1992-93 University of Illinois Basketball Rosters Alphabetical Numerical No. Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown/HS or JC No. Player 30 Robert Bennett* 6'6" 201 So. F Chicago, Ill./Julian 3 Davin Harris 11 Rennie demons** 6'0" 186 Jr. G Springfield, Ill./Calvary 4 Brooks Taylor 42 Gene Cross 6'3" 188 Jr. G Olympia Fields, lll./Rich Central 11 Rennie demons 33 Marc Davidson* 6'6" 221 So. F Minooka, lll./Aurora Christian 24 Richard Keene 45 Chris Gondy 6'9" 201 Fr. F Kankakee, lll./Bradley-Bourbonnais 25 Deon Thomas 3 Dovin Harris 6'0" 159 Jr. G Bloomington, Ill./Parkland College 30 Robert Bennett 34 Andy Kaufmonn** 6'6" 224 Sr. F Jacksonville, Ill./Jacksonville 32 Tom Michael 24 Richard Keene 6 '6" 187 Fr. G Collinsville, Ill./Collinsville 33 Marc Davidson 32 Tom Michael*' 6 '8" v. 223 Jf.+. F Hoffman, Ill./Carlyle 34 Andy Kaufmann 52 Steve Roth* 6'10" 242 So. C Belleville, lll./East 42 Gene Cross 4 Brooks Taylor*** 6'4" 191 Sr. G Chicago, lll./DeLaSalle 44 T.J. Wheeler 25 Deon Thomas** 6'9" 232 Jr.+ C-F Chicago, Ill./Simeon 45 Chris Gandy 44 T.J. Wheeler* 6'4" 191 Jr. G Buckner, Ill./Christopher 52 Steve Roth * -mdicotes rumbei of varsity letters earned + -indicates redshirt Front row. left to right: Davin Harris. Richard Keene, Assistant Coach Jimmy Collins. Assistant Coach Dick Nagy. Head Coach Lou Hanson, Assistant Coach IVIark Coomes, Chris Gandy. Back row; Rennie demons. Brooks Taylor, Robert Bennett. Marc Davidson. Deon Thomas, Steve Roth, Tom Michael, Andy Kaufmann, TJ. Wheeler, Gene Cross. lilAMJ-tO^^A^ yy. 'V f 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Director)' 2 Illinois Quick Facts 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS The University of Illinois 4 Illinois' Commitment to Success 8 Board of Trustees 9 President Stanley O. fkenbeny Chancellor Morton W. Weir DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Histon/Athletic Board 12 The Assembly Hall H Director of Athletics Ron Guenther ... 1 5 Head Coach Lou Henson 16 Assistant Coaches 20 DIA Athletics Staff 21 Chief Illiniwek 26 MEET THE FIGHTING ILLINI 1992-93 Prospectus 28 Robert Bennett 32 Rennie demons 34 Marc Davidson 36 And}- Kaufmann 38 Tom Michael 40 Brooks Taylor 42 Deon Thomas 44 T.J. Wheeler 46 Chris Gandy 48 Richard Keene ^0 Walk-ons ^0 THE OPPONENTS Great ^\laska Shootout 52 Chicago State 54 Florida A&M 55 Illinois-Chicago 56 Indiana 5~ Iowa 58 Jackson State 59 Marquette Mercer 61 Michigan 62 Michigan State 63 Minnesota 64 Missouri 65 Northwestern 66 Ohio State 67 Penn State 68 Pittsburgh 69 Princeton 70 Purdue 71 Texas 72 Wisconsin 73 mini Classic 74 All-time Series Scores vs. Opponents 76 The Big Ten (Conference 82 .60 II f^^ f ^^r!p!\*?!\-.n"s?i!Pf CENTRAL CIRCULATION BOOKSTACKS The person charging this material is re- sponsible for its renewal_ or its return to the library from which it was borrowed on or before the Latest Date stamped below. The Minimum Fee for eacii lost Book is $50.00. Theft mutilaHon, and underlining of books are reasons I^ disdpllnary action and may result In dismissal from T: r" nVw Tail telephone center, 333-8400 UNIVERSITY <^cmlKinlS _llBRARY AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 1991 1991-92 From Ru; 1991-92 : 1991-92: 1991-92 . 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ATHLETES BEHIND THE TRADITIONS All-.\mericans I60 Academic All-Americans 161 .\11-Big Ten Selections 162 Academic All-Big Ten Selections .... 163 Big Ten .Medal of Honor Winners .... 163 Silver Basketball Winners 163 Wooden Award Nominees 10 1 MVPs 164 Team Captains I64 Kenn\ Battle Award Winners l(-)4 mini in the Pros Hi5 All-time I.etterwinners \Mi COVERING FIGHTING ILLINI BASKETBALL Media Information 172 SID Staff 1"6 1993 NCAA Men's Championship Bracket l~^ 1992-93 Big Ten Composite Schedule 1~8 Fighting lllini Basketball 2 Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Directory (all area codes 217 except as noted") GENERAL STAFF Ron Guenther, Director of Athletics 333-3630 Dana Brenner, Associate Director 333-3630 Karol Kahrs, Associate Director 333-0171 Tom Porter. Associate Director 244-0016 Rick Allen, Assistant Director of Athletics/Compliance 333-3630 Tern' Cole, Assistant Director of Athletics/ Academics 333-2240 John O'Donnell, Director of Facilities 333-2303 Dike Eddleman, Executive Director, Fighting lllini Scholarship Fund 333-6595 Mike Hatfield, Ticket Manager 333-3470 Tim Tracy, Business Manager 333-3630 Al Martindale, Head Trainer 333-6718 Rod Cardinal, Basketball Trainer 333-6718 Dr. Robert Curtler, Team Ph)sician Dr. Stephen Soboroff, Team Ph\sician Leo Ward. Strength & Conditioning Coordinator 244-5989 Kevin Wold, Strength Coach 333-6705 Andy Dixon, Equipment Manager 333-2063 Jesse Ratlilf, Basketball Equipment 333-1926 Phil Janaro, Recruiting Coordinator 333-1402 l.)nn Cialoni, Academic Counselor 333-9530 Barb Ward, Food AdministratorA'arsity Room 333-01 17 BASKETBALL STAFF 333-3400 121 Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First Street, Champaign, 11. 61820 Lou Henson, Head Coach Dick Nagy, Assistant Coach Jimmy Collins, Assistant C^oach Mark Coonies, Assistant Coach Dorothy Damewood, Secretary Sandra Langley, Secretar>- SPORTS INFORMATION STAFF 333-1390 FAX 333-5540 PRESS ROW 333-1227 1 15 Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820 Mike Pearson, Director of Sports Information (home) 344-5355 Dick Barnes. Sports Information Assistant (home) 384-8113 Kent Brown, Sports Information Assistant (home) 38-4-6-486 Da\'e Johnson, Sports Information Assistant (home) 352-2-177 Julie Dalpiaz, Publications Coordinator Rob>'n Loughran, Graphic Designer Janice Revell, Secretary Steve Reaven, Dan Wallenberg, Interns Lisa Nelson, Graduate Assistant Quick Facts on The University of Illinois Founded: 1867 Opened: March 2, 1868 Location: Urbana-Champaign Enrollment: 35,000 President: Stanley O. Ikenberry Chancellor: Morton W. Weir Conference: Big Ten Arena: Assembly Hall (16,321) Nickname: Fighting illini School Song: "Illinois Loyalty" Colors: Orange & Blue DIVISION OF ^ INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE (217)333-3470 100 Assembh Hall, 1800 S. First Street, C;hampaign, IL 61820 Mike Hatfield, Ticket Manager Jim Negratti, Assistant Ticket Manager CREDITS Executive Editor: Mike Pearson Editors; Dick Barnes and Julie Dalpiaz Cover Art: Doug Burnett Interior Design: Rob>n Loughran Editorial Assistance: Dal Bristow, Kent Brown, Steve Reaven, Marty Kaufmann, Don Wallenberg, Phil Dlatt Pln)tography: Mark Jones, Chris Helton Composition: Precision Graphics Printing: University Printing Division © 1992 by the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. All rights reserved. Fighting lllini Basketball The Universi of Illinois ?^"- CENTRAL CIRCULATION BOOKSTACKS The person charging this material is re- sponsible for its renewal or its return to the library from which it was borrowed on or before the Latest Date stamped below. The Minimum Fee for each Lost Book is $50.00. THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 8 ILLINOIS' COMMITMENT TO SUCCESS ~ BOARD OF TRUSTEES 10 PRESIDENT STANLEY O. IKENBERRY 10 CHANCELLOR MORTON W. WEIR THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Ever>' day across the state, people are in touch with the Universit)' of Illinois, hi the public schools, students and teachers are sharing science infomiation on the College of Education's computerized Science Network; professional engineers are studying ad\'anced tecliniques througli satellite and videotaped instniction offered by the College of Engineering; police officers and fire figliters are putting into practice the skills they learned at the University's Police Training and Fire Service institutes; and legislators and business executives are consulting University experts on issues ranging from consumer safet)' to capital expansion. Too often we Umit our under- stantling of the Llniversit)' to "four years in college. " Acquiring knowl- edge is a lifelong process, and much of the teaching and learning takes place off campus. Through the Cooperative Extension Service, for example, the University' manages programs in agriculture, urban and rural revitalization, youth develop- ment, and more — taking knowledge into homes and work places through- out the state and ser\'ing an estimated ■'00,000 citizens annuall)'. Through the Office of Continuing Education and Public Service, the University offers regular academic courses oft' campus and via correspondence, and maintains professional development programs with business and industry, social agencies, schools, professional societies, and government officials. Along with teacliing and public service, the University' of Illinois focuses on research. Here the traditional sciences and humanities contribute both new discoveries and new interpretations of existing knowledge. One stunning research breiiktlirougli occasionally leads to Since its founding in 1867, the University of Illinois has been teaching students to transfer advanced knowledge to a new generation. Other discoveries, such as when the theory of superconductivity' and the discover)' of transistors led to magnetic resonance imaging — technologies pioneered by University professors and now used widely for medical diagnoses and an array of other practical applications. More often the research contributes pieces to a larger puzzle. One answer opens the door to new questions, and less dramatic discoveries accrue over a period of time. A five-year compre- hensive study in the 198()s, for example, collected an enomious amount of detailed data from Soviet emigres about the Soviet Union; the iiifonnation is expected to yield results well into the 1990s. As another example, the countless small research advances at the University's College of Agriculaire helped place the United States among the world's leading food exporters. Where it is possible campus facilities serve both academic and public uses. A major center for the arts, the campus attracts dozens of nationally and internationally re- nowned artists each year to its widely Did you know . . . . . . Nearly 26,000 undergraduate students are enrolled in 1 undergraduate divisions at the U of I? . . . "Money Magazine" in its second annual survey of colleges, ranked the University of Illinois fifth in its list of the top 100 schools providing the best education for the money? . . . Eight Illinois graduates have won Nobel Prizes for the United States and 16 have won Pulitzer Prizes? . . . The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts hosts more than 300 peformances each year? . . . Ninety percent of Illinois graduates who apply to law school are accepted; 78 percent are accepted to medical school? acclaimed Krannert Center for the Pertbnning Arts. Designed b\' alumnus Max Abramovitz, and arcliitect of New York Cit> 's Lincoln Center, the facility' has four indoor Fighting ///in/ Basketball theaters and an outdoor amphithe- ater. Together, they host more than 300 performances each year, includ- ing those by major symphony orchestras, classical and modem ballet companies and indi\idual artists, such as Luciano Pavarotti, Jean-Pierre Rampal and Isaac Stem. The Universit}' also supports tliree major museums: the Krannert Museum, second only to the Art Institute of Cliicago among Illinois PubUc art museums; the World Heritage Museum; and the Museum of Natural History. The University's WiUard Airport complex houses the Institute of Aviation and offers air connections from central Illinois to locations tliroughout the countn . And facilities such as residence halls and sports arenas find off-season uses hosting conferences, high school marching bands, and civic events. Central to all of the University's work is the libran-. a prized campus resource and one of the best Iibrar>' systems in the world. Its size of more than 14 million items and read)' access to holdings tlirougli the computerized catalog attract scholars from all over the world. Several dozen .specialized collections offer students and professors in-depth research support and contain a number of items that are simply not available elsewhere. Only Harvard and Yale have larger coUections. Taken together, the professors and students at the Universit}' of Illinois are an impressive knowledge resource. Undergraduates bring fresh perspectives the Universits' as they begin looking at facts and exploring possibilities. About 26,000 liighh' qualified students enroll in 1 colleges at Illinois. Tlie divisions include the College of Agriculture, College of Applied Life Studies, College of Commerce and Business Administration, (College of (Communi- cations, College of Education, College of Hngineering, College of Fine and Applied Arts, (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Institute of Aviation and Sch' professional field from sciences to business to politics to the arts. Among Illinois' graduates are film critic and television star Roger Ebert, astronaut Steve Nagel, Walt Disney- Studios President Rich Frank, Labor Secretary L\ nn Martin and Pittsburgh Pirates President Mark Sauer. Since its founding in 1867, the llni\ersit\' of Illinois has been teacliing students to transfer ad- vanced knowledge to a new genera- tion; undertaking research to explore the outer edges of human knowl- edge; and performing public ser\ace so that everyone enjoys the results of current scholarsliip and new discov- eries. Over the years, an enormous number of people have played some part in the University of Illinois. That would please the educatioiiiil and political leaders of the last century, who envisioned a new kind of uni\ersity foimded on the democratic principle that everyone should benefit from access to higher educa- tion and from the University's resources Did you know . . . More than 95 percent of University of Illinois seniors seeking employment obtain positions within eight months graduation; nearly 50 percent do so before graduation? . . . Some of the most popular majors at the University of Illinois are; accounting, electrical engineering, architecture, biology, psychology and agricul- tural economics? ... In 1992, Fiske Guide to Colleges gave the University of Illinois a five-star rating in academics? Edward Fiske called the University of Illinois "a giant among academic institutions, ranking among the nation's great universities." . . . The University of Illinois is among the 40 institutions of higher educations that received 50 percent of corporate support to higher education in 1989-90? Ranking 17th, Illinois received $23,398,690 from corporations that year. The Student Union, at one end of the Quad, contains a bowling alley, pool tables, video games, a computer room, cafeteria and several meeting rooms. Fighting lllini Basketball CAMPUS LIFE Learning and participating are important outside, as well as inside, the classroom. And at the Uni\ersit>' of Illinois, the opportunities are as limitless in extracurricular arenas as they are in academic arenas. HOUSING First-rate residence halls with good food, the nation's largest fraternit)' and sorority' system, independent housing and a wide range of apartments provide broad choices of where and how to live. ACTIVITIES More tJTan "()() .student organizations provide an t)utlet for every interest, from the philanthropies of Volun- teer mini Projects to the rock music of student radio station >XTGL;. There are more than 40 student organizations for minorirs' interests. SPORTS AND RECREATION The Intramural-Physical Education Building is one of the largest complexes on any campus, with four gymnasiums. 23 handball/ racquetball courts, weight and exercise equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts and more. The I' of 1 has one of the most comprehensive intramural sports programs in the nation. If the great outdoors is more to your liking, the university's 1,500-acre Allerton Park includes sculpture gardens, formal gardens and natural woodlands. CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT The domed Assembly Hall seats more than 16,000 for rock concerts. Did you kno>v . . . Illinois has the nation's largest fraternity and sorority system? . . . There are more than 700 student organizations on campus, including more than 40 for minority students? . . . The Intramural and Physical Education Building includes four gymnasiums. 23 handball/racquetball courts, weight and exercise equipment, indoor and outdoor pools and tennis courts. ice shows, circuses, Broadway musicals and, of course, Illinois basketball. Beautifully restored Foellinger Auditorium on the Quad seats 1 ,~50 for concerts, films and speakers. And the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, holds four theaters for plays, dance and concerts by such famed names as the (Chicago Symphon\ and Itzhak Perlman. OFF CAMPUS Champaign and Urbana, with a population of 1 10.000, offer shopping, restaurants, movie theaters, night spots and many other big-cin amenities. Yet, the) retain a Midwestern college-town atmosphere. The Intramural and Physical Education Building is one of the largest complexes of its type on any college campus. Fighting lllini Basketball ILLINOIS' COMMITMENT TO SUCCESS The goal of each sports program within the Division of hitercollegiate Athletics at the Univer- sit)' of Illinois is to strive toward success. The Di\'ision of Intercollegiate Athletics has taken a comprehensi\e approach to the success of the student-athlete. The PACE (Personal Achieve- ment in Career and Education) program is design- ed to meet the total needs of the student-athlete. Among the needs which must be served are: I) the student's objectives as a scholar: 2) the students requirements as an athlete, and 3) the student's personal goals as an individual. This comprehensive balance of academic excellence, athletic achievement and personal well-being is stressed daily by the administrative staff and coaches. Inevitably, a student-athlete's playing days will end, but with the help of UI's unique program, each Fighting Illini athlete will be full)' pre- pared for career and personal challenges ahead. Among the elements stressed by the academic services department to assure student-athlete success are counseling and tutorial services, a monitoring program and a state-of-the-art computer laborator\-. Athletically, the I niversit) of Illinois has long supported a broad-based sports program. Its coaching staff and facilities are among the nation's best. The UI's support units include excellent staffs for recmiting, equipment, facility mainte- nance, fimd raising, publicity' and promotion. Its sports medicine staff not only assists student-athletes in strength training and conditii)ning, but also in personal health mainte- nance. As important as the Ill's commitment is to the student- athlete's performance in the classroom and on the field, it also considers the individual's spiritual and emotional needs, and. his/lier career objectives. Fighting Illini student-athletes are afforded the opportunit) to attend a variet)' of seminars during their collegiate experience, helping them en- hance their post-athletic lives. Among the seminars offered are those in career placement, financial plan- ning, time and stress management, sexual harassment, drtig and alcohol education and player/agent relations. The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics also spon- sors a student athletic advisory board, which is made up of representatives from all 19 Fighting Illini inter- collegiate athletic teams. The strong relationships buUt within the vast Illinois alumni networking system provide excellent opportuni- ties for all student-athletes, whether it be for summer jobs, internships or, ultimately, in career placement after graduation. Once the individual's career is established, the DIA asks for his/lier participation in a follow-up program that allows current student-athletes to benefit from their predecessors' experiences. Former student- athletes are asked to return to campus for seminars and discussions that ser\e to provide guidance and under- standing for future graduates. While at the I'niversit)' of Illinois, student-athletes are encouraged to participate in the DIA's community- outreach program. They might ser\'e as Informal instrtictors in the classroom, or assist teachers on the playground and on field trips. Numerous other commu- nir\-outreach programs are already in place for UI's student-athletes, including a speaker's bureau. This commitment to success is not a one-time event for UI student-athletes, but rather an on-going practice. Forward Tom Michael spends time working in the athletic study hall. 8 Fighting Illini Basketball BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Tnistees of the University of Illinois exercises final authority over the administration and governance of the Universit)', within limits fixed by the Illinois Constitution and state law. Trustees are elected statewide by the citizens of Illinois in Novem- ber general elections. The nine elected members ser\'e six-year staggered terms; three terms expire and are filled every two years. Board members ser\'e without pay. The governor of Illinois is an exofficio member of the board. Two students, one from each campus, serve single-year terms; student trustee votes are advisory only. The student trustees for 1992-93 are: Craig M. Lawless (Chicago) and Mark B. Begovich (Urbana- Champaign). The president of the board is elected annually, in January, from among the elected trtistees. The current president is Thomas Lamont. Gloria Jackson Bacon, Chicago Kenneth R. Boyle, Chatham 'Judith Ann Colder Glencoe *David J. Dovsrney, Champaign Donald W. Grabowski, Lake Forest Susan L. Gravenhorst, Lake Forest Thomas R. Lamont, Springfield Judith R. Reese, Chicago 'Nino T. Shepherd Winnetko, *Seats open for Nov. 1992 election. Craig M. Lawless Student Trustee Mark B. Begovich Student Trustee z o Fighting lllini Basl(etball O) ADMINISTRATION President Stanley O. Ikenberry Stanley O. Ikenberry was appointed President of the UniversiU' of Illinois in 19"'9. Since then he has advanced the University's triple mission of teaching, research and public senice in the pursuit of the goal of making the Liniversir\' of Illinois the best public University in America. His leadership at Illinois is marked by an exceedingh' strong commit- ment to the human resources of the Uni\ersit) and to the humanizing value of the University' for society'. Ikenberry has responsibility for all aspects of University operations, including campuses at Urbana- Champaign and Chicago, an enroll- ment of about 60.000 students, and an annual operating budget of more than $1 billion. Ikenberr\' received his doctorate in higher education research from Michigan State University' in I960. He taught at Michigan State and at West Virginia University' before joining the Center for the Study of Higher Education at Pennsylvania State University' in 1969. He had risen to senior vice president -when he was named president of the UniversiU' of Illinois. He holds honorary degrees from Michigan State University, Millikin University, Illinois College and Rush University. He is also an Honorary Alumnus of Penn State. A holder of numerous corporate and civic board memberships, he is past chairman of the American Council on Education, the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. He is a member of the executive committee of the Association of American Universities. Ikenberry led the Big Ten Presidents Council from 1987 to 1990 and is immediate past Big Ten representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association President's Commission. Ikenberry lives with his wife, Judith, in the President's House in Urbana. The Ikenberrys have three sons. >* K Chancellor Morton W. Weir 2 Morton W. 'Weir became the campus' fifth chancellor in April of 1988. 'Weir joined the Urbana- Champaign faculty in 1 960 and has sened in a variet\' of faculU' and adininistrative posts since then. Before assuming the leadership of the campus, 'Weir served as vice president for academic affairs, the senior academic officer for both U of I campuses, at Urbana-Champaign and Chicago. 'Weir is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and member of the Society for Research in Child Development, Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Xi. He has served as editor, member or com- missioner for a number of profes- sional journals and organizations, and is past president of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. He currently is a member of the Board of Trustees of Knox College. Weir received his bachelor's degree, with honors, from Knox College in Galesburg in 1955. He earned a master of arts in 1958 and a doctorate In experimental psychol- ogy in 1959, both from the Univer- sit\' of Texas at Austin. In 1977, Knox College awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Weir is a native of Canton. He and his wife, Cecelia, have three children. 1 Fighting lllini Basketball m *■>': sis" ■-S'.- m- 12 HISTORY/ATHLETIC BOARD 14 THE ASSEMBLY HALL 1 5 DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS RON GUENTHER 16 HEAD COACH LOU HENSON 20 ASSISTANT COACHES 21 DIA ATHLETIC STAFF 26 CHIEF ILLINIWEK ■* ■ t ■ A ■ DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS The forerunner of the Di%ision of hitercoUegiate Athletics (DIA), the University' of Illinois Athletic Association, was chartered in 1892 as a not-for-profit corporation of the State of Illinois. It was charged with overseeing and conducting the University's intercollegiate athletic programs and associated support senices, and operated as a separate entit). After the state legislature voted in June, 1989 to bring UI athletics within the University proper, the DIA assumed the functions and responsibilities of the Athletic Association. The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics began operations officially July 1, 1989. The director of athletics is the Division's chief executive officer, and reports directh' to the chancel- lor of the Urbana-Champaign campus. The chancellor has final authority" regarding the athletic prtjgram in all areas except for budget and major appointments. Those decisions rest with the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. The Athletic Board senes the DL\ in an advison capacir\\ It is composed of 1 8 members, 1 5 of whom are voting members (eight facult)', four alumni, two students and one tmstee); the three non- voting (ex-officio) members are from the University- administration. The facult\' and student mem- bers are nominated by the Urbana- Champaign Senate and selected by the Chancellor. DIA revenues are derived from three major sources: gate receipts from football and men's basketball: television and radio rights fees for those two sports; and donations to the Fighting Illini Scholarship Fund. With these monies, the Universirs of Illinois over the years has been able to fully fund the NCAA maximum allowable number of scholarships for student-athletes in each of its 19 sports programs. Additionally, the Universit) had been able to maintain and upgrade its facilities to sta)- on par with the best major collegiate programs across the nation. The DIA has just completed an SIS million renovation project on Memorial Stadium, which began directh' after the conclusion of the 1991 home football season. During the construction, workmen made structural repairs and replaced the entire concrete floors in the upper deck seating areas as well as a major portion of the lower east and west main seating areas. In addition, the ramps in the towers at the comers of the stadium were redone, existing restroom facilities were improved, and additional restrooms were added. Universit) of Illinois Auxiliary' revenue bonds paid for the project, which should ensure the structural integrit}' of the 69-year-old stadium for several more decades. New artificial turf was installed on .Memorial Stadiums Zuppke field in 1989. That, along \\ith the "bubble, " an air-supported dome which is put in place each Decem- ber through March, facilitates not only bowl preparation and early- spring practice for the football team, but also intramural sports activities and winter ba.seball practice. Other recent additions to Memorial Stadium Include a football training headquarters, featuring one of the nation's largest and most advanced weight-training rooms, a sports medicine area and athlete stud)' halls. Football is not the onh' athletic program recei\'ing benefits from new and improved facilities. The most recent addition to the Univer- sity' of Illinois athletic physical plant is the Atkins Tennis Center, a state- of-the-art facility' which includes six indoor courts and eight lighted outdoor courts, in addition to a pro shop and locker and team rooms. The tennis center opened in November of 1991. The baseball and track teams will begin their sixth seasons next spring in their respective facilities. Illinois Field is a first rate 1,500-seat baseball facilit}-, and is targeted for a future expansion to accommodate 5,000 fans. The nationally acclaimed track teams are primed for another year of competition in their $2.2 million stadium, with fiiture plans which include a press box and seating for up to 12,000 spectators. The basketball teams play their games at the Assembly Hall, located just south of Memorial Stadium. The Assembl)' Hall seats more than 16,000 fans for basketball. Huff Hall, the home of Illinois basketball from 1925-63 when it was known as Huff Gym, is in the midst of a step-b\ -step renewal process designed to upgrade it as a practice and/or competition site for not only volleyball, which is in its third year there, but also for wres- tling, fencing, gymnastics and basketball. Eventually, many of the coaches' offices are expected to be housed at Huff Hall. 1 2 Fighting Illini Basketball Athletic Board Ronald Bess Ronald E. Guenther Ex officio Brian A. Patterson Student Tony G. Waldrop David L Chicoine, Faculty Representative Kenneth R. Boyle, Board of Trustees Representative Lowell P. Hager Jorie M. Pova Student Beverly D. Washington Mildred B. Griggs, Faculty Representative James A. Gentry Richard L. Margison Ex officio Stephen F. Ross Richard F. Wilson Ex officio ■■■.mxsxufisit- Georgia M. Green George M. Morvis William T. Trent John W. Wright z Fighting lllini Basketball 1 3 w> THE ASSEMBLY HALL There is just one facilit)' that could host not only Fighting lUini Basket- ball, but also the Ice Capades, Jay Leno, Wliitney Houston, Huey Lewis and the News, Stevie Wonder, M.C. Hammer, Ra)' Charles, Amy Grant, Broadwa) pki) s and Bill Cosby. That place is the Assembly Hall, which will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its first basketball game this March. One of the worlds most unique arenas, the Assembly Hall has won world-wide acclaim for its architec- tural design — a design that has been used as a model for more than 125 buildings around the globe. The Assembly Hall was built between 1959 and 1963 at a cost of $8.35 million. The structure consists of two concrete bowls placed face to face: the 400-foot diameter of the dome makes it the largest of its kind in the world. Its circular seating arrangement makes the Assembl> Hall an ideal place to watch an event; it gives each of the spectators (potentially 16,321 for basketball) an excellent, unobstructed view of the exciting action on the court. That capacit)' has been stretched to overflowing on 43 occasions. The all- time attendance mark was set March 1, 1987, when 16,793 Fighting mini fans enjoyed a victory over eventual national champion Indiana. Prior to its first game in the Assembly Hall— March -I, 1963 — the Fighting lUini played at Huff Hall. Illinois has enjoyed great success in the Assembly Hall. In 30 seasons the team has won 76 percent of the games it has played (299-92 record). In fact, in a recent two-year period, the Fighting IlUni went on a streak of 31 wins there. In 1991-92, Illinois averaged more than 12,000 fans per home game for the 1 3th consecutive season; 207,995 fans passed through the turnstiles. In 1970-71, the Assembly Hall accommodated an The Assembly Hall was constructed between 1959-63 at a cost of $8.35 million and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. NCAA record-setting 177,408 spectators (since broken), when all 1 1 home games were sellouts. 1 4 Fighting lllini Basketball DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS RON GUENTHER c Z Ronald E. (Ron) Guenther, a former student- athlete and administrator at the University' of Illinois, was named as the Fighting lllini's eighth Director of Athletics on May 14, 1992. He replaced former AD and head football coach John Mackovic who left the UI in December of 1991 to become head football coach at the Universir\' of Texas. Guenther proudly points to his Orange & Blue background, and says that his experiences at the UI as a student-athlete, as a coach and as an administrator imderlines his dedication to his alma mater. T am and always will be an Illini," Guenther says. "Because I've earned two degrees here, 1 want Illinois to have the best program with the highest degree of integritA that we can put in place. The University' of Illinois should be the model for the nation. " Guenther brings a wealth and breadth of experience to the Fighting Illini athletic program. He assumes the directorship of the DIA following nearly two years with the UI Foundation, where he served from September of 1990 through June of 1992. Guenther's title with the Foundation was Director of Major Gifts. He was a partner with The Barofsk-)' Association, a Chicago area investments and marketing firm from March of 1989 until he returned to the University. From June of 1988 to March of 1989, Guenther was UFs Interim Director of Athletics for External Opera- tions, administering the development program, public relations, promotions, tickets, merchandise and summer camps. He was responsible for negotiating Illinois' bid to the 1988 All American Bowl in Birmingham, Ala. Guenther spent the previous three ) ears as associate atlilctic director for development, coordinating Ul's Campaign for Excellence in Athletics. That campaign provided the impetus towards upgrading the University's athletic plant for the first time in nearh 60 years. Among the facilities that were targeted and ultimately completed were stadia for baseball and track and field, the Atkins Tennis Center, plus construction of the current football office/training complex, (iueniiicr was instrumental in soliciting gift commitments totaling $15 million. From May of 1983 to June of 1985, he sened as Illinois' assistant athletic director for C^hicago operations. Guenther spent eight \ ears at North Central College in Naperville, 111., including a stint from 19"'5-79 as director of admissions and also as associate head football coach. From 19~9-83, he served as NCCs vice president of development and public affairs. Ciuenther helped design and implement NCCs successful $ 1 5 million Capital Campaign. As associate head football coach, he helped the Cardinals compUe a record of 23-12-2, including the schools first winning season in 1 5 years. Before moving to North Central College, Guenther coached at Boston College from 1971-^4, developing nine National Football League players during his tenure as offensive line coach. From 1968-71, he was a teacher and coach in football, wrestling and track for the Fvanston Township and Glenbard High School systems in suburban Chicago. At Illinois, under Head Coach Pete Elliott, Guenther was an all-star offensive guard for the Fighting Illini football team. Among the honors he won during his senior season in 1966 were team Most Valuable Player honots, second-team All-Big Ten laurels. Academic All- Big Ten honors, and the George Huff Award for aca- demic proficiency at the fil. Guenther was also selected as the University s outstanding senior in physical education. Guenther, born October 3. 