When will the Illinois basketball schedule be released?

Dan · May 17, 2012, 03:28 PM

John Groce talks the non-conference schedule-

This upcoming season Illinois will play 14 nonconference games- 7 at home. (Last season UI had 13 noncons- 8 at home)

Illinois' non-conference road games-
# at Hawaii
# 3 games in 3 days at the Maui Invitational (all 8 teams in Maui play 3 games in 3 days)
# at Gonzaga
# Mizzou in St. Louis
# United Center game (Auburn)

Next season Illinois is on track to have 13 nonconference games- only 5 at home.

Said Illinois has played the least amount of home nonconference games compared to other Big Ten teams in the past 5 years.

Would definately like to have more non-conference home games sooner than later, but sounds like their hands are tied via some contracts that were signed in the past.

This season's overall schedule will be tough ("It's very very very aggressive" is the phrase he used).

John Groce: "Looking at [the schedule like] the glass is half-full, we're going to be challenged at a really high level, we're going to find out a lot about our team pretty quickly."

9:30-

Sports Talk 5-15-12

Magoo2 · Jun 18, 2012, 11:17 AM

Just found out the in-laws are taking the family with them to Kaanapali Beach over Thanksgiving week. As I am sure you all are aware, that happens to be the week of the Maui Invitational. I am interested in attending a game or two while we are there, but I thought I would ask all of you about past experience concerning the tourney. The MI website says that game tickets will only be sold as part of travel packages. Does anyone know if they open up tickets to the general public at any point? Also, what are the game times over there? Just curious. I don't think I can get my wife off of the beach for a game, but her dad may be interested in atteding with the kids and I. Also, any idea on the cost of tickets?

Thanks for your help.

Dan · Jun 18, 2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Magoo2

Does anyone know if they open up tickets to the general public at any point? Also, what are the game times over there?

Last year, the Maui Invitational announced the bracket & game times on August 4th, and had a general public ticket sale on August 24th. No idea if they'll have the general public ticket sale this year but sounds like teams don't always sell their ticket allotments.

This year there will be 4 games each day Nov 19-21. Last year, tip times were anywhere from 9:00am - 7:00pm local Hawaiian time.

justsomedude · Jun 18, 2012, 12:48 PM

Dan, have you heard any word which exempt tourney we committed to for 2013? I had heard it was Atlantis (which has a stronger field than Maui), but not sure if true.B

Dan · Jun 18, 2012, 12:53 PM

justsomedude- I haven't heard.

Holdemall · Jun 20, 2012, 09:03 AM

Known field for Atlantis 2013- KU, Wake, XU.

justsomedude · Jun 20, 2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holdemall

Known field for Atlantis 2013- KU, Wake, XU.

I hope the rumor I heard is correct, with the short flight, beach and casino, I think I could convince the wife on this one.

Dan · Jul 20, 2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

ALERT: Official Tournament bracket will be announced Thursday, July 26 on http://ESPN.com . Get excited!

http://twitter.com/EASportsMauiInv

Illinois will play 3 of these teams in Maui-

Butler
Marquette
Mississippi State
North Carolina
Texas
USC
Chaminade

Magoo2 · Jul 20, 2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Illinois will play 3 of these teams in Maui-

Butler
Marquette
Mississippi State
North Carolina
Texas
USC
Chaminade

Can't wait to see how the schedule turns out. The in-laws are footing the bill for a family vacation to Maui over the Turkey Day Holiday. Going to try to take in a few games.

Sure Shot · Jul 20, 2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Illinois will play 3 of these teams in Maui-

Butler
Marquette
Mississippi State
North Carolina
Texas
USC
Chaminade

Oh would I ever love to beat Brad Stevens.

256ILLINI · Jul 21, 2012, 12:58 AM

Illinois v Marquette, winner gets Nunn

IlliniRunIn07 · Jul 21, 2012, 07:42 AM

Beating Butler, Marquette, and North Carolina would be a dream scenario.

Holdemall · Jul 21, 2012, 10:37 AM

Carolina will almost certainly get Chaminade, as the putative top seed.

ILLWKU · Jul 22, 2012, 11:41 PM

I hope its us Chaminade, Butler, and USC all one side of the bracket...

Holdemall · Jul 23, 2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLWKU

I hope its us Chaminade, Butler, and USC all one side of the bracket...

Ralph Sampson sez-be careful what you wish for!

KasIllini · Jul 23, 2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

John Groce talks the non-conference schedule-

This upcoming season Illinois will play 14 nonconference games- 7 at home. (Last season UI had 13 noncons- 8 at home)

Illinois' non-conference road games-
# at Hawaii
# 3 games in 3 days at the Maui Invitational (all 8 teams in Maui play 3 games in 3 days)
# at Gonzaga
# Mizzou in St. Louis
# United Center game (Auburn)

Next season Illinois is on track to have 13 nonconference games- only 5 at home.

