Illini pull away down the stretch in a 66-53 win. Kofi was really good in the 2nd half. Kipper gave Illinois some (mostly) good minutes. 6 turns in the 2nd half ain't bad.
— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 19, 2019
Still a lot of room to get better. Few weeks to get there, while taking care of business.
So Kofi averaging 14.3 ppg and 11.5 rpg through four games. Did not expect those numbers. They'll go down in conference play but still... those are massive numbers when factoring in two road games (including a ranked opponent on the road).
— Robert (@ALionEye) November 19, 2019
Monday night win for @IlliniMBB!
— Illinois Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) November 19, 2019
The #Illini defeat Hawaii, 66-53. Illinois takes on The Citadel on Wednesday at 8 pm inside @StateFarmCenter.
See you there, Illini Nation! #JointheFight
πhttps://t.co/zUmefOcxJw pic.twitter.com/3IOw3pEyU3
Illini ended much stronger than it started against Hawaii for a 66-53 victory at State Farm Center. Freshman Kofi Cockburn: 15 points, 14 rebounds, 2 blocks.
— Shannon Ryan (@sryantribune) November 19, 2019
If you haven't seen him yet, yes, @IlliniMBB's Kofi Cockburn is a true freshman. pic.twitter.com/qcZr7Y6uVd
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 19, 2019
Debuting our new orange unis tonight against Hawaii. π₯π₯π₯#Illini x #EveryDayGuys πΆπ· pic.twitter.com/k662x9Gxsd
— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 18, 2019
Illinois' still alive in the B1G West race, if it wins out and gets its share of help.@LovieSmith knows it.
— Illinois on BTN (@IllinoisOnBTN) November 18, 2019
"We're still in it, correct? That's what I talk to the team about." pic.twitter.com/1csvLs3y7j
The Illini are underdogs again this week, but what else is new? https://t.co/ElQUXtwPGC
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) November 18, 2019
Though unlikely given matchups this weekend, #illini B1G West title hopes are still alive heading into the final two weeks of the season.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2019
The scenario via β¦@IlliniStatsβ©: pic.twitter.com/l6MDgQSCSF
After a grueling 7 days, it's finally GAME DAY again βΌ
— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 18, 2019
We kick off 3 games in 6 days TONIGHT. #Illlini x π©π΄π―π²π¬πͺπ§πͺπΊπΈ pic.twitter.com/hZm0zWMzE7
Lol only 12 points. Child's play. https://t.co/zIhTUJ20IG
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) November 17, 2019
#LovieBall is sweeping the nation. π
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 17, 2019
Even after an off week, the #Illini still lead the nation in defensive TDs, takeaways, fumbles forced and fumbles recovered, and now lead the nation in turnover margin. pic.twitter.com/6tdYZeY9pN
Power-5 Teams Longest Current Winning Streaks
— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) November 17, 2019
26 Clemson
16 Ohio State
11 LSU
9 Oregon
6 Utah
4 Illinois
4 Georgia
4 Texas A&M
Take a look inside the @IlliniMBB strength and conditioning program with @Adam_Fletcher41, who has a different, technology and movement driven approach. #Illini https://t.co/7VRKPK1VWY via @news_gazette & @srrichey
— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) November 17, 2019
Illinois commit Coleman Hawkins highlights from the Chambana Classic! @colehawk23 @Chambana15 pic.twitter.com/BBH7mfHZkp
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) November 17, 2019
#Illini's football breakthrough includes a bowling ball with a backstory. @LovieSmith shares here, with some wisdom. "If you are trying to find a place, and you are lost, most people, if they would go one more block, they would be at their destination" https://t.co/PcZjKgEtRT
— Ben Frederickson (@Ben_Fred) November 15, 2019
No game this weekend, but this should help tide over #Illini fans until Nov. 23.
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 15, 2019
π₯ Relive a historic day in East Lansing. pic.twitter.com/xQIgf0LkMm
Update re #Michigan basketball visitors.... none this weekend. Josh Christopher NEXT weekend. Adam Miller had been mentioned as a possibility as visitor this weekend, but that date is to be determined.