19^5, earned two degrees from the llni\ ersity of Illinois, a bachelor of science degree in physical education in 196" and a master of science degree in administration in 1968. University of Illinois Athletic Directors 1896-1935 1936-1941 1941-1966 1967-1972 1972-1979 1980-1988 1988-1991 1992- George A. Huff Wendell S. Wilson Doug R. Mills E.E. (Gene) Vance Cecil N. Coleman Neale R. Stoner John Mackovic Ronald E. Guentfier Fighting Illini Basketball 1 5 HEAD COACH LOU HENSON Loii Henson is one of the most respected and most successful coaches in college basketball. The 60-year-old Okay, Okla., native enters his 31st season of college coaching as the fifth-winningest (590 victories) active NCAA Division I coach. After guiding Illinois to its most successful basketball season ever (record 31 wins and NCAA Final Four appearance) in 1989, Henson is one of just nine coaches to have taken teams from two different schools to that late March- early April extravaganza. hi addition, Henson has proven he can win year in and year out, regardless of the perceived talent level, and regardless of outside expectations. For example, prior to the 1990-91 season, most college basketball observers had picked the Fighting lllini to finish eighth in the Big Ten, but Henson and his staff guided their team to a tie for third place in the league race. And last season, even though Illinois had its youngest team in more than 50 years (not a single senior scholar- ship player), Henson's squad came within a single game of qualifying for a postseason tournament berth. Henson's success has not been limited to his stay in Champaign- Career Statistics Seasons Won Lost Pet. At Las Cruces (N.M.) High School 6 145 23 .863 At Hardin-Simmons 4 67 36 .650 At New Mexico State 9 173 71 .709 At Illinois 17 350 175 .667 Overall career totals 36 735 305 .707 College career totals 30 590 282 .677 Urbana. He has a proven track record wherever he has lent his expertise. His teams have either tied or set school records for victories (in a season) seven times. It is no accident that Henson has fielded postseason tournament caliber teams 18 times, including 12 of the last 1 3 years, and that his collegiate teams have averaged 20 wins per season. Henson's basketball career began in his home town. After taking his skills to Connors (Okla.) Junior College and New Mexico State (from where he graduated in 1955), he moved to a less familiar vantage point, the sidelines. He 1 6 Fighting lllini Basketball c 2 ventured immediateh- into coach- ing, spending six seasons at Las Cruces High School in New Mexico, where he served as junior varsity- coach for two years, before being promoted to head coach. NX'liile at LCHS, Henson compiled 1^5 wins against just 23 losses, capturing three consecutive state champion- ships along the way. Hardin-Simmons gave Henson his first chance to coach at the collegiate level, and he seized the opportunity b\ putting together 20- victon' seasons on r\vo occasions. Those 20-win seasons sandwiched a 1 7-vvin campaign, and each was buUt around a forward out of Syracuse, N.Y., named Dick Nag\', who now is a 1 3-year veteran on Henson's coaching staff at Illinois. Henson's fourth and final season at Hardin-Simmons ended at 20-6. That same year (1966), New Mexico State was finishing at 4-22. The Aggies called upon Henson to rebuild their program, and the next season he produced a 1 S- 1 1 slate and took the team on the first of six Henson's Coaching History; Year- By- Year Las Cruces (NM) High School 1956-57 22-4 1957-58 20-3 1958-59 25-6 (State Champion) 1959-60 27-3 (State Champion) 1960-61 28-1 (State Champion: school record for wins) 1961-62 23-6 (State quarterfinals) Hardin-S immons 1962-63 10-16 1963-64 20-6 (School record for wins) 1964-65 17-8 1965-66 20-6 (School record for wins) New Mexico State 1966-67 15-11 (NCAA playoffs) 1967-68 23-6 (NCAA regionals) 1968-69 24-5 (NCAA regionals) 1969-70 27-3 (NCAA Final Four, third place: school record for wins) 1970-71 19-8 (NCAA playoffs) 1971-72 19-6 1972-73 12-14 1973-74 14-11 1974-75 20-7 (NCAA playoffs) illrnois 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 14-13 16-14 13-14 19-11 (Kentucky Invitational. Glacier Bowl champions) 22-13 (NIT final four, third place: Rainbow Classic champion: lllini Classic champion) 21-8 (NCAA regionals: lllini Classic champion) 18-11 (NIT: lllini Classic champion) 21-11 (NCAA regionals: lllini Classic champion) 26-5 (NCAA regionals: lllini Classic champion: Tribune Charities Classic champion: Big Ten co-champion: school record for wins) 26-9 (NCAA regionals: lllini Classic champion: school record for wins) 22-10 (NCAA regionals: lllini Classic champion) 23-8 (NCAA regionals: lllini Classic champion) 23-10 (NCAA regionals: lllini Classic champion) 31-5 (NCAA Final Four: Silver Anniversary Rainbow Classic champion: lllini Classic champion 21-8 (NCAA regionals: lllini Classic champion: Old Style Classic champion) 21-10 (lllini Classic Champion) 13-15 (lllini Classic Champion) Z O Fighting lllini Basketball 1 7 iA v> trips to the NCAA tournament. Of those appearances, the 1970 season was the most fruitful; New Mexico State, led by All-America guard Jimmy Collins, who also serves now as an Illinois assistant coach, finished the season with 27 wins and three losses. The final loss was to eventual-champion, UCLA, in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. It was the third consecutive time the Bruins had knocked off Henson's Aggies. New Mexico went on to win its final game against St. Bonaventure, and finished third in the tournament. Members of that 19^0 quintet included three players who made names for themselves in the NBA: Sam Lacey (Kansas Cit)' Kings), Charlie Criss (Atlanta Hawks) and Collins (Chicago Bulls). On top of the four 20-win seasons at New Mexico State, Henson won 19 games twice and had only one losing season. Over his 30-year career, Henson has had just four losing seasons. Within two years of the first three of them, he had either won 20 games or led his team to a postseason tournament. Winningest Active NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Coaches (Minimum five years as a Division 1 head coach; includes record at four- year colleges only.) Name, Institution, Won 1. Dean Smith, North Carolina, 740 (31 seasons) 2. Don Haskins, Texas-El Paso, 606 (31 seasons) 3. Lefty Driesell, James Madison, 600 (30 seasons) 4. Norm Stewart, Missouri, 593 (31 seasons) 5. LOU HENSON, ILLINOIS, 590 (30 seasons) 6. Bob Knight, Indiana, 588 (27 seasons) 7. Gene Bartow, Alabama Birmingham, 574 (30 seasons) 8. Glenn Wilkes, Stetson, 538 (35 seasons) 9. Gary Colson, Fresno St., 516 (31 seasons) 10. Denny Drum, Louisville, 496 (21 seasons) 11. Eldon Miller, Northern Iowa, 492 (30 seasons) 12. Eddie Sutton, Oklahoma State, 482 (22 seasons) 13. Hugh Durham, Georgia, 480 (26 seasons) 14. John Thompson, Georgia, 464 (20 seasons) 15. Butch van Breda Kolff, Hofstra, 464 (26 seasons) Despite the three years of disappointment John Wooden's teams handed Henson at tourna- ment time, it was Wooden's retire- ment that paved the way for Henson's arrival in Champaign. UCLA decided to replace Wooden with then-Illinois coach Gene Bartow. Henson was chosen to fill the vacancy left by Bartow, and rebuild a team that finished 8-18 the 1 8 Fighting lllini Basketball 2 Under Lou Henson, the Fighting lllini: made their first NCAA Final Four appearance (in 1989) since 1952. Iiave won 20 or more games for nine consecutive seasons, 1982-1991. made 11 consecutive postseason appearances (1980-90), nine of which have been in the NCAA Tournament. have become a fixture at or near the top of the Big Ten Conference defen- sive statistical charts. have made him the 21 st coach in NCAA history to have won 500 games in a career; No. 500 came Feb. 29, 1988, at Indiana, have produced a 166-36 (.822) non-conference record, have put together 1 1 of Illinois' 1 7 20-win basketball seasons, and 1 1 consecutive seasons with 10 or more Big Ten wins, have won an average of 23 games per season over the last nine years, have sent several current players to the NBA. They are Eddie Johnson (Seattle Supersonics), Derek Harper (Dallas Mavericks), Ken Norman (Los Angeles Clippers), Nick Anderson (Orlando Magic), Scott Meents (Seattle Supersonics), Kendall Gill (Charlotte Hornets), and Marcus Liberty (Denver Nuggets), have made him the winningest coach in the history of Illinois basketball. previous year. He was the third coach in as many years for Illinois. Henson's combined record for his first three seasons at Illinois was just two games over .500. From then on, only once (last season) has he finished under .500. Former assistant Tony Yates made recruiting inroads to Chicago, and Jimmy Collins has strengthened those ties. This has all provided the foundation for a program that is gcncrall) considered one of the nations best, year-in and year-out. With the NIT final four appearance in 1980, a Big Ten co-championship in 1 984 (after which he was voted ESPN's National Coach of the Year), eight consecu- tive NCAA tournament appearances and the Final Four trip to Seattle in 1989, the program has become one of the countr} 's most consistenth' strong. Henson has always been a stickler for defense. His 1 966 New Mexico State squad held its oppo- nents to 39 percent shooting from the field. For six of the last eight seasons, his teams have been either first or second in the Big Ten in at least one of the two defensive statistical categories (field goal percentage or points allowed). Since he has led the Fighting lllini program, the opponents' combined field goal percentage is 4-4.4, while the mini have shot 48.8. Lou Henson earned his 5()0th career victor)' at Indiana Feb. 29, 1988. He is the 21st coach in NCAA histon to manage that feat. His 590 \\ ins ranks him fifth among NCA,\ Division I active coaches. In addi- tion, he has won more games than any other current Big Ten coach. Henson and his wife. Mar\-, have lour children and li\ e in (Tiampaign. Fighting lllini Basketball 1 9 (A 2 O i/) ILLINOIS BASKETBALL STAF Dick Nagy Assistant Coach FrtMii Hardin- Sinimons to the NCAA Final Four, Dick Nagy has been with Lou Henson both as a player and as an assistant coach. In fact, since he rejoined Henson in 1979, the Fight-ing lllini have played in postseason tournaments 1 1 con- secutive years. Nag)', a Syracuse, N.Y., native, began his long association with Henson when he was convinced by the future Illinois mentor to attend Hardin-Simmons. Nagy, who had been out of high school for three years and had played independent basketball in Syracuse, led the Cowboys to a pair of 20-6 records in two of the three seasons he and Henson were together. After Henson departed Hardin-Simmons for New Mexico State, Nagy captained his second Cowboys team, and then went on to serve as an assistant coach at the school for two more years while earning a master's degree. Nagy later moved on to start the basketball program at Barton Junior College in Cireat Bend, Kan., in 1969. After the 1976 season, Nagy moved into private business before accepting the head coaching job at East Central Junior College in Union, Mo. In addition to his coaching (primarily with the inside players) and recruiting duties, Nagy is the coordinator of lllint)is' highly- successful summer basketball camp. He has two children, Robin and Scott. Nagy and his wife, Terri, live in Champaign. Jimmy Collins Assistant Coach A former first-round draft pick of the (Chicago Bulls, Jimmy (x)llins rejoined l.ou Henson in 1983 as a full-time assistant. Collins was a star guard at New Mexico State under Henson; he averaged 20.1 points per game over his three-year career, leading the Aggies to an NCAA Final Four appearance in 1970. After college he spent two-and-a-half years with the Bulls and finished his playing career with the Carolina Cougars of the American Basketball Associa- tion. Collins was a probation officer in Chicago prior to coming to Illinois. He was also a volunteer coach at St. Thomas School in Chicago, and coordinated summer basketball leagues in the city. Collins has also coached in the pro- college league of Chicago, where he was named Coach of the Year in 1981. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., Collins received his bachelor's degree in journalism from NMSLI. Following his pro career, he returned to the Las Cnices campus to serve as a graduate assistant. He returned to Chicago in 1976 to enter private business before joining the probation office in 1977. His coaching responsibilities with Illinois, in addition to recruit- ing, lie largely with the development with the guards. He and his wife, Hettie, have four children. Erica, Kenny, Semaj and Brandi, and live in Champaign. ^iWi ^ ^*S5l^ -*T»s. ■''*-. \ -«,a — '" V 1 W' Mark Coomes Assistant Coach In his second stint as an assistant under Lou Henson, Mark Coomes has spent a total of nine years with the Illinois mentor. A native of Shannon, III., Coomes graduated from Western Illinois llniversit)' in 1974. He went to New Mexico State as a graduate assistant under Henson from 1974- 75, earning an M.A. in education management and development in 1975. Following the 1975 season, Coomes followed Henson to Illinois as a part-time assistant, and stayed there until being named an assistant at Northern Illinois. He was at NIU from 1977-82 before being named head coach at Wabash Valle)' Communit}' College in Mount Cannel, 111. He compiled a record of 63-13 in two seasons there and was a two-time NJCAA Region XXTV Coach-of-the-Year. In 1984, Coomes was named head coach and athletic director at the Universit}' of Southern Indiana and led his team to a conference co- championship and an NCAA berth. He returned to Illinois the following season to rejoin Henson. Coomes" chief coaching respon- sibilities are in the areas of scouting, developing game plans, and moni- toring the academic progress of the players. He also works in develop- ing the perimeter players. He and his wife, Linda, have two children, Anthony and Andrea, and live in Champaign. 20 Fighting lllini Basketball DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS STAFF Rick Allen Assistant Athletic Director/ComplicDice Rick Allen has sen-ed as assistant athletic director since 198". He is primarily responsible for Big Ten and NCAA rules education and compliance. He also directs summer employment for University atliletes and assists with home event man- agement in football and basketball. Allen earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell CoUege (Iowa) in 19"^9. He has been with the University,- of lUinois since 1980, when he worked with marketing/ promotions and event management as a graduate intern. He received a masters degree in athletic adminis- tration from Western Illinois University in 1985. A native of Onslow, Iowa. Allen and his wife, Julie, have one son and li\e in Champaign. C\ Dana Brenner Associate Director of Athletics As associate director of athletics, Dana Brenner has been assigned a wide variet) (jf responsibilities, including super\'ision of the men's basketball, football, mens golf, women's golf and men's track programs. He also oversees the staffs of facility management, sports medicine, the equipment staff, the \ ideograph}' staff, the Varsity Room and the Ul golf courses. Brenner came to Illinois as assistant ticket manager in 1980. He had previously held a similar post at the Cal-State Fullerton. Brenner was promoted to assistant director in charge of events in 1984 before assuming his current role in 1989. A Lompoc, Calif., native, Brenner graduated from the Univer- sity' of Pacific in 19"6. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Champaign with their three daughters. Rod Cardinal Athletic Trainer Rod Cardinal was appointed assis- tant athletic trainer at the Uni\ersit) in Jul)'. 1973. In addition to being head basketball trainer. Cardinal also works with footbaU and men's and women's tennis. Prior to his appointment at Illinois, he sened in a similar capac- it) at the I .S. Militar\' Academy in West Point, N.Y. A native of Blaine, Minn., Cardinal graduated from Southwest State Universit) in 19"! with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. He was a student trainer in high school for two years, and a student trainer in college for three years prior to his West Point position. He also played varsity basketball in college. Cardinal earned a masters degree in 19""" from Illinois in physical education and sports medicine with an additional empha- sis in educational administration. Cardinal, along \\ ith his wife, Mar) . and their three children reside in Toiono. Lfe' \:^ David L. Chicoine, Ph.D. T'acn/ty Represeutatire David L. Chicoine has ser\ed as faculty representative since 1 989. and as a member of the Athletic Board since 1988. He is responsible for representing the University at NCAA conventions and dealing with regulations and reforms at the Big Ten level. Chicoine has been a faculU' member at the UI since 1 9~9 and currently heads the Depanment of Agricultural Economics. Addition- ally, he is a professor in the Institute of Government and Public .\ffairs. Chicoine and his wife. .Marcia, live in Champaign. Lynn Marie Cialoni Academic Counselor Lynn .Marie Cialoni is in her fourth ) ear as academic counselor at the Universit)' of Illinois. In addition to her duties with the basketball team, she also oversees the academic progress of the Fighting Illini football team. Lynn .Marie received her under- graduate degree in leisure program management from Illinois in 198-t. She earned a master's in leisure administration from Illinois in 198". Cialoni lives in Champaign. C 2 Fighting Illini Basketball 2 1 Terry Cole Assistciiil Director of Athletics/Academic Services Tern Cole has been Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic Senices since 1990. He is respon- sible for the planning, development and coordination of academic support programs and services for Illinois athletes in all 1 9 varsity- sports. Cole has worked in the academic services department since 1979, when he was named aca- demic counselor. The East St. Louis, 111., native received both his master's and undergraduate degrees from Illinois. He and his wife, Elyne, have two children, and live in Champaign. Andy Dixon i'qiiipnioil Mciuiiger Andy Dixon has been the head equipment manager at the UI since I98S. He is responsible for repair and maintenance of athletic equip- ment used by all Illinois athletes, as well as supervision of six store- rooms and seven assistants. Dixon was an all-state football placer at Champaign Central High School, where he earned a scholar- ship to the University' of Wyoming. Following his graduation from Wyoming, Dixon received a tr\ out with the Dallas Cowboys, before turning toward teaching. After teaching and coaching for three years in Cheyenne, Wyo., and one year in the Las Vegas, Nev. high school systems, Dixon returned to Champaign to take a post at Illinois as assistant equipment manager. He held that position from July of 1 98 1 tojuneof 1985. Dixon and his wife, Chenl, have two daughters, Wliitne}' and Andrea, and reside in Champaign. Dike Eddleman Exec u til e Director/ I'ighting Illiiii Scboliirsbip i'lDicI One of the greatest atliletes in Illi- nois sports histon.-. Dike Eddleman ■ is the executive director of Fighting mini Scholarship Fund. He directs fimdraising for Illinois athletic scholarships. A native of Centralia, 111., Eddle- man earned 1 1 letters in football, basketball and track while at Illinois. He earned his bachelor's degree in physical education in I9-i9. Eddle- man sen ed as personnel director for Central Soya in Gibson Cit)- for 18 years prior to joining the Athletic Association in 1969. He served two years as assistant director of the Fighting Illini Scholarship Fund before assuming his present posi- tion in 1972. He will retire from the position in December, but will remain with the DLA as a special consultant. Among Eddleman's many athletic achievements is a silver medal earned in the high jump at the 1948 Olympics. He was a member of the 1 94" Rose Bowl team, set a Big Ten punting record of -i3.4 yards per kick and was also a member of the 1959 Drake Relays Hall of Fame. In 1990 he was selected to the Illinois High School Association's all-time Basketball team. Eddleman is a member of the National High School Sports Hall of Fame and was the 1983 Varsity "I " Man of the Year. He was also selected to the Illinois All-Centun- Football Team in November of 1990. Eddleman and his wife, Teddy, ha\ e four children and live in Champaign. Steven Greene Director of Developnie)it — Fighting Illini Scholarship Fund Beginning his second year as director of development is 1976 U of I graduate.!. Steven Greene. Greene spent the past 10 years as a Linited Way fundraiser and comes to the I'rbana-Champaign campus from Findlay, Ohio, where he served as Chief Professional Officer for the United Way of Hancock Count)' since July of 1987. Greene is primarily responsible for direction of the L! of Is athletic facilities Capital Campaign, a project which began in 1986. Several phases of the facilities improvement project have already been com- pleted. He wlU also assist in fund raising for the Fighting Illini Scholar- ship Fund. A fullback on the Illinois team from 19^2-'^S, Greene earned four letters imder head coach Bob Blackman. Greene and his wife, Charlene, reside in (Champaign and have four children. Mildred B. Griggs, Ph.D. Fcicnlty Representative Mildred B.Griggs, Ph.D.. serves the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics as facult)' representative. She is responsible for representing Illinois at NCAA con\ entions and dealing with reforms and regulations at the Big Ten level. Her on-campus duties deal specifically with football, men's and women's basketball and baseball, A native of Arkansas, Griggs received her undergraduate degree from Arkansas AM & N college. She earned her master's and doctorate 22 Fighting Illini Basketball from Illinois. She is a faculty mem- ber in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education in the College of Education. Griggs and her husband, Alvin, have two sons and live in Champaign. Dr. Robert Gurtier Teani/Ortbopedic Surgeon Dr. Robert Gurtier has been the Universit)' of Illinois team physician since 1983. He is responsible for treating orthopedic injuries to all athletes in 19 varsir\' sports. In addition to his duties with the V of I, Gurtier has a private practice at Carle Hospital, focusing primarily on sports-related injuries. Gurtier is a 1970 graduate of the University of Kansas where he received his undergraduate degree in human development. He at- tended medical school at Kansas and completed his residenc) there. Following residency, Gurtier received a fellowship at the Univer- sity- of Penns\ Ivania where he specialized in knee reconstructive surger)' and sports medicine. He arrived in Champaign following his fellowship. Gurtier is single and lives in Urbana. , Mike Hatfield ^L ««^^^ Director of Athletic W^k «LHi Ticket Office Mike Hatfield is in his 1 2th year of .ser\ice with the Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. He cur- rently ser\'es as Director of the Athletic Ticket Office. Previoush . Hatfield had ser\'ed for eight \ ears as academic counselor to the Fighting lllini football and men's basketball programs. Hatfield, a native of Hoopeston, is a 1979 graduate of Eastern Illinois UniversiU', where he also earned his master's in 1980. As an undergradu- ate. Hatfield earned All-America honors in track and field in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. He and his wife, Carol, have two children. Angle and Nic, and reside in Champaign. Warren Hood Assistant to the Associate Athletic Director Warren Hood has been with the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics since 1988, when he began work in the marketing and promotions office. He mo\ed to the administra- tion office in 1 989, where he currenth ser\es as an administrative assistant. Hood is responsible for football and basketball game management. Big Ten champion- ships, team tra\el, contracts and scheduling. Last winter he was named director of summer camps, where he oversees the operation of 1~ Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sports camp. A 198" graduate of the Univer- sin,' of Illinois. Hood, 27, is currently pursuing a master's degree in sport administration. He and his wife. Denise, reside in C;hanipaign. Karol Kahrs Associate Director of Athletics Dr. Karol Kahrs, associate director of athletics, has served the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics since 1974. She supervises UI sports programs in volle\ball, women's basketball, women s g\mnastics, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's swimming, women's track and women's cross countn . Additionally. Kahrs oversees facilities scheduling, staff develop- ment, the strength and conditioning staff, and the Atkins Tennis Center. Kahrs has been with the Univer- siD,' since 1966. when she ser\ed as an instructor in the Department of Ph) sical Education. She also served as director of the Women's Extra- curricular Sports Association, working in both capacities untU 1970. Kahrs earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from the University' of Georgia in 1962 and a master's degree in physical education from Ohio State Univer- sir\' in 1965. She earned her doctor- ate from OSU in 1972. Under Kahrs' direction and leadership. Illinois was one of the first major institutions to be re- viewed by the Office of Civil Rights and found to be in compliance with Title IX in 1981. In 1974. Kahrs was placed in charge of the newly created seven-sport women's intercollegiate athletics program at Illinois. In 1988. she ser\ed as Director of Internal Affairs for the former Athletic Association and was instnmiental in the Association merger into the Universirv' in 1989. Kahrs enjoys a strong back- ground in voile) ball, having coached the Illinois team in the late 1960s and earh 19''0s. She also coaches the alumni team in the annual varsin-alumni match. Kahrs ser\es on the Board of ■Visitors for the United State Sports Academy. She received the Distin- guished Alumnus A\A'ard in Ph\'sical Education at Cieorgia in 1988. Kahrs lives in (Champaign. C Z Fighting lllini Basketball 23 Al Martindale, ATC Director of Sports Medicine Al Martindale was named head athletic trainer at the University of Illinois in July of 1983. A native of Postville. Iowa, he is now in his 1 2th year as a head trainer at the Division I level. Martindale spent six years at the University' of Hawaii, including three as the head trainer, before accepting the Illinois post. He received his degree in physical education from Upper Iowa University' in 1973- From UIU he went to Indiana State, earning a masters degree in 1974. His next stop was Moline (111.) High School, where he spent three years before taking the position in Hawaii. Martindale's responsibilities include the prevention and treat- ment of injuries to athletes in all 19 of Illinois" varsitA' sports. He also supervises five full-time assistants, one graduate assistant and more than two dozen student assistants. Martindale and his wife, Lisa, have one daughter, and live in Champaign. Tom Porter Associate Director of Athletics Tom Porter is in his seventh year as associate director of athletics, overseeing four of the University of Illinois' sport programs: baseball, wrestling, fencing and men's gymnastics. He also is directly responsible for super\'ision of promotions and marketing, the Varsity "I" Association, UI's summer camps, licensing and the athletic ticket office. In 1973, Porter came to Illinois from Hersey High school in Arling- ton Heights, 111., where he guided the wrestling team to two IHSA state titles. He joined the UI football coaching staff as an assistant and also was the head wrestling coach from 1973 to 1978. Porter moved Into administration in 1978 when he was named assistant director of athletics, A native of Harvey, III., Porter received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana State University. He and his wife, Patty, have two sons and reside in Mahomet. Jesse Ratliff Et/iiipineiit Manager Jesse Ratliff is in his sixth year in the equipment department as an assistant to equipment manager Andy Dixon. Ratliff concentrates on supplying the players with required and requested equipment. In addition to making sure the uniforms are prepared, he is present during the game to repair equip- ment. During the week, he is in charge of distributing day-to-day equipment. Ratliff, along with his three children, resides in Urbana. Dr. Stephen H. Soboroff Team Physician Dr. Stephen H. Soboroff is medically and administrativeh' responsible for the health care of all Illinois student- athletes. He directs the drug- education and drug-testing pro- grams and provides consultation to the athletic training staff Soboroff has served in this capacity since 1983. Soboroff received his M.D 1969. He serves on the faculty in the University's School of Medicine and the Department of Kinesiology. His professional interests include sports medicine, internal medicine, occupational medicine and public health. He also enjoys long-distance running and has competed in several marathons. Soboroff is single and lives in Champaign. John South>vood Director of Fighting mini Scholarship FiDicl/Chicago John Southwood has been with the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics since 1983. He is responsible for athletic fund raising and public relations in the Chicagoland area. A 1981 Illinois graduate, Southwood started as a graduate assistant with the Grants/In/ Aid program. After earning his master's degree in 1985, he assumed the position of assistant director of Grants/In/ Aid - Chicago Operations. In 1989, he was named director of the FIS-Fund, Chicago. A native of Rock Island, 111., Southwood and his wife, Theresa, reside in Downers Grove. He has three daughters. Tim Tracy Business Manager Tim Tracy has been the Di\'ision of Intercollegiate Athletic's business manager since 1986. He is respon- sible for the UI's courtesy car and insurance programs, in addition to managing the DLA business office and handling the financial reporting. A native of Bement, 111., Tracy is a 1982 graduate of Illinois College in Jacksonville. He previously held from positions with Springfield (111.) the UIUC College of Medicine in 24 Fighting lllini Basketball Memorial Medical Center and at Mercy Hospital in Urbana. He and his wife, Molly, reside in Bement. Barb Ward Food Acimi)iistmtf>r Barb Ward is in her 29th year with the Universit)' and 1 9th year as the Food Administrator responsible for feeding nearly 600 athletes. Ward began as a cook in 1963 under Berdie Patterson and assumed her current role in 1972. She supervises four full-time assistants in meal planning and purchasing. In addition to feeding the ath- letes. Ward prepares special meals for various hinction in the Varsity Room. She and her husband. Oris, have raised eight children and live in Champaign. Leo Ward, C.S.C.S. SIri'iigth Coach Leo Ward is in his sixth year as strength and conditioning coach for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. Now in his 28th year of coaching and strength training, the Pittsburgh, Pa., native is responsible for designing strength, conditioning and rehabilitation training regimens for the Fighting lllini football, volleyball, gymnastics, women's basketball and men's tennis teams. Ward is a 1 964 graduate of Western New Mexico University where he competed in football and track. In 19"'0 he received a master's degree in education from Penn State University. "Wliile at Penn State he sen ed as a graduate assistant for the Nittany Lions. Additionalh', Ward has three )ears experience at CietDisburg College as a football/track and strength coach, and 18 years experience at the high school level. Ward and his wife, Nancy, have two daughters, and reside in Champaign. Kevin Wold Sliviis^lh (j>ach Kevin Wold was named strength coach at the University of Illinois August 1. 1990. I'he Plainfield, lU. native begins his third season of working with men's basketball, men's and women's golf, women's tennis, wrestling, baseball, men's and women's swimming and diving and fencing. As a graduate from Eastern Illinois Universit}- in 1982. Wold received a bachelor of science degree in teaching with a certificate in physical education. He furthered his education with a M.S. in physical education in August 1 987 from Eastern. During his stay in Charleston, Wold was the strength and condi- tioning coach for EIU football from July 1984 to July 1989. In Septem- ber 1989. he was named head wrestling coach, in addition to being a physical education instruc- tor at 'Vandalia High School. Wold, 33. is single and resides in Urbana. C 2 Dorothy Dame>vood Administrative Secretary Sandra Langley Secretary Fighting lllini Basketball 25 CHIEF ILLINIWEK One of the most dramatic and dignified traditions in college athletics is the performance of Chief Illinivvek at the University of Illinois. Since 1926, this symbol has stirred pride and respect in audiences at Memorial Stadium and the Assembly Hall. llliniwek (pronounced ■ill-EYE-nih-wek") was the name of the loose confederation of Algonquin tribes that once lived in the region. The French changed the ending to 'ois" in naming what became the state of Illinois. llliniwek means "they are men, " and former Illinois football Coach Robert Zuppkc is believed to have suggested calling the IJI symbol Chief llliniwek. In 1926, Assistant Band Director Ray Dvorak conceived the idea of performing an American Indian dance during halftime of the Illinois vs. Pennsylvania football game in Philadelphia. Lester Leutwiler, a student interested in Indian lore, was chosen for the role. Leutwiler's perfor- mance, done in a homemade costume, was received so well that he was asked to continue his dance through the 1928 season. Webber Borchers, the second Chief llliniwek, was the first to appear in authentic American Indian regalia. He initiated a campaign to raise money to replace his homemade outfit with an authentic one, but with the Depression on, he received just $15. However, a Champaign merchant stepped in to fiind the rest and Borchers was off He recalled: In the summer of 1930 I went, at my own expense, to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. I hitchhiked out. called an Indian agent and explained m}' mission. He and an Indian trader called in an older Sioux Indian woman. She and two younger women made the suit." On Nov. 8, 1930 in New York's Yankee Stadium, Illinois faced Arm)' in the seventh game of the sea,son. It was there that Borchers made the first appear- ance of Chief llliniwek in that outfit. Since then, five different authentic outfits have been used by Chief llliniwek. The one used in performances now was purchased in 1983 from Sioux Chief Frank Fools Crow, and is topped by a head- dress of turkey feathers. Chief llliniv/ek appears at all men's basketball games, as well as football games and women's basketball games. Previous Individuals Who Hove Portrayed Chief Illinivvek 1. Lester G. Leutwiler, Urbana 1926, 27, 28 2. A. Webber Borchers, Decatur 1929, 30 3. William A. Newton, Chicago 1931, 32, 33, 34 4. Edward C. Kalb, Springfield 1935, 36, 37, 38 5. John Grable, Overland, Mo. 1939, 40 6. Glen Holthaus, St. Louis, Mo. 1941, 42 7. Idelle Stitch, Fairfax, Okla. 1943 (Princess llliniwek) 8. Kenneth Hanks, Raymond 1944 9. Robert Bitzer, Collinsville 1945, 46 10. Robert Bischoff, St. Louis, Mo. 1947 1 1 . James A. Down, East St. Louis 1 948, 49, 50 12. William G. Hug, Park Ridge 1951, 52 13. Gaylord Spotts, Jacksonville 1953, 54, 55 14. Ronald S. Kaiser, Clayton, Mo. 1956 15. John W. Forsyth, OIney 1957, 58, 59 16. Ben Forsyth, OIney 1960, 61, 62, 63 17. Fred Cash, Urbana 1964, 65 18. Rick Legue, Champaign 1966, 67 19. Gary Simpson, Fairfield 1968, 69 20. John Bitzer, Shelbyville 1970, 71 , 72, 73 21 . Mike Gonzalez, Jacksonville 1974, 75, 76 22. Matt Gawne, Oak Park 1977, 78, 79 23. Pete Marzek, Benwyn 1980 24. Scott Christensen, Bloomingdale 1981, 82,83 25. William Forsyth, Springfield 1984, 85 26. Michael Rose, Tulsa, Okla. 1986, 87 27. Tom Livingston, LaGrange 1988, 89 28. Kurt Gruben, Rochelle 1990, 1991 29. Steve Raquel, Champaign, 1992 26 Fighting lllini Basketball Meet the Fighting lllinj 28 1992-93 PROSPECTUS 32 ROBERT BENNEH 34 RENNIE CLEMONS 36 MARC DAVIDSON 38 ANDY KAUFMANN 40 TOM MICHAEL 42 BROOKS TAYLOR 44 DEON THOMAS 46 TJ. WHEELER 48 CHRIS GANDY 50 RICHARD KEENE 50 WALK-ONS ILLINI LOOK TO GET BACK IN THE BLACK IN '92-'93 Fighting Illini mentor Lou Henson enters his tV)urth decade as a college basketball head coach this fall, and does so with a great deal of optimism. For the first time in three years, the 18th-) ear head coach will ha\e some experienced players around which to build his team. Two seasons ago the "Young Ciuns" were billed as his youngest team in a decade at Illinois, and he guided that squad, which was predicted to finish eighth in the Big Ten, to a tie for third place in the league race. But harsh reality set in last year, as Hen.son and his staff took Illinois' \oungest team in more than 50 years, a team \\ ithout a single senior letterwinner, and brought it within an eyelash (just one game) of a postseason tournament berth. The team's 13-1^ record (which came against the nations llth-toughest schedule) was Illinois' first under .SOO since 1977-78 but, amazingly, the Fighting Illini finished No. 32 in the nation according to the USA Today's Sagarin Computer Ratings, Players on the 1992-93 Illinois basketball team roster have earned a total of 15 varsit)' letters, compared with just eight on the 1991-92 roster and only seven on the 1990-91 squad. In addition, nine of the returning players benefited from 10 extra practices in the spring, prepar- ing for a 10-game exhibition tour of Russia and the Baltic States in May. Illinois will be without one player who saw signifi- cant action a year ago, junior Scott Pierce (18.5 minutes, 5.8 points, 35 rebounds per game), who transferred to Oklahoma State, Frontcourt It comes as no surprise that the Illini will once again depend on (>foot-9-inch Deon Thomas, a redshirt junior, for leadership in the middle. Thomas was a marked man last )'ear when teams put their top defend- ers on him - two or even three of them at times. Yet Thomas still posted impressive numbers. The 1992 Illinois MVP led his team in minutes played (9-i5), field goal percentage (.585), field goals and free throws made (199). rebounds (193/6.9 rpg). blocked shots (44) and points (5-i2). Thomas improved onh slighth from his freshman to sophomore year in rebounding (from 6.8 to 6.9 rpg), so Henson will be driving him to step up his performance under the boards. In addition, Henson plans to bring Thomas out away from the basket more frequently to take advantage of his medium-range jump- shooting ability. Forward/center Deon Thomas led the Fighting Illini in scoring and rebounding in 1991-92. Experience is probably most important at the guard positions, especially the point, and the fact that Clemons, Wheeler and Taylor have another year under their belts is very encourag- ing. We're not going to put a lot of pressure on our guards to take the majority of the scoring load, but we definitely need them to be complete players. Batthandling and distribution in addi- tion to hard-nosed defense will be the key elements well be looking for from our guards." - Lou Henson Henson on Thomas: "We're pleased that Deon has been able to increase bis strength and stamina in the offseason, bat we need that to translate into tnore rebounds and more minutes for him on the court. If he's able to assume a true leadership role on our team, it will benefit our team greatly. Deon's a terrific talent, and has so much potential. Our staff feels that he can be anio)ig Big Ten s elite this year. " 28 Fighting Illini Basketball c 2 "One of our downfalls a year ago was in the area of rebounding. We finished fourth in the Big Ten last year in rebounding, and many teams would be satisfied with that. But we expect to lead the league in rebounding. Just as we did the year before. That's very important to us. Even though we don't have great size, I think our players will rise to the challenge and work the boards tough. I also believe our overall scoring, both around the lane and from the outside, will improve." - Coach Lou Henson Thomas' primary backup at center will be (>b sophomore Robert Bennett, who also has the inside track at a starting spot at the power forward position. Bennett had the typical freshman jitters for much of last season, but when mid-Febniar}' rolled around, he escalated his game considerably, improving his shooting, scoring and rebounding down the stretch. He started nine of the last 1 1 games, and averaged \-i.