consecutive gold medal at the 2024 FIBA AmeriCup. The team maintained an unbeaten record, concluding with a 110-70 win against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
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Illinois welcomes Lithuanian guard Jakucionis to Fighting Illini basketball program
Head Coach Brad Underwood has announced that Kasparas Jakucionis has signed a National Letter of Intent and Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid with the University of Illinois. The Lithuanian guard will join the Fighting Illini program.
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Morez Johnson Jr. joins USA U18 basketball team for FIBA AmeriCup
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Morez Johnson Jr., an incoming freshman for the Fighting Illini, has been selected to join the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team. He is among 12 players chosen to represent the United States at the 2024 FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup scheduled from June 3-9 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Douglas C. Mills: Former Illini athlete and banking executive dies at age 84
Former Illinois student-athlete Douglas C. Mills has died at the age of 84. Mills, a 1962 graduate of the University of Illinois, was a multi-sport athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball during his college years. He excelled particularly in baseball, achieving two-time All-Big Ten selection and throwing a no-hitter against Wisconsin in 1961. His impressive sports career led to him being named the 1962 Illinois Dike Eddleman Athlete of the Year.
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Morez Johnson Jr. selected for USA Basketball U18 training camp
Incoming Fighting Illini freshman Morez Johnson Jr. has been chosen to participate in the 2024 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team training camp. The event is scheduled to start on May 23 at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Fighting Illini announce renewal of men's basketball season tickets for 2024-25
Season ticket renewals for the 2024-25 men's basketball season at State Farm Center are now available, following a remarkable season for the Fighting Illini. The team secured its third Big Ten title in four years and reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005. They concluded the 2023-24 season with a 29-9 record, placing them sixth in the final AP poll.
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Illinois basketball signs Croatian center Tomislav Ivisic
Head Coach Brad Underwood has announced the signing of Tomislav Ivisic to the University of Illinois' Fighting Illini basketball program. The Croatian center, standing at 7-foot-1-inch and weighing 230 pounds, brings his experience from SC Derby in Montenegro's Adriatic League First Division.
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Illinois basketball adds graduate transfer Ben Humrichous
Head Coach Brad Underwood has announced that Ben Humrichous will join the University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball program as a graduate transfer. Humrichous, a forward standing 6-foot-9 and weighing 220 pounds, hails from Tipton, Indiana. He spent three seasons at NAIA Huntington University before transitioning to NCAA Division I last season with Evansville. There, he quickly made his mark on the Purple Aces team.
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Big Ten announces opponents for Illinois' 2024-25 basketball season
The Big Ten Conference has announced the lineup of opponents for the 2024-25 men's basketball season. For the seventh consecutive year, teams in the conference will compete in a 20-game schedule. The addition of UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington to the Big Ten brings the total number of teams to 18. Each school will play three teams both at home and away, while facing 14 other teams once, with seven games at home and seven away.
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Orlando Antigua returns as associate head coach for Illinois basketball
Orlando Antigua is set to return to the University of Illinois as Associate Head Coach for the Fighting Illini Basketball team. This move is pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at an upcoming meeting. Antigua, a veteran with 21 years in coaching, reunites with head coach Brad Underwood.
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Marcus Domask earns consecutive first-team Academic All-America honors
Fighting Illini basketball player Marcus Domask has been honored with a place on the 2023-24 Academic All-America first team, as announced by College Sports Communicators (CSC). This recognition marks Domask's second consecutive first-team Academic All-America accolade, having previously received the honor while attending Southern Illinois in the 2022-23 season.
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Illinois adds three players to basketball roster for upcoming season
Head coach Brad Underwood has announced the addition of three new players to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball program for the 2024-25 season. Carey Booth, Kylan Boswell, and Tre White have signed Big Ten Tenders of Financial Aid and will join the team.
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Limited tickets remain for Kickin' Cancer event featuring Raftery and Kampe
A limited number of tickets remain available for the upcoming Kickin' Cancer dinner and auction, scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 at Gordyville USA in Gifford, Illinois. Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood will be joined by well-known TV analyst Bill Raftery and Oakland Head Coach Greg Kampe as special guests at this year's event.
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Illinois signs Jake Davis for Fighting Illini basketball team
Head Coach Brad Underwood announced that Jake Davis has signed a Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid with the University of Illinois. Davis will join the Fighting Illini program as a transfer.
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Connecticut defeats Illinois to advance to Final Four
Illinois faced a challenging match against top-ranked Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, resulting in a 77-52 defeat at TD Garden. The No. 3-seeded Fighting Illini managed to tie the game at 23 with two minutes left in the first half and were down by five points at halftime. However, a strong performance from the Huskies in the second half secured their advancement.
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Watch party planned for Fighting Illini's Elite Eight game against UConn
Fighting Illini Athletics is organizing a watch party for the Elite Eight at the State Farm Center on Saturday, March 30. The Illinois men's basketball team will face off against UConn, the defending national champion and No. 1 seed, at 5:09 p.m. CT. Doors open at 4 p.m. CT with free admission for all attendees.
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Illinois advances to Elite Eight after defeating Iowa State
Illinois secured a place in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 with a narrow 72-69 victory over Iowa State on Thursday night at TD Garden. The third-seeded Illini never trailed in the game against the second-seeded Cyclones, advancing further in the NCAA Tournament.
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Illinois prepares for showdown with top-seeded UConn in NCAA Regional Final
The Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team is set to face the UConn Huskies in the NCAA Tournament's East Regional Final on Saturday. The game will take place at TD Garden in Boston, with a scheduled start time of 5:09 p.m. CT.