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What happened to the 4 Black assistant coaches arrested in college corruption probe
A look at what happened to the four Black assistant coaches arrested in 2017 as part of the FBI investigation into corruption in college basketball: TONY BLAND — Southern Cal assistant received two years of probation after pleading guilty to a bribery charge. Coached at St....
Illinois' Final Four hopes evaporate in second-half collapse against defending champ UConn
BOSTON (AP) — In the first half, it looked like it might be possible. For 20 minutes, Illinois played defending champion UConn better — and closer — than any of Huskies’ previous three NCAA Tournament opponents. The Illini trotted into the locker room trailing just 28-23. ...
UConn's repeat try may be the last for a while. 'It's going to get tougher,' coach Dan Hurley says
BOSTON (AP) — UConn is trying to be the first team to win back-to-back NCAA men's basketball titles in 17 years — and that's not all. With three more March Madness wins, the Huskies could wind up as the last team ever to repeat as champions. “It’s tough. It’s...
Illinois' Elite Eight run led by Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge, isn't talking to media
BOSTON (AP) — Illinois’ season could have ended up a lot different. The Illini opened the season thriving behind Terrence Shannon Jr., who established himself as one of the premier scorers in the nation. And then they were thrust into uncertainty in December when...
Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
BOSTON (AP) — Illinois’ offense carried it through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Illini’s defense helped put them one victory away from the Final Four. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first...
Illinois finally gets past opening weekend of March Madness with 89-63 rout of Duquesne
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Illinois fans had been waiting since 2005 for their team to get back to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. Their patience was finally rewarded. Coach Brad Underwood made a point to salute the ones who accompanied the team to Omaha for the first weekend of the...
Illinois sees Duquesne in the way of its first Sweet 16 in nearly 2 decades of March Madness
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Brad Underwood smirked and almost imperceptibly shook his head when the question was asked: What would it mean for Illinois to finally make it back to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nearly two decades? “If we're fortunate,”...
Illini's Shannon enters March Madness playing his best. Criminal charge keeps him quiet off court
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A placard with Terrence Shannon Jr.'s name hung over a stall in the Illinois locker room at CHI Health Center on Wednesday. An empty folding chair was beneath it. The Illini's biggest star was nowhere to be found during the team's March Madness media availability...
Shannon helps Illinois move on to bigger stage after Big Ten championship
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. took over the Big Ten Tournament, putting Illinois in position for much bigger goals. After scoring 34 points in the championship game to lead 13th-ranked Illinois past Wisconsin on Sunday, Shannon received the Most Outstanding Player award...
Shannon scores 34 points as No. 13 Illinois takes Big Ten title with 93-87 win over Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 34 points on 15-for-17 shooting from the free-throw line, helping 13th-ranked Illinois outlast Wisconsin 93-87 in Big Ten tournament championship game on Sunday. Marcus Domask added 26 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and Dain...