^ points and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting ~0 percent from the field in the final three contests, Henson on Bennett: "Robert was pretty erratic during the early part of bis freshman year. I)iit be worked hard and learned oar system, and bis ganie improved. His play in February and .March was very encouraging to our staff'. Robert is one of our strongest players, and has great jumping ability. He can Ik' an explosive offensive player. Viljether or not he continues his progress will have a great deal to do with how we fare as a team this season. " Steve Roth, a 6-9 walk-on is expected to see spot dur\ at the center position. Roth saw limited action in 16 games as a freshman. Two players appear likely to see action at both forward positions in 1992-93 Six-foot-six-inch sopho- more Marc Davidson was not a major factor last season, but showed astounding improvement during the teams May exhibition trip to Russia and the Baltic States, where he led the lllini with 9.2 rebounds per game, and scored 16. S points per game, good for second on the team. Davidson s rugged rebounding as well as his effective perimeter shooting make him a likeh candi- date for significant minutes this year. Incoming 6-8 freshman Chris Gandy is an accomplished scorer and rebounder, but the two-time all-stater figures to fill a spot or backup role for most of the .season until he gains collegiate experience. Henson on Davidson: "Wljat Marc achieved on our trip to Russia and the Baltic States in .May was re)>iarkal)le. /'he extra practices we had prior to going were a help, and he just seemed a great deal more confideiU. He knew he could play well - he's done it in practice ever since he came to Illinois. Marc knows the game, and with bis improvement and aggressiveness in scoring and rel}ou)idi)ig. he will be an integral part of our team this season. " Henson on Gandy: "Chris is coming in at a good time. Since we have a few more players this year, he won 't be under the pressure to develop as quickly as Bennett and Davidson were last year. He certai)dy has the tools to become an excellent player j'or us: he Jumps and rebounds well, he can score, and he's a smart player. Like most freshmen, he'll have to get stronger to play well in tl.ie Big Ten, and I think be will. Our staff feels that Chris is fundamentally sound: that's a tribute to the e.xcellent coaching be has received from Veni Sloan and others at Bradley- Bourbonnais. " One of the major reasons Henson feels so good about this teams chances for success is its abilin- to score both inside and outside. Thomas, of course, is a proven scorer inside, and the lllini are blessed with Andy Kaufmann, Illinois' leading scorer in '90-'91, returns for his final season of eligibility this year. Fighting lllini Basketball 29 2 O (A Junior Rennie demons wi guard this season. see action at both point and No. medium and long-range scorers as well. Small forward Tom Michael, a 6-8 junior, is Illinois' all-time leader in three-point shooting and was the top trey producer in the Big Ten last season. But what the Orange and Blue arsenal will have this season that it lacked a year ago is another small forward, veteran 6-6 senior scorer Andy Kaufmann. Kaufmann, who missed last season due to academic difficulties, brings some impressive credentials to his final season with the Fighting lUini. As a junior, he scored 660 points, missing Don Freeman's Ul single- season record by just eight points. He is currently the school's No. 27 all-time scorer and another 660-point season would put him in the No. 2 spot, just behind all- time leader Eddie Johnson. Kaufmann's 46 points vs. ■Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1990 are the top lllini single- game scoring performance in the Assembly Hall, and the No. 2 scoring performance ever for an Illinois player. Henson on Michael: "Tom has proven that he's one of the top three-point shooters in the country, and Ije has been working to become more mobile with the ball. He's definitely one of our " go-to' players, and as a co-captain, we're looking for some strong leadership from him as one of our veteran players. " "The league is going to be extremely strong this year - back to where it was two or three years ago, hut we're back, too. I think we have the talent to give teams like Michigan, Indiana, Ohio State and Iowa a run for their money in the conference race. If we play like I think we can, we'll have a great shot at returning to the NCAA Tournament." - Coach Lou Henson Henson on Kaufmann: "Tf.jere's no question that we missed Andy last year. With him we almost cer- tainly would have played in a postseason tournament. Naturallr, we're veiy pleased to have him back. Anytime you have a veteran on your team who can go out and get 18 or 20 points per ball game, you have to be excited. Andy has kept himself in top shape during the last year, and we're looking forward to having him back. With his ability to penetrate, as ivell as hit the three-point shot and get to the foul line, he'll definitely be a major asset to this ball club. " Backcourt Six-foot jimior Rennie demons, a two-year starter at point guard, appears to hav^e the inside track at the quarterback's role again, demons dished out a team- leading 137 assists a year ago, and was the squad's third- leading scorer. He has been working on liis medium- range pull-up jump shot in the offseason. The shot could be a valuable weapon for him, since he is already effective at penetrating through the opponent's first line of defense on the dribble. Henson on demons: "Most people know how good Rennie is at penetrating. But if he can continue to improve on his long and medium-range jump shots, he'll been tougher for our opponents to contain. Rennie does an excellent job of running our offense and distributing the ball, but we like to use him at the second guard spot at times to take advantage of some of his scoring skills. Rennie still needs some work on his defensive game, and I think he will meet that challenge. " Brooks Taylor, a 6-4 senior, has also played both guard positions, and appears to be in a backup role at both spots. Taylor has shown flashes of excellent defensive abilitv' during his career at Illinois and could see more time on the court if he becomes more consis- tent. Taylor is the team's only returning senior, since Kaufmann did not play last season, and a three-time letterwinner 30 Fighting lllini Basketball Henson on Taylor: "Brooks is very athletic: his quickness and jumping ability have been assets for him ever since he came to Illinois. We have relied on his ballhandling and defensive skills in nniny situa- tions. If Brooks can improve his offensive production, he'll be in the fight for significant playing time. " Junior T.J. Wheeler is the favorite to start at the second guard position, largeh' due to iiis outside shoot- ing and defensive abilities. Wlieeler was the squad's top defensive player last )'ear and led the team in free throw shooting (.844). He also put together the league s fifth- best three-point shooting percentage (.46-1) in Big Ten games. Henson on Wheeler: "T.J. had a solid year for us a year ago. Notv that he has a season-and-a-half of experience (J^e ivas academically ineligible during the second semester ofhisfreshnian year), he's turned into one of our most consistent players. Even though he's not a top scorer, he frequently leads our team in the efficiency ratings, and that shoirs hou- com/)lete a player he is. I look for T.J. to have an even Iwtter Junior season. " Incoming (>6 freshman Richard Keene is the most highly-touted Illini newcomer since Deon Thomas. Although he is considered a top 10 (national!) ) recruit, Henson will bring him along slowh'. Keene is regarded as not only a capable outside scorer, but also as an extremely gifted ballhandler and passer. He could see quite a bit of playing time, especially later in the season, after he has had some time to learn the Henson system and adjust to the college game. A Quick Look At The Fighting Illini STARTERS RETURNING: (5) Deon Thomas, 6-9, C, redshirt Jr., 19.4 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game; Tom Michael, 6-8, F, redshirt Jr., 12.5 ppg, 4,6 rpg: Rennie Clemens, 6-0, G, Jr., 1 1 .1 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 4.9 apg; T.J. Wheeler, 6-4, G, Jr., 10,3 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2.7 apg; Robert Bennett, F, 6-6, So., 4.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg. LETTERMEN RETURNING: (9) Deon Thomas; Tom Michael; Rennie demons; T.J. Wheeler; Robert Bennett; Brooks Taylor, 6-4, G, Sr., 4.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.3 apg; Marc Davidson, 6-6, F, So., 1 .7 ppg, 1 .2 rpg; Steve Roth, 6-9, C, So., 0.6 ppg, 0.6 rpg, 0.1 apg; Andy Kaufman, 6-6, F, Sr., 21 .3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.2 apg in 1 990-91 . INCOMING RECRUITS: (2) Richard Keene, 6-6, G. Fr., Collinsville, III. (Collinsville H.S.), 20.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 8.0 apg, 2.0 steals per game as a high school senior; Chris Gandy, 6-8, F, Fr., Fonward, Bourbonnais, III. (Bradley- Bourbonnais H.S.), 20.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg as a high school senior. Henson on Keene: "Richard is a tremendous player: I think that's obvious to everyone. He led his team to the state finals at the Assejnbly Hall last March, and played e.xtrenwly well, especially coming off of his wrist injury. We'll certainly benefit from Richard's great basketball background. But college basketball is different. We're not going to force feed him: we'll give him tinie to adjust. The guard positions are especially tough to bring freshmen into right away, but I think you 11 see him have a major impact on our team as the season progresses. ' The Fighting Illini finally have the good fortune of having some capable depth in the backcourt. A walkon transfer from Champaign's Parkland (;ollege will provide some of that depth. Davin Harris, a 5-1 1 junior, played together with former Illini Mike Duis at Parkland from 1989-91 and practiced with the Illini last season while sitting out of game action due to the Big Ten's transfer rule. Harris is a capable three-point shooter, and his lightning-quick feet on defen.se caught the eyes of the coaching staff a year ago. In addition to ball-handling and three-point shooting ability, junior guard T. J. Wheeler Is one of Illinois' top defenders. Fighting Illini Basketball 3 1 c z z o tA ROBERT BENNETT _S3^^^ ^ m^ k^ % ^ V| Ua 6-6, 201 SOPHOMORE CHICAGO, ILL (JULIAN) FORWARD BORN: 12/24/73 Career Highs Points: 16 twice (3/11/92 at Ohio State and 3/14/92 at Michigan) Field Goals: 7 (3/1 1 /92 at Ohio State) Free Throws: 3 twice (1/18/92 vs. Michigan and 3/14/92 at Michigan) Rebounds: 8 twice (1/25/92 at Minnesota and 3/14/92 at Michigan) Assists: 2 (on four occasions) Steals: 2 (12/3/91 vs. Tennessee State) Blocks: 2 (on four occasions) 30 BENNEH FACT Bennett's three double-figure scoring performances as a freshman were in each of his final three games of the year. AT ILLINOIS 1992-93: Will make a strong bid to start at the power forward spot, and is expected to back up Deon Thomas in the middle . . . Needs to improve on his 35 percent free throw shooting from a year ago. 1991-92: After initial adjustment to college basketball, he finished the season especially strong, starting nine of the last 11 games, and averaging 14.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in the last three contests . . . Best two games were the final two games of the year, when he scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting and pulled down seven rebounds March 1 1 at Ohio State, and when he scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds March 1 4 at Michigan in the season finale . . . Was a force under the boards on the lllini 10-game exhibition trip abroad last May, averaging nine rebounds per contest. HIGH SCHOOL Averaged 23 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks per game as a senior; was named the MVP in the Blue-South Division of the Chicago Public League . . . Won the Slam Dunk Competition at the 1990 Boston Shootout, in which the top players from various major cities from around the nation compete in a round-robin tournament . . . High School coach was Talmadge Milan. PERSONAL Majoring in advertising . . . Attended the same high school as former Fighting lllini football standout Howard Griffith . . . Favorite basketball player is Charles Barkley of the Phoenix Suns, because of his great emotion and intensit)' on the court . . . Biggest thrill in sports was leading his Julian High School team to an undefeated conference record in the Chicago Public League Blue-South Division in 1991 . . Aspires to a career in advertising and/or pro basketball . . . Son of Bruce Millner and Brenda Bennett. BENNETT'S CAREER STATISTICS Season G-GS FGM-A/FG% 3PM-A/3P% FTM-A/FT% REB/AVG PF-D PTS/AVG A TO B ST MIN/AVG 1991-92 28-12 57-121/.471 2-2/1.000 17-48/.354 105/3.8 55-1 133/4.8 4 34 12 12 504/18.0 32 Fighting lllini Basketball iu>hf-\ *il*H ;:Jir i ■**«;. 3^ m^y Fighting lllini Basketball 33 «MiHaMnwM>«» i/) RENNIE CLEMONS n ir All-Star Candidate ^ 6-0, 186 JUNIOR SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (CALVARY) GUARD BORN: 12/11/72 Career Highs Points: 25(11/30/91 vs. Northeast Louisiana) Field Goals: 8(11/30/91 vs. Northeast Louisiana) Free Throws: 11 (12/6/91 vs. Hawaii) Rebounds: 7 twice (1 2/29/90 vs. Oregon State and 1/25/92 at Minnesota) Assists: 12 (12/7/90 vs. Oregon State) Steals: 5 (1/10/91 vs. Minnesota and 1/15/92 at Iowa) Blocks: 2 (1 1/23/90 at American of Puerto Rico) CLEMONS FACT Rennie has started 53 games in his Illinois career, just one fewer than team leader Deon Thomas. AT ILLINOIS 1992-93: Will be looked to for leader- ship on the court from the point guard slot, but as the season progresses, Richard Keene could compete with him for minutes at the position . . . Will also see action at the second guard spot . . . Has a legitimate shot at postseason All- Big Ten honors. 1991-92: After a slow stan, came on strong during the Big Ten season, achieving a No. 2 ranking among the league's assist leaders (5.3 apg) and a No. 3 listing among the leaders in steals (1.61 apg) . . . Was named honorable mention in the All-Big Ten voting b\' the conferences head coaches . . . Earned all-toumament honors at the 13th Annual lUini Classic . . . Best game of the season was in Champaign against Michigan State March ~. when he scored 1" points, grabbed five rebounds, and had 10 assists . . . Scored a career-high 25 points vs. Northeast Louisiana Nov. 30 . . . Tied his career high with five steals at Iowa Jan. 15 . . . Led the Illini with 13^ assists and 42 steals for the season, and averaged 11.1 points per game, which was third on the squad . . . Averaged 3 3. 3 minutes per game, second on the team only to Deon Thomas' 33.8 minutes per game. 1990-91: Stepped in immediately at point guard, starting all but three games during the year . . . Wasted no time in showing his exceptional leaping ability (he has a 40-inch vertical jump) and quickness in taking the ball to the basket . . . Scored his season-high 19 points in the win over Louisiana State Dec. 22, including a flying layup over "- foot- 1 -inch AH- America center Shaquille O'Neal . . . Tallied I'' points in Illinois' Jan. 17 game with Michigan State . . . His off-balance, double-pump shot and subsequent free throw with 32 seconds remaining in the game gave the Fighting Illini a 67-66 win over Minnesota in Champaign Jan. 10 . . . Also had a career-high and team season-high five steals in that game . . . Dished out a career-high (and team season- high) 12 assists against Oregon State Dec. 7, and was named to the aU-toumament team at the 12th Annual Illini Classic . . . Was third in the voting for Big Ten Freshman of the Year (both coach and media polls) . . . Played 835 minutes, third on the team behind Andy Kaufmann and Deon Thomas . . . Led Illinois in three- point shooting accuracy with a .444 mark. HIGH SCHOOL Averaged 30.3 points per game, 6.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and shot 56 percent from the field during his senior year . . . Led Calvan.- to No. 1 rankings during each of his two final seasons at Calvary . . . SLxth-highest scorer in IHSA history . . . Started ever>- game in his high school career (111 games) . . . Chicago Sun-Times Class A Player-of- the-Year in junior and senior seasons . . . Played in the 1990 McDonald's All- America game . . . High school coach was Jim Drew. PERSONAL Nicknamed "M.C. Ren" by former Illini guard Larr>' Smith, whom he admired in high school . . . Enrolled in College of Liberal .Arts and Sciences . . . Admires Isiah Thomas for his talent and positive influence . . . Biggest sports thrill is playing for the Fighting Illini . . . Admires his mother and grandmother most for influencing his athletic career. CLEMONS' CAREER STATISTICS Season G-GS F GM-A/FG% 3PM-A/3P% FTM-A/FT% REB/AVG PF-D PTS/AVG A TO BK ST MINVAVG 1990-91 1991-92 31-28 28-25 90-202/.446 104-237/.439 8-18/.444 11-32/.344 76-121/.628 93-126/.738 99/3.2 106/3.8 84-3 79-2 264/8.5 312/11.1 96 137 83 43 42 835/26.9 931/33.3 TOTALS 59-53 194-439/.442 19-50/.380 169-247/.684 205/3.5 163-5 576/9.8 233 171 14 85 1766/29.9 34 Fighting Illini Basketball Fighting lllini Basketball 35 M% MARC DAVIDSON 6-6, 221 SOPHOMORE MINOOKA, ILL (AURORA CHRISTIAN) FORWARD BORN: Z/M7Z Career Highs Points: 5 (on three occasions) Field Goals: 2 (on four occasions) Free Th rows : 2 twice ( 1 1 /25/9 1 vs. Penn State and 1/22/92 vs. Wisconsin) Rebounds: 3 (on three occasions) Assists: 3 (12/3/91 vs. Tennes- see State) Steals: 1 (on four occasions) Blocks: 1 (11/25/91 vs. Penn State) DAVIDSON FACT After ne\ er ha\'ing flown before in his life, Marc traveled abroad twice last summer, first with the Fighting Illini to Russia and the Baltic States in May, and then with the Big Ten all-star team to England, Belgium and the Netherlands in August. AT ILUNOIS 1992-93: Will be in the thick of the battle for placing time at the forward spots, due to his ability to not only hit the three-point shot or put the ball on the floor, but also to rebound in heavy traffic. 1991-92: Had a ver\ modest freshman season, averaging 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game, but took dramatic strides in the spring . . . During Illinois' lO-game exhibition swing through Russia and the Baltic States in May, Davidson led the team in rebounding, averaging 9.2 per contest; he was the second-leading scorer on the trip for the Fighting Illini, averaging 16.5 points per game . . . Averaged 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game on Big Ten All-Star tour . . . His 23 points vs. Great Britain's National Select team was the second best single-game total on the trip. HIGH SCHOOL Named to the Class A all-state team in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons . . . Led Aurora Christian to a fourth-place finish in the IHSA State Tournament during his junior year . . . Played for his father, Donald, who is Aurora Christians head basketball coach and athletic director ... In addition to basketball, he lettered four times in baseball. PERSONAL Majoring in ph> sical education . . . Father and high school coach, Donald, starred in basketball at Illinois 'Wesleyan . . . Wants to follow in his dad's footsteps and become a coach after college . . . Favorite athlete is former Boston Celtic Larr>' Bird because he made the most of his abilities . . . For three summers during his high school years, Marc rose daily at 4:30 a.m. to milk as many as 50 cows at a farm near Yorkville . . . Worked at the Develop- mental Ser\'ices Center (for the mentally retarded) in Champaign last summer . . . Is very active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes . . . Son of Donald and Stephanie Davidson. DAVIDSON'S CAREER STATISTICS Season G-GS FGM-A/FG% 3PM-A/3P% FTM-A/FT% REB/AVG PF-D 1991-92 26-0 17-51/.333 1-7/. 143 8-21/.381 32/1.2 21-1 PTS/AVG A TO BK ST MIN/AVG 43/1.7 9 20 1 4 218/8.4 36 Fighting Illini Basketball ...^' z o fighting ///ifl iA ANDY KAUFMANN 6-6, 224 SENIOR (FIFTH YEAR) JACKSONVILLE, ILL. (JACKSONVILLE) FORWARD BORN: 11/17/69 Career Highs Points: 46 (12/3/90 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee) Field Goals: 17 (12/1/90 vs. Eastern Illinois) Free Throws: 12 (12/3/90 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaul14 . . . High school coach was Mel Roustio. PERSONAL Grandfather, Robert, was an All-America basketball and football player at Iowa . . . Father, Bill, is a teacher for the deaf and blind . . . Major is speech communi- cations . . . Enjoys collecting baseball cards as a hobby . . . Favorite athlete is Chicago Cubs' star Ryne Sandberg . . . Nickname is "A.K. ". KAUFMANN'S CAREER STATISTICS Season G-GS FGM-A/FG% 3PM-A/3P% FTM-A/FT% REB/AVG PF-D PTS/AVG A TO BK ST MIN/AVG 1988-89 12-0 16-44/.364 5-17/.294 14-20/.700 20/1 .7 22-0 51/4.3 8 15 1 5 135/11.3 1989-90 29-16 91-204/.446 22-49/.449 81-101/.802 93/3.2 71-1 285/9.8 54 72 5 27 682/23.5 1990-91 31-30 225-482/467 41-104/.394 169-203/.833 154/5.0 75-1 660/21 .3 67 112 18 968/31 .2 TOTALS 72-46 332-730/.455 68-170/.400 264-324/.815 267/3.7 168-2 996/13.8 129 199 6 50 1785/24.8 38 Fighting Illini Basketball it^u 4 I' TOM MICHAEL 6-8, 223 JUNIOR (REDSHIRT) HOFFMAN, ILL. (CARLYLE) FORWARD BORN: 3/1/71 Career Highs Points: 21 (2/4/92 vs. Indiana) Field Goals: 8 (1 1/25/90 vs. Old Dominion at San Juan Shootout) Free Throws: 5 twice (1/15/92 at Iowa and 2/1 1/92 at Purdue) Rebounds: 10 (1/15/92 at Iowa) Assists: 4 (on four occasions) Steals: 3 (1 1/25/90 vs. Old Dominion at San Juan Shootout) Blocks: 3 (11/25/90 vs. Old Dominion at San Juan Shootout) 32 ir All-Star Candidate ^ MICHAEL FACT Tom is the only placer to have started all 28 games for the Fighting Ulini last season. AT ILLINOIS 1992-93: Will again be Illinois' top threat from long range, but how much he plays wiU be dictated by the degree to which he broadens his skills . . . Will continue to see action at both forward spots. 1991-92: Led the Big Ten in three-point shooting with: 2.7 tre>s per game (all games), a .557 percentage from beyond the arc in league play, and a .493 mark in all games . . . .55"^ shooting percent- age in league games is the third-best percentage ever to lead the conference ... 93 three-pointers in two seasons broke Kendall Gills (1987-90) Illini career record of 82 . . . .493 shooting percentage from outside the stripe edged Stephen Bardo's (1988-89) single- season record of .492 . . . Shot better (^5-of-152/.493) from three-point range than from inside (-il-of-10"'/.383) . . • Made at least one three-pointer in 25 of the teams 28 games . . . Was named to the 1991 Illini Classic all-tournament team . . . Earned honorable mention honors in the .\11-Big Ten balloting by the media . . . Best game of the season vias a 21 -point-eight-rebound effort vs. Indiana (2/4/92) . . . Pulled down a career-high 10 rebounds at Iowa (1/15/ 92) . . . Averaged three treys and 12.7 points per game on the Illini exhibition trip to Russia and the Baltic States last May . . . Won the three-point-shooting competition after the tournament in Lithuania at the end of that spring tour. 1990-91: Played extensively at small and power forward positions, giving team punch off the bench, mostly with long-range shooting . . . Started out season in strong fashion scoring in double figures in five of the first six games, including a (then) career-high 19 points in the seasons third game, a win over Old Dominion at the San Juan Shootout . . . Corralled nine rebounds in the Dec. 3 victor\' over Wisconsin- Milwaukee, in addition to scoring 10 points . . . Was second on team in three- point shooting percentage, converting 41 percent of his attempts . . . Appeared in all of Illinois' 3 1 games. 1989-90: Sat out the season as a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL Averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds per game while leading the Indians to the 1989 Illinois Class A state championship . . . Was a first team all-state selection as a junior and senior, and was the MVP of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Associa- tion Class A All-Star Game . . . Was the MVP of the Cahokia Conference as a junior and senior . . . ne Belleville News-Democrat named him Metro East Class A Player of the Year as a junior and senior . . . High school coach was Brad Weathers. PERSONAL Married to Shana Michael and has one son, Nicholas . . . Parents are Bob and Sheila Michael . Worked at his parents' lumber company in past summers, and participated in the Prairie State Games . . . Favorite athlete is L.A. Laker Magic Johnson because he makes himself successful on and off the basketball court . . . Enjoys playing golf and collecting baseball and basketball cards . . . Majoring in speech communi- cations . . . Biggest sports thrill was winning the state championship as a senior. MICHAEL'S CAREER STASTICS Season G-GS FGM-A/FG% 3PM-A/3P% FTM-A/FT% REB/AVG PF-D 1990-91 31-6 49-115/.426 18-44/.409 1 5-32/.469 84/2.7 47-0 1991-92 28-28 116-259/.448 75-152/.493 43-58/.741 1 30/4.6 68-1 TOTALS 59-34 165/374/.441 93-196/.474 58-90/.644 214/3.6 115-1 PTS/AVG A TO BK ST MIN/AVG 131/4.2 31 30 10 17 515/16.6 350/12.5 39 43 10 8 866/30.9 481/8.1 70 73 20 25 1381/23.4 40 Fighting Illini Basketball ■^ -■ Fighting mini Basketball 41 ^ BROOKS TAYLOR 6-4, 191 SENIOR CHICAGO, ILL. (DeLaSALLE) GUARD BORN: 3/13/71 Career Highs Points: 10 (1 15 92 at Iowa) Field Goals: 4 twice (1/11/92 at Michigan State and vs. Iowa 2 23 92) Free Throws: 5 (1 .1 3/90 at Northwestern) Rebounds: 9 (1/4/92 vs. Connecticut) Assists: 11 (1 3092 vs. Ohio State) Steals: 5 (2 28 92 vs. Michigan) Blocks: 3 twice (12 29 89 vs. Grambling and 1 8 92 vs. Purdue) 4 TAYLOR FACT Brooks is the only senior scholarship pla\ er retiiming from last >'ears team. AT ILLINOIS 1992-93: Just like last year, he should be in the thick of the competition for the second guard position, but could also see some time at the point guard spot . . . Defense could be the factor that earns playing time for him . . . With some improvement offensively, he could become even more of a factor. 1991-92: Played in even." game last season after sining out the opener with Penn State with a foot injury . . . Staned 1 1 games, including the one against Ohio State Jan. 30. when he posted a season-high 40 minutes of action and had a career-high 1 1 assists . . . Also lied a career high in rebounds with seven . . Xened his career high of 10 points at Iowa Jan. 15 . . . Shot .528 from the tleld in eight games on the Ul spring exhibition trip to Russia and the Baltic States. 1990-91: Played sparingly during the first couple of months of the season, but saw his minutes increase dramatical!) in February- and March . . . Picked up the first start of his coUegiate career at Iowa Feb. 23. when he logged a (then) career- high 3-1 minutes, scored rwo points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out three assists, and had two steals . . . Had five steals at Michigan Feb. 28. n.ing him (with Rennie demons) for tops in single-game steals on the team. 1989-90: Gained valuable experience pla> ing under one of the finest backcourt tandems in Illinois basketball histon.' in Kendall Gill and Ste\e Bardo . . . Played the most games and scored the most points of any of the three freshman that > ear . . . Scored two points, collected three rebounds, had three blocks, and two steals in Illinois' win over Grambling Dec. 12 at the Rosemont Horizon. HIGH SCHOOL A\eraged 1~ points, five reboimds. and three assists per game as a senior . . . Teamed with former Fighting Illini Tim Geers to help the Meteors to a 22-i record in 1988 . . . Was named to the .\il-Catholic League team as a senior . . . Scored 13 points, grabbed nine re- bounds, and handed out six assists in the IBCA Nonh-South All-Star game foUowing his senior season . . . High school coach was Jim Trac)'. PERSONAL Favorite athletes are Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan, because of his ability to dominate a game, and former Illinois .\lk\merica guard Kendall GiQ for his determination to be the best . . . Played one-on-one against Jordan when he was in ninth grade . . . Owns an extensive collection of old basketball games on video tape, which he enjoys watching in his spare time . . . Parents are William and Carol Taylor . . . Nickname is "Brooklyn" . . . Grew up with former Fighting Illini All-America Derek Harper as his favorite player. TAYLOR'S CAREER STATISTICS Season G-GS FGM-A FG°o 3PM-A3P°i FTM-A FT»b REB AVG PF-D PTSAVG A TO BK ST MIN AVG ^ 1989-90 24-0 12-31 .387 0-3 .000 13-20.650 25 1.0 26-1 37 1 .5 24 16 5 10 153 5-4 1990-91 27-1 22-53.415 1-6.167 13-28.464 542.0 44-0 58/2.1 28 39 4 27 36313.4 1991-92 27-11 34-109.312 8-31 .258 33-69 .478 121 4.5 9C-7 1094.0 90 74 -3 31 695 25.7 z TOTALS: 42 Fight 78-12 'ng Illini 68-193.352 Basketball 9-40 .225 59-117.504 200 2.6 160-8 204 2.6 142 129 22 68 1211 15.5 3 • • z o Fighting lllini Basketball 43 • - iA Vt O 2 DEON THOMAS Q C ic All-Star Candidate ir 6-9, 232 JUNIOR (REDSHIRT) CHICAGO, ILL (SIMEON) FORWARD/CENTER BORN: 2/24/71 Career Highs Points: 39(12'30/91 at Illinois- Chicago) Field Goals: 16 (12/30/91 at Illinois-Chicago) Free Throws: 14 (2/1 1/92 at Purdue) Rebounds: 16 twice (12/29/90 at Memphis State and 12/30/91 at Illinois-Chicago) Assists: 4 (11/30/91 vs. Northeast Louisiana) Steals: 3 (on three occasions) Blocks: 7 (2/26/92 vs. Northwestern) ^ THOAAAS FACT Deon had the Big Tens top two performances of the year in both scoring and in field goals made last season. He scored 39 points vs. Illinois- Chicago Dec. 30 and 36 vs. Xorthwest- em Feb. 26. Thomas hit 16 field goals vs. Illinois-Chicago and l4 in that game vs. Northwestern. AT ILLINOIS 1992-93: Should be one of the Big Ten's premier centers this season . . . Will benefit not onh from his own gains in strength, maturit) and experience but from the impro\ement of those around him. since defenses will not be able to ke\ on him as much as in the past. 1991-92: Became Illinois No. 28 career scorer with a total of 99-t points in his first two seasons, ending up just two points behind senior teammate Andy Kaufmann . . . Shot .SOO or better from the field in 20 of his 28 games in 1991- 92 . . . 5-t2 points last season are 10th best on the Fighting Illini single-season scoring chart . . . Led Illinois in minutes played (945), field goal percentage (.585), field goals and free throws made (199), rebounds (193/6.9 rpg), blocked shots (44) and points (542) . . . Aver- aged 19.4 ppg overall and 19.1 per conference game: both marks were second in the Big Ten . . . Was also second in the Big Ten in .585 season field goal percentage (.585) . . . The .585 figure is the third-best single season field goal percentage ever for an Illini . Went l-t-of-I8 from the free throw line at Purdue (2/1 1/92) to tie for fourth place in free throws made and second place in free throws attempted on the Illinois lists . . . Going into 1992-93. his career .582 (371-of-638) field goal percentage puts him in third place behind Ken Norman ( 198-t-8~) and Kenn\ Battle ( 198~-89) on the all-time Illinois list . . . Named co-captain along with Tom Michael . . . Elected Illini .\nT by his teammates. 1990-91: Played in all but one game and started 28 games in a remarkably consistent freshman season . . . Scored in double figures in 26 of his 30 games, and tallied double digits in rebounds on sL\ occasions, including a l(>rebound explosion in Illinois 84-^5 victor>' at Memphis State Dec. 29. a game in which he also scored 28 points . . . The 16 rebounds were the second highest single-game total by a Big Ten pla> er during the year ... Set the Illinois freshman scoring record, tallying -i52 in his first campaign, to surpass the mark (385) set b> Efrem Winters in 1982-83 THOMAS' CAREER STATISTICS Season G-GS FGM-A/FG% 3PM-A/3P% 1990-91 30-28 172-298/.577 O-O/.OOO 1991-92 28-26 199-340/.585 O-O/.OOO TOTALS: 58-54 371-638/.582 O-O/.OOO 44 Fighting Illini Basketball FTM-A/FT% 108-168/.643 1 44-21 8/.661 252-386/.653 REB/AVG 203/6.8 1 93/6.9 396/6.8 PF-D 69-1 42-0 111-1 . . Was a unanimous selection on the all-tournament team in the 12th annual Illini Classic in December . . . Posted double-doubles vs. Oregon State. Louisiana State, .Memphis State, vs. Michigan (at home), and against Indiana in the season-finale . . . Was Illinois' top field goal shooter among the regulars, shooting .5""' from the field . . . His tip- \ in from behind the backboard with four seconds remaining in the game beat Purdue. 63-61, at the Assembly Hall Jan, 5 . . . Sprained his right ankle early in the second half in Illinois' loss at .Michigan State Feb. 16 and missed the '' Ohio State game Feb. 20 . . . Fractured his wrist in April, about a month after the conclusion of the season, which slo\\ed his progress in postseason training. HIGH SCHOOL One of the nation's top 10 seniors in 1989 . . . Was named Illinois' .Mr. Basketball during his senior campaign . . . Led the Wolverines to 28 consecu- tive wins in his senior season, averaging 24 points, 12 rebounds, and six blocks per game . . . Pla>ed with current teammate Rennie demons in the 1989 McDonald's All-America Game . . . Named on everyone's all-state team, and most all-.