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Future Illini accept invitations (Rivals.com)

Future Illini Tracy Abrams, Jereme Richmond and Meyers Leonard have accepted invitations from the USA Basketball... (original story)

Illini edge Stony Brook 76-66 in NIT (AP)

Illinois felt the sting of being left out of the NCAA tournament. Then, the Fighting Illini were forced to hit the road to start the NIT despite being a top seed in their bracket because Cirque du Soleil was playing at Assembly Hall. Despite all that, Illinois still was able to beat eighth-seeded St... (original story)

Illini survive, advance (Rivals.com)

Demetri McCamey had 16 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and Mike Davis scored 17 points to lead Illinois... (original story)

Big Ten tournament buzz (Yahoo! Sports)

Illinois talks, Ohio State answers with an 88-81 double overtime victory to advance to Sunday's final. (original story)

Illinois misses NCAA tournament, opens NIT on road (AP)

Illinois got a rude reminder Sunday night that life outside the NCAA tournament is nothing like life in it. The Illini missed the NCAAs for the second time in three seasons and, even with a top seed in the NIT, they won't be able to open the consolation tournament at home. Assembly Hall in Champ... (original story)

Illini hang on in tourney (Rivals.com)

Mike Tisdale scored 21 points and Demetri McCamey had 13 as fifth-seeded Illinois hung on for a 58-54 upset of... (original story)

McCamey earns honor (Rivals.com)

Big Ten postseason awards were announced this evening on the Big Ten Network and the Fighting Illini had four... (original story)

Illinois Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The NCAA Tournament committee doesn't meet until the second week in March, but it evaluates teams throughout the year. And when committee members examine Illinois' resume, they must be wondering where the big wins are. The Illini had a terrific opportunity to knock off No. 13 Purdue on Tuesday night... (original story)

Illinois defeats Boise State, 84-77 (AP)

Demetri McCamey made the most of his foul-limited minutes, scoring 23 points to help Illinois escape with an 84-77 win over Boise State on Saturday night. The Broncos managed to chip away at the Illini's double-digit second-half lead, using a 13-4 run to get within two points with 20 seconds lef... (original story)

Illinois' big comeback beats No. 18 Clemson 76-74 (AP)

Clemson coach Oliver Purnell was asked what he said to the 18th-ranked Tigers after they gave up a 23-point second-half lead at home in a loss to Illinois. "You don't have that much time," he said. Clemson (6-2), which defeated then-No. 12 Butler last Sunday, looked to have this one locked up, l... (original story)





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