Groce: Joseph Bertrand has been shooting better than 50 percent from 3-point range. Hasn't been known as a shooter. #Illini
— Marcus Jackson (@MarcusJ_NG) October 25, 2012
Illinois' John Groce: Tracey Abrams more natural at PG, and Brandon Paul has played some PG and SG in practice
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) October 25, 2012
Groce: Nnanna Egwu has stood out the most. He made 23,000 shots over the summer. He shoots in the dark when no one around.#Illini
— Marcus Jackson (@MarcusJ_NG) October 25, 2012
Myke Henry one of the #illini leading rebounders at 6'6 according to Groce.
— Max Tane (@AirMaxTane) October 25, 2012
Groce: Brandon Paul's biggest thing is the mental side. Talking to him about making guys better. Consistency is key with Paul. #Illini
— Marcus Jackson (@MarcusJ_NG) October 25, 2012
Groce: "must fun I've ever had to go to practice. Exceeded expectations." #illini
— Max Tane (@AirMaxTane) October 25, 2012
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| Date | Opponent | Time/TV |
| Sat, Aug 31 | Southern Illinois | TBD |
| Sat, Sept 7 | Cincinnati | TBD |
| Sat, Sept 14 | Washington (Soldier Field, Chicago) | 5:00pm BTN |
| Sat, Sept 21 | -----Bye----- | |
| Sat, Sept 28 | Miami (OH) | TBD |
| Sat, Oct 5 | at Nebraska | 11:00am |
| Sat, Oct 12 | -----Bye----- | |
| Sat, Oct 19 | Wisconsin | 7:00pm BTN |
| Sat, Oct 26 | Michigan State (Homecoming) | 2:30pm |
| Sat, Nov 2 | at Penn State | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 9 | at Indiana | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 16 | Ohio State | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 23 | at Purdue | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 30 | Northwestern | TBD |
| Seating charts: Assembly Hall Memorial Stadium |