\merica teams . . . Attended same high school as former Fighting Illini Er\in Small and Nick Anderson . . . • High school coach was Bob Hambric. PERSONAL Father, Melvin, is a securiri,- guard . . . Mother's name is Joanna Johnson . . . .Majoring in political science and is considering going to law school some ' day . . . Nickname is 'De-Nice " ... Favorite athlete is former Philadelphia 76er Julius Er\ing because of his accomplishments on and off the court . . Enjoys listening to jazz and watching mo\ies . . . Has one son, Dominique , . . Biggest thrill was placing in the McDonald's All-America Game as a senior in high school. PTS/AVG A TO BK ST MIN/AVG 452/15.1 18 56 54 10 934/31.1 542/19.4 20 75 44 25 945/33.8 994/17.1 38 131 98 35 1879/32.4 ♦> y' vividly. AT ILLINOIS 1992-93: His all-around solid play should bring him plenty of minutes this season, since he can be depended upon for consistent ballhandling and defense, as well as accurate shooting from the outside and from the free throw line. 1991-92: Was the Big Ten's No. 2 free throw shooter with a .844 percentage in all games; in conference games, he ranked No. 3 with another .844 mark . . . Won the Ralf Woods Award at last spring's basketball banquet for leading the mini in free throw shooting during the Big Ten season . . . His .844 season free throw shooting mark is third-best on the all-time Illinois list . . . Shot .464 from three-point range, which was No. T in the Big Ten . . . Averaged 9.8 points per game and 32 assists per game (second on the team) during the Fighting lUini exhibition trip to Russia and the Baltic States last May. 1990-91: Played in 13 games, .starting one, before being ruled academically ineligible for the second semester. HIGH SCHOOL Three-time Class A all-state selection . . . Averaged 32.7 points per game during his senior year . . . Ranks ninth in IHSA records with double-figure scoring in 54 consecutive games . . . His 214 career three-point goals ranks second in IHSA history, and his 90 games in double- figure scoring ranks him fifth . . . Averaged 25.5 points, 14.9 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game in his junior season, leading Christopher to a 25-5 record . . . Ranked as one of the nation's top 100 high school seniors by talent scout Bob Gibbons . . . High school coach was Wes Choate. PERSONAL A multi-sport athlete in high school, he earned nine varsit\ letters . . . Parents are Tom and Lynda Wlieeler . . . Enjoys fishing and golfing . . . Lists C;hristopher s impressive record during his jimior year as his favorite sports memory . . . Favorite athlete is Washing- ton Bullet Rex Chapman . . . Dedicated last season to his late-best friend, Roben McGhee, who was killed in an auto accident . . . Grew up admiring former Illinois standout Stephen Bardo. Ul WHEELER'S CAREER STATISTICS Season G-GS FGM-A/FG% 3PM-A/3P% FTM-A/FT% REB/AVG PF-D PTS/AVG A TO BK ST MIN/AVG 1990-91 13-1 18-38/.474 4-13/.308 19-24/.792 28/2.2 16-0 59/4.5 20 14 2 11 220/15.5 1991-92 27-22 84-197/.426 29-71 /.408 81-96/.844 111/4.1 67-3 278/10.3 72 58 3 18 781/28.9 TOTALS: 40-23 102-235/.434 33-84/.393 100-120/.833 139/3.5 83-3 337/8.4 92 72 5 29 982/24.6 46 Fighting lllini Basketball Assembly mau- 44 iLLin Off SJ^\ ^. rv . •• A '31 I*' \k fighting llllni Basketball 47 ^ (A V) CHRIS GANDY o 2 0^ 6-8, 201 FRESHMAN KANKAKEE, ILL. (BRADLEY-BOURBONNAIS) FORWARD BORN: 12/20/73 GANDY FACT During his high school career, Chris put together a streak of 59 consecutive games in which he scored in double figures. AT ILLINOIS 1992-93: Will likely see backup dut\- at the power forward slot for much of the season, until he gains experience at the college level . . . Jumping and rebound- ing ability may be his ticket to playing time as a freshman. HIGH SCHOOL Named to the Class AA all-state team in his junior and senior seasons . . . Led Bradley-Bourbonnais to a quarterfinal berth in the IHSA State Finals at the Assembly Hall last March . . . Averaged 22 points and nine rebounds per game as a senior. . . Was a 61 -percent field goal shooter and a 71 -percent free throw shooter . . . Was listed among the nations top 100 recruits by talent scout Bob Gibbons when he graduated from high school . . . High school coach was Vern Sloan. PERSONAL Nickname is ' Gandyman" . . . Admires David Robinson of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs because he is a dominant force, and former lUini Kendall GiU because of his "sweet" jump shot . . . Aspires to a career in business after college . . . Parents are Leo and Lula Hunt . . . Biggest thrill in sports is seeing someone "come down the middle of the lane with a thunderous dunk."' . . . Enrolled in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. z 3 48 Fighting lllini Basketball RICHARD KEENE 6-6, 187 FRESHMAN COLLINSVILLE, ILL. (COLLINSVILLE) GUARD BORN: \1IZm KEENE FACT Richard's grandfather, Archie Milano, played football for the NFL s Detroit Lions. AT ILLINOIS 1992-93: Will he tough to keep out of the lineup at point guard once he makes the transition to the college game . . . Has exceptional passing skills for a player entering the college ranks. HIGH SCHOOL McDonald s and Parade All-American . . Plaved in two postseason all-star games last spring, the .McDonald's All- America Game and the Kentucky Derby Festival Classic . . . Two-time all-stater at Collinsville . . Twice named on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's All-St. Louis Area Team, and was named its player of the year last spring . . . Three-time All- Southwestern Conference pick and twice voted the SWC; Player-of-the-Year . . . Averaged IX points per game in his four seasons at CHS . . . Holds CHS career records for games played (111), three-pointers (265) and consecutive free throws made (40) ... Is C 2 Collinsville's No. 2 all-time scorer with 1 ,968 points . . . Tied an IHSA state tournament record with six three- pointers in a game . . . Led his team to the quarterfinals of the 1992 IHSA Class A State Tournament at the Assembly Hall . . . Listed among the nation's top 10 recruits by talent scout Bob dibbons last spring . . . High school coach was Bob Bone; assistant coach was former lllini Denn\ Pace, who lettered from 196~-69. PERSONAL Fnrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences . . . Hobbies are golf and tennis . . Parents are Howard and Sandra Keene . . . Father, Howard, played basketball at Louisiana State and at Southern Illinois-Carbondale and is now vice president of Rawlings Sporting (loods in St. Louis. 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball 49 tA «fl WALKONS o z 3 DAVIN HARRIS 6-0, 159 JUNIOR BLOOMINGTON, ILL. (BLOOMINGTON) GUARD BORN: 3/18/70 Will provide depth for the lllini backcourt this season, and should see spot dut>' at the point guard position . . . Majoring in communications . . . Played from 1989-91 under Tom Cooper at Parkland College in Champaign, where he teamed with former lllini Mike Duis during the 1990-91 season . . . Led the team in assists and steals that year . . . Practiced with the Fighting lllini last year, although he was unable to play because of Big Ten transfer rules . . . Shot 55 percent from three-point range at Parkland, and, as a sophomore, was third nationally among junior college players in steals, and second in assists . . . Scored 46 points in the championship game of the Parkland Shootout in 1990-91, earning tourney MVP honors . . . Also picked up a triple-double in that tournament, scoring 35 points and contributing 15 assists and 10 rebounds in one of the games . . . Pla} ed under Loren Wallace at Bloomington High School, where he was an All-Big 12 performer . . . Favorite athlete is Chicago Bulls guard B.J Armstrong . . . Parents are Theoda and Brenda Kirkwood. 52 STEVE ROTH 6-10, 242 SOPHOMORE (REDSHIRT) BELLEVILLE, ILL. (EAST) CENTER BORN: 8/20/72 Played only briefly at Belleville East, and participated in intramural basketball during his freshman )ear at Illinois . . . Friends talked him into "walking on " to the lllini team, and he ended up making the traveling squad for the entire 1991-92 season . . Primar}- assignment last \ear was to defend starting center Deon Thomas in practice . . . Saw limited action, but appeared in 16 games, scoring nine points and grabbing nine rebounds . . Appeared in eight of Illinois' 10 exhibition games in Russia and the Baltic States last May. scoring a total of six points and grabbing nine rebounds . . . Marketing major. Career Highs Points: 3 (2/36/92 vs. Northwestern) Field Goals: 1 (on three occasions) Free Throws: 2 (12/7/91 vs. Washington) Rebounds: 4(12/3/91 vs. Tennessee State) Assists: 1 (12/3/91 vs. Tennessee State) Steals: 2 ROTH'S CAREER STATISTICS Season G-GS FGM-A/FG% 3PM-A/3P% FTM-A/FT% REB/AVG PF-D PTS/AVG A TO BK ST MIN/AVG 1991-92 16-0 3-8/.375 50 Fighting lllini Basketball G-O/.GOG 3-4/.750 9/0.6 1-0 9/0.6 1 1 35/2.2 52 GREAT ALASKA SHOOTOUT 54 CHICAGO STATE 55 FLORIDA A&M 56 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 57 INDIANA 58 IOWA 59 JACKSON STATE 60 MARQUETTE 61 MERCER 62 MICHIGAN 63 MICHIGAN STATE 64 MINNESOTA 65 MISSOURI 66 NORTHWESTERN 67 OHIO STATE 68 PENN STATE 69 PITTSBURGH 70 PRINCETON 71 PURDUE 72 TEXAS 73 WISCONSIN 74 ILUNI CLASSIC 76 ALL-TIME SERIES SCORES 82 THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE GREAT ALASKA SHOOTOU ALABA/WA- BIRMINGHAM Head Coach: Gene Bartow President: Dr Charles A. McCallum Enrollment: lO^S^ Arena/Capacit>': L^AB Arcna/8S0() Nickname: Bkizcrs Colors: (ireen, (iold Si W^ite Conference: (irt-at Midwest Athletic Department Phone: (20S) 934-3-102 Sports Information Mailing Address: 115 1;AB Arena Birmingham. AL 35294 Telephone: (205) 93-t-0^22 Fax: (2{)3)93-i-~S()S Basketball SID/Home Phone: (,r.int Shmglcton (205) 933-1031 Head Coach: Gene Bartow (NE Missouri State 53) Collegiate Record: 5'"^-301 (30 years) AtUAB: 292-152 (15 ^casons) Basketball Office Telephone: (205)934-3-102 1991-92 Record: 20-9 Series Record: I'AB leads 1-0 Head Coach; Harry Larrabee ALASKA- ANCHORAGE President: Dr, Donald Behrend Enrollment: 20,000 Arena/Capacity: Sullivan Arena 8,000 Nickname: SeawDlvts Colors: Cireen and Cold Conference: Pacific West Athletic Department Phone: (90") ~S(>123' Larrabee (Texas "5) Collegiate Record: 1(>4-148 ( 1 1 years) At LIAA: 109-67 (6 years) Basketball Office Telephone: (9(r)"8(>l286 1991-92 Record: 21-8 Series Record: VI leads 1-0 Head Coach: Jim O'Brien DAYTON President: BrotherRaymoiul I Fitz. S M Enrollment: 6,520 Arena/Capacit>': I'D Arena/13.455 Nickname: Flyers Colors: Red :md Blue Conference: Midwestern (.ollegiaie Athletic Department Phone: (513) 229-2111 Sports Information Mailing Address: Sports lnl(.)rmation Office University of Dayton Da\ion. OH 45469-1220 Telephone: (513) 229-4460 Fax: (513) 229-i^61 Basketball SID/Home Phone: Doug Hauschild/(513) 293-844 1 Head Coach: Jim O'Brien (St Joseph s "4) Collegiate Record: 125 109 (eight years) At Dayton: 51-39 (three years) Basketball Office Telephone: (513) 229-4421 1991-92 Record: 15-15 Series History: V\ leads 3-2 Head Coach: Neil McCarthy NEW MEXICO STATE President: Dr James E Haliitian Enrollment: IS. 300 Arena/Capacity: Pan American (.enter 1.^.007 Nickname: Aggies Colors: Crimson and Wliite Conference: Big West Athletic Department Phone: ( SOS ) 64(>-i 1 26 Sports Information Mailing Address: Box ^US Las Cruccs, NM 8800.S Telephone: ( SOS) 646-3929 Fax: (S(IS) 64<>2-l2S Basketball SID/Home Phone: Steve Shutt/(S()S) 382-1068 Head Coach: Neil McCarthy (Cal State-Sacremento "65) Collegiate Record: 3-i4-171 (17 years) At New Mexico State: 144-73 (7 \ears) Ba.sketball Office Telephone: (SOS) 645488 FXX:(503) 34(v5449 Men's Basketball SID/Home Phone: Jamie Klund/(5()3) 484-5825 Head Coach: Jerr> (ireen (Appalachian State '68) Collegiate Record: 150-198 (9 years) At Oregon: 0-0 ( 1st >'car) Basketball Office Telephone: (503) 34(v4346 1991-92 Record: (>21 Series History: Ul leads 2-0 Head Coach: Mack McCarthy TENNESSEE- CHATTANOOGA Chancellor: Dr Eredenck (.^hear Enrollment: "".218 Arena/Capacity: I'lX, /Vrena/n.2l8 Nickname: Moccasins Colors: Na\'\ blue l*v Old gold Conference: Souihem Athletic Department Phone: (615) "55-4618 Sports Information Mailing Address: 615 McCallie Ave Chatanooga, Tenn, 3"4(_)3-2598 Telephone: (615) 755-4618 Fax: (615) -55-4610 Basketball SID/Home Phone: Neil Magnussen (615) 843-3735 Head Coach: Mack McCarthy (\'irginia Tecli 74) Collegiate Record: 3(>-~4 (six years) At UT-C: 13(>"4 (SIX years) Basketball Office Phone: (615)^55-4681 1991-92 Record: 23-7 Series History: Eirst meeting VANDERBiLT Head Coach: Eddie Fogler Chancellor: Joe B W yaii Enrollment: 9,183 Arena/Capacity: Memorial Gymnasium/ 1 5.3-8 Nickname: ( ommodore^ Colors: Black and Gold Conference: Southeastern Athletic Director: Paul Hoolahan Athletic Department Phone: (615) 322-4831 Sports Information Mailing Address: PO- Box 120158 NashvUle. TN 37212 Telephone: (615) 322-4121 Fax: (615) 343-7064 Basketball SID/Home Phone: Tony .\ecly/(615) 391-5894 Head Coach: Eddie Fogler (North Carolina 70) Collegiate Record: 1 14-74 (6 years) At Vanderbilt: 53 42 (3 years) 1991-92 Record: 15-15 Series History: I'l leads 3-2 2 3 52 Fighting lllini Basketball 1 992 GREAT ALASKA SHOOTOUT Nov. 25-28 Sullivan Arena - Anchorage, Alaska Hosted by the University of Alaska Anchorage November 28 Saturday November 27 Friday November 25-26 Wednesday-'Thursday November 27 Friday November 28 Saturday 6pm (Wed ) UAB 1 p.m. (Fri.) 5:30 pm (Fri) Dayton 8 pm (Wed ) Illinois 4th & 6th 3 p m (Sal) ; Championship 8 pm. (Sat) 1 7th & 8th 1 t p.m. 1 (Sat) Oregon 3rd & 5th ; 5:30 pm ■ (Sat) 1 6pm (Thu ) Alaska-Anchorage 1 1 3 p m. (Fn.) 8 p m (Fn.) Tenn -Chattanooga 8 p.m. (Thu.) New Mexico State WED., NOV. 25 1. Vanderbilt vs. LAB, 6 p.m. 2. Dayton vs. Illinois, 8 p.m. FRI., NOV. 27 5. Loser 1 vs. Loser 2, 1 p.m. 6. Loser 3 vs. Loser -i, 3 p.m. 7. Winner 1 vs. Winner 2, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) 8. Winner 3 vs. Winner 4, 8 p.m. (ESPN) THU., NOV. 26 3. Oregon \s. L AA, 6 p.m. 4. UT-Chattanooga vs. N.M. State, 8 p.m. SAT., NOV. 28 9. 7th & 8tli place game, 1 p.m. 10. 4th & 6th place game, 3 p.m. 11. 3rd & Stii place game. S:30 p.m. 12. Championship game, 8 p.m. (ESPN) O •n Note: Times listed are Alaska Standard Time. AST is 4 hours earlier than Eastern Standard Time and 1 hour earlier tlian Pacific Standard Time. z o Fighting iHini Basketball 53 i/i CHICAGO STATE Saturday, Dec. 5 at Champaign PERTINENT FACTS #!!S% President: I)r DX'hile Conference: Independent Athletic Department Phone: (312) 99S-2295 Sports Information Mailing Address: 9S()1 King Drive Chicago, IL 60628 Telephone: (312) 995-2217 Fax: (312) 993-3656 Pressbox Phone: (312) 995-3639 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: Lisettc .\llist)n-Moore/(312) 4S8-8936 Men's Basketball Contact/Home Phone: Lisctte .\llLnson-Moorc/(3l2) -(88-8936 COUGARS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Rjck Pnor (Chicago State ""9) Collegiate Coaching Record: 1 l-iS (2 years) Record at Chicago State: 1 l-iS (2 \ears) Record at Chicago State vs. Illinois: 0-0 Assistant Coach: Calvin D Pierce (Oklahoma '85) Basketball Office Telephone: (312) 995-2289 SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Chicago State s schedule for 1992-93 ranks among the best ever in school hislorv' with DePaul. Northern Illinois and the University' of Illinois all providing quality- competition for the Cougars. Chicago State returns seven pla\'ers from a year ago to compliment sLx newcomers. Leading the list of returnees is guard R\an Malone. who averaged 11-4 points. 2.8 rebounds and 4() assists in 1991-92 The teams top newcomer is 6-foot-6-inch forward Mosezel Williams of Chicago Marshall High School Williams, a three-sport athlete in high school, a\eraged 18 points and nine rebounds as a prep. Other top newcomers include junior college transfer jason Hodges (Howard Junior College, Texas) and Bernard Sheppard of Rich East (111 ) High School. Starters Returning/ Lost: 3/2 Lettermen Re turning/ Lost: 7/7 Hea(d Coach: Rick Pryor Athletic Director: Al Avont Sports Information Director: Lisette Allison-Moore 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92 : 7-21 overall) Dec. 1 at DePaul Jan. 19 at Cincinnati Dec. 3 at Eastern Michigan Jan. 23 CENTRAL STATE Dec. 5 at Illinois Jan. 25 at Evansville Dec. 7 at Western Illinois Jan 30 WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE Dec. 14 at Ball State Feb 1 NORTH CAROLINA- Dec. 19 at Bradley GREENSBORO Dec. 23 at ToledoDec. 28 at Wisconsin-Green Bay Feb 3 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS Dec. 30 WESTERN ILLINOIS Feb 8 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee Jan. 2 S, E.MISSOURI Feb 10 at St. Louis Jan. 4 DETROIT Feb 13 MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY Jan. 6 at Wrigtit State Feb 20 at North Carolina- Jan. 9 NORTHERN ILLINOIS Greensboro Jan. 13 at Marquette Feb 24 at Northeastern Illinois Jan. 16 Missoun-Kansas City Feb 27 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Illinois Wins: 4 Chicago State Wins: Games: -i At Illinois: Illinois leads 3-(> At Chicago Slate: 0-0 At Neutral Sites: (M) Lou Henson's Record vs. Chicago State While Coaching at Illinois: 3-0 Rick Pryor's vs. Illinois While Coaching at Chicago State: 0-0 Illinois' Largest Winning Margin: 29, December 2. 1987, at Champaign, 86-5? Chicago State Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Ryan Malone 5-8 160 So, G Detroit, Mich. 114/2 8 Antione Morris 5-8 160 So. G Chicago, III. Leo Sims 6-3 190 Sr. G-F Toledo. Ohio 6.9/2.9 Jason Hodges 6-3 180 Jr G Park Forest. III. Desmond Rice 6-4 200 So F Detroit. Mich 5.5/3.0 Frank Thames 6-5 200 Sr F Chicago, III. 9.3/4.3 Steve Wilson 6-5 195 Fr G-F Country Club Hills III. Alfred Stubbs 6-4 180 Sr F Gary. Ind 3.0/4.1 Mosezel Williams 6-6 190 Fr. F Chicago, III Bernard Sheppard 6-8 230 Fr. G Park Forest, III Dennis Willis 6-8 215 Sr. C Jacksonville. Ala. 1.2/2.0 Reggie Ward 6-7 240 Jr C-F Dolton, III. 4.2/37 2 3 54 Fighting lllini Basketball FLORIDA A&M ^ w^. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12 mini Classic PERTINENT FACTS President: Dr. Frederick Humphries Enrollment: 9.6~5 Arena/Capacit>': Gailhcr Athletic c;enter/3.3(i'> Nickname: Rattlers Colors: Omngc and Green Conference: Mid-Easiem Athletic Athletic Department Phone: (9()4) ^99-3206 Sports Information Mailing Address: P.O. Box 982 FAMU Tallahassee. FL 3230" Telephone: (904) 399-3200 Fax: (904) 399-3206 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: .\lvin Hollins Ir 7(90-1) 942-4300 Men's Basketball Contact/Home Phone: .\lMn Hollins Jr/(904) 9-i2-i300 RAHLERS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: W illie \X Bouker (Savannah State "0) Collegiate Coaching Record: 12"- HP (8 years) Record at Florida A&M: 12" 10" (S years) Record at Florida A&M vs. Illinois: OO Assistant Coach: [im Duplanticr (drambling 'S9) Best Opportunitv to Reach Head Coach: Mornings SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Although thtr Rattlers lose only rwo pla\ers from last years squad, those v\o accounted for 3^ percent of the scoring last season. But Rattler fans have to be excited about the return of MEAC Player of the Year DeLon Turner Turner, a 6-foot-6-inch, 250-pound forward, led Florida A&M in scoring, rebounding, and shot an impressive 59S from the field. Coach Willie Booker will need to solve a problem that remains from last year, that of finding a backcourt combination. Darrell Williams and Kevin Colson both staned at guard last \ear, and will have to become more consistent. Returning center Joey McGear and shot-blocker .\nton Walton will help Turner in the frontc»)urt Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2 Lettermen Returning/ Lost: l4/2 Head Coach: Willie W. Booker Athletic Director; Dr. Walter Reed Sports Information Director; Alvin Hollins Jr. 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92 16-14 overall, 11-5 MEAC, 2nd place) Dec, 1 at Georgia Tech Jan, 27 at Oklahoma Dec, 5 at Alabama State Jan. 30 at North Carolina Dec, 11-12 lllini Classic A&T Dec, 16 CAPITOL CITY Feb. 1 at South Carolina CLASSIC State Jan, 2 OLD DOMINION Feb. 6 BETHUNE Jan, 5 ALABAMA STATE COOKMAN Jan, 9 MARYLAND Feb. 11 MORGAN STATE EASTERN SHORE Feb. 13 COPPIN STATE Jan. 11 DELAWARE STATE Feb. 15 HOWARD Jan, 13 at Central Florida Feb 20 at Maryland-Eastern Jan. 16 NORTH CAROLINA Shore A&T Feb. 22 at Delaware State Jan 18 SOUTH CAROLINA Feb. 24 EDWARD WATERS STATE COLLEGE Jan 21 at Morgan State Feb. 27 at Bethune- Jan, 23 at Coppin State Cookman Jan, 25 at Howard SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS First Meeting Florida A&M Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pes. Hometown ppg rpg apg Steve Bryant 6-7 210 Fr F Indianapolis. Ind. Byron Coast 6-2 180 Fr G Savannah. Ga. Kevin Colson" 6-0 170 So G Detroit. Mich. 3,8'1,9 2.4 Delwyn Jackson 6-2 180 Fr. G Tallahassee. Fla. Joey McGear" 6-9 240 Jr. C Albion, Mich, 7.1/4.0/0.8 Dimitric Salters 6-2 180 Fr G Havana, Fla, DeLon Turner"' 6-6 250 Sr F Miami, Fla 19.7/9.8/1.2 Anton Walton" 6-8 240 Jr. C Warrensville. Ohio 3.7/2.8/0.4 Darrell Williams" 6-5 190 Jr G Detroit, Mich, (7.5/1 .7/2.2) ' letters earned 2 O fighting lllini Basketball 55 (/) ILLINOIS-CHICAGO FLAMES SchiKiihcn-/ (312) 455-0331 TJjursday, Dec. 3 at Champaign PERTINENT FACTS Chancellor: Jiimes I Stukcl Enrollment: 2=i,{)0O Arena/Capacin^: lIC: Pu\ilion/9.200 Nickname: Flumes Colors: Indigo and Flame Conference: Mid-Continent Athletic Director: Tom Russo Athletic Department Phone: (312) W(v2~~2 Sports Information Director: \r\ne ^chocnherr Sports Information iMailing Address: Box 4348 MC-196 Chicago. IL 60680 Telephone: (312) 996-5880 Fax:(3l2)996-SS82 Pressbox Phone: (312) 413-5712 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: Anne Schoenherr/(312) -fS5-0331 Mens Basketball Contact/Home Phone: Anne FLAMES BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Bob Hallbcrg (Chicago State 'Cj6) Collegiate Coaching Record: 419-223 (21 years) Record at Illinois-Chicago: (■)H-""S (5 years) Record at Illinois-Chicago vs. Illinois: 1-3 Assistant Coaches: Denny Wills (St Xavicr ""5). Barry Shaw (Chicago State. 83). Tracy Dildy. (Illinois-Chicago 91) Basketball Office Telephone: (312) 99(>8()9(l Best Opportunity to Reach Head Coach: 10 am 3 p m UIC SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: /Vlthough the Flames loj-t three ol iheir top four scorers from a year ago, UIC fans are probabi)' as excited as they have even been going into a season, The key returner for the Flames is point guard Kenny Williams, who was selected All-Mid-Continent first team last year. Williams averaged nearly 16 points per game, while leading the Flames in assists and steals. But most of the excitement has been generated by five players who all sat out at UIC last year. Heading that group is former Chicago prep player of the year Sherell Ford, who was forced to the Mdelmes last season due to Proposition 48 restrictions. Ford is the big name IK. has been trying for years to land, and could easil\ turn the Flames into a power .-Vnother Prop -i8 casuain- and a trio of transfers will ;Uso join the lineup, licaded b\ former Simeon High School and Kunakakee Community College standout Mario Bailey, and DeUiSalle and Marquette product ( liarles Brakes. Starters Returning/Lost; 2/3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 8/5 Illinois returnees vs* Illinois-Chicago G/GS PPG RPGAPG Best Periormance 17 pts., 6reb , 4 ast. at Chicago. 12./30/91 12 pts,, 5 reb. at Champaign, 1 1/29/90 13 pts.. 4 reb., 3-3 3pts at Chicago. 12/30/91 6 pts., 3 reb., 3 ast. at Champaign, 11/29/90 39 pts. 16 reb. at Chicago, 12/30/91 14 pts., 7 reb., 5 ast. at Chicago, 12/30/91 R demons 2/1 145 6 5 2 5 A Kautmann 2/1 60 3.0 0.0 T Michael 2/1 11.5 4.5 1,5 B Taylor 2/1 3.0 5.5 15 D Thomas 2/2 23,5 13,0 1,5 T J Wheeler 2/2 10,0 5 5 3 5 Head Coach: Ath etic Director: Sports nformotion Bob Hallberg Tom Russo Director: Anne Schoenherr Illinois-Chicago Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Mario Bailey 6^6 210 Jr F Chicago. Ill, transfer Charles Brakes 6-6 185 Jr. F Chicago. Ill, transfer Juan Chase 6-5 210 Jr, F St Louis. IVIo, transfer Sherell For(d 6-7 210 So, F St, Francisville. La. Jessie Henderson 6-2 180 So, G Elgin, III, Jevon Hobbs 6-0 165 Fr. G Chicago. Ill, Robert Johnson'" 6-3 185 Sr, G Chicago. 111. 6,6/5,5/2,0 Drennon Jones* 6-1 190 Jr G Robbins. III. 4.4/1.5/0.7 Mike Lampley 6-6 190 So, F Chicago. Ill, Brian Long' 6-3 180 Sr, G Hillsboro, lylo. 0,0/0 0/00 Kosta Skoulikaris" 59 150 Sr, G Norridge, III, 0,0/0,1/0,4 Stefan Tacke' 6-8 210 So F Wolfenbuettel. Ger 0,5/0,6/0,0 Felando Thigpen*" 6-6 200 Sr. F Chicago. Ill 2,4/1,0/0,0 Kenny Williams" 5-10 150 Jr, G LaGrange, III, 15,7/2,8/4,6 Eugene Witherspoon 6-8 220 Sr, C Winstonville. fyiiss. 6,0/55/0,4 ■ letters earned 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92 : 16-14 overall: 10-6 Mid-Continent Conference, 2nd place) Nov, 2 MARATHON OIL Jan, 25 at Valparaiso Nov, 24 CZECHOSLOVAKIAN Jan, 28 NORTHERN ILLINOIS NATIONAL TEAM Jan, 30 CLEVELAND STATE Dec. 1 NORTH PARK Feb, 1 YOUNGSTOWN STATE Dec, 3 at Illinois Feb, 6 VALPARAISO Dec, 5 WESTERN MICHIGAN Feb 8 at Northern Illinois Dec, 12 at Houston Feb, 13 at Wright State Dec, 15 at Michigan State Feb, 15 WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY Dec, 18-23 at San Juan Shootout Feb. 18 at Cleveland State Dec, 30 WESTERN KENTUCKY Feb, 20 at Youngstown State Jan, 2 at Ohio State Feb, 22 WESTERN ILLINOIS Jan, 9 at Wisconsin-Green Bay Feb, 27 at Chicago State Jan. 11 WRIGHT STATE Mar, 1 EASTERN ILLINOIS Jan. 16 NORTHEASTERN Mar 7-9 Mid-Continent Conference ILLINOIS Tournament (at Wright Jan, 18 at Eastern Illinois State Univ,) Jan, 23 at Western Illinois SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Illinois Wins: Illinois-Chicago Wins: 1 Games: t At Illinois: l!linoi> k-.itK 2-1 At Illinois-Chicago: Illinois Ic.ids l-O At Neutral Sites (Ml Ixju Henson's Record vs. Illinois-Chicago While Coaching at Illinois: ':■ 1 Bob Hallbcrgs Record vs. Illinois While Coaching at Illinois-Chicago: 1-.^ Illinois' Largest Winning Margin: SO. Ueccmber 11. l')S" at ( liamp.iit;n. 109 S3 Illinois-Chicago's Largest Winning Margin: 11. November 29. 1990 at Champ.tii;n, -l-(it) 56 Fighting lllini Basketball INDIANA Saturday, Jan. 16 at Champaign Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Bloomington PERTINENT FACTS President: Thomas Erlicli Enrollment: 36.000 Arena/Capacit>': Assembly Ha]l/1~.3'^~ Nickname: Hoosicrs Colors: Cream and Cnmson Conference: Big Ten Athletic Director: ( larcnce Doninger Athletic Department Phone: (812) 8SS 2~y-i Sports Information Mailing Address: Assembly Hall Bloomington. IN 47405 Telephone: (812) 855-2421 Fax: (812)8SS-9401 Pressbox Phone: (812) 855-2''54 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: Kit Klingelhoffer/(812) 332-tWo Mens Basketball Contact/Home Phone: dregi; HIkinASU) 330-0550 HOOSIERS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Bob Kniglit (Ohio State 02) Collegiate Coaching Record: 588-210 (2" \ears) Record at Indiana: 48(>KiO (21 years) Assistant Coaches: Dan Dakich (Indiana 85). Norm Hllcnberger (Butler 55). Ron Felling (Indiana State "61) Basketball Office Telephone: (812) 855-2238 Best Opportunirv- to Reach Head Coach: through Sports Information Office lU SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: After making the Fmal Four a year ago and losing only one starter, Indiana will probabl\ again be among the top three teams in the preseason polls. Still leading the charges is senior forward Calbert Cheaney. who needs 61 1 points to top Steve .\lford as the lUs all-time leading scorer. But Cheaney will ha^'e plenr\ of help from his mates, led by fellow senior Cireg Graham Graham was a sparkplug for the Hoosicrs last season, .md garnered third-team .\1I-Big Ten honors. Also on that third team was Damon Baile\ . who appears ready to become a star if he gains some consistency Sophomore .\lan Henderson was perhaps the Hoosiers' most impressi\ e pla\er at the end of last season, leading IT in rebounds and blocked shots Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 9/2 Indiana Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pes. Hometown ppgrpgapg Damon Bailey" 6-3 195 Jr G Heltonville, Ind. 12.4/3.6/3.1 Calbert Cheaney*" 6-6 206 Sr F Evansville. Ind. 17.6/4 9/1.4 Brian Evans 6-8 203 Fr F Terre Haute, Ind. Greg Graham"* 6-4 171 Sr. G Indianpolis, Ind. 12 8,'4.0/2 6 Pal Graham'* 6-5 209 Jr G Floyds Knobs. Ind Redshirt Alan Henderson* 6-9 201 So F Indianapolis. Ind. 11 6/7, 2/0.5 Todd Leary** 6-3 185 Jr G Indianapolis, Ind. 3.8/0.9/09 Todd Lindeman* 7-0 225 So C Channing, Mich. 3-2/2.0.'Q0 Matt Mover*** 6-8 232 Sr. C Chesterton. Ind. 6.5/3 2/0 1 Chris Reynolds*** 6-1 186 Sr. G Peoria, III. 4,3/2.2/38 Malcolm Sims 6-4 205 Fr. G Shaker Heights. Ohio ■ letters earned 2 Head Coach: Bob Knight Athletic Director: Clarence Doninger Sports Information Director: Kit Klingelhoffer 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92: 27-7 overall: 14-4 Big Ten, 2nd place) Nov 18-27 Preseason NIT Jan. 19 at Purdue Nov 30 CUBAN NATIONAL Jan. 24 OHIO STATE TEAM Jan, 27 MINNESOTA Dec, 5 KANSAS (at Indianpolis) Jan, 30 at Northwestern Dec- 8 at Notre Dame Feb, 6 at Iowa Dec, 11-12 INDIANA CLASSIC Feb, 9 at Penn State Dec, 19 CINCINNATI Feb, 14 MICHIGAN Dec, 23 ST JOHN'S Feb, 17 ILLINOIS Dec 27-28 INB HOOSIER CLASSIC Feb, 21 PURDUE (Indianpolis) Feb, 23 at Ohio State Jan, 3 Kentucky (at Louisville) Feb 27 at Minnesota Jan, 6 IOWA Mar, 4 NORTHWESTERN Jan. 9 PENN STATE Mar. 10 MICHIGAN STATE Jan, 12 at Michigan Mar. 13 or 14 at Wisconsin Jan. 16 at Illinois Illinois Returnees vs. Indiana G;GS PPG RPG APG Best Performance R.Bennett 21 40 15 05 4 pts., 2 reb. 1 ast at Bloomington, 3/1 '92 R demons 4'3 5,0 2 5 3,5 14 pts, 6 reb , 4 ast at Bloomington, 3/1/92 A Kaufmann 4,/2 10 8 2 3 1,0 21 pts,. 4 reb, 2 ast, at home, 3/10/91 T, Michael 4/2 85 25 0,8 21 pts. 8 reb, 5-of-7 threes at home, 2/2/92 B Taylor 3/2 5,0 5 3,7 6 pts,, 7 reb,, 4 ast . at Bloomington. 3/1/92 D Thomas 4/4 13 4,8 0,8 14 pts,, 10 reb , 5 bik at home, 3/10/91 TJ Wheeler 2/2 14,0 40 1,5 16 pts, 7 reb at Bloomington, 3/1,'92 SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Illinois Wins: OU Indiana >Sins: d" Games: \2~ At Illinois: Illinois leads. 3~-29 At Indiana: Indiana leads. .^H-23 At Neutral Sites: ^U) Lou Hensons Rect)rd vs. Indiana While Coaching at Illinois: 13-1 Bob Knight's Record vs. Illinois While Coaching at Indiana: 2(vR Illinois' Largest Winning Margin: i*^), januan (>, l*-)! i, at I rbana. ^^-i-y Indiana's Largest A^'inning Margin; iO. febnian ^). U>~i, .n Bloomington. l()"-(r 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball 57 iA W) IOWA o 2 Z 3 Tlnirsday, Feb. 4 at Champaign Saturday or Sunday, March 13 or 14 at Iowa City PERTINENT FACTS O President: Hunter Ruwhngs III FnroUnient: 28,000 Arena/Capacity: Cancr-Hawke) e Arena/1 S.SOO Nickname: Ha\\ke\c,s Colors: Old (.old .md ISIack Conference: Big Ten Athletic Director: Boh Bdw Isbj- AtWetic Department Phone: (M9) 335 9-l35 Sports Information Mailing Address: 20S D ( an cr-Ha\\'kf\ c Arena Iowa City. LA 522-(2 Telephone: (319) 33S-9-il 1 Fax: (319) -(3S-941- Pressbox Phone: (319) 33S-^284 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: (ieorge \Vine/(319) 644-: Men's Basketball Contact/Home Phone: C.corge \\ inc/(319) 64+278 al8 2781 1 HAWKEYES BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Inm Davis (Wisconsin-Fkiltcvillc 'OO) Collegiate Coaching Record: 4()3 -13 (21 >cars) Record at Iowa: 129-63 (six \cars) Record at Iowa vs. Illinois: Mi Assistant Coaches: Gan Clo^c (Arizona State "8), Rick Moss (Southern Illinois "S). Rich Walker (Bowling Green '71) Basketball Office Telephone: (319) 33v9-i-i4 Best Opportunity to Reach Head Coach: Tuesday mornings Ul SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: The Hawkeyes return tour staners irom last year s 19-1 1 NCAA- qualifying team, including star center Acie Earl. Earl, who set a Big Ten record tor blocked shots last year, was named Defensive Player of the Year in the conference Rugged power forward Chris Street, who was third in the Big Ten in rebounding last \ear, rejoins Earl on the inside. Althouhgh the small forward spot is vacated b\ the graduation of James .Moses, both starters in the backcourt return Point guard Kevin Smith was among the conferences best in steals and assists last year Smith is joined b\' senior Val Barnes, who averaged 1 1.5 points per game last year Freshman Kenyon Murra\ . Michigan's prep player of the year last >ear. is a strong candidate to fill the small forward spot. Starters Returning/ Lost: 4/1 Lettermen Re turning/ Lost: 7/4 lo^a Roster 1990-91 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Val Barnes" 6-2 195 Sr G Witchita, Kan 11.5/3 3/2.3 Jim Bartels 6-5 175 So G/F Freedom, Wis Fred Brown, Jr. 6-2 180 Fr G Mercer Island, Wash Acie Earl"" 6-10 240 Sr C Moline, III 18.5/7,8/0.9 Mon'ter Glasper 6-2 175 Fr G Albion, Mich (Albion Wade Lookingbiir" 6-5 200 Sr F Ft Dodge, Iowa 5.0/2.4/08 Russ Millard 5-8 220 Fr F Cedar Rapids, Iowa Kenyon Murray 6-5 190 Fr. F Battle Creek, Mich, Kevin Skillett 6-3 180 So G Silvis, III. Kevin Smith" 5-11 165 Jr G Ft. Worth, Tex. 5-4/2.0/4.8 Chns Street 6-8 220 Jr F Indianola, Iowa 10.6/8.2/1,8 Jay Webb"- 6-8 225 Sr F;C San Jose, Calif. 1 6/1.8/0 3 James Winters" 6-5 190 Jr, F Joliet, III. 4,0/2.3/0.7 * letters earned 58 Fighting lllini Basketball Head Coach: Tom Davis Athletic Director: Bob Bowlsby Sports Information Director: George Wine 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92: 19-11 overall; 10-8 Big Ten, 5th place) Dec. 1 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY Jan. 20 NORTHWESTERN STATE Jan 23 at Penn State Dec. 4-5 AMANA HAWKEYE Jan. 28 at Michigan State CLASSIC Jan, 31 MICHIGAN Dec. 8 NORTHERN IOWA Feb, 4 at Illinois Dec, 12 IOWA STATE Feb 6 INDIANA Dec. 20-22 San Juan Shootout Feb, 13 at Minnesota Dec, 28 TEXAS SOUTHERN Feb. 16 OHIO STATE Jan, 2 CENTRAL Feb. 20 at Northwestern CONNECTICUT Feb. 24 PENN STATE Jan. 4 at Drake Feb. 27 MICHIGAN STATE Jan, 6 at Indiana Mar 2 at Michigan Jan, 9 at Ohio State Mar. 6 at Purdue Jan, 13 MINNESOTA Mar. 10 WISCONSIN Jan, 16 at Duke Mar. 13 or 14 ILLINOIS Illinois returnees vs. Iowa G/GS PPG RPG APG R, Bennett 2/0 25 5.5 10 R demons 4/3 113 3.3 4.5 A Kaufmann 4/2 16,8 3.8 2.3 T, Michael 4/2 9.3 5.0 10 B, Taylor 4/2 5.5 3.8 2.5 D, Thomas 4/3 11.0 6-0 0.3 T.J, Wheeler 2/1 160 6.5 2.5 Best Performance 3 pts., 6 reb. at home, 2/23/92 16 pts., 10 ast, at home, 2/23/92 32 pts,, 4 reb, at Iowa 2/23/91 20 pts., 10 reb , 5-of-11 threes at Iowa, 1/15'92 10 pts., 5 reb,, 5 ast, at Iowa, 1/15/92 12 pts., 5 reb at Iowa, 2/23/91 22 pts,, 1 1 reb, 6-of-9 threes at home, 2/23/92 SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Games: 1 1 2 Illinois Wins: S6 Iowa Wins At Illinois: Illinois leads -(4-13 At Iowa: Iowa leads 45-12 At Neutral Sites: OO Lou Henson"s Record vs. Iowa While Coaching at Illinois: 14-20 Tom Davis" Record vs. Illinois While Coaching at Iowa: (>6 Illinois" Largest Winning Margin: 52, Jan. 19. 1945 at Champaign. 66-34 Iowa's Largest Winning Margin: 25, Jan. 4, 1975 at low^a City, 95-70 56 JACKSON STATE Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12 Illini Classic PERTINENT FACTS President: Dr. James L\ons. Sr. Enrollment: 6.639 Arena/ Capacit\': Lee E. Williams Athletics & Asscmhh C'cntcr/8.000 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Blue and Wliitc Conference: South%\estem Athletic Athletic Director: W (^ Gordcn Athletic Department Phone: (001 ) 968-2291 Sports Information Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1~490 Jackson. MS 39217 Telephone: (601) 968-22~3 Fax: (001)968-2000 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: Samuel Jefferson/C601) 981~i291 Men's Basketball Contact/Home Phone: Samuel JcffcrsonA 601) 981-i291 TIGERS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: .\n MARQUETTE Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Champaign PERTINENT FACTS ssi2^ %W President: Rev- Alhcn.l DiUlio S.J. Enrollment: 1 1 .0 Arena/Capacity: Bradle}' Center/18,592 Nickname: Warriors Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Conference: tireat .Midwest Athletic Department Phone: (4H) 28.S- BEARS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Bill Hodges {Marian "0) Collegiate Coaching Record: 1 8H- 1 1 o ( l ( ) years j Record at Mercer: 1 1-18 ( 1 year) Record at Mercer vs. Illinois: 0-0 Assistant Coaches: (Teighton Bums (Purdue '64). Jay Stroman (Mercer '91 ) Basketball Office Telephone: (912) ~52-2'^36 Best Opportunity to Reach Head Coach: \()on-3 p ni Lawhcad/t912j "4l-''24" MERCER SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Last year, Head Coach Bill Hodges took over a team that had gone 9-4S in the previous two seasons and guided the Bears to 1 1 wins last year With all five starters from that club returning. Hodges hgures to be able to take a few more steps in the right directit)n Among the returning starters is last year's Trans America Newcomer of the Year. Shaun Tliompson, The 6-foot-7-inch forward scored in double figures in all 29 of the Bears' games last >ear. and was a first- team all-conference selection Guard Kenn\ Brown, a third-team all-conference pick last \ear. was second on the team in scoring Junior college recruit Tern Young will hopefully provide a much-needed three-point threat l<> the lineup Young shot over SO percent from long range last year. Starters Returning/ Lost: S/(» Lettermen Re turning/ Lost: 1 1/2 Mercer Roster 1990-91 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppgrpgapg Shaun Thompson" 6-7 210 Sr F Fitzgerald. Ga 19265 1 8 Yauun Pounds" 5-11 180 Sr G Macon, Ga 5.1/2.0/3.1 Michael Goldberg*' 6-1 185 Jr G Conyers, Ga 2.0/0-0/1.0 Tony Etchison* 6-4 180 So. G Arcadia. Ind 1.7/0.9/0.7 Terry Young 5-11 165 Jr. G Brandon. Fla Chance Solomon 6-2 170 Fr G Selma. Ala. Kenny Brown" 6-2 170 Sr G Ft Lauderdale 17.8/5-3/3 2 Scott Farley- 6-9 190 So F Powder Spnngs Ga. 2.4/2.2/0.6 Mark Odom 6-5 190 Fr F Chicago. III. Josh Shreckengost 6-8 210 Fr F/C Cape Coral. Fla Chad Boggan"* 6-5 200 Sr F Memphis. Tenn 3.7/1.3/0.8 Jeff Sfingel* 6-5 190 So F N Palm Beach. Fla 1.4/0.8/0 4 LeDon Green 6-7 210 Fr F Columbus. Ga Donny Woods" 6-7 208 Jr F Hinesville. Ga. 87/2.0/2.2 Mike Kennedy"' 6-10 220 Sr C Watkinsville, Ga 4 6/4.8/1.1 Adam Bowling" 6-10 265 Jr C Columbus, Ga. 2.7/2 1/0.1 c 2 Head Coach: Bill Hodges Athletic Director: Bobby Pope Sports Information Director: Bobby Pope 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92 1 1-18 overall. 7-9 Trans America. 