42 Results for illinois

Given departures, can Tar Heels compete?

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Dickie V takes questions on North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Memphis and the early-entry exodus.

Story | August 04, 2005

Warrick the right fit for the Grizzlies

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Dickie V takes questions on Taylor Coppenrath, Deron Williams, Hakim Warrick, Coach K, Shaq and age limits in the NBA.

Story | July 13, 2005

Tar Heels topple Illini for national title

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Congrats to Roy Williams on his first national title! He can thank Sean May, who was sensational inside.

Story | April 04, 2005

Boeheim, Calhoun deserve Hall of Fame honor

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Jim Boeheim and Jim Calhoun deserve their induction into the Hall of Fame.

Story | April 04, 2005

Plenty of keys to victory

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

It's been a year in the making, and North Carolina and Illinois will not disappoint.

Story | April 03, 2005

Tar Heels to cut down nets

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Vitale is sticking with his preseason pick, UNC, to cut down the nets Monday night.

Story | April 03, 2005

Illinois, UNC earn shot at national title

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

After Final Four wins by Illinois and North Carolina, get ready for a classic national championship game.

Story | April 02, 2005

Four talented teams in Final Four

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Vitale still believes UNC will win it all, he also knows any one of these teams could cut the nets on Monday night.

Story | April 01, 2005

Diaper dandies a Final Four factor

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Freshmen have been vital in the Final Four before, and I expect diaper dandies to have an impact in St. Louis.

Story | March 31, 2005

Final Four journey marked by OT thrillers

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

The road to St. Louis has been an incredible journey, with Cinderella stories, unsung heroes and OT thrillers.

Story | March 28, 2005

Illini guard trio reminiscent of 'Zona's '97 group

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Many big men are jumping from high school to the NBA today, so guards are more important at tourney time.

Story | March 28, 2005

Elite Eight preview: Pitino eyes historic win

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Here's my breakdown of the Arizona-Illinois and West Virginia-Louisville games, with the winners going to the Final Four.

Story | March 25, 2005

Illinois eyes (bus) ride to Final Four

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Don't say the Illini had a disappointing season if they get upset in the tourney. Are you kidding?

Story | March 16, 2005

Redick leads way on All-Rolls Royce Teams

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

My All-Rolls-Royce (All-America) First Team features two ACC stars and one each from the Big East, Big 12 and MWC.

Story | March 08, 2005

Illinois still has right stuff for national title

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

The shock of losing its unbeaten season at Ohio State won't be enough to keep Illinois from challenging for the national championship.

Story | March 06, 2005