McCamey's growing pains

Junior Illini guard Demetri McCamey is slowly growing a leader.

Illinois Falls To Georgia Late, 70-67

Georgia forward Trey Thompkins sinks four free throws to put Illinois away

Georgia 70, Illinois 67

Georgia 70, Illinois 67

Dec 19, 2009; Duluth, GA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard D.J. Richardson (1) works the ball up court against the defense of Georgia...

College hoops in-state rankings

Northwestern tops Illinois college hoops in-state rankings.

Illinois adds Koenning

Illinois adds Kansas State's Koenning as defensive coordinator.

The draft side of early bowl games

Mel Kiper checks in right before the first weekend of bowl games with a few guys whose pro stock could be affected by how they play; notably, Anthony Davis of Rutgers and Ryan Mathews of Fresno State. Also: Arrelious Benn's probable draft slot.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 27: Arrelious Benn #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini throws a pass runs with the ball during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at...

Bigger isn't better for Big Ten

Big Ten expansion is a mistake. It would dilute traditions, and it mirrors the failed assumption that bigger is better in today's America, Jeff MacGregor writes.

The guys just off the Big Board

On Dec. 17, 2009, Mel Kiper checks in with a look at guys not ranked 1-25 on his current Big Board. Some names: Mardy Gilyard, Ed Dickson, Ricky Sapp, Terrence Cody and more. What does Kiper think of these gents? Come on in.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Brohm, Nord hired at Illinois

Illinois has hired Jeff Brohm from Florida Atlantic as its new quarterbacks coach and Greg Nord from Louisville to coach tight ends.

Strong Math Departments Optional

Vote: Would expanding to 12 teams really help the Big Ten? Chat: Ivan Maisel, 2 ET | Beano Cook, 3 ET | Big East blogger Brian Bennett, 4 ET Dolla...

Benn to leave Illini for draft

Illinois junior wide receiver Arrelious Benn will declare later Wednesday that he is entering the NFL draft, sources briefed on the decision told ESPN's Joe Schad.

Top 10 of the Decade

As 2009 comes to a close, we unveil our Top 10 lists for the decade

Four-star athlete to visit FSU

...Fla./Leto) has set an official visit to Florida State for Jan 8. He has been to Illinois and and Purdue already. The Seminoles have offered the 6-foot-2, 192-pounder