5th place) Dec. 1 BREWTON PARKER Jan 23 at Georiga Dec 5 atLSU Jan. 28 FLORIDA Dec. 12 FORT VALLEY STATE INTERNATIONAL Dec. 14 at Central Florida Jan. 30 STETSON Dec. 18 at Iowa State Feb. 4 at Georgia State Dec. 20 at Illinois Feb 6 at Samford Dec. 30 at Clemson Feb 11 SE LOUISIANA Jan. 2 at South Carolina Feb. 13 CENTENARY Jan 4 TULANE Feb. 15 CENTRAL FLORIDA Jan. 7 GEORGIA STATE Feb- 18 at UNC-Asheville Jan. 9 SAMFORD Feb. 20 at Charleston Jan. 11 CHARLESTON Feb. 25 at Florida International Jan. 14 at SE Louisiana Feb. 27 at Stetson Jan. 16 at Centenary SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS First meeting Z o ' letters earned Fighting lllini Basketball 61 tA MICHIGAN ^m Saturday, Jan. 23 at Ann Arbor Wednesday, March 10 at Champaign PERTINENT FACTS President: Dr James J Dudcrst.idt Enrollment: 36,306 Arena/ Capacity': Crisler Arena/13.609 Nickname: Wolverines Colors: Maize and Blue Conference: Big Ten Athletic Director: lack \\ eidenbach Athletic Department Phone: (313) "4~-2583 Sports Information Mailing Address: 1000 S, State St. Ann Arbor. MI 48109-2201 Telephone: (313) ~63*4-t23 Fax:(3l3)"4"-lI88 Pressbox Phone: (313) 998-^188 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: Bruce Madej/(313) 9"^l-2549 Mens Basketball Contact/Home Phone: Bill W ickett/(313) 261-9706 WOLVERINES BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Steve lisher (Illinois State iy~) Collegiate Coaching Record: 68-32 (3 years) Record at Michigan: (>8-32 C3 years) Assistant Coaches: Perr>- Watson (E. Michigan '~1). Brian Dutchcr (Minnesota '82). Jay Smith (Saginaw Valley '84) Basketball Office Telephone: (313) 763-5504 Best Opportunity to Reach Head Coach: Wednesday mornings UM SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: A \car ago, there was an air ot anticipation for Wolverine fans, waiting to see how the greatest recruiting class ever would do in its first year- A year later, after a spectacular postseason run that just fell short of a national title, the pressure is on the "Fab 5" The NCAA runner-up retums about as intact as possible, returning its top nine scorers, and losing only 2.5 percent of the total points scored from last years team. Leading the wa>' for Michigan are Jalen Rose and <;;hris >X'ebber Rose was the most consistent Wolverine a season ago, leading the team in scoring and assists, Webber, who at times disappeared from games. lias the ability to take an\- game into his own hands, Webber led the Wolverines in rebounds, blocks and steals, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ra\' Jackson are the other sophomores, who started even.- game of the NCAA tournament last year. But seniors Eric Riley. Michael Talley and James Voskuil all made vital contributions to Michigan's postseason run last year. Starters Re turning/ Lost: S/O Lettermen Returning/ Lost: 10/5 Michigan Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Jason Bossard" 6-4 204 Jr, G Charlotte. Mich. 1.3/0.0/0.0 Leon Derricks 6-9 190 Fr. C Flint. Mich. Dugan Fife 6-2 170 Fr, G Clarkston, Mich. Juwan Howard' 5-9 240 So C Chicago. III. 11 1/6.2/1.8 Ray Jacl' 25, 1922, at Ann Arbor, 42-10 ■ letters earnecJ 62 Fighting lllini Basketball MICHIGAN STATE Saturday, Jan. 9 at East Lansing Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Champaign PERTINENT FACTS President: Dr. Gordon Guyer Enrollment: 42.088 Arena/Capacity: Breslin Student Events Center/ IS, 138 Nickname Spanans Colors: Green and v;liite Conference: Big Ten Athletic Director: Merrih Dean Baker Athletic Department Phone: (SI") 355-1623 Sports Information Mailing Address: Michigan State University' 116 Linton Hall East Unsing. Ml -i882-l-1044 Telephone: (5n) 355-22^1 Fax: (51-) 353-9636 Pressbox Phone: (5 1") 336-1626 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: Ken HoffnianA^BA Men's Basketball Contact/Home Phone: John FarinaASl") 355-5914 SPARTANS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Kid Ileathcote (Washington state 5(.)) Collegiate Coaching Record: 363-242 (21 years) Record at Michigan State: 283-189 ( l6 \cars) Record at Michigan State vs. Illinois: 14-18 Assistant Coaches: Tom Izzo (Northern .Michigan ). Slan.loplin (Toledo "9), Brian Gregor\ (Oakland 90) Basketball Office Telephone: (51") 355 I644 Best Opportunity- to Reach Head Coach: .Mornings HeacJ Coach: Ju(d Heathcote Athletic Director: Merrily Dean Baker 1992-93 Schedule Sports Information Director: Ken Hoffman (1991-92:22-! Dec. 1 MOREHEAD STATE Jan 28 IOWA Dec. 5 Louisville (at Detnotl Jan, 30 at Purdue Dec, 11-12 Los Angeles Classic Feb 2 MICHIGAN Dec. 15 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO Feb 6 MINNESOTA Dec, 19 DAYTON Feb 10 at Illinois Dec, 29-30 OLDSMOBILE Feb, 13 OHIO STATE SPARTAN CLASSIC Feb, 17 NORTHWESTERN Jan. 2 at East Tennessee State Feb 24 at Wisconsin Jan, 6 at Minnesota Feb, 27 at Iowa Jan, 9 ILLINOIS Mar 3 PURDUE Jan. 13 at Ohio State Mar 7 at Michigan Jan. 16 at Northwestern Mar, 10 at Indiana Jan. 23 WISCONSIN Mar 13 PENN STATE MSU SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: The Spartans return three \er\ capable starters off ol last year's third- place Big Ten team, one at each position. Leading the way again for the Spartans will be guard Shawn Respert Respert was perhaps the best of the Big Ten s loaded freshman class last year. Center Mike Peplowski earned first team All-Big Ten honors a year ago. finishing second in the conference rebounding race, Dwavne Stephens, an excellent all-around forward, was voted the Spartans' .\1\ P h\ his teammates last year, lud Heathcote s biggest problem will be replacmg point guard .Mark .Montgomep.-. who was the key to Michigan State s effective rtinning game Big Anthon\ .Miller was impressive last year, and will see time at both positions on the inside Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 8/3 Illinois returnees vs. Michigan State G/GS PPG RPG APG Best Perlormance R Bennett R demons A. Kautmann T Michael B Taylor D Thomas T.J. Wheeler 2/0 10.0 6,0 1,0 12pts,, 7reb.. 6-of-7 FG at home, 3'7/92 4/4 13 3 4 5 5.0 17 pts. 5 reb. 10 ast. at home, 3/7/92 43 12 8 3,3 0,8 21 pts . 6 reb. at MSU. 2/16/91 4 2 9.8 2.8 0,3 20 pts,, 4 reb. 4-ot-7 threes at MSU. 1 11 92 41 25 18 05 8 pts.. 3 reb., 2 steals at MSU. 1/11/92 4'4 15 3 6 5 10 26 pts.. 8 reb . 2 blocks at home. 3.'7 92 2/1 7.0 5 35 9 pts, 2-ot-5 treys at MSU, 1/11/92 SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Michigan State Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pes. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Daimon Beathea 6-7 190 Fr, F Elkhart. Ind, Redshirt Mark Bluem' 6-6 185 So F Caro. Mich 1 ,0/0,3/NA Ouinton Brooks 6-7 205 Fr, F Akron. Ohio Jamie Feick 6-8 230 Fr, F Lexington, Ohio 13,3/8,6/1/1 David Han 6-4 165 Fr G Battle Creek. Mich Anthony Miller 6-9 255 Jr C/F Benton Harbor, Mich. Steve Nicodemus 6-4 188 Fr G South Whitley. Ind Andy Penick 6-2 180 So G Louisville. Ky Redshirt Mike Peplowski 6-11 275 Sr, C Detroit. Mich. 13,3/8,5/1,1 Shawn Respert' 6-3 175 So, G Detroit. Mich. 15,8/2,1/2,1 Eric Snow" 6-3 180 So G Canton, Ohio 1,1/0,6/1,0 Dwayne Stephens" • 6-7 220 Sr F Ferndale, Mich 11,1/5,0/2,8 Kns Weshinskey" 6-3 180 Jr G Purcellville, Virg, 6,4/1,5/1,6 Jon Zulauf* 6-6 200 Sr, F Port Huron. Mich, 3,1/1,6/0,5 Games: "3 Illinois '« ins: 39 .Michigan State Wins: 34 M Illinois: Illinois leads 25-12 .\l Michigan State: Michigan State leads 22-13 At Neutral Sites: Illinois leads 1 (I Lou Hensons Record vs. Michigan State While Coaching at Illinois: 1 8^ 1 6 Jud Heathcotes Record vs. Illinois While Coaching at .Michigan State: 14-18 Illinois' Largest Winning Margin: ^2 March 9. 1965 at Champaign. 121-89 Michigan Slate's Largest Winning Margin: 21. Fcbruan 25. 19~8 at East Lansing. 89-6" 2 O ■ letters earned Fighting lllini Basketball 63 iA V) MINNESOTA o 2 Ul z Wednesday, March 3 at Minneapolis PERTINENT FACTS President: Nils Hasselmo Enrollment: S9.0()0 Arena/ Capacity: Williams Arcna/16,-i26 Nickname: Cioldcn Gophers Colors: Maroon and Gold Conference: Big Ten Athletic Department Phone: (612) 625-4838 Athletic Director: Dr McKinlcy Boston Sports Information Mailing Address: S16 ISth Ave SE 208 Biemian Field Athletic Building Minneapolis, MN SS-*SS Telephone: (612) 625-i()90 Fax: (6l2)62S-0359 Pressbox Phone: (612) 626-1308 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: Bob Peterson/(6l 2) 644-2658 Mens Basketball Contact/Home Phone: Marc Ryan/(612) 722-4504 GOLDEN GOPHERS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: (leni Haskins (Western Kentucky' '6"^) Collegiate Coaching Record: 190-163 ( 12 years) Record at Minnesota: 89 90 (6 \ears) Record at Minnesota vs. Illinois: 3-9 Assistant Coaches: Milton Barnes (Albion '79), Dan Kosmoski (Minnesota 77), Dave Thorson (Hamlinc '88) Basketball Office Telephone: (612) 625 3085 Best Opportunity to Reach Head Coach: 9-1 1 am. UM SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Tlic Golden Gophers, who had some exciting moments as a \(iung team last year, appear to be ready to become more of a factor in the Big Ten race this season All of Minnesota's guards are returning, including starters Voshon Lenard and point guard Arriel McDonald, Lenard was superb as a freshman last season, especially shining in Ciopher upsets of Michigan and Indiana McDonald distributes the ball exceptionally well, and was also the second leading scorer on the Gopher team last year In the frontcout, Clem Haskins will have to fill the large shoes oi center Bob Martin, the only Gopher not returning to this year's squad But forwards Randy Carter, Dana Jackson, andjayson Walton all saw significant time as starters last >'ear. and may all start in the frontcourt. Starters Returning/Lost: a/\ Lettermen Returning/ Lost: 10/1 Minnesota Roster Head Coach: Clem Haskins Athletic Director: Dr. McKinley Boston Sports Information Director: Bob Peterson 1990-91 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Kevin Baker 6-6 205 Fr. F Toledo, Ohio Randy Carter" 6-8 230 Jr. F Memphis, Tenn. 8.8/5.6/1.4 David Grim 6-7 198 Fr F Massillon. Ohio Dana Jacl1S At Minnesota: Minnesota leads 38-32 At Neutral Sites: II Lou Henson"s Record vs. Minnesota While Coaching at Illinois: 22-12 Clem Haskins' Record vs. Illinois While Coaching at Minnesota: 3-9 Illinois' Largest Winning Margin: 32^() {2S years) Record at Missouri vs. Illinois: 4-1 1 .\ssistant Coaches: Kim Anderson (Missouri ), Ricli Daly (Ndnhcast Missouri Slate <^l). Lee W infield (N. Texas Stale "1) Basketball Office Telephone: (3l4) 882-3463 Best Opportunit\- to Reach Head Coach: 9-12 \X eekdays MIZZOU SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Despile losing Big Hight Player of the Year Anthon\' Peeler, ihe Tigers again look lo be a formidable sqLiad this year. Norm Stewart, the fourth winningest active coach in the nation, has four other starters returning, including hard-working senior Jeff Warren, Warren, who w-as slowed by mononucleosis much of last season, shot a sparkling 628 on his field goals, including a league record 24 in a row. The Tigers nine-member junior class, which includes three starters, is led by 6-fool-9-inch forward Jevon Crudup. Crudup was a second team all-Big Eight choice last year after averaging IS 3 points and 8 2 rebounds Also returing intact is ilie Tigers starting backcourt of Mehin Booker and Reggie Smith Starters Re turning/ Lost: 4/1 Letternien Returning/Lost: 9/2 Missouri Roster 1991-92 Slats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pes. Hometown ppgrpgapg Mark Atkins 6-5 225 Jr G Gary, Ind Melvin Booker" 6-1 176 Jr. G Moss Point. Miss 11.6/3.8/3.9 John Burns' 6-6 207 Sr. G Shawnee Mission, Kar 0,4/03/0,0 Jevon Crudup" 6-9 230 Jr. F Kansas City, Mo 15 3/8,2/1,8 Derek Dunham 6-7 247 Jr F Jerseyville, III Mario Finner 6-6 221 So. G,/F Chicago, III Lamont Frazier" 6-4 226 Jr, G/F Charleston, Mo 5.9/3.5/1.0 Jed Frost" 6-1 185 Jr G Kansas City, Mo 1 9,'0. 4/0.3 Chns Heller" 6-10215 Jr C Leawood, Kan 1.7/1.7/0.0 Steve Norton' 6-7 206 So F Jefferson City. Mo, 1.3/1.3/0.2 Derrick Johnson 6-1 178 Fr G Jefferson City, Mo. Chuck Simms 6-7 190 Jr. F Decatur, Ga Reggie Smith" 6-2 182 Jr G Mynle Beach, S C 2.7/2.1/2.8 ChipWalther 5-8 150 Fr G St, Louis, Mo. Jeff Warren" 6-8 225 Sr F Litchfield. Mich. 9.6/6.0/1.4 c 2 Head Coach: Norm Stewart Athletic Director: Don Devine Sports Information Director: Bob Brendel 1992-93 Schedule < rn (1991-92. 21-9 overall: 8-6 Big 8. 2nd place) Dec. 1 SLIPPERY ROCK Jan, 27 NOTRE DAME Dec. 5 Texas ASM Jan. 30 Nebraska Dec. 10 SOUTHERN INDIANA Feb 1 Kansas Dec. 19 ARKANSAS Feb 3 CAL-STATE Dec. 23 Illinois NORTHRIDGE Dec. 28-30 Big Island Invitational Feb. 8 KANSAS STATE Jan, 3 NORTH CAROLINA Feb 10 Oklahoma ASHEVILLE Feb 13 KANSAS Jan, 6 SIU-CARBONDALE Feb. 17 lovi/a State Jan, 9 Colorado Feb. 21 NEBRASKA Jan, 11 Nevada-Las Vegas Feb. 24 Oklahoma State Jan, 16 IOWA STATE Feb. 27 OKLAHOMA Jan 18 COASTAL CAROLINA Mar. 2 Kansas State Jan, 21 MEMPHIS STATE Mar 6 COLORADO Jan, 24 OKLAHOMA STATE Illinois returnees vs. Missouri G/GS PPG RPG APG Best Performance R Bennett 1 30 40 00 R demons 2/2 6.5 3.0 3.0 A Kautmann 2/1 24.5 60 4.5 T Michael 2/1 85 45 15 D Thomas 2/2 175 90 05 T J Wheeler 2/1 2.0 10 1 3 pts . 4 reb at St Louis. 12.'23/91 9 pts., 4 reb.. 2 ast. at St. Louis. 12 23/91 33 pts., 8 reb.. 7 ast. at St. Louis. 12/19,90 10 pts , 8 reb, at St. Louis. 12/23/91 23 pts , 8 reb.. 1 ast. at St. Louis. 12/19'90 4 pts , 2 reb , 2 ast, at St Louis. 12/23/91 SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Illinois Wins: Id Missouri Wins: 6 Games: 21 At Illinois: Illinois leads 4-1 At Missouri: Illinois leads 3-2 At Neutral Sites: Illinois leads *-)-3 Lou Henson's Record vs. Missouri While Coaching at Illinois: 1 \-\ Norm Stewart's Record \s. Illinois While Coaching at Missouri: 4-1 1 Illinois' Largest ^Sinning Margin: 2.S, December 4, 1^)S *, at Champaign -49 Missouri's Largest Winning Margin: 1", DccemIxT 23. 1991. at St Louis. 61-44 2 O * letters earned Fighting lllini Basketball 65 %/% V) NORTHWESTERN o z Ttjursday, Jan. 7 at Evanston Saturday, Feb. 6 at Champaign PERTINENT FACTS President: Arnold Weber Enrollment: ~.-iOU Arena/ Capacity: Welsh-Ryan .\rena/8,l 17 Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple and White Conference: Big Ten Athletic Department Phone: (~(I8) -l91-"503 Sports Information Mailing Address: 1501 Central Street Evanston, IL 60208-3630 Telephone: (-08) 491-~i03 Fax: (-08) -191-8818 Pressbox Phone: (-08) -191-8852 Media Services Director/Home Phone: Roh Grady/(^08) 486-9318 Men's Basketball Contact/Home Phone: Rob C;rad> /COS) 486-9318 WILDCATS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Bill Foster (Elizabcthtown t4) Collegiate Coaching Record: 4S9-390 (32 years) Record at Northwestern: 4(>122 (6 years) Record at Northwestern vs. Illinois: 1-11 Assistant Coaches: Bill DonUin (Virginia Commonwealth 69), Tim Carter (Kansa^ ~9). Shawn Pamsh (Ball State 90) Basketball Office Telephone: (~()8) ^91-^906 Best Opportunity' to Reach Head Coach: \\ eckda\ mornings NU SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Last \'ear. despite getting off to a slow start, and losing their best player at niidscason to an injun-. the Wildcats finished strong Since last year s team had no seniors on it, coach Bill Foster has some reason for optimism. The Wildcats are led b\' junior point guard Pat Baldwin, one of the top players in the Big Ten. and the best Nonhwestem has had to offer for some time. Baldwin is coming oft a season in which he missed the final I a games because of a blood clot Talented sophomores Dion Lee and Dewey \X'illiams were also lost before the Big Ten season but will combine with Baldwin to form Northwestems most talented trio in recent memor\' The three will be joined b>' team co-Most Valuable Players Cedric Ncloms and Ke\ in Rankin to possibly cause some headaches in the Big Ten Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0 Lettermen Returning/ Lost: 13/0 Head Coach: Bill Foster Athletic Director: Bruce Corrie Media Services Director: Rob Grady 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92: 9-19 overall; 2-16 Big Ten, 1 0th place) Dec- 1 CHICAGO Jan, 28 PURDUE Dec. 3 at Vanderbilt Jan, 30 INDIANA Dec 5 YOUNGSTOWN STATE Feb, 3 at Wisconsin Dec, 17 TEXAS A&M Feb, 6 at Illinois Dec. 19 LOYOLA Feb. 10 OHIO STATE Dec. 21 at Holy Cross Feb. 13 PENN STATE Dec, 28-29 at Lobo Classic Feb. 17 at Mictiigan State {Albuquerque, N M,) Feb. 20 IOWA Jan, 4 LEHIGH Feb. 24 MINNESOTA Jan, 7 ILLINOIS Feb. 27 at Purdue Jan. 13 at Penn State Mar. 4 at Indiana Jan 16 MICHIGAN STATE Mar. 6 WISCONSIN Jan 20 at Iowa Mar. 13 at Mictiigan Jan, 23 at Minnesota Illinois returnees vs. Northwestern Best Performance 2 pts., 1 reb at home, 2/26/92 10 pts., 5 reb., 4 ast. at Evanston, 3/2/91 21 pts.. 10-of-15 FG at Evanston. 3/2/91 12 pts.. 2-of-4 threes at home, 2/26/92 6 pts., 3 reb, at home. 2/4/91 36 pts,. 10 reb,. 14-of-18 FG at home, . 2/2692 14 pts., 7 reb , 7 ast, at home, 2/26/92 G/GS PPG RPG APG R, Bennett 2/2 1,5 1,5 0,5 R, demons 4/4 3,4 2,5 4,5 A, Kaufmann 4/3 14,0 3,5 1,0 T, Michael 4/2 6,3 2,8 1,3 B Taylor 6/1 4,5 2,3 12 D, Thomas 4/4 20,5 7,0 0,3 T,J, Wheeler 2/1 13,0 45 5,0 Ul Northwestern Roster SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS 2 3 1990-91 Stats Player Ht. Wl. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Pat Baldwin" 6-1 190 Jr. G Leavenworth. Kan. 11,1/2,4/4,0 Charles Howeir" 6-10 225 Sr C Missouri City. Texas 7,2/3,7.'0,4 Kip Kirkpatnck" 6-5 192 Jr G Lexington, Ken, 5,3/2,5/2,4 Dion Lee' 6-5 180 So G Louisville, Ken 8,3'2,1/23 Todd Leslie"* 6-5 195 Sr G Palatine, III, 10,9/3,5/1,2 Tony Ling* 5-8 165 Sr. G Franklin, Ind, 0,7/0,4/0,3 Cedric Neloms* 6-5 195 So F Leighton, Ala, 14,4/4,0/1,1 Matt Purdy* 6-6 225 So. F Santa Barbara, Calif 3,6/3,2/0,4 Aanc Queen" 6-2 165 Jr G Baltimore, Md 0,3/0,1 '0,0 Kevin Rankin** 6-11 255 Jr C De Pere, Wis, 14,3/7,6/1,7 T.J. Rayford* 6-7 225 So F Waynesboro, Ga 1,5/1,2/0.2 Enc Simpson** 6-1 185 Jr G Chicago. Ill 1.8/0.8/1.9 Dewey Williams' 6-9 225 So. F Indianapolis, Ind 3.7/2.2/0.4 Bret Yonke 6-8 215 Fr F Burnsville, Minn * letters earned 66 Fighting lllini Basketball Northwestern Wins: 31 Games: 1 29 Ulinois Wins: 9S At Illinois: Illinois lead> SMI At Northwestern: Illmois leads 38-18 At Neutral Sites: Illinois leads 9-2 Lou Hensons Record vs. Northwestern While Coaching at Illinois: 30-4 Bill Foster's Record vs. Illinois While Coaching at Northwestern: 1-1 1 Illinois' Largest >Xinning Margin; a1. Feb 1~. 1943, at Chicago. 86-44 Northwestem's Largest >X'inning Margin: 16, Mar. 8, 1958. at Evanston, 88-72 OHIO STATE Saturday, Jan. 30 at Columbus Saturday, March 6 at Champaign PERTINENT FACTS President: Dr. E- Gordon Gee Enrollment: S4,(K)0 Arena/Capacity: M John Arena/15. 2"'6 Nickname: Buckeyes Colors: Scarlet and Gray Conference: Big Ten Athletic Director: James Jones Athletic Department Phone: {61-t) 292-(i86l Sports Information Mailing Address: Room 12-i. Si. John Arena 410 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus. Ohio 43210 Telephone: (614) 292-6861 Fax: (61-1) 292-8S47 Pressbox Phone: (6U) 292-1813 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: Steve SnappA6l4) "91 96T'S Men's Basketball Contact/Home Phone: Steve Snapp/(6l4) 538-1817 BUCKEYES BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Rjnd\ A>ers (Miami. (Ohio] ""8) Collegiate Coaching Record: "0-23 (3 ytars) Record at Ohio State: "0-23 (3 \ears) Record at Ohio State vs. Illinois: S-1 Assistant Coaches: I)a\e (x-cutti (Capital ). Mark Anderson (Missoun "(t) Basketball Office Telephone: (dW) 292-()50S Best Opportunity to Reach Head Coach: 2 3 p m OSU SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Ohio State returns |ust one starter from the 1992 Big Ten (:;hampion- ship team. That squad compiled a record of 2(>6. and was led by two-time All-Amenca Jim Jackson, who left for the NBA after last season. Junior Lawrence Fundcrburke is the lone holdover from last year The (>foot-9-inch lefty transfer from Indiana averaged 12.2 points and 6-2 rebounds in 1991- 92- Head coach Rand>' Aycrs has won back-toback conference titles with a M}-h Big Ten Conference mark over two seasons But to win a third consecutive crown. Aycrs will need help from the incoming freshmen class, which includes Ohio Player-()f the-Year Creg Simpson and Indiana s Mr- Basketball. Charles Macon Columbus native Nate Viilboume and suburban Chicago product Gerald Eaker. both 6-11, and 6-6 guard Derek .Vndcrson of Louisville round out the freshmen class, ranked by USA Today as the third-best rookie crop in the nation. Starters Returning/Lost: 1/4 Lettermen Returning/ Lost: ~/6 Ohio State Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pes. Hometown ppgrpgapg Doug Anderson 6-6 185 Fr, G Louisville, Ky Tom Brandewie*" 6-8 220 Sr, F Fori Loramie. Ohio 2.1/2.2/0-4 Alex Davis"" 6-1 170 Sr. G Cincinnati. Ohio 3.1/1.0/1.0 Rickey Dudley" 6-7 250 So. F Henderson. Tex 1.8/1.8/0.2 Gerald Eaker 6-11225 Fr, C Westchester, III. Doug Etzler" 6-0 160 So G Convoy, Ohio 0.6/0.7/1.0 Lawrence Funderburke 6-9 220 Jr. F Columbus. Ohio 12.2,'6.2/0 8 Charles Macon 6-7 220 Fr. F Michigan City. Ind Jimmy Ratliff"" 6 9 220 Jr F MIddletovi/n. Ohio 2.5/1 4/0.3 Greg Simpson 6-2 175 Fr. G Lima. Ohio Jamie Skelton"" 6-2 180 Jr. G Dayton. Ohio 4 5/1 3/0.8 Antonio Watson 6-9 218 So. F Columbus, Ohio Nate Wllbourne 6-11215 Fr C Columbus, Ohio " letters earned C 2 Head Coach: Randy Ayers Athletic Director: James Jones Sports Information Director: Steve Snapp 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92: 26-5 overall: 15-3 Big Ten. 1st place) Dec 1 OHIO UNIVERSITY Jan 24 at Indiana Dec. 5 SOUTHERN Jan 26 at Michigan CALIFORNIA Jan. 30 ILLINOIS Dec. 1 2 BOWLING GREEN Feb. 3 PURDUE Dec. 16 WRIGHT STATE Feb. 6 PENN STATE Dec. 19 at Wright State Feb. 10 at Northwestern Dec 22 NORTH CAROLINA Feb. 13 at Michigan State Dec 28-29 at Far West Classic. Feb. 16 at Iowa Portland Ore. Feb 20 WISCONSIN Jan. 2 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO Feb. 23 INDIANA Jan 5 at Penn State Feb. 28 MICHIGAN Jan. 9 IOWA Mar. 6 at Illinois Jan 13 MICHIGAN STATE Mar. 10 MINNESOTA Jan. 20 at Wisconsin Mar 13 or 14 at Purdue inois returnees vs. Ohio State G OS PPG RPG APG R Bennett 2 1 100 50 1,0 R. Clemens 4/4 9.3 3.0 3.3 A. Kaufmann 4/1 12.8 3.0 1.3 T. Michael 5/4 5.2 2.4 0.8 B. Taylor 6/1 2.5 2.5 2.2 D Thomas 3/3 19.7 7.0 0.7 T.J. Wheeler 1/1 7.0 6.0 5.0 Best Performance 16 pts.. 7 reb.. 7-8 FG at Columbus. 3/11/92 12 pts., 6 reb.. 7 ast. at Columbus, 3/1 1/92 14 pts., 4 reb. at Columbus, 1/19/91 20 pts., 6-8 3 pts. at home, 1/30/92 2 pts., 7 reb., 11 ast. at home, 1 30/92 26 pts., 5 reb.. 9-12 FG at home, 1/30/92 7 pts,, 6 reb,, 5 ast, at Columbus, 3/11 92 SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Ohio State Win.s: s i Gaines: l.SS Illinois Wins: Ml At Illinois: Illinois leads -(H-2() M Ohio State: Ohio State leads .-(4-.^.^ ,\t Neutral Sites: ()-() Lou Henson's Record vs, Ohio State While Coaching at Illinois: 1" 1" Randy -Overs' Record vs. Illinois >S hile Coaching at Ohio State: "^ 1 Illinois' Largest Viinning Margin: l~, Icbman 1 1,!^;^, at Champaign, 111-6-1 Ohio State's Largest Winning Margin: ■(), Janii.in 1'), l')41, at < okimhtis 89-SS 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball 67 U) V) PENN STATE o 2 Thursday, Jan. 21 at Champaign Saturday, Feb. 20 at University Park PERTINENT FACTS President: I)r loab Tlmnias Enrollment: 30,500 Arena/ Capacity: Recreation Bui I ding/0. 840 Nickname: Nitt;in>' Lions Colors: Blue and Wliitc Conference: Big Itn Athletic Director: lames I I annan Athletic Department Phone: (81 i) SOS 1080 Sports Information Mailing Address: 23-* Recreation Biiildint^ University Park. PA 10802 Telephone: (8 N) 865- 1^57 Fax: (814)803-3165 Pressbox Phone: (81-t) 863-3516 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: L Budd Tiialman/(8l4) 863-2009 Mens Basketball Contact/Home Phone: kit Brcwcr/(8l4) 231 2009 NITTANY LIONS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Bnicc Parkhill (Lock Haven '71) Collegiate Coaching Record: 229-199 (15 years) Record at Penn State: 140-124 (9 years) Assistant Coaches: |crn- Dunn (Georse Mason 80), Kd Dct^hellis (IVnn Mate 82), Mark .Schmidt (Boston College 85) Biisketball Office Telephone: (81 4) 805-5494 Best Opportunity to Reach Head Coach: through Spt)rts Infomiation Office PSU SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Penn State is proh.ihh cntennji tlic Big Ten a couple of years late from its standpoint, just liavinj; graduated its starting backcourt and center. Tw^o years ago, the Nittany Lions advanced to the NCA/\ Tournament and went to the NIT a year ago, but this will be a rebuilding year. Small forward DeRon Hayes, who averaged 13 ^ points per game last year, is the only one of the four Penn State double-figure scorers of a year ago to return. Eric Carr and Matt (iaudio split time at the power forward postion last year, and figure to do so again Penn State's hopes at center lie with Vanderbilt transfer _Iohn Amacchi and at off guard with Michael Jennings, assuming he has fully recovered from an injur>'. Penn State wont have much experience at the point, with freshman Wade Parsons and sophomore Donovan Williams the only experienced player at the position. Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 1 2/3 Illinois Returnees vs. Penn State G/GS R.Bennett 1/0 R. demons 2/1 A. Kaufmann 1/1 T Michael 2/2 9 5 5 2 5 B Taylor 1/0 D. Thomas 2/2 T.J. Wheeler 2/1 PPG RPG APG Best Performance 3.0 10 0.0 3 pts, 1 reb. at home, 11/25/91 4.5 3.0 2.5 6 pts., 4 reb., 5 ast. at home, 11/25/91 15.0 5.0 4.0 15 pts.. 5 reb., 4 ast, at University Park, 12/5/90 14 pts.. 5 reb., 4-of-7 threes at home, 11/25/91 2 0.0 00 2 pts. at University Park, 12/5/90 16.0 6.0 05 18pts.,9reb. at home, 11/25/91 2.0 3.0 15 4 pts., 4 reb., 3 ast. at home, 11/25/91 "% -•*; .J /. ^1 JL "' V m u Head Coach: Bruce Parkhill Athletic Director: James I. Tarman Sports Information Director: L. Budd Thalman 1 992-93 Penn State Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Michael Jennings" 6-4 180 Jr. G Severna Park, Md Redshirt Elton Carter" 6-7 235 Jr F Detroit, Mich. 3.8/2.2/0.4 Donovan Williams* 6-1 175 So. G Eatonville. Fla. 0.6/0.9/0.6 John Amnaechi 6-10 260 So C Manchester, Eng. Rahsaan Carlton 6-6 205 Fr. F Harnsburg, Pa. Steve Wydman" 6-2 175 Jr. G Dallas, Texas 1.5/0.8/0.7 Greg Bartram' 6-5 185 So. F/G Chapmanville, W.Va. 2.0/1,4/0.3 DeRon Hayes"* 6-6 220 Sr. F Lakeland, Fla. 13.4/4.9/1.3 Enc Carr"' 6-6 205 Sr. F Columbus, GA. 5.2/3.3/0.3 Brian Anderson* 6-9 205 So. F Hermitage, Pa. 2.9/3,0/0,3 Jon Dietz*** 6-8 215 Sr F Walcott, Iowa 0.7/0.7/0.3 MattGaudio" 6-7 230 So. F Follansbee, W.Va. 8.6/4.1/0.7 Dan McKenna* 6-11 225 So. C Flemington. N.J. 1.8/0.8/0.0 Michael Joseph* 6-10215 So. C Oldsmar. Fla. 2.2/1.8/0.1 * letters earned 1992-93 Schedu ie (1991-92 . 21-8 overall) Dec 1 at Duquesne Jan. 23 IOWA Dec. 5 MOUNT ST. MARY'S Jan. 30 WISCONSIN Dec. 7 at Miami (Ohio) Feb. 3 at Minnesota Dec. 9 AKRON Feb. 6 at Ohio State Dec. 12 JAMES MADISON Feb. 9 INDIANA Dec. 21 DREXEL Feb. 13 at Northwestern Dec. 23 Temple (Hershey. Pa ) Feb. 17 MICHIGAN Dec. 28 at Toledo Feb. 20 ILLINOIS Jan 2 at Bowling Green Feb. 24 at Iowa Jan 5 OHIO STATE Mar. 3 at Wisconsin Jan 9 at Indiana Mar 6 MINNESOTA Jan. 13 NORTHWESTERN Mar. 11 at Purdue Jan 16 PURDUE Mar 13 at Michigan State Jan. 21 at Illinois SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Penn State Wins: 5 Games: 3 Illinois Wins: At Illinois: Penn State leads 1-0 At Penn State: Penn State leads 1-0 At Neutral Sites: Penn State leads 1-0 Lou Henson's Record vs. Penn State While Coaching at Illinois: 0-2 Bruce Parkhill's Record vs. Illinois While Coaching at Penn State: 2-0 Illinois' Largest Winning Margin: NA Penn State's Largest Winning Margin: 10, December S, 1990 at University' Park, "S-f(i<)t-~-inch widebod>' Chris McNeal. who led the team in scoring and rebounding last \ear. Retummg with McNeal in the frontcoun is junior center Eric MoblcN', whose strong play at the end of last season should continue. Fom ards Antionc Jones and Orlando Antigua w ill get plent\- of action in the frontcourt. Jones sat out last season with a foot injur>'. and Antigua was named to the Big East .\II-Rookic team a year ago. At guard. Pitt will have to replace four-\ ear sianer Sean .Miller at the point and find a consistent perimeter scorer. Sophomore Jern .Mct^ullough is the likeh choice at point guard, and Chicago King product Ahmad Shareef is the returning starter at off guard Jvinior college transfer .Marlon Rhymes will get time at both guard spots. Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 9/3 Pittsburgh Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppgrpg'apg Andre Aldri(dge 6-2 170 Fr. G St. Albans. N.Y Orlando Antigua" 6-7 195 So. F Bronx. N.Y. 6.5/2.6/1.1 Bnan Brush" 6-6 240 Sr. F Sharpsville. Pa. 2.4/1.1/0.2 Chris Ganf 6-7 225 So. F Houston. Texas 3.9/2.4/0.3 Brock Generalovich 6-1 200 Sr. G Hermitage. Pa. Antoine Jones 6-7 200 Sr F Baltimore. Md. Jason Malle 6-4 180 Fr, G Forest City. Pa. Jerry McCullough" 5-11 175 So G New York. NY. 7.4/1 .6/2.7 Enc Mobley" 6-11 245 Jr. F/C Bronx. NY. 7.2/4.6/0.6 Jermaine Morgan" 6-6 200 Jr. F Jeannette. Pa. 3.3/1 .6/0.8 Marion Rhymes 6-4 165 Jr. G Phoenix. Ariz. Ahmad Shareef" 6-3 175 Jr. G Chicago. III. 6.1/1.2/1.0 Garrick Thomas 6-4 195 Fr, G/F Houston. Texas Travis Ziegler 6-6 205 Sr. F Louisville, Ky. c 2 HeacJ Coach: Paul Evans Athletic Director: L. Oval James Sports Information Director: Ron Wahl 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92: 18-16 overall: 9-9 Big East Conference. 7th place [ Nov. 16 MARATHON OIL Jan. 23 at Miami Nov, 23 KAZAHKSTAN Jan. 27 SYRACUSE Dec. 2 ST FRANCIS Feb. 3 VILLANOVA Dec. 5 MARSHALL Feb. 6 ST. JOHNS Dec. 9 at Georgetown Feb. 9 at Seton Hall Dec. 12 WEST VIRGINIA Feb. 13 at Illinois Dec. 19 DUQUESNE Feb. 16 BOSTON COLLEGE Dec. 21 CORNELL Feb. 20 CONNECTICUT Dec. 23 ROBERT MORRIS Feb, 22 at Providence Dec 28 UCLA Feb. 28 GEORGETOWN Jan. 2 PROVIDENCE Mar. 2 at Villanova Jan, 6 MIAMI Mar. 6 at Syracuse Jan. 9 at St John's Mar. 11- 14 Big East Championship Jan. 12 at Connecticut (Madison Square Jan. 16 SETON HALL Garden) Jan. 20 at Boston College SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Illinois ^'ins: 4 Pittsburgh \S ins: I Games: ^ .\i lUinois: Illinois leads 2-1 \l Pittsburgh: Illinois leads 1-0 .\t .Neutral Sites: Illinois leads 1-0 Lou Henson's Record vs. Pittsburgh While Coaching at Illinois: H) Paul Evans' Record vs. Illinois W hile Coaching at Pittsburgh: 1 IllinoLs' Largest 'Winning Margin: 3" December 13. 194" at Champaign. "0-33 Pittsburgh's Largest Winning Margin: 2, December 20. 1940 at Champaign. 43-41 2 O ■ letters earned Fighting lllini Basketball 69 i/) V) PRINCETON o 2 Ul Z Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12 Illini Classic PERTINENT FACTS President: Hanild T. Shupiro Enrollment: 4.500 Arena/ Capacity: Jadwin Gym/7, SOO Nickname: Tigers Colors: Hlack and Clrangc Conference: I\\' League Athletic Director: Robcn ) M\ siik Athletic Department Phone: (609) 258-3535 Sports Information Mailing Address: PC Box "1 Princeton. N| 085-*-* Telephone: (609) 25S-3568 Fax: (609) 258-44" Pressbox Phone: (6(t9) 258-2130 Sports Information Director: Kurt Kchl/(215) 321-0984 Mens Basketball Contact/Home Phone: Mark Panus/(9()8) 9^0-3068 TIGERS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Pttc (^arnl (L.ita\cttc 52) Collegiate Coaching Record: 454-23"^ (26 years) Record at Princeton: 443-225 (25 years) Record at Princeton vs. Illinois: O-I Assistant Coaches: Bill ( amiody (I'nion "5), Armond Hill (Princeton 85) Basketball Office Telephone: (609) 258-3512 Best Opportunity to Reach Head Coach: Mornings PRINCETON SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: U Pete Carril can guide the Tigers to another hy League title, he will he looked upon as even more of a legend than he is now. That's because Pricenton lost five seniors, who guided the team to four consecutive conference titles and NCAA appearances, Tlic Tigers will rely heavily on its two returning starters this year, junior forward Chris Mooney, and sophomore center Rick Hielscher Mooney. who has started 55 consecutive games for the Tigers, was Princeton's second leading scorer and rebounder a \ ear ago, Hielsher, a Wilmctte. Ill,, native, led the Tigers in rebounds and assists, and set a school record for blocked shots. Junior guard Mike Brennan, who filled in as a started at times last \ear. will ctvcaptain the squad along with Mooney. Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3 Lettermen Returning/ Lost: 9/4 Princeton Roster 1991-92 Stats Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Mike Brennan'* 6-0 170 Jr G Elizabeth, N.J. 2.4/1,7/0,8 Galen Criqui' 6-4 200 Jr. F Essex Fells, N J. 06/0 4/06 Chris Doyal 6-5 215 Fr, F San Antonio, Tex. Steve Eidle" 5-9 150 So, F Boyertovim, Pa, 1,0/0,2/0 2 Tom Garry 6-3 180 Fr G Elgin, III, Ben Hart 6-6 185 Fr F San Antonio, Tex, Rick Hielsctier" 6-8 205 So. C Wilmette, III, 10,3/5,1/2,4 Peter LaMantia 6-1 160 So. G Floral Park, NY Kevin McGee 6-3 175 Fr. G Liverpool, NY, Mike McLochlin 6-3 150 Fr. G Dallas, Tex, Chris Mooney" 6-6 205 Jr. F Philadelphia, Pa 10,4/3,9/1,9 Chris Pavlic"" 6-3 210 Sr. F Sherborn. Mass, 2,9/1,0/0,3 Brendan Pocock" 6-7 245 So. C Eugene, Ore, 1 ,0/1 .4/0,4 Jesse Rosenfeld 6-8 205 Fr. F New York. N.Y Norben Valis" 6-7 215 Jr. F Allison Park. Pa 25/0,8/03 Chns Yetman" 6-2 185 Jr. G Port Monmouth, N, J, 2,2/1,6/0,4 ' letters earned 70 Fighting Illini Basketball Head Coach: Pete Carril Athletic Director: Robert J, Myslik Basketball SID: Mark Panus 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92: 22-6 overall: 12-2 conference, 1st place) Dec. 1 at Lafayette Jan. 27 LA SALLE Dec, 4-5 Diet Pepsi Tournament of Jan. 30 at Pennsylvania Champions (Charlotte, Feb. 5 at Yale NC.) Feb, 6 at Brown Dec, 8 LOYOLA (Md.) Feb, 12 CORNELL Dec, 11-12 mini Classic Feb, 13 COLUMBIA Dec. 16 North Carolina State Feb, 19 at Dartmouth (The Meadowlands) Feb, 20 at Harvard Dec, 29-30 Oldsmobile Spartan Feb, 26 at Columbia Classic (East Lansing, Feb, 27 at Cornell Mich.) Mar, 5 BROWN Jan. 5 at Rutgers Mar, 6 YALE Jan, 8 HARVARD Mar, 9 PENNSYLVANIA Jan. 9 DARTMOUTH Jan. 25 WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Illinois Wins: Princeton Wins: 1 Games: S At Illinois: Illinois leads 4-0 At Princeton: Princeton leads 1-0 At Neutral Sites: (M) Lou Henson's Record vs. Princeton While Coaching at Illinois: 1-0 Pete Carril's Record vs. Illinois While Coaching at Princeton: Ol Illinois" Largest Winning Margin: 26, Dec 13, 19S6, at Champaign, 81-55 Princeton's Largest Winning Margin: 3 Dec 18. 1965, at (Chicago, 84-81 PURDUE Thursday, Feb. 25 at Champaign PERTINENT FACTS President: Dr. Stephen C, Beering Enrollment: 36,163 Arena/Capacit>': Mackey Arena/14, 123 Nickname: Boilermakers Colors: Old Gold and Black Conference: Big Ten Athletic Director: John Hicks (interim) Athletic Department Phone: (317) 494 31«9 Sports Information Mailing Address: Athletic Public Relations Purdue University' Rm. IS Mackey Arena West Utayette. Ind. 47907 Telephone: (317) 494-3200 Fax: (31~) 494-S44"' Pressbox Phone: (317) 494-6364 Sports Information Director/Home Phone: Mark Adams/(317) 463-0102 Mens Basketball Contact/Home Phone: Mark AdamsA31~) 463-0102 BOILERMAKERS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Gene Ke;id> (K.insas Slate. SK) Collegiate Coaching Record: 288-139 ( l4 years) Record at Purdue: 2S() 120 ( 12 years) Record at Purdue vs. Illinois: 11-1.-^ Assistant Coaches: Bruce Weber (Wisconsin-.Vlilwaukee. (Purdue, l')--!). Tom Reiter (Wisconsin, I9"S) BasketbaU Office Telephone: (31"") 494 321h I9"8). Frank Kendriek PURDUE SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Purdue is a team that lost only two players from last year's 18-15 squad Unfortunately, those two, Woody Austin and Craig Riley, combined for 43 percent of Purdue's scoring last year One player who can make up some of that lost offense is sophomore Glenn Robinson. Robinson, who was a Proposition 4H casualty last year, was ranked just below Michigan s Chris Webber as one t)i itie top prep players in the nation two years ago Ian Stanback, who led the Boilermakers in rebounding last season, heads the list of returners Stanback started all but three of Purdues games last year, and was the fourth leading scorer on the team The third-leading scorer was guard Matt Waddell. who started half of the games last \car, shooting over 51 percent from the field Line Damer will be the main long-range threat, while Cuonzo Manin will have to botli score and rebound from the small forward spot. Starters Returning/ Lost: 3/2 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 8/3 Illinois returnees vs. Purdue G/GS PPG RPG APG Best Performance 2 pis , 3 rebs. at W, Lafayette. 2/1 1/92 18 pts., east, at home. 1/8/92 32 pts., 5 reb. at home. 1/5/91 20 pts., 4 reb., 3-of-5 threess at home, 1 /8/92 8 pts., 4 reb. at W. Lafayette, 2/6/91 32 pts,, 8 reb. at W. Lafayette. 2/1 1/92 13 pts., 7 reb.. 6 ast. at W, Lafayette, 2/11/92 R. Bennett 2/2 10 40 — R. demons 4/4 105 33 4.3 A Kaufmann 4/3 14.8 25 15 T Michael 4/2 9-3 28 10 B Taylor 5/0 3.8 4.0 1 8 D. Thomas 4/3 185 63 08 T,J, Wheeler 2/1 9.5 5.5 30 Head Coach: Gene Keady Purdue Roster Interim Athletic Director: John Hicks Sports Information Director: Mark Adams 1991-92 Stats Player HI. