McCamey scores 21 to help Illini rally for victory

Demetri McCamey scored 21 points and Illinois (No. 21 ESPN/USA Today, No. 20 AP) used a second-half run to beat Wofford 78-64 in the Las Vegas Invitational on Tuesday night.

No. 21 Illinois Survives Wofford, 78-64

Illinois improves to 7-0 on the young season

Illinois closes first half with 20-7 run, breezes by Presbyterian

Freshman D.J. Richardson scored 15 points, hitting four 3-pointers, to help Illinois overcome a sluggish start and beat Presbyterian College 94-48 in the Las Vegas Invitational on Saturday night.

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Freshman Paul scores 14 of Illini's first 21 points to go to 2-0

Brandon Paul scored 20 points in the first half, leading Illinois (No. 25 ESPN/USA Today, No. 23 AP) to an 80-61 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.

Illinois rolls to victory behind Paul's 22 points

Freshman guard Brandon Paul scored 22 points, and No. 23 Illinois rolled to a 96-69 victory over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Friday night.

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Jordan to miss first two games

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What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

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Don't discount Bucks and Illini in Big Ten race

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These 12 styles get the job done in college hoops

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