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) November 15, 2019
We've got 2+ minutes of highlights from @ProlificPrep's win in the @Chambana15, with an eye on @IlliniMBB recruit @colehawk23 who put up 17 points and 10 rebounds. Watch the full web extra clip here: https://t.co/0Bvx71Fg73 pic.twitter.com/37R6uxKLTU
— Bret Beherns (@WCIA3Bret) November 16, 2019
So thankful for this opportunityππ½ @IlliniMBB πΆπ· pic.twitter.com/h2FpGbqyyL
— Coleman Hawkins (@colehawk23) November 14, 2019
"I think he's without question the best passing guard in the country"@IlliniMBB coach Brad Underwood spoke publicly for the first time about new #Illini signee @papicurbelo11 and compared the @LuHiBasketball 4-star Top 100 recruit to Steve Nash and Trae Young pic.twitter.com/dmL5H9SMW4
— Bret Beherns (@WCIA3Bret) November 13, 2019
Top #Illini basketball target @AceWolf44 announces on his Instagram he will have a commitment ceremony next Thursday at the Jordan store in Chicago at 7 p.m., just like Ayo did two years ago. Miller has said he doesn't plan to sign in the early period
— Bret Beherns (@WCIA3Bret) November 14, 2019
Whitman's pay would rise to $850,000 by 2023-24, under the proposed agreement. #illini https://t.co/JaEiJCRzaf
— Julie Wurth (@jawurth) November 13, 2019
SIGNED βοΈ
— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 13, 2019
πΆ 4-star recruit
πΆ USA Today 25-player All-USA Preseason Team
πΆ No. 46 (Rivals), 54 (ESPN), 55 (247Sports)
πΆ Puerto Rico U19 National Team
Welcome to the #Illini family, @papicurbelo11! #JointheFight pic.twitter.com/E8AX7HhOg8
Signed. @LuHiBasketball pic.twitter.com/11vXRdiszB
— Andrew Metz (@CoachDrewMetz) November 13, 2019
Longest Current Power-5 Winning Streaks
— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) November 13, 2019
25 Clemson
15 Ohio State
11 Baylor
11 Minnesota
10 LSU
8 Oregon
5 Utah
4 Illinois
4 Indiana
The first basketball signing period starts today and runs through next Wednesday (No. 20).
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 13, 2019
Wednesday at 12PM, LuHi Signing Day! pic.twitter.com/CB9bjnvzyn
— LuHi Basketball (@LuHiBasketball) November 12, 2019
Early Signing Period FAQ: What to expect with #Illini hoops
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 12, 2019
Andre Curbelo signing on Wednesday, Coleman Hawkins planning to sign in Champaign on Saturday https://t.co/msFjfVVcP2
Signing Day is tomorrow@joehoopsreport has a preview, which also hits on Adam Miller's recruitment:
— Michael O'Brien (@michaelsobrien) November 13, 2019
"It would be a surprise here if it was anyone but Illinois."
Xmas could come early for Illini fans. https://t.co/pSEtt3KLn9
Saturday was an unforgettable night and whether you celebrated with your dog, champagne in a parking lot or @IlliniFootball on the field, we love to see #Illini Nation so excited. pic.twitter.com/6cmRrYgMpg
— Illinois Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) November 13, 2019
#LovieBall π₯
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 12, 2019
The #Illini continue to lead the nation in takeaways (26) and defensive touchdowns (6) after four turnovers forced, three interceptions and a pick-six in the comeback win at Michigan State. pic.twitter.com/knRR0Sk30D
Dantonio on the Illinois loss: "Very disappointing. It's one I'll probably carry with me for the rest of my life."
— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) November 12, 2019
"We have a special senior group and we have five captains that really lead by example and do it the right way. Some people deserve to win. We have a ππͺπ£ππ of guys that πππ¨ππ§π«π to win." - @LovieSmithhttps://t.co/ahd8B1WAF2
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 12, 2019
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