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg Brandon Brantley' 6-8 200 So F Mernllville. Ind 1 52.2 2 Scott Colonna 6-1 152 Fr G Staten Island. NY Line Darner" 6-4 182 Jr G Anderson, Ind 4.5/1,2/1.4 Herb Dove 6-4 175 Fr G Indianapolis. Ind Redshirt Todd Foster 6-2 185 Fr G Washington. Ill Redshirt Paul Gilvydis 6-8 210 Fr F Farmington Hills. Mich Justin Jennings 6-6 190 Fr F Grand Rapids, Mich Cuonzo Martin* 6-6 190 So F East St, Louis. IIL 5B,'3 3/1 5 Cornelius McNary" 6-9 218 Jr C Matteson. Ill 24/2,2/0.2 Matt Painter"' 6-6 193 Sr. G Muncie. Ind 3.3/1 4/1.5 Porter Roberts 6-3 175 Fr G Chattanooga. Tenn. Glenn Robinson 6-9 208 So F Gary. Ind. Tim Spiker' 6-0 175 So G Morgantown. W.Va 04/0 1/ Ian Stanback" 6-7 215 Jr F East St. Louis. Ill 8 4,''5.8/1.8 Matt Waddell' 6-4 170 So G Tipton. Ind. 8,7/2,2/3,4 Kenny Williams 6-9 250 Jr C Chicago. Ill ' letters earned 1992-93 Schedu le rti ■-6th place) Nov 28 Connecticut (at Jan. 19 INDIANA Springtield, Mass ) Jan, 28 at Northwestern Dec 4-5 BOILERMAKER Jan, 30 MICHIGAN STATE INVITATIONAL Feb. 3 at Ohio State Dec, 12 LOYOLA Feb, 7 at Michigan Dec, 19 INDIANA STATE Feb, 10 MINNESOTA Dec, 22 at Southwest Missouri State Feb, 13 at Wisconsin Dec, 28-29 Sun Bowl Classic (El Feb 21 at Indiana Paso, Texas) Feb. 25 at Illinois Jan 2 BUTLER Feb 27 NORTHWESTERN Jan 7 MICHIGAN Mar. 3 at Michigan State Jan, 9 at Minnesota Mar 6 IOWA Jan 13 WISCONSIN Mar. 11 PENN STATE Jan 16 at Penn State Mar. 13 3r14 OHIO STATE SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Games: U I Illinois Wins: "0 Piirdiii' Wins: ~ 1 At Illinois: Illinois leads iK-2< At Purdue; Purdue Ic.ids (K-2J At Neutral Sites: OO Lou Henson's Reeord vs. Purdue Vihile Coaching at Illinois: K> IH (iene Keady's Record \s. Illinois While Coaching at Piirthie: 111-^ Illinois' largest Winning Margin: n. I'chniar\ 21 l'> iS, .il ( h.iiiip.iiKii. ')S S i l>urdues Largest Winning Margin; .Xliilc Conference: Soutln\esl Athletic Department Phone: (S12) 4" 1-6040 Spoils Information Maihng Address: P O Box "399 Austin. TX 78713 Telephone: (=112) 471-7437 Fax:(S12) -t-l-6040 Pressbox Phone: S40S BADGERS BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach: Stu Jackson (Seattle ~S) Collegiate Coaching Record: First \ e.ir Record at Wisconsin: First >ear Assistant Coaches: Ray Mct.alluni (Hall State 83). Stan Van Gundy (SIAT-Brockport 81 ), Sean Miller (Pittsburgh '92) Basketball Office Telephone: ((i()8) 262-4=19" Best Opportunity to Reach Head Coach: Mornings UW SCOUTING REPORT Outlook: Badger fans finally have reason io be excited about their teams tiiture, with their top players returning for two more years, and a new coach line main reason for excitement should be the return of the Big Ten's best backcourt. junior Tracy Webster and sophomore Michael Finley- Those two accounted for 41 percent of Wisconsin s points last year. Webster set school records last \ear for assists (151), three-point field goals CS), and three-point percentage (.490) Finley, a tremendous all-around pla\ er, is an emerging superstar He showed flashes of brilliance to come in a 30-point. 13-rebound effort against Michigan last year. Junior Carlton McGee. Wisconsin's other double-digit scorer last year, will hold down one of the forward positions. He will be joined by senior Louis El\' and sophomore Brian Kelley. New coach Stu Jackson's uptempo st\ le of play should be able to showcase his team's good quickness, and, possibly help hide the fact that the Badgers don't have much of an inside game. Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1 Lettemien Returning/Lost: 10/4 Wisconsin Roster Head Coach: Stu Jackson Athletic Director: Pot Richter Sports Information Director: Steve Molchow 1991-92 Stats Player HI. Wt. Yr. Pos. Hometown ppg/rpg/apg AcJam Carl 5-11 167 Jr G Northbrook, III. Transfer Louis Ely" 6-7 199 Sr F Harvey. III. 6.5/3.3/0.2 Michael Finley' 6-7 192 So, G Maywood. Ill 12.3/4.9/2.7 Damon Harrell"" 6-9 224 Sr, C Madison, Wis 2.0/1.4/0.4 Jason Johnson" 6-2 190 Jr. G New Hope. Minn. 0.3/0.5/0.3 Grant Johnson" 7-0 244 Jr. C Plymouth. Minn 2.9/3.2/0.3 Brian Kelley' 6-7 236 So F Decatur. Ga. 1 .6/1 21 Andy Kilbride' 6-3 184 So. G Kankakee. III. 2.1/0,3/0.3 Otto McDutfie 6-5 215 Fr. F Milwaukee. Wis. Carlton McGee" 6-6 208 Jr. F Milwaukee, Wis. 10.6/4.4/1.0 Howard Moore 6-6 196 So F Chicago. III. 1 .8/2.4/0.2 Jeff Petersen* 6-10 238 Jr. C Mequon, Wis Transfer Greg Timmerman 6-10 234 Fr. C Cuba City, Wis Tracy Webster' 5-11 178 Jr. G Harvey. III. 17.3/3.7/4.9 ■ letters earned 1992-93 Schedule (1991-92 : 13-18 overall; 4-14 Big Ten, 3th place) Dec, 1 at Loyola Jan 27 at Illinois Dec, 5 WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY Jan 30 at Penn State Dec, 8 BETHUNE-COOKMAN Feb. 3 NORTHWESTERN Dec. 12 WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE Feb. 10 at Michigan Dec. 14 CHARLESTON Feb. 13 PURDUE SOUTHERN Feb. 18 at Minnesota Dec 29 ALCORN STATE Feb. 20 at Ohio State Dec. 31 FAIRFIELD Feb 24 MICHIGAN STATE Jan. 2 at Marquette Feb. 28 ILLINOIS Jan. 9 MICHIGAN Mar. 3 PENN STATE Jan. 13 at Purdue Mar. 6 at Northwestern Jan. 16 MINNESOTA Mar. 10 at Iowa Jan. 20 OHIO STATE Mar 13 3r14 INDIANA Jan. 23 at Michigan State Illinois returnees vs. Wisconsin G/GS PPG RPG APG Best Performance R Bennett 2/1 3,0 25 — 4 pis., 3 reb. at Madison, 2/20/92 R Clemens 4/3 13,8 2,3 28 16 pts., 5 ast. at home. 1/22/92 A Kaufmann 4/3 11,5 2,3 23 19 pts.. 5 ast.. 4 reb. at Madison. 3/6/91 T. Michael 4/2 8,5 3,0 1,0 1 7 pts.. 4-of-6 threes at Madison. 2/20,'92 B. Taylor 6/1 2,3 30 1,8 5 pts.. 5 ast.. 5 reb- at home. 1,'22/92 D. Thomas 4/4 17,5 6,8 0,3 22 pts.. 8 reb. at home. 1/22/92 T.J. Wheeler 2/2 14,5 40 2,0 16 pts.. 6 reb.. 2-of-4 threes at Madison. 2/20/92 SERIES HISTORY VS. ILLINOIS Illinois Wins: '^>2 Wisconsin Wins: S6 Games: I48 At Illinois: Illinois leads S"-1S At Wisconsin: Wisconsin leads il 3S At Neutral Sites: ()-() Lou Henson's Record vs. Wisconsin While Coaching at Illinois: 28-6 Stu Jackson's Record vs. Illinois While Coaching at Wisconsin: OO Illinois" Largest Winning Margin: SV, l-eh !(■*, 19S9 at Cliampaign. 9,^ Si Wisconsin's Largest Winning Margin: ^^. I eh I, 190" at Madison, ^~-l3 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball 73 ^ W) ILLINI CLASSIC o 2 December 11-12 at Champaign JACKSON STATE WINNER, G.AME 1 CHAMPION Game 1 "■:00 p.m. Friday. 12/11 LOSER. GAME 1 1 Game 3 . • Game 4 5:30 p.m. | ^oq p „, Saturday. 12/12 | THIRD PLACE Saturday, 12/12 1 1 LOSER, GAME 2 RUNNER UP niiNois FLORTOA A&M Game 2 9:30 p.m. Friday, 12/11 WINNER, GAME 2 Times indicated are apprt)ximatc. PRINCETON UJ Individual Records; Championship Game Most Points — 32, Mike Jones (12 FG, 5 FT) Auburn vs. Illinois. 1987 Most Field Goals — 14, Chris Morris, Auburn vs. Illinois, 1987 Most Field Goal Attempts — 26, Mike Jones, Auburn vs. Illinois, 1 987 Most Free Ttirows — 12, Efrem Winters, Illinois vs, Ue\N Mexico St., 1984 Best Free Throw Percentage (Minimum 10 attempts) — 1 .000 (12-12), Efrem Winters, Illinois vs. New Mexico State, 1984 Most Rebounds — 1 5. Chris Morns, Auburn vs, Illinois, 1 987 Most Assists — 1 2, Terrance Howard, Auburn vs. Illinois, 1 987 Individual Records: Tournament Most Points — 53, James Campbell (31 22). Oklahoma City, 1 981 Most Field Goals — 25, James Campbell (15/10), Oklahoma City, 1981 Most Field Goal Attempts — 51 , Mike Jones, Auburn, 1 987 Most Free Throws — 17, Andy Kaufmann (6/1 1), Illinois, 1990; 14, Mark Smith (4 10), Illinois, 1980: Efrem Winters (2/12), Illinois, 1984 Most Free Throw Attempts— 19, Andy Kaufmann (8/11), Illinois, 1990: 16, Mark Smith (5-11), Illinois, 1980: Rudy Woods (4/12), Texas ASM, 1981 Best Free Throw Percentage (minimum 10 attempts) — 1 000, Efrem Winters (14-14), Illinois, 1984 Most Rebounds — 24, Anthony Welch (17-7), Illinois, 1982 Most Assists — Tie, 17, Rennie demons, (12/5), Illinois, 1990: 17, Terrance Howard (5/12), Auburn, 1987 Team Records; Championship Game Most Points: Winning Team — 1 1 5, Illinois vs Utah State, 1 985 Losing Team — 103. Auburn vs. Illinois, 1987 Two Teams — 210, Illinois (107) vs. Auburn (103) Margin: Widest — 51. Illinois vs. Utah St. (115 — 64), 1985 Smallest — 3, Oregon St. vs. Long Beach (75 — 72): Illinois vs. Illinois St. (67 — 60), 1 982 Field Goals; Most Made — 48. Illinois vs. Utah St., 1 985 Most Attempted — 83, Metro State vs. Illinois, 1989 Best Percentage — 635, Illinois vs. Princeton, 1986 Free Throws: Most Made — 27, Illinois vs. Oklahoma, 1 980: Illinois vs. New Mexico St.. 1984 Most Attempted — 36, Illinois vs. New Mexico St,, 1984 Best Percentage — ,800, Illinois St. (8-10). vs. Illinois, 1979 Rebounds: Most — 56, Illinois vs. Utah St., 1985 Team Records; Tournament Points: Most — 219, Illinois (112/107), 1988 Fewest Allowed — 96, Illinois (49/47), 1983 Field Goals: Most Made — 86, Most Attempted — Best Pecentage — Free Throws: Most Made — 45, Illinois (27/18), 1988: 67, Illinois (37/30), 1990 Most Attempted — 71, USC (21/50), 1988:80, Illinois (37/43), 1990 Best Percentage — ,81 8, Ul — Chicago, 1 986; 838, Illinois, 1 990 Rebounds: Most — 103, Illinois (59/44), 1985 Illinois (39/47), 1987 ■156, Illinois (72/84), 1987 -.654. Illinois (64/108). 1986 2 3 74 Fighting lllini Basketball mini Classic Results and All-Tournament Teams Z 1979 1986 ILLINOIS 94. Kentucky State 65 Illinois State 64. Eastern Illinois 59 Eastern Illinois 65, Kentucky State 59 ILLINOIS 47. Illinois State 40 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: Ron Jones. Illinois State (MVP): EDDIE JOHNSON, ILLINOIS: MARK SMITH, ILLINOIS: Craig DeWitt. Eastern Illinois; Bruce Coles. Kentucky State 1980 ILLINOIS 84, Otiio University 54 Oklahoma 53, Bradley 52 (OT) Bradley 84, Otiio University 56 ILLINOIS 93, Oklahoma 63 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: MARK SMITH, ILLINOIS (MVP): JAMES GRIFFIN. ILLINOIS: EDDIE JOHNSON, ILLINOIS: Mitchell Anderson, Bradley: Chuck Barnett. Oklahoma 1981 ILLINOIS 72. Army 37 Texas ASM 89. Oklahoma City 77 Oklahoma City 77. Army 52 ILLINOIS76. Texas A&M 63 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: JAMES GRIFFIN. ILLINOIS (MVP): PERRY RANGE. ILLINOIS: CRAIG TUCKER, ILLINOIS: James Campbell, Oklahoma City: Claude Riley. Texas A&M 1982 ILLINOIS 79. Southern Illinois 61 Illinois State 61 . Bowling Green 57 (OT) Southern Illinois 74, Bowling Green 62 ILLINOIS 67. Illinois Stale 60 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: ANTHONY WELCH. ILLINOIS (MVP): DEREK HARPER. ILLINOIS. Ken Byrd, Southern Illinois: Colin Irish, Bowling Green: Rick Lamb. Illinois State 1983 ILLINOIS 65. Western Illinois 49 Southern Mississippi 79. Eastern Illinois 65 Eastern llllinois 73. Western Illinois 70 ILLINOIS 78. Southern Mississippi 47 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: EFREM WINTERS. ILLINOIS (MVP): DOUG ALTENBERGER. ILLINOIS: GEORGE MONTGOMERY. ILLINOIS: Jon Collins. Eastern Illinois: J D Dykstra. Western Illinois 1984 ILLINOIS 72. Columbia 48 New Mexico State 75. Amencan 69 Amencan 70. Columbia 56 ILLINOIS 93. New Mexico State 55 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: EFREM WINTERS. ILLINOIS (MVP): GEORGE MONTGOMERY. ILLINOIS: Frank Ross, American: Mark Settles. Columbia: Gerald Wnght. New Mexico State 1985 ILLINOIS 79, Eastern Kentucky 56 Utah State 75, Murray State 74 Murray State 63. Eastern Kentucky 61 ILLINOIS 115. Utah State 64 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: SCOTT MEENTS. ILLINOIS: TONY WYSINGER. ILLINOIS. Antonio Parns, Eastern Kentucky; Greg Grant: Utah State; Chuck Glass, Murray State ILLINOIS 92. Baylor 68 Princeton 71. Illinois-Chicago 60 Baylor 80. Illinois-Chicago 63 ILLINOIS 81. Princeton 55 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: KEN NORMAN. ILLINOIS (MVP): DOUG ALTENBERGER, ILLINOIS: Darryl Middleton, Baylor: Michael Williams. Baylor: Dave Orlandini. Pnnceton 1987 ILLINOIS 109, Illinois-Chicago 53 Auburn 70, San Jose State 55 San Jose State 65, Illinois-Chicago 54 ILLINOIS 107, Auburn 103 (OT) ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: KENNY BATTLE. ILLINOIS (MVP). KENDALL GILL, ILLINOIS: GLYNN BLACKWELL. ILLINOIS: Ricky Berry, San Jose State: Chris Morris. Auburn rn 1988 ILLINOIS 112, Duquesne81 Arkansas-Little Rock 94, Southern Cal 86 Southern Cal 91 , Duquesne 83 ILLINOIS 107, Arkansas-Little Rock 88 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: LOWELL HAMILTON, ILLINOIS (MVP): KENNY BATTLE, ILLINOIS: NICK ANDERSON, ILLINOIS: KENDALL GILL. ILLINOIS: James Scott. Arkansas- Little Rock 1989 ILLINOIS 93. Indiana State 59 Metro State 86, Mississippi 81 Mississippi 70, Indiana State 64 ILLINOIS 96, Metro State 62 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: KENDALL GILL, ILLINOIS (Co-MVP): STEPHEN BARDO. ILLINOIS (Co- MVP): MARCUS LIBERTY. ILLINOIS. Gerald Glass. Mississippi; Shun Tillman, Metro State 1990 ILLINOIS 112. Oregon State 78 Georgia Southern 84. Long Beach State 67 Oregon State 75. Long Beach State 72 ILLINOIS 85. Georgia Southern 67 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: ANDY KAUFMANN. ILLINOIS (MVP): DEON THOMAS. ILLINOIS: RENNIE CLEMONS. ILLINOIS; Teo Alibegovic. Oregon State. Tony Windless. Georgia Southern 1991 ILLINOIS 69. Hawaii 64 Washington 61 . South Carolina State 47 Hawaii 73, South Carolina State 67 ILLINOIS 76, Washington 55 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: DEON THOMAS, ILLINOIS (MVP): RENNIE CLEMONS. ILLINOIS: TOM MICHAEL. ILLINOIS: Jackie Robinson. South Carolina State: Phil Lott. Hawaii z o Fighting lllini Basketball 75 i/) ALL-TIME SERIES SCORES ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM Date &1 1-24-84 III. 52 UAB 59 ALASKA-ANCHORAGE Date 12-30-78 Ml. 92 UA 80 CHICAGO STATE Date ■11-28-84 •12-4-86 •12-2-87 •12-2-89 81 92 86 82 CS 63 78 57 62 DAYTON Date @3-21-52 12-21-56 12-18-64 •3-15-82 %3-15-90 III. 80 82 104 58 UD 61 65 86 61 FLORIDA A&M First Meeting ILLINOIS-CHICAGO Date •12-11-87 •11-26-88 •11-29-90 12-30-91 INDIANA III. 109 85 60 94 UIC 53 59 71 187 Date III. Ind. Date III. Ind. Date III. Ind. •1-20-06 27 24 •2-12-45 71 48 •2-20-71 86 88 2-16-06 7 38 2-28-45 55 65 3-13-71 103 87 •1-25-08 39 12 •2-15-47 59 50 •2-22-72 71 90 •1-9-09 30 2 3-1-47 41 48 2-12-73 66 87 3-6-09 13 23 •1-19-48 46 45 2-9-74 67 107 •2-5-10 30 20 3-1-48 52 51 •2-18-74 83 101 3-5-10 26 12 1-8-49 44 -^-^42 1-27-75 57 73 •1-7-11 32 22 •2-28-49 91 68 •2-24-75 89 112 2-17-11 14 19 •2-13-50 72 83 •1-17-76 55 83 2-7-12 24 25 2-27-50 66 80 2-14-76 48 58 •2-23-12 41 16 1-15-51 53 64 1-8-77 60 80 •3-1-13 29 12 •2-19-51 71 65 •2-17-77 73 69 3-8-13 23 17 •1-14-52 78 66 1-7-78 65 64 •1-6-14 35 6 2-18-52 77 70 •3-2-78 68 77 2-7-14 31 15 1-17-53 70 ++74 1 -4-79 65 61 •1-11-15 34 13 •2-28-53 79 91 •3-3-79 60 72 1-26-15 20 4 3-6-54 64 67 1-31-80 54 60 •1-13-23 31 22 •1-8-55 99 75 •2-9-80 89 68 2-12-23 24 31 1-14-56 96 72 1-10-81 61 78 •1-17-25 34 24 •2-6-56 92 89 •3-5-81 66 69 2-23-25 24 30 •1-14-57 112 91 •1-21-82 53 54 2-19-26 21 20 3-4-57 76 84 2-11-82 60 73 •3-6-26 25 28 1-11-58 82 89 •1-13-83 55 69 1-21-28 29 44 •3-3-58 86 96 3-5-83 55 67 •3-6-28 23 27 2-9-59 89 83 1-11-84 68 +73 •1-8-29 20 16 •2-21-59 100 98 •3-4-84 70 53 2-23-29 22 32 •2-22-60 78 92 •1-27-85 52 41 •1-17-31 34 35 2-25-61 82 93 2-21-85 66 50 2-23-31 39 25 •2-3-62 96 85 1-25-86 69 71 1-11-32 30 22 3-5-62 92 104 '2-20-86 60 61 •3-7-32 33 32 •2-4-63 104 101 1-28-87 66 69 •2-10-34 28 25 2-16-63 100 103 •3-1-87 69 67 2-24-34 24 36 2-3-64 96 104 •2-6-88 74 75 •1-5-35 28 32 •1-4-65 86 81 2-29-88 75 65 1-14-35 29 42 1-8-66 98 84 •1-28-89 75 65 •1-11-37 40 31 •2-12-66 77 81 3-5-89 70 67 2-20-37 42 25 2-20-67 81 96 •2-4-90 70 65 1-4-38 46 51 •3-4-67 80 70 3-11-90 69 63 •3-4-38 35 +45 •1-9-68 60 +61 1-2-91 74 109 •1-9-39 28 29 3-1-69 77 64 •3-10-91 58 70 1-6-40 36 38 •1-6-70 94 74 •2-4-92 65 76 •1-11-41 38 48 3-3-70 85 75 3-1-92 70 76 2-9-42 36 41 Brooks Taylor has averaged 5.0 points and an Illinois best 3.7 assists per game in contests vs. Indiana. at Champaign ■• at Los Angeles @ at Chicago # at Maui Classic ! at Portland & at Anchorage % at Austin + overtime at St. Louis ## at Kansas City 76 Fighting lllini Basketball IOWA Date III. Iowa Date III. Iowa Date III. Iowa 2-14-08 36 46 •1-20-51 69 53 •2-23-74 91 84 •1-28-13 35 9 2-9-52 68 73 1-4-75 70 95 2-23-24 26 14 •2-23-52 78 62 •3-8-75 70 73 •2-29-24 38 19 •2-14-53 80 63 1-3-76 60 84 •1-24-25 23 15 2-21-53 62 67 •3-6-76 70 82 2-27-25 25 33 •1-18-54 70 79 •1-15-77 81 -^84 1-22-27 40 33 2-20-54 74 51 2-24-77 64 76 2-12-27 24 26 1-17-55 80 92 1-26-78 70 61 1-13-28 30 36 •2-21-55 70 89 •2-18-78 77 76 •2-24-28 27 41 3-3-56 72 96 1-25-79 52 58 2-14-31 26 23 •1-7-57 81 70 •2-17-79 53 67 •2-28-31 31 13 •1-6-58 68 70 •1-3-80 71 72 2-27-33 27 30 2-22-58 79 83 3-1-80 71 75 •3-4-33 44 16 •1-12-59 103 97 •1-31-81 79 66 1-15-34 14 36 2-28-59 72 70 2-7-81 66 72 •2-26-34 35 31 •2-27-60 85 70 1-9-82 50 56 1-4-36 26 27 1-16-61 71 78 •3-4-82 73 -h67 •2-10-36 36 14 2-10-62 91 81 •2-3-83 62 61 •1-16-37 42 28 •3-3-62 78 88 2-12-83 66 68 2-27-37 40 29 1-5-63 85 76 2-2-84 54-h-t- 52 •2-6-39 34 26 •3-9-63 73 69 •2-12-84 73 53 3-2-40 47 62 1-11-64 87 70 1-5-85 60 64 •2-17-41 56 53 ■3-9-64 90 67 •3-7-85 59 +53 •1-19-42 42 35 •2-23-65 97 80 1 -4-86 59 60 3-2-42 32 46 3-6-65 84 94 3-6-86 53 57 •1-16-43 61 41 •3-5-66 106 90 •1-14-87 88 +91 •1-18-43 66 34 2-7-67 89 96 2-14-87 61 66 1-21-44 51 56 •2-3-68 66 63 1-21-88 79 93 1-22-44 44 53 3-2-68 56 61 •3-6-88 94 81 •1-26-45 43 42 •2-8-69 98 69 2-5-89 82 86 3-3-45 37 43 2-25-69 53 74 •3-8-89 118 94 12-22-45 39 41 •2-17-70 81 83 1-29-90 67 69 •2-23-46 57 51 2-2-71 84 92 •3-4-90 118 85 •2-8-47 45 36 •2-15-72 84 +87 •1-28-91 53 50 2-9-48 61 70 •3-7-72 91 84 2-23-91 79 74 •2-21-49 80 49 •1-13-73 80 78 1-15-92 69 74 2-11-50 65 70 3-10-73 76 93 •2-23-92 77 +72 1-8-51 72 69 JACKSON STATE First Meeting MARQUETTE Date III. MU Date III. MU Date III. MU 12-31-40 40 32 •12-4-50 66 47 •12-14-59 89 77 •12-9-41 45 43 •12-31-51 68 57 12-17-60 87 96 •12-11-46 73 40 •12-2-57 100 90 ■12-27-79 78 80 1-28-47 88 66 12-6-58 53 69 12-13-80 69 68 MERCER MICHIGAN Date III. Mich. Date III. Mich. Date III. Mich. 2-1-19 27 23 1-13-45 55 37 ■2-3-73 76 75 •3-10-19 18 22 1-5-46 48 49 2-26-73 96 89 •1-16-20 41 14 •2-9-46 49 44 ■2-2-74 77 101 3-1-20 28 21 2-24-47 45 36 ■1-2-75 84 ++86 2-26-21 18 24 ■2-7-48 57 66 3-3-75 75 77 •3-7-21 26 28 3-7-49 53 70 ■1-26-76 76 75 •1-16-22 20 17 •2-18-50 70 60 2-23-76 75 90 2-25-22 16 42 •1-13-51 68 47 1-22-77 61 66 1-16-23 13 30 •1-12-52 67 51 •3-3-77 72 87 •2-26-23 20 27 •12-15-53 96 66 •1-14-78 65 61 1-14-24 23 24 2-9-53 92 62 2-23-78 96 107 •3-8-24 23 20 •2-6-54 87 68 •1-27-79 54 56 1-18-26 31 29 2-27-54 79 61 2-3-79 65 74 ■2-26-26 24 33 2-7-55 81 80 •1-17-80 80 69 1-17-27 24 25 •2-28-55 81 75 2-14-80 76 78 ■2-25-27 26 30 •2-13-56 89 66 1-22-81 76 +80 1-14-29 17 21 2-16-57 89 102 •2-19-81 67 64 ■2-18-29 27 24 2-8-58 81 88 ■1-30-82 79 61 1-13-30 24 18 ■3-1-58 88 75 2-6-82 53 58 ■3-1-30 30 17 ■2-2-59 85 87 1-19-83 87 74 1-18-32 16 28 3-2-59 95 101 •2-17-83 91 71 •2-20-32 29 23 2-6-60 75 61 •1-28-84 75 ++66 •1-9-33 22 17 ■2-29-60 90 61 2-16-84 60 62 1-14-33 30 35 ■1-14-61 88 64 •1-10-85 64 +58 •1-19-35 34 22 ■3-6-61 66 7 2-9-85 45 57 3-4-35 36 22 ■1-6-62 91 71 1-8-86 59 61 •2-24-36 37 42 3-2-63 81 84 •2-8-86 83 +79 3-2-36 22 35 ■2-8-64 82 93 ■1-3-87 95 84 1-18-38 37 45 2-29-64 83 89 3-4-87 89 75 •2-28-38 36 32 1-9-65 83 89 1-28-88 64 76 •1-7-39 30 20 ■2-27-65 79 80 ■3-9-88 85 74 2-13-39 35 28 2-1-66 99 93 ■1-14-89 96 84 1-15-40 48 43 ■1-14-67 99 93 3-11-89 89 73 •2-24-40 51 28 •2-13-68 65 67 &4-1-89 81 83 •1-13-41 47 41 2-20-68 72 64 ■1-15-90 70 74 2-22-41 31 47 2-11-69 87 92 2-11-90 79 93 1-10-42 44 40 ■2-22-69 100 92 1-26-91 72 67 '2-14-42 52 29 1-17-70 75 73 ■2-28-91 68 65 •1-9-43 47 34 ■3-2-71 74 75 •1-18-92 61 68 1-8-44 45 52 ■1-11-72 70 75 3-14-92 59 68 •1-6-45 38 43 2-12-72 83 105 c 2 First Meeting at Champaign •• at Los Angeles @ at Chicago at Maui Classic at Portland at Anchorage % at Austin + overtime at St Louis ## at Kansas City Fighting lllini Basketball 77 z o (A MICHIGAN STATE MINNESOTA Date III. MSU Date III. MSU Date III. MSU 3-5-51 49 43 3-9-68 59 62 1-29-81 71 70 •2-11-52 84 62 2-15-69 70 75 •2-21-81 82 62 1-19-53 76 64 •3-4-69 71 57 •1-16-82 55 51 ■3-2-53 66 53 12-29-69 86 77 2-25-82 47 56 1-9-54 59 60 2-24-70 74 67 1-27-83 78 71 •2-14-55 90 72 •3-7-70 76 81 •2-19-83 69 61 •1-2-56 73 65 •1-9-71 89 61 •1-26-84 46 40 2-18-56 96 76 1-16-71 69 67 2-19-84 70 53 •2-9-57 64 70 2-8-72 79 89 •1-12-85 75 63 •2-18-57 83 89 •2-24-73 81 71 2-7-85 56 64 2-15-58 56 69 1-14-74 82 90 •1-21-86 51 58 •1-10-59 96 97 1-28-74 82 93 2-6-86 80 84 •1-16-60 96 88 •2-1-75 60 75 •1-5-87 79 72 2-8-60 77 78 3-1-75 82 96 3-7-87 77 64 •1-30-61 93 92 ■1-24-76 63 74 •1-9-88 77 62 2-20-61 80 90 2-21-76 59 69 2-13-88 83 65 1-13-62 66 65 1-20-77 58 67 •1-7-89 71 54 •2-9-63 91 86 •3-5-77 61 62 2-16-89 75 56 •1-4-64 87 66 •1-12-78 70 82 •1-18-90 73 64 2-17-64 82 85 2-25-78 67 89 2-17-90 63 70 2-20-65 113 94 •1-11-79 57 55 •1-17-91 68 71 •3-9-65 121 89 2-24-79 62 76 2-16-91 58 62 2-22-66 66 68 •1-26-80 74 65 1-11-92 75 77 •1-7-67 74 76 2-2-80 59 68 •3-7-92 80 71 ■1-6-68 66 56 Date III. Mn. Date III. Mn. Date III. Mn. 2-2-06 19 32 •2-25-33 28 30 1-13-68 61 60 •2-28-06 25 27 2-23-35 38 34 •1-4-69 80 58 1-31-07 3 42 •3-2-35 41 29 2-7-70 73 82 •3-1-07 29 36 1-6-36 42 19 •2-28-70 75 73 2-15-08 16 15 ■2-22-36 35 33 •2-6-71 93 78 •3-12-08 22 20 ■1-17-38 29 41 2-27-71 64 80 1-22-09 17 18 2-12-38 23 28 3-4-72 62 91 ■2-10-09 21 20 1-23-39 33 35 •2-19-73 73 82 •3-9-10 9 22 ■2-10-40 60 31 2-11-74 61 80 1-20-11 18 17 2-8-41 38 50 •2-25-74 52 72 •3-2-11 22 12 ■1-24-42 49 36 1-6-75 47 75 1-12-12 16 22 2-16-42 41 37 •2-3-75 50 56 ■2-10-12 13 10 2-13-43 56 35 1-8-76 68 77 ■2-8-13 19 12 2-15-43 67 43 •2-2-76 62 72 2-22-13 20 10 ■3-3-44 50 32 •1-13-77 69 a83 ■1-23-14 18 16 •3-4-44 53 27 2-26-77 70 a72 2-21-14 26 11 2-10-45 57 35 1-19-78 66 70 2-15-15 20 10 •2-19-45 49 48 •2-16-78 69 75 ■3-8-15 26 11 •1-6-47 31 34 •2-1-79 67 57 2-21-16 27 22 1-17-48 51 59 2-10-79 59 57 ■3-13-16 20 9 •1-29-49 45 44 1-12-80 75 79 1-22-17 11 20 2-4-50 67 57 •2-21-80 60 -1-58 •2-10-17 18 17 •1-6-51 70 62 3-17-80 63 65 •1-14-18 28 17 1-5-52 52 43 •1-17-81 80 #76 2-25-18 22 35 12-23-52 73 77 2-26-81 59 76 1-27-19 17 36 •2-23-53 83 82 1-23-82 64 57 •3-3-19 9 26 •1-2-54 72 84 •2-20-82 77 65 •1-17-20 31 19 2-12-55 71 +78 1-6-83 49 75 2-23-20 26 20 1-30-56 95 84 •3-13-83 70 -^-^67 1-24-21 23 22 •2-27-56 97 81 •1-5-84 80 53 •2-12-21 24 20 1-5-57 88 91 3-8-84 53 41 2-11-22 29 28 ■3-2-57 75 86 1-3-85 58 60 •2-18-22 28 18 ■2-17-58 94 87 •3-9-85 82 56 2-2-23 24 21 1-26-59 70 91 ■1-2-86 76 57 •2-19-23 25 18 ■1-9-60 90 82 3-8-86 73 64 1-5-24 20 36 1-18-60 70 77 ■1-17-87 80 58 •3-10-24 31 19 2-4-61 65 60 2-12-87 79 67 •1-11-26 17 8 ■2-27-61 76 85 1 -7-88 65 +6^ 3-8-26 21 28 ■2-5-62 89 80 •2-11-88 86 50 1-3-27 27 13 2-25-63 81 70 1-26-89 62 69 •2-5-27 36 27 2-15-64 81 92 •3-2-89 63 58 2-11-29 35 32 ■2-22-64 86 78 1-6-90 74 91 •3-4-29 32 27 ■1-16-65 75 72 •2-8-90 99 72 2-8-30 21 26 2-13-65 90 105 ■1-10-91 67 66 •2-15-30 26 22 ■2-19-66 100 89 2-10-91 94 74 •2-15-32 23 15 2-26-66 92 94 1 -25-92 53 54 2-27-32 26 27 2-11-67 81 93 ■2-15-92 74 58 2-18-33 26 22 •2-27-67 84 71 MISSOURI a-later forfeited to Illinois Date III. Mo. Date III. Mo. Date III. Mo. 12-21-32 36 24 •12-6-77 96 85 -12-21-85 67 55 •1-3-34 31 27 12-5-78 69 57 -12-23-86 92 74 •12-14-42 51 30 •12-4-79 -66 +67 -12-22-87 75 63 12-18-43 39 29 -12-10-80 84 62 -12-19-88 87 84 ##12-16-46 -50 55 -12-8-81 -68 +78 -12-20-89 101 93 •12-4-54 77 49 -12-28-83 66 60 -12-19-90 84 81 12-10-55 -73 74 -12-6-84 65 50 -12-23-91 44 61 12-3-76 -75 76 Marc Davidson's two trips abroad over the summer improved the sophomore's offensive and defensive skills. at Champaign ■• at Los Angeles @ at Chicago # at Maui Classic I at Portland S at Anchorage % at Austin + overtime at St Louis ## at Kansas City 78 Fighting lllini Basketball NEW MEXICO STATE Date III. NM •12-8-84 93 55 #11-29-86 67 65 NORTHWESTERN Date III. NW Date III. NW Date III. 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OSU •1-23-15 24 17 •2-18-44 41 52 ■2-18-69 73 57 3-1-15 26 19 •2-19-44 53 54 ■1-10-70 77 59 •1-15-16 21 10 •2-16-45 56 41 2-13-71 72 92 3-6-16 28 22 2-23-45 44 60 ■2-19-72 64 62 1-8-17 38 14 1-12-46 35 41 2-29-72 70 103 •2-5-17 34 21 •12-15-46 46 50 ■2-17-73 79 68 •2-11-18 35 21 •1-13-47 61 42 3-3-73 64 65 2-18-18 26 23 2-1-47 59 58 1-5-74 75 73 •1-20-19 25 20 •1-10-48 61 58 ■3-9-74 78 79 2-24-19 15 32 2-14-48 50 57 1-25-75 66 62 •1-12-20 40 22 •1-10-49 64 63 •2-22-75 83 78 2-9-20 35 27 •2-12-49 64 49 1-19-76 63 64 •2-7-21 45 11 1-7-50 62 83 •2-16-76 91 73 2-28-21 35 32 •1-21-50 66 50 1-6-77 89 72 1-14-22 48 36 •2-12-51 79 59 •2-19-77 60 64 •2-20-22 41 22 2-24-51 89 69 •1-30-78 84 87 1-8-23 36 31 2-2-52 66 62 2-4-78 65 70 •3-5-23 37 21 •2-16-52 80 53 •1-13-79 66 +69 1-12-24 27 24 •12-27-52 87 62 2-22-79 55 73 •2-11-24 22 25 3-7-53 93 74 •1-24-80 76 79 1-16-26 18 30 •1-11-54 90 76 2-16-80 57 71 •2-13-26 35 31 1-16-54 82 78 •2-5-81 82 63 1-15-27 28 29 1-15-55 86 78 2-14-81 63 57 •2-7-27 43 30 •2-26-55 85 77 •1-14-82 50 +51 1-12-29 22 27 •2-11-56 111 64 2-27-82 53 63 •2-16-29 30 35 2-25-56 84 87 •1-15-83 63 55 •1-6-30 19 15 ■2-4-57 96 89 3-3-83 74 73 2-17-30 26 16 2-25-57 79 72 1-14-84 55 53 •1-4-32 28 29 2-3-58 70 78 •3-1-84 73 58 2-13-32 26 29 •1-3-59 81 80 •1-23-85 84 66 1-16-33 22 33 1-4-60 73 97 2-23-85 64 72 •2-13-33 29 31 •2-15-60 81 109 1-23-86 67 65 1-12-35 44 23 1-7-61 65 91 2-22-86 66 62 •2-18-35 44 36 •3-11-61 66 95 2-2-87 82 65 •1-13-36 13 18 2-24-62 79 102 •2-25-87 93 70 2-29-36 30 20 •1-7-63 90 78 2-4-88 60 64 1-22-38 26 46 2-10-64 92 110 •2-17-88 118 86 •2-19-38 42 34 •3-2-64 74 86 •2-9-89 62 60 •1-16-39 45 31 2-8-65 86 71 2-26-89 94 71 1-13-40 31 37 •2-16-65 95 72 •1-27-90 92 81 •2-24-41 53 36 •2-5-66 78 77 2-26-90 80 86 1-12-42 58 49 3-6-67 79 100 1-19-91 55 89 •2-21-42 48 31 2-26-68 75 95 •2-20-91 64 74 2-6-43 60 48 ■3-4-68 64 67 •1-30-92 72 74 2-8-43 50 44 1 -28-69 67 76 3-11-92 70 82 OREGON Date III. UO 112-29-77 86 80 &1 1-25-84 75 +++72 c z o ■n at Champaign •• at Los Angeles @ at Ctiicago # at Maui Classic I at Portland & at Anchorage % at Austin + overtime at St- Louis ## at Kansas City Fighting lllini Basketball 79 iA v> O 2 0^ PENN STATE Date 12/15/90 11/25/91 III. -68 -60 PSU 78 65 PITTSBURGH Date ■12-20-40 •12-4-46 •12-13-47 "12-27-63 12-6-86 41 58 70 83 99 UP 43 31 33 76 97 PRINCETON Date •12-18-39 •12-30-49 •12-28-56 @12-18-65 •12-13-86 III. 41 68 108 81 81 PU 25 61 87 84 55 PURDUE Date Ml. Pur Date III. Pur Date III. Pur •1-27-06 25 19 2-29-32 19 34 2-25-67 86 98 2-17-06 22 48 1-8-34 21 36 •2-17-68 68 75 •1-12-07 27 32 •3-5-34 27 26 1-7-69 84 98 2-16-07 18 45 1-7-35 37 36 2-14-70 49 83 1-11-08 24 23 2-16-35 27 35 •2-21-70 81 88 •2-29-08 38 15 1-18-37 38 37 •2-16-71 70 73 •2-17-09 24 18 •2-15-37 34 61 3-6-71 93 99 3-5-09 20 28 •1-10-38 51 43 •1-15-72 74 85 •1-29-10 33 17 2-7-38 13 23 1-6-73 80 91 3-4-10 10 28 2-11-39 30 34 •1-12-74 69 91 •1-28-11 29 33 •2-20-39 35 26 3-2-74 83 94 2-18-11 25 15 2-17-40 27 33 •1-18-75 67 86 •1-212 20 35 •3-4-40 31 34 2-15-75 91 114 2-6-12 14 28 •1-6-41 49 34 •1-31-76 71 63 •1-21-13 22 18 2-3-41 29 46 2-28-76 62 81 3-7-13 11 12 •3-7-42 34 32 1-29-77 63 66 •1-17-14 26 20 2-5-47 42 51 •2-5-77 71 70 2-16-14 30 25 •2-21-48 98 54 1-5-78 85 95 1-16-15 27 8 1-31-49 53 55 •3-4-78 67 66 2-27-15 22 15 •1-9-50 59 54 •1-20-79 57 69 •1-11-16 22 11 2-5-51 85 76 2-8-79 65 71 3-4-16 29 19 ■2-17-51 70 65 1-10-80 66 74 1-6-17 28 24 •1 28-52 84 57 •2-23-80 69 72 ■2-17-17 27 16 3-1-52 82 71 •1-15-81 87 65 •1-9-18 27 17 1 -5-53 87 71 2-28-81 81 70 2-16-18 26 29 •2-16-53 93 67 1-28-82 63 48 ■1-18-19 13 16 •2-8-54 89 55 •2-18-82 44 52 2-21-19 25 18 1-10-55 83 73 1-19-83 62 63 ■1-10-20 33 31 1-16-56 92 76 •2-23-83 54 56 2-7-20 20 36 ■2-20-56 102 77 •1-21-84 76 52 2-5-21 39 26 2-2-57 74 85 2-25-84 55 59 ■2-22-21 19 29 •2-23-57 80 78 1-30-85 34 54 •2-7-22 29 28 •2-10-58 99 84 •3-2-85 86 43 3-7-22 31 39 1-31-59 81 102 •2-2-86 80 68 •1-20-23 20 24 1-11-60 81 75 2-27-86 81 72 2-17-23 28 26 •2-13-60 93 +■^89 1-22-87 86 -h87 3-2-25 18 34 2-11-61 73 89 •2-23-87 75 -^76 •3-6-25 37 27 •3-4-61 85 75 •1-4-88 68 81 •2-10-26 29 28 1-8-62 89 96 2-25-88 79 93 3-1-26 23 23 •2-17-62 88 100 1-2-89 72 76 •1-7-28 24 30 •1-12-63 106 82 •2-21-89 102 75 2-14-28 14 40 2-19-63 87 79 1 -20-90 68 81 1-5-29 24 33 2-24-64 74 85 ■2-21-90 90 78 •3-2-29 23 37 •2-6-65 121 93 •1-5-91 63 61 1-10-31 15 30 1-15-66 87 93 2-6-91 59 56 •2-10-31 26 22 •2-28-66 98 81 •1-8-92 74 ■^72 •1-9-32 28 21 •2-18-67 94 92 2-11-92 76 +7^ y TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA First Meeting TEXAS First Meeting Sophomore Robert Bennett started nine of Illinois' final 1 1 games as a freshman in '91 -'92. 2 :3 at Champaign •• at Los Angeles @ at Chicago 80 Fighting lllini Basketball # at Maui Classic I at Portland & at Anchorage % at Austin + overtime at St. Louis ## at Kansas City VANDERBILT Date •12-8-70 12-23-71 &1 1-26-82 12-13-82 12-6-83 WISCONSIN at Champaign ■■ at Los Angeies @ at Chicago 96 92 47 79 69 at Maui Classic at Portland at Anchorage VU 79 95 58 77 55 Date III. Wis. Date III. Wis. Date III. Wis. •3-3-06 32 35 1-11-36 29 27 •12-19-66 87 74 -^3■10-06 1 •2-15-36 36 20 3-11-67 92 102 •1-19-07 16 22 1-9-37 31 28 2-6-68 68 60 2-1-07 13 47 •2-22-37 48 31 •2-1-69 86 73 •1-18-08 20 28 1-21-39 37 34 1-3-70 74 69 3-9-08 14 27 •2-19-40 37 35 •2-3-70 65 66 •1-16-09 28 19 2-15-41 30 46 •1-12-71 84 82 1-23-09 10 20 1-3-42 55 40 2-23-71 84 88 1-15-10 16 28 •2-23-42 45 43 •2-26-72 91 86 •1-21-10 34 14 1-11-43 52 40 3-11-72 84 97 1-21-11 17 20 •2-20-43 50 26 •1-8-73 76 74 •3-11-11 21 18 1-3-44 45 -^43 2-10-73 88 99 1-14-12 10 27 •1-7-44 38 43 1-19-74 75 101 •3-15-12 15 23 1-1-46 38 31 •1-13-75 72 56 •1-11-13 15 16 •2-18-46 72 53 2-10-75 70 76 2-21-13 13 18 1-1-47 47 53 •1-12-76 71 61 •1-10-14 25 26 •1-25-47 63 37 2-9-76 70 59 2-20-14 16 29 1-3-48 47 52 •2-3-77 82 72 •2-8-15 39 19 •1-24-48 57 36 2-12-77 50 62 2-13-15 19 17 •1-3-49 62 50 •2-2-78 74 71 •1-22-16 27 20 2-5-49 61 54 2-11-78 73 80 2-19-16 14 34 1-2-50 50 59 1-18-79 81 74 1-20-17 14 25 •2-25-50 76 58 •2-15-79 81 64 •2-24-17 20 17 1-1-51 71 +69 1-19-80 69 64 •1-19-18 21 22 •2-10-51 63 52 •2-7-80 67 50 2-23-18 15 23 •1-7-52 53 49 •1-24-81 45 54 1-25-19 25 15 3-8-52 48 58 2-12-81 84 65 •2-15-19 16 14 •1-10-53 71 61 •2-4-82 88 54 •1-24-20 43 20 2-7-53 65 61 2-13-82 68 60 2-21-20 29 33 2-13-54 70 ■^64 1-8-83 61 54 1-22-21 18 23 •2-22-54 66 64 •3-10-83 71 64 •2-19-21 17 9 •1-1-55 64 79 1-7-84 63 62 2-10-22 23 25 2-19-55 99 71 •3-10-84 81 57 •2-27-22 37 35 •1-9-56 96 77 1-17-85 78 67 2-16-24 12 13 1-12-57 79 63 •2-16-85 68 49 •2-25-24 31 20 1-4-58 64 59 •1-16-86 73 54 •2-21-25 35 25 •1-13-58 70 71 2-15-86 82 74 3-9-25 09 24 1-5-59 77 51 1-8-87 68 66 •2-28-27 32 28 •2-16-59 93 54 •2-7-87 99 74 3-5-27 13 39 2-20-60 63 75 1-16-88 80 65 1-16-28 34 33 •2-6-61 77 73 •2-21-88 85 65 •3-9-28 22 32 •1-29-62 81 85 •1-12-89 103 80 1-18-30 09 14 2-19-62 101 103 2-18-89 52 72 •2-24-30 17 23 2-11-63 77 84 •1-04-90 73 59 •1-5-31 09 12 •2-23-63 89 77 1-25-90 66 63 1-24-31 20 30 •3-7-64 97 73 •2-2-91 70 62 •2-11-33 38 25 12-15-64 70 56 3-6-91 77 85 2-20-33 29 15 12-14-65 90 70 •1-22-92 74 67 •1-7-34 20 17 •1-11-66 80 64 2-20-92 78 92 2-17-34 22 28 < rti O Junior Rennie demons will start at guard for the llllnl for the third consecutive year this season. % at Austin + overtime at St. Louis ## at Kansas City z o Fighting IllinI Basketball 8 1 tA THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE A meeting of seven Midwest iiniversit)' presidents Jan. 11, 1895 at the Palmer House in Chicago, was the first development of what would become one of organized sports' most successful undertak- ings. Those seven men, behind the leadership of James H. Smart, president of Purdue University, established the principles for which the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculrs' Representatives, more popular!} known as the Big Ten Conference, would be founded. At that meeting, a blueprint for tlie control and administration of college atliletics under the direction of appointed facult) representatives was outlined. The presidents' first known action was to "restrict eligibilirv' for atliletics to bonafide, full-time students who were not delinquent in their studies. " This helped limit some problems of the times, especially the participation of professional athletes and 'non- students " in the university 's regular sporting events. That important legislation, along with others that would follow in the coming years, served as the primarv- building block for amateur intercollegiate athletics. Eleven months after the presi- dents' meeting, one faculty member from each of those seven universi- ties met again at the Palmer House, and officially established the mechanics of the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representa- tives, " or "Big Ten Conference" or "'Western Conference. " The seven universities were: the Universit>' of Chicago, the Univer- sity' of Illinois, the University of Michigan, the University of Minne- sota, Northwestern University', Purdue University and the Univer- sity of Wisconsin. Indiana University' James E. Delany Commissioner Mark D. Rudner Assistant Commissioner and the State University' of Iowa were admitted in 1899. Ohio State joined in 1912. Chicago withdrew in 1946, and Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) was added three years later in 1949. After a 40-year period of con- stancy in membership, the Big Ten recently expanded to 1 1 members for the first time. On June 4, 1990, the Council of Ten, comprised of Big Ten university presidents, voted to confirm its earlier decision to integrate Pennsylvania State Univer- sity' into the conference. The Nittany Lions begin play in the Big Ten Conference this season. At the turn of the centur>', faculty- representatives established rules for intercollegiate athletics that were novel for the time. As early as 1906, the faculty' approved legislation that required eligible athletes to meet entrance require- ments and to have completed a fiill year's work, along with having one year of residence. Freshmen and graduate students were not permit- ted to compete, training tables (or quarters) were forbidden, and The Big Ten Conference 1 500 'West Higgins Road Park Ridge, IL 60068-6300 (708)696-1010 FAX: (708)696-1110 James E. Delany Coiniiiissioiier Kevin L. Weiberg A ssocia te Co iii in isio ner Rich Falk Assistant Commissioner Phyllis L. Howlett Assistcint Commissioner Carol A. Iwaoka Assistant Commissioner Mark D. Rudner .4 ssista nt Commissioner Charles D. WaddeU Assistant Commissioner Dennis LaBissoniere Assistant Communications Director coaches were to be appointed by university bodies "at modest salaries. " Football and baseball were the popular sports prior to 1900. The first "official " sponsored champion- ship was in outdoor track; it was held at the University' of Chicago in 1906 and won by Michigan. Since then, there have been many different athletic events popularized on Big Ten campuses. Some, like football and basketball, became extremely popular, whole others, like boxing, fell by the wayside. Today, the Big Ten spon- sors 1 1 championships for men and 10 for women. Z 3 82 Fighting lllini Basicetball 1 99 1 -92 In Revievs^ :.iS- t'^'t' m m T.-'v/'^'-'J"*' *M m> M^ .