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EVANSTON, Ill. -- Once the question began to unfold, Northwestern Wildcats sophomore point guard David Sobolewski began shaking his head in disapproval. His squad had just been routed on its home floor, losing 77-57 to the Maryland Terrapins in th...

Here's what others are saying about new Illinois coach John Groce: "He has a great basketball mind and a hunger for getting himself and his team better daily. I think U of I has found its answer. The style of play is going to attract big time player...

ESPN college basketball analyst and former Illinois star Stephen Bardo said Tuesday he's been hearing the same as Illini nation -- John Groce is going to be Illinois' next coach. A Champaign News Gazette writer tweeted that a news conference is se...

ESPN college basketball analyst Stephen Bardo said Monday he believes Bill Carmody should remain Northwestern's coach for at least one more season. "I would keep him," Bardo said. "I think he's done enough to warrant that. The trajectory of the pr...

Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas has said he plans to have a diversified candidate pool in the search for school's next basketball coach. But it is uncertain how much of a factor race will ultimately be in the process -- and whether Illinois wi...

Illinois coach Bruce Weber felt compelled to issue a statement Thursday after postgame comments the night before led some to speculate about his future with the program.

Former Illinois star and current ESPN analyst Stephen Bardo believes Illini coach Bruce Weber is in a tough situation, and while he's not advocating for a coaching change, Bardo has a suggestion for his alma mater if Weber is replaced. Think big. ...

Illinois sits in the first place in the Big Ten as the only team without multiple losses. Stephen Bardo discusses whether the Illini can keep up the success....

Jonathan Coachman and Stephen Bardo discuss whether Northwestern's resume will be good enough to make the NCAA Tournament....

Jonathan Coachman and Stephen Bardo discuss whether Illinois can continue its early season success throughout Big Ten play....

Jonathan Coachman and Stephen Bardo discuss how Baylor will react after losing to Kansas....

Stephen Bardo discusses how Reeves Nelson's behavior and Joshua Smith's conditioning are hurting the 2-5 UCLA Bruins....

Stephen Bardo discusses the improved chemistry and depth of Illinois and whether the undefeated Illini are for real....

Stephen Bardo talks with Bruce Weber about Illinois' 82-75 victory over No. 18 Gonzaga....

Dana O'Neil wrote about the top 25 things she's looking forward to this season. Now the rest of our experts weigh in with their selections. Stephen Bardo: I'm looking forward to seeing if the trend of mid-major teams advancing deep into the NCAA t...

CHICAGO -- Former Illinois players Stephen Bardo and Kendall Gill think Jalen Rose is shorting the truth when it comes to the roots of the baggy shorts trend. Rose said in ESPN's documentary "The Fab Five" that he and his Michigan teammates starte...