Said Illinois has played the least amount of home nonconference games compared to other Big Ten teams in the past 5 years.

Would definately like to have more non-conference home games sooner than later, but sounds like their hands are tied via some contracts that were signed in the past.

This season's overall schedule will be tough ("It's very very very aggressive" is the phrase he used).

John Groce: "Looking at [the schedule like] the glass is half-full, we're going to be challenged at a really high level, we're going to find out a lot about our team pretty quickly."

9:30-

Sports Talk 5-15-12

Longtime lurker, just signed up... so thanks for the excellent job with these forums, Dan.

Did Groce leave out the UNLV game? They are playing in Vegas this year, correct? Or am I crazy?

I actually have a work conference out there in early December, so I'm hoping to extend the trip to catch that game.

BrooksTaylorFan · Jul 23, 2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KasIllini

Longtime lurker, just signed up... so thanks for the excellent job with these forums, Dan.

Did Groce leave out the UNLV game? They are playing in Vegas this year, correct? Or am I crazy?

I actually have a work conference out there in early December, so I'm hoping to extend the trip to catch that game.

Sorry, but no game with UNLV this year.

Dan · Jul 26, 2012, 10:07 AM

Here's the Maui bracket-

http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum...ad.php?t=18262

KJKobs · Aug 29, 2012, 09:02 AM

https://twitter.com/IlliniHoops

Quote:

We'll be releasing the #Illini non-conference hoops schedule later this morning. Be on the lookout...

Dan · Aug 29, 2012, 10:32 AM

2012 non-conference schedule released.

Thread-
http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum...ad.php?t=18429

Jun 18, 2012, 11:17 AM	#27
Magoo2 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 269	Maui Invitational Past Experience Just found out the in-laws are taking the family with them to Kaanapali Beach over Thanksgiving week. As I am sure you all are aware, that happens to be the week of the Maui Invitational. I am interested in attending a game or two while we are there, but I thought I would ask all of you about past experience concerning the tourney. The MI website says that game tickets will only be sold as part of travel packages. Does anyone know if they open up tickets to the general public at any point? Also, what are the game times over there? Just curious. I don't think I can get my wife off of the beach for a game, but her dad may be interested in atteding with the kids and I. Also, any idea on the cost of tickets? Thanks for your help. __________________ The one and only...........

May 17, 2012, 03:28 PM	#26
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,883	John Groce talks the non-conference schedule- This upcoming season Illinois will play 14 nonconference games- 7 at home. (Last season UI had 13 noncons- 8 at home) Illinois' non-conference road games- # at Hawaii # 3 games in 3 days at the Maui Invitational (all 8 teams in Maui play 3 games in 3 days) # at Gonzaga # Mizzou in St. Louis # United Center game (Auburn) Next season Illinois is on track to have 13 nonconference games- only 5 at home. Said Illinois has played the least amount of home nonconference games compared to other Big Ten teams in the past 5 years. Would definately like to have more non-conference home games sooner than later, but sounds like their hands are tied via some contracts that were signed in the past. This season's overall schedule will be tough ("It's very very very aggressive" is the phrase he used). John Groce: "Looking at [the schedule like] the glass is half-full, we're going to be challenged at a really high level, we're going to find out a lot about our team pretty quickly." 9:30- Sports Talk 5-15-12

Jun 18, 2012, 12:48 PM	#29
justsomedude Posts: 1,342	Dan, have you heard any word which exempt tourney we committed to for 2013? I had heard it was Atlantis (which has a stronger field than Maui), but not sure if true.B

Jun 18, 2012, 12:53 PM	#30
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,883	justsomedude- I haven't heard.

Jun 20, 2012, 09:03 AM	#31
Holdemall Posts: 796	Known field for Atlantis 2013- KU, Wake, XU.

Jul 21, 2012, 12:58 AM	#36
256ILLINI Banned Posts: 453	Illinois v Marquette, winner gets Nunn

Jul 21, 2012, 07:42 AM	#37
IlliniRunIn07 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,785	Beating Butler, Marquette, and North Carolina would be a dream scenario.

Jul 21, 2012, 10:37 AM	#38
Holdemall Posts: 796	Carolina will almost certainly get Chaminade, as the putative top seed.

Jul 22, 2012, 11:41 PM	#39
ILLWKU IlliniSox23 Posts: 83	I hope its us Chaminade, Butler, and USC all one side of the bracket...

Jul 26, 2012, 10:07 AM	#43
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,883	Here's the Maui bracket- http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum...ad.php?t=18262

Aug 29, 2012, 10:32 AM	#45
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,883	2012 non-conference schedule released. Thread- http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum...ad.php?t=18429