-, % >«il-' 84 1991-92 IN REVIEW 86 FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE 88 1991-92 STATISTICS 89 1 99 1 -92 SUPERLATIVES 90 1991-92 AWARDS/ HONORS 91 LAST YEAR IN THE BIG TEN 93 GAME-BY-GAME BOX SCORES 1 99 1 -92 SEASON-IN- REVIEW z 3 The 1991-92 Illinois men's basketball season marked a year in which youth and inexperience finally caught up with the Fighting Illini and head coach Lou Henson. The program had entered the year with streaks of nine- consecutive 20-win seasons, nine-consecutive upper division finishes in the Big Ten and 1 1 plus-.SOO confer- ence records in a row. Those streaks all ended with a 13- 15, eighth-place finish, but the season didn't dampen the overall feeling of optimism about Illinois basketball. Youth and inexperience were the ke>'note words for the season since the '91-'92 squad was the first team in more than 50 years without a single senior player on scholarship. Often Henson went with starting lineups of five sophomores, and by the end of the campaign even replaced one of the second-year men with a freshman on occasion. When the season started, no one expected anything of the Fighting Illini, just as had been the case in the previous year when the team shocked ever^'one except itself en route to a 21-10 season. The 1990-91 seasons leading scorer, Andy Kaufmann, had been ruled academi- cally ineligible over the summer, and senior leaders, guard Larry Smith and center Andy Kpedi, were lost to graduation. The team was so shallow in sheer numbers that before the season opener vs. Penn State, the coaching staff had to figure out which walk-on guard to give substantial playing time to: senior Doug C^larida or freshman Will Tuttle. Clarida got the call and didn't play a large role in the game or the season, but the desperate, under-stocked tone was set right from the beginning. The Fighting Illini lost the game to the newest member of the Big Ten, 65-60, but as with a host of games in this frustrating season, could easily have won. Illinois then went on a promising four-game winning streak, with all games coming at home. Illinois breezed past Northeast Louisiana, 95-70, behind sophomore point guard Rennie demons' career-high 25 points and now-transferred forward Scott Pierce's 18 points. A 78- 56 trouncing of Tennessee State was next, as Illinois leaped to a 45-13 halftime lead and never looked back. Sophomore center Deon Thomas was almost imstoppable vs. the undersized Tiger front line leading the scoring parade with 23 points on lO-for-13 shooting from the field. The game also marked the 500th game at Illinois for head coach Lou Henson. The 1 3th Annual Illini Classic was on the slate next and Illinois went into the four-team tournament having 84 Fighting Illini Basketball Deon Thomas (left) and Tom Michael accept the championship trophy at the 1991 Illini Classic. never lost a game in the Classics existence. That didn't change as Illinois beat two more opponents to win the title. A hard-fought 69-64 decision over Hawaii was first with Thomas tallying 24 points and demons adding 19 on ll-of-15 shooting from the charity stripe. A berth in the championship game was nothing new to the Illini and it was Washington who was the championship foe. The game was never close as Illinois almost doubled up the Huskies in the first half (31-16) and never looked back in crtiising to a 76-55 triumph. Thomas, demons and newly-found three-point whiz Tom Michael all were named to the all-tournament team, and Thomas garnered Classic MVP honors with 30 points in the two games. The wheels would come off the Illinois machine in the game at Temple. The Fighting Illini ran into a buzzsaw in the form of an experienced and very atliletic Owl squad three days later at McGonigle Hall in Philadel- phia. The Orange and Blue were never in the game, falling behind by 18 after the first half and getting outscored 49-31 after intermission. The 92-56 drtibbing was Illinois' worst loss since 1974 and began a string in which Illinois would lose three of its next five contests. An 84-71 home win over Maryland-Baltimore County soothed some of the Illinois wounds, but they would be re-opened two nights later in St. Louis with an embar- c 2 rassing 61-44 defeat to rival Missouri in the annual Braggin' Rights Game at the Arena. The Illini shot a dismal .185 from the field in the first half, digging a 32- 16 hole they could never come close to getting out of. The game left Missouri undefeated and broiX'Tiat I wouldn't have traded for some good old fried chicken! " Food was frequenth on the mind of most of the 37-person travel party, since most of it was very unfamiliar, and some of it was of low qualit}-, although, perhaps Mike Duis (left) and the rest of the lllini found trading for lllini paraphenolio to be a interesting adventure. coincidentally, it was inexpensive. One dinner for the 1 1 players cost just $6.50 in American dollars. "We usually didn't know what kind of meat - when we had it - that we were eating, " Wheeler said. "At one restaurant, we pointed to the meat and said to the waiter, oink- oink?' He shook his head and said moo-moo.' It wasn't amthing like home. " In addition to the food, the Fighting lllini spent some of their time thinking about basketball. The two-week tour, the first Illinois basketball overseas trip since a 1983 tour of Yugoslavia, had the team play 10 exhibition games against national and club teams in Russia, Latvia and Lithuania and included opponents from Finland and Estonia. Even though the team onh' posted a 5-5 record and ended the tour with a 96-75 loss to the Lithuanian National Team, the final day produced some higlilights, among them the opportunit)- to play against NBA star Sarunas Marsiulonis of the Golden State Warriors and legendan- giant ArvTdas Sabonis. 86 Fighting lllini Basketball Thomas received MVP honors at that weekends tournament and Tom Michael and Davidson finished No. 1 and No. 2 in the post-touma- ment three-point shooting contest. Despite a schedule that had the Illini playing 10 games in 13 days, there was time for touring and shopping. In St. Petersburg, Russia, the subway trains were especially crowded, as were the stores. Lines were long, and there was not much selection of merchandise. According to Wheeler, it was much simpler shopping "on the street. They had sections that were kind of like flea markets, and you could buy or trade for all sorts of things there," he said. "1 guess its supposed to be illegal, but the government lets people do it anyway. People went nuts over lllini T-shirts, hats, and stuff like that. I had kids tugging on my sleeve wanting to trade for just about all the clothes I was wearing. " The UI travel party was also able to do quite a bit of sight seeing. Many of the players and staff took in a circus in St. Petersburg, as well as visited several cathedrals and took a trip to the Baltic coast in Latvia. Despite a general lack of appetizing food, the lllini basketball team did manage to find some ice cream during a stroll around Kaunas, Lithuania. Included in the sight-seeing was a stop at a television tower in Vilnius, Lithuania where 1 5 Lithuanians died in a bid for independence from the Soviet Union. The team also visited an underground prison that, during World War II, was converted to a concentration camp by the Nazis, who were occupying the area at the time. "You can see movies about the camps, but being where one was and seeing the buildings and other things, it was frightening to think places like that actually existed," Wlieeler said. "Til never forget that place." Russia/Baltic States Statistics ■ Player G FG-FGA PCT 3P-3PA PCT FT-FTA PCT REB AVC PF A TO B ST PTS AVG. ^ Deon Thomas 10 92-150 .613 0-0 .000 33-54 .611 73 7.3 25 10 23 13 15 217 21.7 Marc Davidson 10 53-112 .473 13-31 .419 50-58 .862 92 9.2 32 11 14 2 165 16.5 Tom Michael 10 44-94 .468 30-72 .417 6-10 .600 41 4.1 27 22 7 1 5 127 12.7 ^ Robert Bennett 10 50-117 .427 0-3 ,000 16-32 .500 90 9.0 24 15 26 9 9 114 11.4 Rennie demons 10 40-87 .460 0-4 .000 23-35 .657 41 4.1 27 72 25 4 8 103 10.3 T.J. Wheeler 10 37-88 .420 12-35 .343 12-15 .800 42 4.2 26 32 14 4 9 98 9.8 1^ Brooks Taylor 8 19-36 .528 3-9 .333 1-2 .500 18 1.6 24 24 15 3 5 42 5.3 Will Tuttle 8 11-21 .524 2-5 .400 12-16 .750 7 0.9 9 14 11 1 4 37 4.6 Mike Duis 5 4-10 .400 0-1 .000 3-4 .750 9 1.8 4 2 3 1 11 2.2 Steve Roth 8 2-8 .250 0-0 .000 2-6 .333 9 1.1 11 1 1 6 0.8 ^ Team 13 ILLINOIS 352-725 .486 60-160 .375 160-234 .684 435 43.5 205 202 139 38 57 924 92.4 OPPONENTS 317-689 .460 75-201 .373 175-232 .754 348 34.8 222 130 863 86.3 z RESULTS (5-5) 5/20 at St. Petersburg Russia UI 85. Svetlana Company 75 5/27 at Vilnius, Lithuan ia Lithuania "B" 83, UI80 5/22 at Riga, Latvia UI 113, Lithuanian Select 91 5/28 at Vilnius, Lithuan ia UI87, Latvia 70 5/23 at Riga, Latvia Estonia 11C , UI92 5/29 at Kaunas , Lithuania UI 109 , Byelorussia 73 5/24 at Riga, Latvia Latvia 104, UI97 5/30 at Kaunas , Lithuania UI95, Finland 85 5/25 at Riga, Latvia LaWia 97, UI 91 5/31 at Launas Lithuania Lithuania 96, UI 75 — Fighting lllini Basketball 87 ^ «fl o z z 3 1991-92 STATISTICS uverc 311 d1 roT ISTI cs Record 13-15 Home: 11-5 Away: 2-9 Neutral: 0-1 —REBOUNDS— Player G-GS Min- Avg FG-FGA Pet 3P-3PA Pet FT-FTA Pet Off-Def Tot-Avg PF-FD AST TO BS ST Pts-Avg Thomas, D 28-26 945-33.8 199-340 ,585 0- ,000 144-218 ,661 68-125 193-6,9 42-0 20 75 44 25 542-19,4 Michael, T 28-28 866-30.9 116-259 ,448 75-152 ,493 43- 58 ,741 37- 93 ' 130-4,6 68-1 39 43 10 8 350-12,5 demons, R 28-25 931- 33.3 104-237 ,439 11- 32 ,344 93-126 738 18- 88 106-3,8 79-2 137 83 7 42 312-11,1 Wheeler. T 27-22 781- 28.9 84-197 ,426 29- 71 ,408 81- 96 ,844 29- 82 111-4,1 67-3 72 58 3 18 278-10,3 Pierce. S 28-16 517-18.5 55-131 ,420 1- 5 ,200 52- 79 ,658 41- 56 97-3,5 63-2 26 50 9 9 163- 5,8 Bennett. R 28-12 504-18.0 57-121 ,471 2- 2 1,000 17- 48 ,354 34- 71 105-3,8 55-1 14 34 12 12 133- 4,8 Taylor. B 27-11 695-25.7 34 109 312 8- 31 ,258 33- 69 ,478 33- 88 121-4,5 90-7 90 74 13 31 109- 4,0 Davidson. M 26 218 8.4 17 51 ,333 1- 7 ,143 8- 21 ,381 15- 17 32-1,2 21-1 9 20 1 4 43- 1,7 Tuttle. W 22 124- 5.6 3 18 ,167 0- 6 ,000 20- 28 ,714 3- 12 15-0,7 21-0 10 19 5 7 26- 1,2 Geers. T 6- 19- 3.2 1 9 ,111 1- 3 ,333 3 4 ,750 3- 1 4-0,7 2-0 2 1 1 6- 1,0 Williams. M 6- 6- 1.0 2 2 1,000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 2 2-0,3 0-0 1 4- 0,7 Roth. S 16- 35- 2.2 3 8 375 0- ,000 3- 4 ,750 5- 4 9-0,6 1-0 1 1 2 9- 0,6 Clarida, D 13- 21- 1.6 1 1 1,000 1- 1 1,000 3- 7 ,429 0- 3 3-0,2 0-0 2 2 6- 0,5 Duis, M 15- 21- 1,4 1 6 167 1- 4 ,250 0- ,000 0- 1 1-0,1 0-0 1 3 1 3- 0,2 Drynan, T 1- 1.0 000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0- 0,0 Versendaal, B 1- 1,0 000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0- 0,0 Sloan, T 3- 1.0 000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0- 0,0 Ostendort, B 1- 10 000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0- 0,0 McAleenan, B 1- 1,0 000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0- 0,0 Maher, J 2- 2- 10 ,000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 1 1-0,5 20 1 1 0- 0,0 Fischer. T 1- 10 000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0- 0,0 Cross, G 1- 1.0 ,000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0- 0,0 Schnaderbeck. M 6- 6- 1.0 1 ,000 0- ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0- 0,0 TEAM 88 2 Illinois 28 5700 677- 1490 .454 130-314 .414 500-758 .660 286-644 1018-36.4 511 422 468 108 157 1984-70.9 Opponents 28 5700 726- 1655 .439 135-380 .355 367-584 .628 334-568 902-32.2 632 374 406 110 200 1954-69.8 ■ Dig len ^r GTISnt :s Re cord: 7-11 Home: 6-3 Away: 1-8 Neutral: 0-0 ■ —REBOUNDS— Player G-GS Min-Avg FG-FGA Pet 3P-3PA Pet FT-FTA Pet OH-Def Tot- Avg PF-FD AST TO BS ST Pts-Avg ^H Thomas, D 8-17 626-34.8 119-217 ,548 0- .000 105-154 ,682 39-74 113-6.3 280 12 53 27 15 343-19.1 ^H Michael, T 8-18 595-33.1 78-164 476 49 88 .557 32- 40 ,800 24-56 80-4.4 45-0 26 22 3 6 237-13.2 ^H Wheeler, T 7-12 522-30.7 65-142 ,458 26 56 .464 54- 64 ,844 20-55 75-4.4 41-2 47 32 3 11 210-12.4 ^H Clemens, R 8-16 624-34.7 64-153 ,418 6 15 .400 56- 74 ,757 13-53 66-3.7 55-2 95 50 2 29 190-10.6 ^H Bennett, R 8-12 379-21,1 39- 83 470 1 1 1-000 13- 35 ,371 27-50 77-4.3 36-1 10 20 5 8 92- 5.1 Taylor, B 8 9 467-259 27- 79 ,342 4 18 ,222 21- 49 429 23-56 79-4.4 62-5 61 46 9 20 79- 4.4 Pierce. S 8- 6 263-14,6 23- 62 ,371 2 ,000 30- 52 ,577 20-22 42-2.3 35-1 4 24 4 5 76- 4.2 ^« Davidson. M 6- 112- 7,0 9- 29 310 1 ,000 4- 13 ,308 7- 9 16-1.0 11-0 3 12 2 22- 1.4 Clanda, D 6- 6- 1,0 1- 1 1 000 1 1 1,000 1- 2 ,500 0- 2 2-0.3 0-0 1 1 4- 0.7 Tuttle. W 2- 54- 4 5 0- 6 ,000 2 ,000 6 12 ,500 1- 5 6-0.5 8-0 6 1 2 6- 0.5 V> Roth. S 7- 12- 17 1- 2 ,500 ,000 1- 1 1,000 1- 1-0.1 0-0 1 3- 0.4 Drynan. T 1- 1-1,0 0- ,000 ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-00 0-0 0- 0.0 Sloan. T 2- 2- 10 0- ,000 ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-00 0-0 0- 0,0 Fischer. T 1- 1-10 0- ,000 ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0- 0,0 Cross. G 1- 1-1,0 0- 000 ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-00 0-0 0- 0,0 Q^ Schnaderbeck. M 4- 4- 10 0- 1 000 ,000 0- 000 0- 0-00 0-0 0- 0,0 Duis. M 6- 6- 1,0 0- 1 000 1 ,000 0- ,000 0- 0-0,0 0-0 0,0 TEAM 58 1 Ui Illinois 18 3675 426-940 .453 87-185 .470 323-496 .651 175-382 615-34.2 321 259 267 55 98 1262-70.1 Opponents 18 3675 480-1044 .460 75-210 .357 228-363 .628 217-366 583-32.4 407 241 250 82 105 1263-70.2 > 88 Fighting lllini Basketball Team Totals, Game- By-Game ILLINOIS OPPONENT FG FGA FG% 3P SPA FT FTA FT% REB TO PTS OPPONENT DATE FG FGA FG% 3P SPA FT FTA FT% REB TO PTS 21 48 438 5 14 13 17 .765 31 19 60 Penn State 11/25/91 23 57 .404 4 11 15 25 .600 33 13 65 34 52 .654 4 5 23 38 .605 47 21 95 NE Louisiana 11/30/91 25 78 .321 4 22 16 24 .667 34 10 70 29 68 .426 6 18 14 23 .609 45 17 78 Tennessee St. 12/3/91 20 58 .345 8 17 8 20 .400 37 25 56 21 37 .568 2 3 25 40 .625 33 20 69 Hawaii 1 2/6/91 26 60 .433 7 19 5 12 .417 25 12 64 26 47 .553 8 16 16 25 .640 30 13 76 Washington 1 2/7/91 17 43 .395 6 11 15 19 789 21 18 55 18 55 .327 5 27 15 18 .833 34 24 56 Temple 12/10/91 35 69 .507 9 24 13 21 .619 40 11 92 35 65 .538 2 5 12 16 ,750 39 21 84 Maryland-Baltimore 12/21/91 25 55 .455 5 16 16 22 .727 24 22 71 14 59 .237 3 16 13 19 .684 39 18 44 Missouri 12/23/91 24 48 500 1 5 12 22 545 39 20 61 29 50 .580 3 5 33 46 .718 53 29 94 Illinois-Chicago (OT) 12/30/91 28 85 330 11 32 20 26 769 33 13 87 24 69 .348 5 20 13 20 650 52 19 66 Connecticut 1/4/92 23 58 .397 5 13 19 30 .633 33 12 70 24 49 490 5 9 21 29 724 34 13 74 Purdue (OT) 1/8/92 30 67 448 6 19 6 9 667 31 14 72 27 68 .397 4 13 17 27 .630 39 11 75 Michigan State 1/11/92 32 62 .516 5 11 8 14 571 40 19 77 24 59 .407 9 20 12 29 .414 43 20 69 Iowa 1/15/92 26 58 .448 2 12 20 34 .588 43 19 74 17 44 .386 3 9 24 36 .667 20 14 61 Michigan 1/18/92 25 51 .490 2 5 16 30 .533 42 19 68 24 53 .453 3 4 23 40 575 34 10 74 Wisconsin 1/22/92 26 59 .441 5 12 10 16 .625 32 15 67 15 41 .366 5 9 18 28 643 40 19 53 Minnesota 1/25/92 20 56 .357 10 14 21 .667 30 10 54 25 50 500 6 12 16 31 .516 28 18 72 Ohio State 1/30/92 27 51 .529 4 7 16 26 615 33 18 74 17 44 .386 2 6 7 13 .538 34 13 43 Northwestern 2/1/92 15 42 .357 2 7 14 19 .737 26 12 46 22 53 .415 6 10 15 20 .750 28 17 65 Indiana 2/4/92 27 55 .491 2 8 20 30 .667 32 14 76 21 49 .429 2 5 32 41 .780 41 16 76 Purdue (OT) 2/11/92 25 54 463 2 3 19 29 .655 25 9 71 16 39 .410 5 11 37 51 .725 31 15 74 Minnesota 2/15/92 23 61 .377 5 21 7 14 .500 37 20 58 24 45 .533 6 11 24 33 .727 29 12 78 Wisconsin 2/20/92 35 60 .583 10 16 12 22 .545 26 5 92 26 62 .419 10 21 15 23 .652 38 16 77 Iowa (OT) 2/23/92 28 64 .438 2 8 14 20 .700 37 16 72 38 63 .603 5 10 11 24 .458 40 10 92 Northwestern 2/26/92 23 63 .365 4 18 15 15 1,000 28 13 65 24 55 .436 6 14 16 17 .941 39 19 76 Indiana 3/1/92 32 64 .500 3 7 9 19 .474 29 8 70 31 60 .517 5 9 13 24 .542 38 13 80 Michigan State 3/7/92 28 59 475 8 19 7 12 .583 25 14 71 26 53 .491 1 4 17 22 .773 36 16 70 Ohio State 3/11/92 30 63 476 9 16 13 22 591 31 7 82 25 53 .472 4 8 5 8 .625 23 15 59 Michigan 3/14/92 28 55 509 4 11 8 11 .727 36 18 68 677 1490 .454 130 314 500 758 .660 1018 468 1984 Season Totals 726 1655 .439 135 380 367 584 .628 902 406 1954 z 1991-92 Superlatives Individual Points 39 Deon Thomas vs. Illinois-Chicago, Dec. 30 Rebounds 16 Deon Thomas vs. Illinois-Chicago, Dec. 30 Field Goals 16 Deon Thomas vs. Illinois-Chicago, Dec. 30 Field Goal Attempts 21 Deon Thomas vs. Michigan State, March 7 Three-Point Field Goals 6 T.J. Wheeler vs. Iowa, Feb. 23 and Tom Michael vs. Ohio State, Jan. 30 Three-Point Goal Attempts 12 Tom Michael vs. Connecticut, Jan. 4 and vs. Temple. Dec. 10 Free Throws 14 Deon Thomas vs. Purdue. Feb. 1 1 Free Throw Attempts 18 Deon Thomas vs. Purdue. Feb. 1 1 Assists 1 1 Brooks Taylor vs. Ohio State, Jan. 30 Steals 5 Rennie demons vs. Iowa. Jan. 15 Blocks 7 Deon Thomas vs. Northvi/estern. Feb. 26 Team Points 95 vs. Northeast Louisiana, Nov, 30 Rebounds 53 vs, Hhnois-Chicago. Dec, 30 Field Goals 38 vs Northwestern, Feb. 26 Field Goal Attempts 69 vs Connecticut. Jan. 4 Three-Point Goals 10 vs Iowa. Feb. 23 Three-Point Goal Attempts 27 vs. Temple, Dec 10 Free Throws 37 vs. Minnesota, Feb. 15 Free Throw Attempts 51 vs, Minnesota, Feb, 15 Assists 22 vs. Northeast Louisiana, Nov. 30 Steals 12 vs. Iowa. Jan, 15 Blocks 1 1 vs. Northwestern. Feb, 26 Fighting lllini Basketball 89 z o Deon Thomas Rennie demons Tom Michael Second team All-Big Ten (coaches and media); lUini Classic MVP Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (coaches); Illini Classic All- Tournament Team Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (inedia); Illini Classic All- Toumament Team 90 Fighting Illini Basketball LAST YEAR IN THE BIG Final Standings Conference Game 1 . Ohio State 2. Indiana 3. Mictiigan State Michigan 5. Iowa 6. Purdue Minnesota 8. Illinois 9. Wisconsin 10. Northwestern Scoring Won 15 14 11 11 10 Lost 3 4 7 7 8 10 10 11 14 16 Pet .833 .778 .611 .611 .556 .444 .444 .389 ,222 111 Won 26 27 22 25 19 18 16 13 13 9 All Games Lost 6 PC .821 7 794 8 .733 9 735 11 633 15 545 16 .500 15 .464 18 419 19 321 School Indiana Ohio St. Michigan Iowa Illinois Michigan St. Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota N'western GP Avg 80.3 77.2 73.9 73-9 70.1 69.8 67.8 66.8 64.3 61,8 Scoring Defense School Indiana Michigan St Ohio St. Purdue Minnesota Illinois Michigan Iowa Wisconsin N'western GP Avg 66.0 68.5 69.3 69.3 69.8 70.2 71 3 71 9 73.4 76.6 Scoring Margin Field Goal Percentage School Indiana Ohio St. Michigan Iowa Michigan St. Illinois Purdue Minnesota Wisconsin N'western Own Opp 80.3 66.0 77.2 73.9 73.9 69.8 70.1 69.3 71.3 71.9 68.5 70.2 67.8 69.3 64.3 69.8 66.8 73.4 61.8 76.6 Avg 143 79 27 2.0 1.3 - 0.1 - 15 - 5.4 - 6.7 ■148 School Ohio St. Michigan St. Indiana Michigan Purdue Illinois Wisconsin Iowa N'western Minnesota FGM FGA Pet 512 485 502 529 442 426 430 454 383 436 1047 979 1035 1100 938 940 961 1016 869 1082 .489 .495 485 481 .471 .453 447 .447 441 .403 Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Free Throv/ Percentage School 3PM 3PA Pet School FTM FTA Pet Illinois 87 185 470 N'western 288 379 .760 Wisconsin 116 261 444 Iowa 362 484 .748 Indiana 84 193 435 Purdue 276 376 .734 Michigan St 84 203 414 Ohio St 291 401 .726 Purdue 61 160 381 Indiana 358 504 .710 Ohio St. 74 194 381 Michigan St 203 300 .677 N'western 58 160 363 Wisconsin 226 334 .677 Minnesota 77 244 316 Illinois 323 496 .651 Iowa 61 202 302 Michigan 210 332 .633 Michigan 63 216 292 Minnesota 209 332 .630 Rebounds Rebound Margin School GP RBS Avg School Ow/n Opp Mar Michigan 18 688 382 Michigan 382 324 58 Indiana 18 632 351 Purdue 31 1 28.6 2.6 Iowa 18 627 34 8 Michigan St 32 2 30 1 2 1 Illinois 18 615 34.2 Illinois 34.2 32.4 1.8 Minnesota 18 610 339 Indiana 35,1 34,3 0.8 Ohio St. 18 598 33.2 Ohio St. 33.2 33-0 0.2 Michigan St. 18 580 32.2 Iowa 348 35.9 ■1.1 Purdue 18 560 31 1 Minnesota 339 359 -2.0 N'western 18 513 28.5 N'western 285 33 1 -46 Wisconsin 18 510 28.3 Wisconsin 28.3 33.9 -5.6 Steals Blocked Shots School Indiana Iowa Ohio St Minnesota Michigan Michigan St. Wisconsin Illinois N'western Purdue GP No Avg 141 7.83 140 7.78 120 6.67 119 6.61 115 6.39 108 6.00 102 5.67 98 5.44 90 500 67 372 School Iowa Michigan Ohio St. Wisconsin Indiana Illinois Minnesota N'western Michigan St Purdue GP 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 No 92 83 75 71 61 55 53 38 27 20 Avg 5.11 461 4.17 3.94 3.39 3.06 294 2.11 1.50 1.11 Turnover Margin School Indiana Ohio St. Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Opp Own Mar 296 218 281 217 301 253 295 257 259 248 43 36 2.7 2.1 0.6 School Opp Own Mar Illinois 250 267 -.9 Purdue 234 269 -.9 Michigan 271 308 -.1 Michigan St 261 321 -0 N'western 212 308 -.3 1991-92 All-Big Ten Teams SECOND TEAM Deon Thomas, Illinois Tracy Webster, Wisconsin Chris Webber. Michigan Jalen Rose. Michigan Mark Baker. Ohio State As selected by media panel: FIRST TEAM Jim Jackson, Ohio State Calbert Cheaney, Indiana Acie Earl. Iowa Mike Peplowski. Michigan State Woody Austin, Purdue THIRD TEAM Shawn Respert. Michigan State Chris Jent, Ohio State Greg Graham, Ohio Sate Kevin Rankin, Northwestern Lawrence Funderburke HONORABLE MENTION: Tom Michael, Illinois; Enc Anderson, Damon Bailey, Alan Henderson, Indiana; Chris Street, Iowa; Juwan Howard, Michigan: Mark Montgomery, Dwayne Stephens, Michigan State; Arriel McDonald, Minnesota; Jamaal Brown, Ohio State; Michael Finley, Wisconsin. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jim Jackson, Ohio State FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Chris Webber, Michigan COACH OF THE YEAR: Randy Ayers SECOND TEAM Deon Thomas, Illinois Mark Baker, Ohio State Chns Webber, Michigan Chris Jent, Ohio State Tracy Webster. Wisconsin As selected by Big Ten coaches: FIRST TEAM Jim Jackson, Ohio State Calbert Cheaney, Indiana Woody Austin, Purdue Mike Peplowski, Michigan State Acie Earl, Iowa THIRD TEAM Greg Graham, Indiana Jalen Rose, Michigan Mark Montgomery, Michigan State Damon Bailey, Indiana Eric Anderson, Indiana Shawn Respert, Michigan State HONORABLE MENTION: Rennie demons, Illinois; Val Barnes, James Moses, Chris Street, Iowa; Matt Steigenga, Dwayne Stephens, Michigan State; Dana Jackson, Voshon Lenard, Arriel McDonald, Minnesota; Kevin Rankin, Northwestern; Lawrence Funderburke, Ohio State: Craig Riley, Purdue. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jim Jackson, Ohio State FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Chris Webber, Michigan DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Acie Eari, Iowa Fighting lllini Basketball 9 1 2 Z o iA vt O 2 Individual Statistics Scoring Player, Team Jim Jackson, OSU Woody Austin, PUR Calbert Cheaney, IND Deon Thomas, ILL Acie Earl, IOWA Tracy Webster, WIS Jalen Rose, MICH Shawn Resperl, MSU Cedric Neloms, NU Kevin Rankin, NU Chns Webber. MICH ChnsJent, OSU James Moses, IOWA Michael Fmley, WIS Damon Bailey. IND Mike Peplowski. MSU Tom Michael. ILL Greg Graham. IND Mark Baker. OSU T.J. Wheeler, ILL Voshon Lenard, MINN Gp Fg-Fga Pet 3pm-3pa Pet Ft-Fta Pet 141-275 ,513 23-55 .418 91-108 843 133-284 .468 36-73 .493 53-65 815 131-248 .528 15-41 .366 66-84 786 119-217 .548 0-0 000 105-154 682 110-228 482 0-0 .000 105-146 719 105-244 .430 53-106 .500 46-53 868 108-228 474 22-66 .333 64-88 727 102-208 .490 38-76 .500 36-43 837 83-192 432 3-4 .750 92-121 760 79-182 .434 0-0 .000 98-117 838 113-229 .493 8-33 .242 18-43 419 96-183 .525 18-48 .375 41-57 719 88-223 395 19-66 .288 47-59 797 80-182 .440 20-51 .392 60-79 759 78-162 .481 26-53 .491 58-73 795 104-170 .612 0-0 000 44-67 657 78-164 .476 49-88 .557 32-40 800 74-144 .514 21-41 .512 65-95 684 82-176 .466 1-6 .167 58-85 682 65-142 .458 26-56 .464 54-64 844 75-196 383 25-85 .294 44-55 800 Pts Avg 396 22.0 355 19.7 343 19.1 343 19.1 325 18.1 309 17.2 302 16.8 278 15.4 261 14.5 256 14.2 252 14.0 251 13.9 242 13.4 240 13.3 240 13.3 252 14.0 237 13.2 234 13.0 223 124 210 12.4 219 12.2 Field Goal Percentage (minimum 5 made per game) Free-Thro>v Percentage (minimum 2.5 made per game) Player, Team Mike Peplowski. MSU Deon Thomas, ILL Calbert Cheaney. IND ChnsJent. OSU Jim Jackson. OSU Chns Webber. MICH Shawn Respert. MSU Acie Earl. IOWA Jalen Rose. MICH Woody Austin. PUR Gp Fgm Fga Pet Player, Team 104 170 612 Tracy Webster. WIS 119 217 548 Val Barnes. IOWA 131 248 528 T.J. Wheeler, ILL 96 183 .525 Jim Jackson. OSU 141 275 513 Kevin Rankin, NU 113 229 .493 Matt Waddell, PUR 102 208 490 Woody Austin. PUR 110 228 482 James Moses, IOWA 108 228 .474 Damon Bailey. IND 133 284 .468 Calbert Cheaney, IND Gp Ftm Fta Pet 46 58 54 91 98 47 53 47 58 66 53 67 64 108 117 57 65 59 73 84 866 844 843 838 825 815 797 795 786 Steals Player, Team Chns Webber. MICH Greg Graham. IND Rennie demons. ILL Kevin Smith, IOWA Mark Montgomery, MSU Jim Jackson, OSU Mark Baker. OSU Voshon Lenard. MINN James Moses, IOWA Calbert Cheaney. IND Gp No Avg 20 35 32 29 27 28 25 25 25 25 23 1,94 1.78 1.61 1.50 1.40 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.28 Three-Point Field Goals Per Game Rebounds Blocked Shots Player, Team Tracy Webster. WIS Tom Michael. ILL Shawn Respert. MSU Woody Austin. PUR Todd Leslie. NU T.J. Wheeler. ILL Gp 3pm 3pa Avg 53 49 38 36 35 26 Three-Point Field Goal Pet. (min. 1.5 made per game) Player, Team Tom Michael, ILL Shawn Respert. MSU Tracy Webster, WIS Woody Austin. PUR T J Wheeler. ILL Todd Leslie, NU 49 38 53 36 26 35 106 88 76 73 82 56 76 106 73 56 82 2.90 2.70 2 11 200 1 90 1.50 Gp 3pm Spa Pet 557 .500 500 493 .464 .427 Player, Team Chns Webber, MICH Mike Peplowski. MSU Chris Street. IOWA Kevin Rankin. NU Jim Jackson. OSU Alan Henderson. IND Acie Earl, IOWA Lawrence Funderburke. OSU Deon Thomas, ILL Michael Fmley, WIS Assists Gp No Avg Player, Team Mark Montgomery. MSU Rennie Clemens. ILL Mark Baker. OSU Tracy Webster, WIS Kevin Smith. IOWA Jim Jackson. OSU Arriel McDonald. MINN Damon Bailey. IND Jalen Rose, MICH Travis Tnce, PUR 177 161 153 131 126 113 119 114 113 105 112 95 80 67 66 65 9.8 9.0 8.5 7.3 7.0 6.6 6.6 6.3 6.3 5.8 Gp No Avg 6.2 5.3 4.9 4.4 4.4 3.8 3.8 37 37 36 Player, Team Acie Earl, IOWA Lawrence Funderburke. OSU Chns Webber. MICH Bob Manin, MINN Deon Thomas. ILL Eric Anderson. IND Kevin Rankin. NU Alan Henderson. IND Louis Ely. WIS Michael Fmley. WIS Gp No Avg 71 48 36 28 27 26 22 20 18 14 3.94 2.67 2.00 1.56 1.50 1.44 1,22 1.18 1.06 0.78 92 Fighting lllini Baslietball 1 99 1 -92 GAME-BY-GA PENN STATE VS. ILLINOIS November 25. 1991, Assembly Hall Penn State 65, Illinois 50 The Fighting lllini didn't look inexpenenced at the outset - they ran up the score 16-0 in the first Th minutes against the veteran Nittany Lions - but couldn't hold on to vi/in, Penn State put together a 14-0 run of its own, late in the first half and early in the second. Illinois opened the season without guard Brooks Taylor, who had fractured a toe in practice two weeks earlier Henson lamented about inept penmeter defense and physical toughness after the game, and also pointed to an overabundance of Ul turnovers as contributing factors to Illinois' 1 1th loss in 87 season openers. PENN ST. (65) Carr Hayes Degitz Barnes Brown Gaudio Anderson Williams Dietz Totals FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 0-1 4-14 7-12 8-14 4-10 0-5 0-0 0-0 0-1 23-57 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-6 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 4-11 0-0 8-9 2-4 3-4 1-5 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-2 15-25 2 4 8 2 11 4 1 33 16 16 22 10 1 65 3 2 2 2 3 1 13 18 1 34 1 36 1 39 4 40 22 5 1 5 7 200 FG%: ,404 FT%; .600 Halftime Score: Illinois 30, Penn State 22 ILLINOIS (60) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK 1 Michael Pierce Thomas demons Wheeler Bennett Davidson Geers Clanda Tuttle Duis Roth Williams Totals 4-7 4-10 8-11 2-7 1-6 1-2 0-2 0-2 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 21-48 FG%: 4-7 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-3 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-14 438 2-2 3-4 2-2 2-3 2-4 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 13-17 FT%: 5 9 9 4 4 1 1 31 765 14 11 18 6 4 3 2 2 60 14 7 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 19 MIN 26 39 36 34 35 3 14 4 5 1 1 1 1 200 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA VS. ILLINOIS November 30, 1 991 , Assembly Hall Illinois 95, Northeast Louisiana 70 Illinois played a quick, aggressive Northeast Louisiana team even for the first 8V2 minutes of play, but then put on a 1 7-0 run during the next 5:1 7 to take command with 6;04 left in the half But unlike five days earlier, the Orange and Blue maintained control with an unrelenting man-to-man defense and excellent shot selection, which resulted in 65 percent shooting from the field on the night. Brooks Taylor's eight rebounds and four assists were a boost, while Deon Thomas had a strong performance inside with 20 points and eight rebounds. Rennie demons and Scott Pierce both had career highs in sconng. demons with 25 points and five assists, and Pierce with 18 points and seven rebounds. NE Louisiana (70) FGM-A 3PM-A Stuart 4-19 1-3 Jacobs 4-10 1-5 Byrd 3-6 0-0 Davis 4-12 2-6 Johnson 4-11 0-4 Hurst 0-3 0-1 Enloe 1-3 0-2 Williams 1-3 0-1 Braggs 2-4 0-0 Murray 1-4 0-0 Smith 1-3 0-0 FTM-A Reb PF TP 2-5 0-0 A TO BK S MIN 0-0 4-6 5-7 0-0 2-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 32 30 14 32 28 12 11 8 7 9 17 Totals 25-78 4-22 16-24 34 29 70 15 10 3 7 200 FG%: 321 FT%: .667 Halttime score: Illinois 50. Northeast Louisiana 35 ILLINOIS (95) Michael Pierce Thomas demons Wheeler Taylor Bennett Davidson Tuttle Clanda Williams Maher Versendaal Duis McAleenan Roth Totals FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 2-4 8 13 7-10 8-9 3-5 2-3 1-3 2-3 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 34-52 FG%: 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-1 2-2 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-5 654 0-0 2-2 6-12 8-11 1-1 2-3 2-6 0-0 0-0 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 23-38 FT%: 4 7 8 4 2 8 5 3 2 1 47 605 4 18 20 25 9 7 4 4 2 2 3 1 1 2 1 19 28 31 29 20 27 7 14 12 3 1 1 1 3 1 3 21 95 22 21 8 5 200 TENNESSEE STATE VS. ILLINOIS December 3. 1991 , Assembly Hall Illinois 78, Tennessee State 56 This was Lou Henson's 500th game as Illinois head coach. The Orange and Blue jumped out to an 18-2 lead before TSU's Tim Horton hit his team's first field goal, his first of four three-pointers on the night. It was never a contest, as Illinois built up a lead that peaked at 38 points, just before Deon Thomas left the game with 8:04 lefl m the game Thomas made six consecutive shots just before he departed the game. Before the game was over, Lou Henson had emptied his bench, and all 1 7 players who dressed appeared in the game. The Ul defense was extremely effective again on this night, limiting Tennessee State to just 13 points in the first half. Fighting lllini Basketball 93 2 TENN. STATE (56)FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN ^ Moore 4-6 0-0 0-2 4 4 8 5 23 Beckham 1-3 0-0 0-2 3 2 2 1 2 21 Burwell 1-4 0-0 3-6 5 4 5 3 1 24 r- Horton 5-14 4-9 3-6 6 2 17 3 5 1 39 Bond 3-11 3-6 0-0 7 2 9 2 3 1 32 Wilson 3-10 0-1 2-4 3 8 3 2 28 Jones 1-2 1-1 0-0 3 2 6 ^ Edwards 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 2 2 1 1 1 14 Whaley 1-6 0-0 0-0 2 2 2 13 Totals 20-58 8-17 8-20 37 16 56 10 25 2 2 200 FG%: 345 FT%: 400 z Halftime score Illinois 45, Tennessee State 13 iA V) o 2 Ul 2 ILLINOIS (78) Michael Pierce Thomas demons Wheeler Geers Taylor Bennett Davidson Tuttle Clarida Williams Maher Sloan Duis Ostendorf Roth Totals FGM-A 4-7 2-4 10-13 2-3 3-5 0-5 1-3 3-12 1-6 1-3 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 1-4 29-68 FG% 3PM-A 3-5 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 0-0 1-4 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 6-18 426 FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 0-1 56 3-6 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-1 0-0 4-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 14-23 FT%: 4 2 4 4 5 4 4 4 2 1 1 1 4 45 16 609 11 9 23 6 7 3 6 3 6 2 1 1 1 18 22 24 18 21 8 22 18 23 9 2 1 1 1 3 1 78 20 17 8 5 10 200 HAWAII VS. ILLINOIS December 6. 1 991 , Assembly Hall Illinois 69, Hawaii 64 The Fighting lllini opened the 13th Annual lllini Classic with a lackluster five- point win over the Hawaii Rainbows. Lou Henson felt his team was passive offensively, and pointed to careless turnovers which prevented Illinois from putting the game away Illinois committed 20 turnovers. 13 of which came on Hawaii steals. The Fighting lllini lead was. 56-43. with 1 1 :42 remaining, but the Rainbows narrowed the gap twice to just four points before all was said and done. In addition. Ul survived an 8'/2-minute period in the second half without sconng a field goal. Illinois outscored Hawaii. 25-5. from the free throw line, which spelled the difference in the game. Deon Thomas led the way for the Fighting lllini with a 24-point effort, his highest of the season to that date. It was also the fourth time in as many outings that Thomas shot 70 percent or better from the field. HAWAII (64) Phillip Shepherd Walz Akana Lot! Ribeiro Woodard Winter Taylor Rosegreen fwlcGee Stovall Totals FGM-A 1-3 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 1-3 5-9 0-2 10-24 1-4 6-9 0-0 1-4 1-1 0-0 1-0 26-60 FG%: 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-12 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-1 7-19 433 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-4 0-1 1-2 0-0 2-2 0-0 2-2 0-0 5-12 FT%: 4 6 2 2 4 2 1 1 25 31 417 2 5 1 6 1 64 15 2 2 10 25 2 14 5 2 2 2 2 3 1 4 12 17 21 27 3 39 16 24 11 35 1 2 4 200 Halftime score: Illinois 37. Hawaii 32 ILLINOIS (69) Michael Pierce Thomas demons Wheeler Taylor Bennett Davidson Tuttle Clarida Williams Duis Schnaderbeck Roth Totals FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 2 3-6 1-3 10-14 4-8 0-1 2-2 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 21-37 FG%: 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-3 568 1-4 4-4 4-9 11-15 2-2 2-2 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 25-40 FT%: 5 7 8 6 4 1 1 1 33 625 69 13 4 2 30 33 35 34 20 24 4 13 2 200 94 Fighting lllini Basketball WASHINGTON VS. ILLINOIS December 7. 1991. Assembly Hall Illinois 76, Washington 55 This championship game of the 13th Annual lllini Classic was not much of a contest. The Fighting lllini. after trailing. 6-0. built a 12-11 first-half lead into a 38-16 margin with 18:08 left in the game, thanks to a 26-5 run, and never looked back, T, J. Wheeler led Illinois with 14 points, while Tom Michael added 13. and Rennie demons contributed 1 1 . The Huskies' box-and-one defense was very successful in limiting Deon Thomas to |ust six points, his lowest output of the season, but it opened up things for the lllini penmeter players, who went 8-of-16 from three-point range. The win was Illinois' 26th in as many lllini Classic outings, and produced its 13th Classic championship in as many tries, Deon Thomas was the tournament's MVP, and Rennie demons and Tom Michael were also voted to the all-tourney team. WASHINGTON (55)FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO 2 Woods Pope Manning Pagett Youngblood Didrickson French Boston Woods Nairn Meekins Totals Halftime score: ILLINOIS (76) Michael Pierce Thomas demons Wheeler Taylor Geers Bennett Davidson Tuttle Clanda Williams Duis Roth Totals 1-4 0-3 2-7 3-6 4-5 0-0 1-1 1-3 0-1 2-4 3-9 1-3 0-0 0-0 3-5 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 1-2 9-10 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 4-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 3 1 13 9 9 3 6 5 6 BK 1 MIN 24 21 34 19 23 1 4 33 6 12 23 17-43 6-11 15-19 21 25 55 14 18 1 6 200 FG%: ,395 FT%: 789 llinois 31, Washington 16 FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb 4-8 PF TP A TO BK S MIN 4-9 4-6 3-3 4-7 5-10 1-4 1-1 3-3 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 26-47 FG%: 0-1 0-0 2-2 0-2 1-2 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 8-16 553 1-2 1-2 0-0 1-2 4-5 4-6 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 16-25 FT%: 6 4 2 2 3 3 4 1 1 30 ,640 13 1 5 4 3 1 1 1 1 2 16 76 17 13 24 24 25 21 28 28 3 14 17 6 2 1 2 5 1 7 200 ILLINOIS VS. TEMPLE December 10, 1 991 , McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pa, Temple 92, Illinois 56 The Fighting lllini wouldn't face final exam week in the classrooms for almost another week, but they had a very stern test in Philadelphia on their first road trip. The Fighting lllini shot just ,327 from the field, including a cold ,1 85 from three-point range; they were outrebounded, 40-34. and 19 of their 24 turnovers came on Temple steals It was the most decisive Ul defeat in the Lou Henson era, and the most lopsided loss since Harv Schmidt's final season at Illinois, when Indiana defeated the Orange and Blue. 107-67, Feb, 9, 1974 at Bloomington, Ind, Z ILLINOIS (56) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Pierce Michael Thomas demons Wheeler Bennett Taylor Davidson Roth Tuttle Clarida Geers Duis Williams Totals 0-2 3-14 3-8 5-12 1-7 2-3 1-3 2-4 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 18-55 0-0 3-12 0-0 1-5 0-5 0-0 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 5-27 2-2 0-0 4-4 0-0 4-4 1-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 15-18 3 7 6 1 4 5 2 3 1 34 10 2 11 15 56 15 24 6 5 17 33 30 27 28 25 20 11 2 3 1 1 1 1 200 FG%: 32 7 FT%: 83.3 Halftime score: Temple 43. Illinois 25 TEMPLE (92) Jones Kilgore Strickland Carstarphen McKie Brunson Spears Ozment Linnen Totals FGM-A 3PM-A 2-6 9-14 9-16 2-7 0-4 8-11 2-5 3-9 2-3 0-0 3-6 0-0 0-4 3-5 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 FTM-A Reb PF TP 0-0 6-10 A TO BK S MIN 0-0 2-2 2-3 0-0 1-2 1-2 1-2 28 35 14 19 40 23 23 13 5 35-69 9-24 13-21 40 21 92 22 11 3 19 200 FG%: 50 7 FT%:61.9 MARYLAND-BALTIMORE VS. ILLINOIS December 21 . 1 991 . Assembly Hall Illinois 84, Maryland-Baltimore 71 An 1 1-day layoff from competition, final semester examinations, and bouts with flu and strep throat made this a tough one for the Fighting Mlini UMBC came into the game 1-5, but stayed in sinking distance much of the way. Lou Henson strayed from his all-sophomore (Thomas-Michael-Pierce-Clemons- Wheeler) lineup for the first time dunng the season Brooks Taylor earned his first start of the year, replacing the under-the-weather Thomas. Illinois did a good job under the boards, winning the battle. 39-24, and shot better than ,500, but the team ballhandling and defense left something to be desired. Deon Thomas, who missed four days of practice during the week with flu and strep throat, came off the bench to lead Illinois with 21 points and six rebounds. Scott Pierce notched the first double-double of his college career, with 17 points (just one less than his career high) and 1 1 rebounds, which were a career high. UMBC (71) Thompson Watkins Fasaye Ferguson Saunders Harns Wright Andrews Swann Franklin Bellinger Totals FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO 6 3-12 6-9 2-3 1-3 3-8 2-2 4-12 4-5 0-0 0-1 0-0 25-55 FG%; 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-5 0-0 3-8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-16 455 6-6 4-8 2-2 0-0 0-0 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 16-22 FT%: 4 6 3 3 1 3 1 24 727 3 1 1 5 2 1 2 2 1 18 BK 1 1 2 MIN 35 35 19 10 30 27 20 15 1 1 7 200 Halftime score; Illinois 45, UMBC 34 ILLINOIS (84) Michael Pierce Clemens Wheeler Taylor Thomas Bennett Davidson Geers Tuttle Duis Roth Totals FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 3-9 8-14 6-9 3-5 0-2 9-15 4-5 1-3 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 35-65 2-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-4 1-2 2-2 2-2 0-0 3-5 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 11 3 3 4 6 2 2 1 2 24 32 31 21 28 28 20 7 3 3 2 1 2-5 12-16 39 17 84 21 21 5 10 200 FG%: 538 FT%: 750 ILLINOIS VS. MISSOURI December 23, 1 991 , The Arena, St Louis, Mo Missouri 61, Illinois 44 Illinois faced its first ranked opponent of the season, the No, 1 7 Missouri Tigers at The Arena in St Louis, Mizzou broke the eight-year Fighting lllini win streak with a tight man-to-man defense, which held Ul to its poorest field goat shooting (,237) since February 19, 1972 In addition, Illinois' 44 points against Missoun were the fewest for the Fighting lllini since a 54-34 loss at Purdue, Jan, 30, 1985, The Orange and Blue did manage to match the Tigers under the boards, 39-39, and registered a season-high (to date) 18 offensive rebounds, Deon Thomas led Illinois with 12 points and 10 rebounds ILLINOIS (44) Taylor Tuttle demons Roth Pierce Thomas Bennett Michael Davidson Wheeler Totals FGM-A 3PM-A 0-7 0-1 2-10 0-0 2-4 4-9 1-5 4-17 0-0 1-6 0-3 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-9 0-0 0-1 FTM-A Reb 2-2 0-0 4-6 0-0 0-1 4-5 1-2 0-1 0-0 2-2 3 1 4 3 10 4 PF TP 2 A TO BK S MIN 1 23 6 2 38 1 2 1 17 31 1 19 1 33 3 29 14-59 3-16 13-19 39 22 44 10 18 4 4 200 FG%: 237 FT%: 684 Halftime score: Missouri 32, Illinois 16 MISSOURI Crudup Smith Booker Frazier Frost Coleman Peeler Warren Totals FGM-A 7-14 0-1 4-8 2-7 0-0 1-1 6-13 4-4 24-48 3PM-A 0-1 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 2-2 0-0 4-4 2-4 0-0 0-0 1-5 3-7 10 2 7 5 2 6 5 40 27 39 29 1 5 31 28 1-5 12-22 39 18 61 17 20 6 10 200 FG%: 500 FT°/ 545 70 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball 95 (A w> O z z ILLINOIS VS. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO December 30. 1 991 . UIC Pavilion. Chicago, III. Illinois 94, Illinois-Chicago 87, OT The Fighting lllini played this game with its sister school before the Flames' largest home crowd ever (7.365) The cat-quick UIC team forced Illinois into 29 turnovers, just three fewer than the Ul record. Deon Thomas shot 16-of-20. and scored a career-high 39 points, while tying a career-high with his 16 rebounds The Fighting lllini countered the UIC quickness, employing a three- guard lineup much of the time, and platooning a four-guard offensive lineup down the stretch. Walkon freshman guard Will Tuttle came off the bench and played almost the entire second half, Tuttle contributed nine points, four rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots and three steals, and did an effective job directing the Ul attack. Travon Hughes' two three-pointers in the final seven seconds of regulation forced the overtime. ILLINOIS (94) Pierce Michael Thomas Taylor Wheeler demons Bennett Davidson Tuttle Roth Totals FGM-A 1-5 4-5 16-20 0-3 2-6 5-6 0-1 0-0 1-4 0-0 19-50 FG%: .580 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S 4 1 2 4 2 13 16 3 39 0-0 3-3 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 2-2 7-11 0-2 10-12 7-11 0-0 0-0 7-8 0-0 MIN 12 28 43 30 40 41 5 3 22 1 3-5 33-46 53 20 94 18 29 4 7 225 FT%: 720 Halftime score: llli End of regulation UIC (87) Hill Buchanan Witherspoon Williams Hughes Johnson Jones Dillard Lyie Thigpen Totals nois34, UIC 28 : Illinois 75, UIC 75 FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 5-18 4-6 2-6 7-23 6-17 1-2 0-5 0-0 3-8 0-0 28-85 FG%; 3-12 2-2 0-0 3-7 3-7 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-1 0-0 11-32 330 12-13 3-5 0-0 3-4 2-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-26 FT%: 5 3 2 7 33 32 770 25 13 4 20 17 2 6 87 4 41 23 28 45 28 20 15 3 20 2 4 15 225 CONNECTICUT VS. ILLINOIS January 4. 1992. Assembly Hall Connecticut 70, Illinois 66 This was Illinois' first day game and its second game of the season against a nationally-ranked club The Huskies were 9-0 and ranked No. 5 coming into the nationally-televised game. Full-court pressuie by UConn in the early going seemed to help Illinois Repeatedly. Illinois was able to find the open man for an easy basket Robert Bennett fed Tom Michael for a layup with 4:31 left in the first half to give Illinois its biggest lead of the day at 34-22 But All-America candidate Chris Smith almost single-handedly brought the Huskies back, igniting a 14-3 run to close the first half with four baskets and an assist. The Fighting lllini led, 37-36, at the intermission, and neither team could muster more than a three-point advantage during the first 10 minutes of the second half. Connecticut took the lead for good at 53-52 with two Smith free throws at the 8:32 mark Smith finished with a career-high 33 points to lead all scorers. lllini center Deon Thomas led the Orange and Blue with 26 points and 1 1 rebounds; it was his third double-double in a row Illinois finished the non- conference portion of Its season with its lowest winning percentage (6-4. .600) since 1974-75. when Gene Bartow's only Ul team went 4-4 (500) 96 Fighting lllini Basketball UCONN (70) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK s MIN Walker 3-6 0-0 2-5 5 4 8 1 32 Marshall 3-10 0-2 22 4 3 8 2 4 3 1 28 Sellers 4-7 0-0 3-6 8 2 11 1 2 30 Smith 10-21 3-6 10-12 4 2 33 4 3 1 2 40 Burrell 2-7 2-3 1-3 1 3 7 2 1 1 2 31 Ollie 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 Marshall 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 1 8 Fair 0-2 0-2 1-2 1 2 1 14 Cyrulik 1-3 0-0 0-0 4 2 2 1 2 15 Totals 23-58 5-13 19-30 33 18 70 10 12 7 6 200 FG%: .397 FT%: .633 Halftime score Illinois 37. Connecticut 36 ILLINOIS (66) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Michael 7-17 4-12 1-2 5 3 19 4 1 36 Pierce 2-8 1-2 4-4 11 4 9 2 2 1 30 Thomas 10-20 0-0 6-10 11 3 26 2 3 37 Wheeler 0-4 0-1 0-0 2 3 4 18 Clemens 2-13 0-3 0-0 6 4 4 4 1 2 35 Taylor 0-3 0-1 2-3 9 5 2 2 3 2 27 Bennett 3-3 0-0 0-1 2 3 6 1 2 1 10 Davidson 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Tuttle 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 1 1 2 5 Duis 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Totals 24-69 5-20 13-20 52 23 66 13 19 7 4 200 FG%: .348 FT%: .650 PURDUE VS. ILLINOIS January 8. 1992. Assembly Hall Illinois 74, Purdue 72, OT The Fighting lllini posted their fourth consecutive win over the Boilermakers for the first time since their 1 1 -game win streak from 1 950-56. Ul's largest lead was an 1 1 -point bulge (28-1 7) with 3:05 left in the first half, which disappeared one minute into the second penod. Illinois forward Tom Michael scored a career-high 20 points in the game, and was supported by 1 9 from Deon Thomas and 18 from Rennie Clemens. Purdue's Line Darner hit a three- pointer with 20 seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime. In the extra session, Illinois had |ust one field goal, but hit 9-of-12 free throws to take the victory. PURDUE (72) Darner Stanback McNary Waddell Austin Trice Painter Martin Brantley Riley Totals FGM-A 3-8 1-3 3-6 8-16 8-19 1-2 1-4 0-0 0-0 59 30-67 6-19 FG%: .448 3PM-A 2-6 0-0 0-0 0-3 3-9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 0-0 1-2 0-0 5-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 36 39 20 38 40 8 14 5 1 24 6-9 31 25 72 18 14 2 225 FT%: .667 Halftime score: Illinois 32, Purdue 28 End of regulation: Illinois 63. Purdue 63 ILLINOIS (74) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Michael 7-9 3-5 3-5 4 20 1 1 1 1 44 Pierce 2-7 0-0 4-4 1 3 8 1 26 Bennett 0-2 0-0 0-0 5 1 13 Clemens 7-13 0-0 4-4 4 4 18 6 2 2 40 Taylor 0-4 0-1 3-7 7 4 3 4 3 3 2 39 Thomas 6-10 0-0 7-9 6 19 1 3 2 1 42 Wheeler 2-4 2-3 0-0 4 5 6 2 19 Tuttle 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Davidson 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Totals 24-49 5-9 21-29 34 16 74 12 13 6 6 225 FG%: .490 FT%: .724 ILLINOIS VS. MICHIGAN STATE January 1 1 , 1992. Breslin Student Events Center. E. Lansing, Mich. Michigan State 77 , Illinois 75 This one had to go down in the annals as one of the most disappointing losses in recent memory for the Fighting lllini. The young lllini battled their way to an early 1 8-4 run and held as much as a 1 6-point lead in their first road game of the Big Ten season. After letting the Spartans back into it and even falling behind by as many as seven points, the Orange and Blue fought back to a four-point advantage. 74-70. with 51 seconds remaining. But Illinois could hit only 1-of-4 free throws down the stretch, and Rennie Clemons was called for a charge with the score tied. 75-75. and 3.6 seconds lefl MSUs Dwayne Stephens hit Kns Weshinskey for an open layup as time ran out to give the Spartans the victory Brooks Taylor ended his 166-minute basketless drought emphatically with a dnving slam dunk one minute into the game, but it was cold shooting (29 percent) from the three Ul guards that spelled the most trouble for the Orange and Blue. IOWA (74) FGA-M 3PI\/I-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK s MIN Moses 5-13 0-3 2-3 2 4 12 3 2 26 Street 1-2 0-0 8-14 11 2 10 4 1 2 29 Earl 8-16 0-0 2-6 7 3 18 2 6 5 2 33 Smith 2-3 0-0 4-4 3 3 8 4 5 2 28 Barnes 5-12 2-5 0-0 5 2 12 2 33 Winters 3-4 0-0 1-3 4 4 7 2 1 1 20 Lusk 1-3 0-0 0-0 3 2 1 1 7 Skinner 0-2 0-2 3-4 3 3 3 3 1 1 11 Tubbs 0-2 0-2 0-0 1 3 1 6 Lookingbill 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 2 Webb 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 2 1 1 5 Totals 26-58 2-12 20-34 43 25 74 16 19 7 12 200 FG%: 448 FT%: 588 ILLINOIS (75) Pierce Michael Thomas Taylor Clemons Bennett Wheeler Totals FGM-A 3-7 7-12 4-11 4-10 3-13 4-7 2-8 27-68 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S 2 7 3 20 2 13 0-0 4-7 0-0 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 4-13 1-4 2-2 5-9 0-2 4-4 0-1 5-5 17-27 6 4 9 3 6 5 4 39 10 2 2 2 1 3 1 11 MIN 28 37 37 23 34 17 24 200 MICHIGAN VS. Illinois January 18. 1992. the Assembly Hall Michigan 68, Illinois 61 FG%: 397 FT%: 630 A frustrated Coach Lou Henson saw his team lose its third game m a row for the first time since February of 1988 Against Michigan, the Fighting lllini were outshot. .490 to 386 from the field, and 667 to .533 from the free throw line Despite also being outrebounded 42-20 by Michigan, the Orange and Blue managed to pull within a single point at 60-59. with just 204 to go. An 1 1 ■ minute mid-game stretch without an Illinois field goal, and a couple of referees' calls with which Henson vehemently disagreed contributed to his frustration Deon Thomas led the Fighting lllini with 18 points, but contnbuted just one rebound m the game, while T J Wheeler netted a career-high 1 7 MICHIGAN ST.(77)FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN puiriia ayaiiisi u i c;s Stephens 4-8 2-3 1-2 7 3 11 5 4 4 36 MICHIGAN (68) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK s MIN Steigenga 4-10 0-1 1-2 3 4 9 2 1 2 1 28 Webber 8-13 0-0 0-2 16 4 16 1 4 2 31 Peplowski 7-13 0-0 4-5 10 4 18 1 4 1 30 Voskuil 4-5 1-1 1-2 2 5 10 2 2 1 23 Montgomery 2-2 0-0 1-3 2 4 5 8 4 1 31 Howard 6-9 0-0 1-3 5 4 13 1 3 29 Respert 12 18 3-6 1-2 5 2 28 2 2 39 Rose 4-13 0-2 9-15 4 1 17 4 1 2 36 Weshinskey Snow 1-4 0-1 0-0 1 1 2 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Talley 1-5 0-1 2-2 1 2 4 3 2 2 29 Pelinka 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 3 Zulauf 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 2 2 6 Jackson 1-1 0-0 3-6 2 1 5 16 Miller 2-6 0-0 0-0 9 2 4 2 1 19 Totals 32-62 5-11 8-14 40 22 77 18 19 2 8 200 King 1-2 1-1 0-0 3 3 3 3 15 Riley 0-2 0-0 0-0 2 5 2 10 FG7o: .516 FT%: 571 Mclver 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 3 2 2 8 Totals 25-51 FG%: 2-5 490 16-30 42 FT%: 533 28 68 11 19 5 4 200 ILLINOIS VS. IOWA January 15. 1992. Carver Hawkeye Arena. owa City. Iowa Halftime score: Michigan 34. Illinois 24 Iowa 74, Illinois 69 ILLINOIS (61) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK s MIN ^^" ^^^ Michael 4-11 2-4 0-0 3 4 10 2 1 35 The Fighting llli ni dug themselves ar 18-poi nt deficit hole with 31 percent Bennett 0-3 0-0 3-7 4 2 3 1 2 1 27 shooting and 1 1 turnovers i n the first half, but an 18-7 run early in the second Thomas 5-8 0-0 8-11 1 2 18 3 3 40 half, and later on, a 15-7 run brough Illinois back. Illinois' 12-of-29 free throw Clemons 0-3 0-0 0-0 1 4 3 4 2 37 shooting eventually took its toll. A technical foul on the Orange and Blue for Taylor 3-7 0-2 1-2 4 5 7 2 1 22 calling a time out with nine seconds left in th e game (when Illinois didn t have Wheeler 4-8 1-3 8-9 3 4 17 2 2 1 27 any left to call) and Ul down by three , slammed the door on the visitors . Tom Pierce 1-3 0-0 4-7 3 2 6 1 9 Michael scored 20 points to r the third time in as many Big Ten games to lead Tuttle 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 the lllini, and added a career-high 10 rebounds Roth 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 Totals 17-44 3-9 24-36 20 23 61 11 14 7 200 ILLINOIS (69) FGA-M 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN FG%: 386 FT%: 667 Pierce 1-5 0-0 1-2 2 2 3 2 14 Michael 5-15 5-11 5-8 10 4 20 1 1 34 Thomas 5-14 0-0 2-4 7 1 12 2 1 3 29 Taylor 3-4 2-2 2-4 5 4 10 5 6 4 35 Clemons 5-10 0-2 0-3 2 4 10 5 3 5 34 Bennett 1-2 0-0 0-4 5 3 2 3 15 Tuttle 1 0-1 0-0 1 8 Wheeler 3-7 2-4 2-2 2 5 10 4 2 22 Davidson 1-1 0-0 0-2 2 2 1 9 Totals 24-59 9-20 12-29 43 23 69 16 20 1 12 200 FG%: 407 FT%: 414 2 rn 2 o Halftime score: Iowa 37. Illinois 25 Fighting lllini Basketball 97 i/) Mi o 2 WISCONSIN VS. ILLINOIS January 22. 1992, Assembly Hall Illinois 74, Wisconsin 67 The Fighting lllini snapped a three-game losing streak with this victory, despite shooting just .545 from the free throw line. From the field. Illinois outshot its opponent for the first time since the team's last victory (over Purdue Jan. 8). The Orange and Blue got off to a much faster start than usual, jumping out to a 20-9 lead 10' 2 minutes into the game, before Wisconsin narrowed the gap. Ul took a 35-29 advantage into the dressing room at the half, and used a 21- 1 1 run to open the second penod and take their biggest lead of the game. 56- 40. with 10:07 left in the game. The Badgers drew to as close as 71-67 with 35.5 seconds remaining, but Illinois managed to hit enough free throws down the stretch to preserve the victory, Rennie Clemens contributed 16 points and five assists off the bench in an error-free (no turnovers). 30-minute effort, WISCONSIN (67) FGM-A Finley McGee Ely Webster Douglass Good Peters Harrell Petersen Johnson Totals 4-12 2-4 6-10 8-22 1-2 3-5 0-1 0-0 1-2 1-1 3PM-A 1-2 0-0 0-0 2-5 0-1 2-3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO 5-6 2-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 14 6 12 18 2 11 2 2 BK 2 6 1 1 MIN 31 20 34 38 22 27 4 3 10 11 26-59 5-12 10-16 32 28 67 9 15 10 3 200 FG%: .441 FT%: .625 Halttime score: Illinois 35. Wisconsin 29 ILLINOIS (74) f^ichael Pierce Thomas Wheeler Taylor demons Bennett Davidson Tuttle Totals FGM-A 3PM-A 4-10 0-0 8-15 4-10 2-4 5-6 1-6 0-1 0-1 24-53 FG%: 453 1-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 FTM-A Reb PF TP 12 A TO BK S MIN 3-4 0-0 6-11 3-4 1-3 6-8 0-2 2-4 2-4 2 36 9 37 36 26 30 12 6 3-4 23-40 34 18 74 12 10 4 6 200 FT%: .575 ILLINOIS VS. MINNESOTA Saturday. January 25. 1992. Williams Arena. Minneapolis. Minn. Minnesota 54, Illinois 53 The Fighting lllini came ever-so-close to a Big Ten road victory once again, but were denied. They managed to jump out to a 16-7 lead with 10;53 left in the first half, as T,J, Wheeler scored seven of those early points for Illinois, Wheeler was on a career-record scoring pace, when, 20 seconds into the second half, he sprained his right ankle. Wheelers hot shooting was in direct contrast to that of almost everyone else The Fighting lllini were typically cold but outshot the Golden Gophers, ,366 to 357 Down the stretch, Illinois was able to hit just enough free throws to stay with Minnesota Deon Thomas made one of two free throws to tie the game at 53 with 1 1 ,6 seconds, but Illinois' Robert Bennett was whistled tor a foul at the final buzzer, and Dana Jackson hit the second of two free throws to snatch the victory ILLINOIS (53) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK s MIN Bennett 3-4 0-0 1-3 8 4 7 1 1 2 36 Michael 3-11 2-4 4-4 7 3 12 2 3 33 Thomas 1-5 0-0 7-10 7 4 9 1 3 1 1 27 Clemens 2-8 1-2 1-2 7 2 6 2 3 2 38 Wheeler 5-5 2-2 2-2 1 14 1 2 1 18 Pierce 0-3 0-1 1-2 1 1 1 2 9 Davidson 1-4 0-0 0-2 1 2 1 15 Taylor 0-1 0-0 2-3 3 3 2 3 4 24 Totals 15-41 5-9 18-28 40 18 53 10 19 3 4 200 FG%: ,366 FT%: ,643 Halftlme score; II inois 31, Minnesota 29 MINNESOTA (54) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK s MIN Walton 4-8 0-1 1-2 3 9 2 3 20 Jackson 4-9 0-0 3-4 2 2 11 1 20 Martin 1-2 0-0 0-0 6 4 2 3 1 1 23 McDonald 3-11 0-5 0-1 1 4 6 3 2 30 Lenard 4-10 0-3 6-6 1 14 1 1 1 31 Orr 1-4 0-1 0-0 3 3 2 2 2 1 19 Kolander Nzigamasabo Tubbs Totals 1-4 0-2 2-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 1-2 4 3 4 1 2 24 3 3 1 2 11 53 50 000 22 20-56 0-10 14-21 30 23 54 6 10 8 7 200 FG%: 357 FT%: ,667 OHIO STATE VS. ILLINOIS January 30. 1992. Assembly Hall Ohio State 74, Illinois 72 it was another verse of the same song. The Fighting lliini went to 2-5 in the Big Ten. but this one. like each of the four other conference losses to date, was within Illinois' grasp m the waning seconds. Brooks Taylor's 30-foot jump shot at the buzzer would have defeated the 10th-ranked Buckeyes, but it bounced off the rim. lllini forward Tom Michael kept things close in the early going, hitting his first four treys, but the rest of the half clearly belonged to Ohio State. OSU broke at 13-all tie with 14:18 left in the first half, and raced to 53-33 advantage three minutes into the second period on the second of two successive putback slams by center Bill Robinson. But the lllini stormed back to within one, 73-72. with 49.2 seconds remaining in the game, and OSU guard Jamal Brown hit 1-of-2 free throws with 20.7 seconds left to complete the game's sconng. OHIO ST. (74) FGA-M 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Jackson 6-17 0-2 4-5 8 3 16 1 4 2 35 Jent 4-7 1-2 4-6 2 3 13 2 2 23 Robinson 2-3 0-0 0-0 3 5 4 1 2 11 Brown 2-2 2-2 6-8 6 2 12 3 2 3 33 Baker 6-10 1-1 2-5 2 3 15 3 2 2 36 Skelton 0-1 0-0 0-2 1 1 1 11 Davis 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 2 Funderburke 6-10 0-0 0-0 6 1 12 2 3 26 Dudley Hall Totals 0-0 27-51 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 4 3 2 2 10 2 10 16 4-7 16-26 33 23 74 10 18 3 9 200 FG%: ,529 FT%: 615 Half time score: Ohio State 49. Illinois 31 ILLINOIS (72) FGA-M 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK s MIN Michael 7-13 6-8 0-0 3 4 20 2 38 Pierce 3-3 0-0 3-4 3 5 9 3 1 15 Thomas 9-12 0-0 8-13 5 26 1 35 Clemens 4-9 0-0 3-6 2 5 11 6 4 2 37 Taylor 0-6 0-3 2-4 7 4 2 11 4 2 40 Bennett 2-5 0-0 0-4 3 2 4 1 23 Davidson 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 3 9 Tuttle 0-2 0-1 0-0 1 1 3 Totals 25-50 6-12 16-31 28 22 72 17 18 5 200 FG%: .500 FT%: .516 98 Fighting lllini Basketball ILLINOIS VS. NORTHWESTERN Februrary 1, 1992, Welsh-Ryan Arena. Evanston, III. Northwestern 46, Illinois 43 Neither team was lighting up the nets on this night, but Northwestern made the shots when they counted. With the score tied at 43 with 26 seconds left in the game. Illinois called time out and set up the play for its last possession. Rennie Clemens held the ball until five seconds remained, and passed it to Deon Thomas at the high post for a one-on-one situation As Thomas made his move, the ball squirted away, and the Wildcats' Cednc Neloms picked up the loose ball. He drove into the forecourt and launched a desperation shot from 30 feet, which rattled in at the buzzer and gave Northwestern its first Big Ten victory in 30 conference games ILLINOIS (43) Bennett Michael Thomas Taylor demons Pierce Davidson Wheeler Totals FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PR TP A TO BK S MIN 0-1 3-5 6-13 2-3 0-2 1-10 0-2 5-8 17-44 FG%: 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-2 2-6 1-2 0-0 1-2 2-2 1-2 2-4 0-0 0-1 7-13 386 2 4 8 2 2 5 2 2 34 FT%: 1 6 13 6 1 4 12 43 12 538 Halftime score: Northwestern 22. Illinois 20 NWESTERN (46) Neloms Purdy Rankin Leslie Simpson Kirkpatrick Rayford Howell Totals FGM-A 3PM-A 3-13 2-5 4-5 3-9 1-3 0-3 0-0 2-4 15-42 1-1 0-2 0-0 1-3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 FTM-A Reb PF TP 13 4 13 7 6-6 0-1 5-7 0-1 2-2 0-0 0-0 1-2 2 7 1 1 1 1 13 TO 2 17 30 35 33 30 20 9 26 200 BK S MIN 33 37 23 36 29 22 3 17 2-7 14-19 26 15 46 7 12 1 6 200 FG%: 357 FT%: .737 INDIANA VS. ILLINOIS Tuesday. February 4. 1992. Assembly Hall Indiana 76, Illinois 65 Illinois lumped out to 7-0 and 13-4 leads on the Hoosiers with the shooting of T.J. Wheeler. Tom Ivlichael and Deon Thomas, but Indiana took a 21 -1 9 lead with 1 0:24 left in the first half and never trailed again The Hoosiers built the lead up to 45-31 at the intermission, and stretched it to a maximum margin of 21 points at 57-36, with 13;25 left in the game. Tom Michael led the lllini with a career high 21 points, including 5-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc: he added eight rebounds. T.J. Wheeler extended his string of double-figure sconng performances to six. while Marc Davidson tied his career high with five points Illinois finished the first half of its conference schedule with a 2-7 record, its worst league start since 1973-74. when Harv Schmidt's last team went 1-8. on its way to a 2-1 2 Big Ten season INDIANA (76) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Anderson 4-11 0-2 5-6 4 4 13 2 4 37 Cheaney 7-10 0-0 9-11 3 3 23 2 2 36 Nover 3-6 0-0 1-3 2 2 7 2 19 Reynolds 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 3 2 2 19 Bailey 5-12 1-4 3-4 3 2 14 2 4 1 26 Graham 4-8 0-1 2-2 7 2 10 3 6 4 31 Meeks 1-3 1-1 0-0 3 1 3 5 24 Henderson 2-4 0-0 0-4 4 4 1 7 Leary 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Totals 27-55 2-8 20-30 32 17 76 12 14 5 9 200 FG%: .491 FT%: .667 ILLINOIS (65) FGA-M 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Michael 7-11 5-7 2-3 8 3 21 3 1 33 Bennett 1-4 0-0 2-2 1 4 3 23 Thomas 4-7 0-0 5-6 3 4 13 2 2 1 26 Wheeler 3-11 1-3 5-6 1 3 12 2 1 2 34 Taylor 2-6 0-0 0-0 5 3 4 5 3 1 3 26 Clemens 1-5 0-0 0-1 2 4 2 4 4 27 Pierce 2-4 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 1 1 1 20 Davidson 2-5 0-0 1-2 1 1 5 1 8 Tuttle 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 3 Totals 22-53 6-10 15-20 28 20 65 17 17 3 6 200 FG%: 415 FT%: 1 50 ILLINOIS VS. PURDUE February 1 1 . 1992. Mackey Arena. W Lafayette, Ind Illinois 67, Purdue 61, OT The Fighting lllini broke their four-game losing streak with their second overtime win over Purdue. In the early going, things didn't look good at all for the Orange and Blue, as the team went 1 -of-13 from the field coming out of the gate. A 14-4 run late in the opening penod brought Illinois as close as two points. 30-28. and it trailed. 32-28. at the intermission. Deon Thomas, who had just nine points and two rebounds at the intermission, caught tire in the second half and went 7-of-9 from the field and 9-of-10 from the free throw line, and added six rebounds Thomas scored five points in the overtime period, and T J Wheeler added six in the extra session ILLINOIS (76) Bennett Michael Thomas demons Wheeler Pierce Taylor Davidson Tuttle Totals FGM-A 1-2 3-3 9-14 4-9 3-11 0-2 0-4 1-3 0-1 21-49 FG%: 42.9 3PM-A 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-5 FTM-A Reb PF TP 2 13 0-0 5-5 14-18 2-3 7-9 2-2 2-2 0-0 0-2 32-41 5 7 3 7 1 1 41 A TO 1 5 2 2 2 1 2 1 76 17 16 BK 1 1 MIN 13 40 43 35 43 11 22 11 225 FT%: 78 Halttime score: Purdue 32. I End of regulation: Illinois 61 PURDUE (71) inois28 Purdue 61 FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Waddell Stanback Riley Trice Austin NcNary Martin Painter Darner Brantley Totals 3-6 5-8 4-7 2-6 8-18 0-0 3-8 0-1 0-0 0-0 25-54 FG%: 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-3 4-6 1-2 3-7 2 2 4-6 2 2 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 19-29 25 30 33 36 20 35 42 15 33 5 3 3 225 46 3 FT7o: 65 5 2 2 O Haltlme; Indiana 45, Illinois 31 Fighting lllini Basketball 99 iA «/> o z MINNESOTA VS. ILLINOIS February 15. 1992, Assembly Hall Illinois 74, Minnesota 58 When you put together a record 51 lllini free throw attempts with a Minnesota team returning to the road after a big home win over first-place Indiana, you had Illinois' most decisive Big Ten victory in more than a year. Rennie Clemons pulled out of his slump in a major way. leading all scorers with 22 points. He went 10-of-1 1 from the free throw line, and added six rebounds and tour assists for the Fighting lllini The Orange and Blue's keys to victory included the tight defense which held Gopher superfreshman Voshon Lenard to just two points, and allowed just one player. Arriel McDonald, to score in double figures MINNESOTA (58) Tubbs Jackson Martin McDonald Lenard Wolf Orr Roe Walton Carter Nzigamasabo Totals FGM-A 3PM-A 2-7 2-3 3-4 6-13 1-6 1-6 2-5 0-0 2-9 3-6 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-3 1-6 1-4 0-0 0-0 2-4 0-0 FTM-A Reb PF TP 2 5 6 A TO BK S MIN 1-3 1-2 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-3 0-1 0-0 28 13 21 35 22 8 20 1 24 15 2 13 23-61 5-21 FG%: 377 Haltime: Illinois 28. Minnesota 22 7-14 37 33 58 13 20 2 2 200 FT%: 500 ILLINOIS (74) Michael Bennett Thomas Wheeler Clemons Taylor Pierce Davidson Tuttle Clarida Duis Sloan Schnaderbeck Roth Totals FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO 2-6 1-2 5-12 3-6 5-10 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-5 0-0 0-0 1-3 2-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-4 0-0 6-12 9-10 10-11 0-0 5-10 0-0 4-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 9 2 16 16 22 5 4 BK S MIN 26 20 38 35 38 16-39 5-11 37-51 31 16 74 10 15 19 12 1 200 FG%: ,410 FT%: 725 ILLINOIS VS. WISCONSIN February 20. 1992. Wisconsin Field House. Madison. Wis. Wisconsin 92, Illinois 78 It was entirely a case of too much Tracy Webster on this night The 5-foot-1 1 - inch sophomore point guard bombed and slashed his way to a 33-point-10- assist performance which gave the Fighting lllini their most lopsided loss of the Big Ten season to date Badger freshman forward Michael Finley also did his share of damage, adding 1 9 points and pulling down a game-high seven rebounds, Illinois' Deon Thomas did manage to score 23 points, but gathered in just four rebounds. The Orange and Blue gradually cut a seven-point Badger halftime lead down to just three points. 71 -68. with 7:30 to play, but Wisconsin kept the heat on down the stretch to win by 14. ILLINOIS (78) Clemons Wheeler Thomas Bennett Michael Davidson Taylor Pierce Roth Clarida Duis Totals FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 4-8 4-8 6-9 2-4 5-11 1-2 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-4 0-0 0-0 4-6 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 6-6 11-13 0-0 3-3 0-0 1-5 2-4 0-0 1-2 0-0 36 38 33 17 38 2 21 12 1 1 1 24-45 6-11 24-33 29 17 78 13 12 2 1 200 FG%; 53.3 FT%: 72.7 Halftime score: Wisconsin 48. Illinois 41 WISCONSIN (92) Douglass Petersen Johnson Webster Finley Harrell Schell Good McGee Kelley Peters Kilbride Johnson Totals FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 3 3-8 3-4 0-0 11-14 8-13 2-4 1-2 3-5 3-8 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 5-6 1-3 0-0 1-1 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 6-7 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-2 2-6 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 33 10 1 1 24 27 14 34 37 8 5 23 18 5 3 1 1 35-60 10-16 12-22 26 24 92 18 5 5 5 200 FG%: 58 3 FT%: 54,5 IOWA VS. ILLINOIS February 23, 1992. Assembly Hall Illinois 77, Iowa 71 OT The Fighting lllini boosted their record in overtime games on the season to 4-0 with this thriller in front of Illinois' largest home crowd of the season. The lllini made their first nine free throw attempts in the overtime, and finished 10-of-12 from the line in the OT Neither team could muster a lead of more than five points all afternoon, and there were 13 ties in the game. TJ, Wheeler registered career highs of 22 points, including six three-point field goals, and 1 1 rebounds, and Rennie Clemons had a season-high 10 assists. For the Hawkeyes. center Acie Earl scored 1 7 of his team-leading 19 points after the intermission IOWA (72) Moses Street Earl Skinner Barnes Smith Davis Winters Lookingbill Totals FGA-M 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK s MIN 3-11 2-3 2-2 2 3 10 6 1 1 25 4-10 0-0 4-5 14 3 12 3 34 8-15 0-0 3-4 7 4 19 2 4 7 1 41 0-3 0-2 0-0 1 2 2 24 4-10 0-3 3-4 4 1 11 1 38 3-6 0-0 1-3 4 2 7 2 4 21 2-4 0-0 1-2 2 2 5 3 10 3-3 0-0 0-0 1 6 1 15 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 17 28-64 2-8 14-20 37 18 72 14 16 7 2 225 FG%: ,438 FT%: 700 Half time score: Iowa 28, Illinois 25 End of regulation: 63-63 2 3 1 00 Fighting lllini Basketball ILLINOIS (77) FGA-M 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Michael 5-11 4-10 0-0 7 1 14 4 2 37 Bennett 1-6 0-0 1-2 6 3 3 2 1 24 Thomas 5-13 0-0 3-8 4 2 13 3 2 1 40 Wheeler 7-13 6-9 2-3 11 3 22 1 3 2 42 demons 4-9 0-1 8-8 3 4 16 10 3 1 2 42 Taylor 4-9 0-1 1-2 4 3 9 2 4 1 1 34 Pierce 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 1 3 Davidson 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 3 Totals 26-62 10-21 15-23 38 17 77 19 16 5 6 225 FG%:.419 FT%: ,652 NORTHWESTERN VS. ILLINOIS February 26, 1992, Assembly Hall Illinois 92, Northwestern 65 The Fighting lllini wasted no time in establishing dominance in this game. The mini jumped out to a 1 6-4 lead at the outset, and the Wildcats never challenged. Illinois shot its second-best field goal percentage of the season, ,603, and was led by center Deon Thomas, who went 14-of-18 from the field on his way to a 36 points; he added a team-high 1 rebounds and a career- high seven blocked shots T.J. Wheeler scored in double figures for his 1 1th consecutive game and also added seven rebounds and a career-high seven assists. The win brought the Fighting lllini to the .500 mark (12-12) for the first time since Jan. 30 N'WESTERN (65) FGM-A 3PM-A Neloms Rankin Howell Kirkpatrick Leslie Ling Purdy Queen Simpson Rayford Totals 5-12 4-11 6-11 1-8 2-8 0-1 3-7 0-0 2 4 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-4 1-6 0-0 2-6 0-0 1-1 0-0 FTM-A Reb 2-2 11-11 0-0 PF TP A TO BK S MIN 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 29 2 29 22 1 34 1 30 1 17 1 25 12 23-63 4-18 15-15 28 22 65 10 13 2 2 200 FG%: .365 FT%: 1 .000 Halftlme score: Illinois 48, Northwestern 31 ILLINOIS (92) Michael Bennett Thomas Wheeler demons Taylor Pierce Davidson Turtle Clarida Duis Sloan Schnaderbeck Roth Totals FGM-A 5-8 1-4 14-18 6-8 28 3-4 3 3 2-7 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-1 38-63 FG°/< 3PM-A 2-4 0-0 0-0 2-3 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-10 603 FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO 0-0 0-0 8-12 0-0 0-0 0-4 1-2 1-3 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 11-24 3 12 3 2 10 36 1 14 4 6 7 5 3 3 BK S MIN 29 IB 30 40 15 92 20 10 1 11 27 27 22 15 IB 6 1 1 1 1 4 8 200 FT%: ,458 ILLINOIS VS. INDIANA fi/larch 1 , 1 992, Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Ind. Indiana 76, Illinois 70 The Fighting lllini weren't expected to challenge No 2 Indiana on the Hoosiers' home court, but they gave the Cream and Crimson its closest game of the season in Bloomington The Fighting lllini took advantage of very cold lU shooting at the outset to keep the game close for most of the first half Illinois led (20-18) as late as the 309 mark in the opening stanza The Hoosiers came out strong after the intermission, boosting a 31-22 halftime advantage into a commanding 69-47 lead with 6:45 remaining But the lllini refused to give up. and managed to pull within six points at the final buzzer behind two three-pointers in the last 50 seconds of the game Deon Thomas and T.J. Wheeler led Illinois with 16 points apiece: all of Thomas' points came in the second half. ILLINOIS (70) Taylor Michael Thomas Clemens Wheeler Pierce Bennett Davidson Turtle Roth Clarida Duis Totals FGA-M 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 5 2-5 2-10 6-11 4-6 6-12 2-5 2-4 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-3 2 5 0-0 0-0 2-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 2-2 4-4 6-6 2-2 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 24-55 6-14 16-17 39 20 70 1 1 19 3 3 200 FG%: 436 FT%: 941 Haltime Score: Indiana 29. Illinois 22 INDIANA (76) Cheaney Henderson Anderson Graham Bailey Meeks Reynolds Never Totals FGA-M 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO 10-19 7-14 4-8 4-9 4-10 0-0 3-4 0-0 32-64 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-1 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-7 0-0 0-1 1-1 2-4 4-7 0-0 1-4 1-2 21 14 9 10 14 7 1 BK 6 2 MIN 32 30 26 32 39 3 23 15 FG%: 500 9-19 29 16 76 17 8 8 10 200 FT%: 474 MICHIGAN STATE VS. ILLINOIS March 7, 1992, Assembly Hall Illinois 80, Michigan State 71 The Fighting lllini picked up their first win ot the season over a ranked team (MSU was No. 12 going in) in their final home game of the year Along the way, center Deon Thomas picked up 26 points and eight rebounds to lead Illinois, who surprisingly dominated the bigger, stronger Spartans under the boards, 3B-25 Spartan senior fonward Matt Steigenga came off an injured foot to start and contribute 20 points, Illinois' attack relied on not only firepower from Thomas, but also Rennie demons, Tom Michael, and Robert Bennett, who scored 17, 15, and a career-high 1 2 points respectively The win brought Illinois' season record to 13-13 with two road games remaining and put the team in position to receive an NIT berth with at least one more victory. c 2 to Z o Fighting lllini Basketball 1 1 i/> Ul MICHIGAN ST. (71)FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN OHIO ST. (82) Stephens 0-4 0-2 0-0 3 5 4 5 35 Steigenga 8-12 0-1 4-4 5 3 20 1 15 Peplowski 3-6 0-0 1-1 7 5 7 2 20 Montgomery 4-10 1-3 1-2 4 5 10 6 1 2 37 Respert 8-16 6-9 0-0 1 3 22 1 2 2 33 Zulauf 1-1 0-0 0-0 112 9 Miller 0-1 0-0 0-2 110 2 6 Weshmskey 4-9 1-4 1-3 1 1 10 1 1 28 Snow 0-0 0-0 0-0 10 10 3 Totals ILLINOIS (80) Michael Pierce Thomas Wheeler demons Taylor Bennett Davidson Clarida Fischer Duis Drynan Schnaderbeck Totals 28-59 8-19 7-12 25 24 71 12 14 14 200 FG%: .475 FT%: .583 FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO 2 6-8 1-1 11-21 1-6 6-15 0-1 6-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 31-60 FG%: .517 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-1 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 5-9 0-0 1-2 4-4 3-5 3-7 2-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 13-24 FT%: 6 5 3 7 38 13 542 15 3 26 5 17 10 2 12 80 20 BK S MIN 2 33 15 35 30 38 18 25 3 5 200 ILLINOIS VS. OHIO STATE March 1 1 . 1992. St John Arena, Columbus. Ohio Ohio State 82, Illinois 70 The Fighting lllini clung to a hope of a postseason NIT spot with either a win at Ohio State or against Michigan at home in the last two games of the season. Illinois ran into an Ohio State club motivated to win an outright Big Ten title that eluded the Buckeyes a year earlier. Randy Ayers' forces, ranked No. 5 in the nation coming into the game, broke a 1 0-1 tie with just about six minutes gone, and never looked back All-America junior Jim Jackson, who would leave OSU after the season for the NBAs Dallas Mavencks, burned the lllini with 26 points and nine assists In addition, the Buckeyes held Illinois sharpshooter Tom Michael to just two points on 1 -of-7 shooting, with not a single shot from beyond the three-point arc. Deon Thomas and Robert Bennett were bright spots offensively for the lllini. Thomas led all rebounders with eight and Bennett contnbuted 16 points and seven rebounds ILLINOIS (70) Michael Bennett Thomas Clemens Wheeler Taylor Pierce Turtle Davidson Roth Duis Schnaderbeck Cross Clanda Totals FGA-M 1-7 7-8 8-13 2-8 3-7 0-2 4-6 0-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 26-53 FG%: 491 3PM-A 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-4 FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN 0-0 2-4 5-6 8-9 0-0 2-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 17-22 FT%: 2 16 21 1 12 3 4 1 1 8 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 20 28 36 37 36 12 14 4 7 2 1 1 1 1 36 15 70 17 16 773 4 2 200 Jent Jackson Funderburke Baker Brown Robinson Davis Skelton Hall Dudley Brandewie Ratliff Etzler Totals FGA-M 3PM-A 1-2 3-5 0-0 0-0 FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO 6-11 8-13 2-7 2-6 3-10 1-2 4-5 3-4 1-2 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 3-6 0-0 1-2 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 30-63 9-16 FG%: .476 1-4 7-7 1-2 1-2 2-2 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 102 0-0 0-0 0-0 13-22 FT%: 1 14 31 21 82 18 BK S MIN 30 35 25 30 30 12 9 10 7 8 2 1 1 9 200 591 MICHIGAN VS. ILLINOIS March 14. 1992, Cnsler Arena. Ann Arbor. Mich. Michigan 68, Illinois 59 The lllini were unable to salvage a .500 season record at Ann Arbor. Illinois' toughest season since 1978 came to a close, as the 15th-ranked Wolvennes, a team who would advance to the NCAA Championship game for the second time in four years, turned a 32-28 deficit (with 16:21 left in the game) to a 50- 36 lead eight minutes later. Michigan's dominance under the boards proved to be the mini's undoing. Two freshmen led their respective teams in scoring in this game. Jalen Rose for the Wolverines and Robert Bennett for the Fighting mini. ILLINOIS (59) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Michael 2-3 2-2 0-0 1 1 6 1 27 Bennett 6-12 1-1 3-4 8 1 16 2 1 36 Thomas 7-11 0-0 1-2 4 1 15 2 5 1 1 37 Wheeler 4-10 0-3 0-0 3 1 8 2 1 32 Clemens 6-11 1-1 0-0 1 3 13 5 5 2 34 Pierce 0-2 0-0 1-2 1 1 1 6 Tuttle 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 4 Taylor 0-4 0-1 0-0 1 1 7 2 19 Davidson 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 4 Roth 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Totals 25-53 4-8 5-8 23 9 59 17 15 1 5 200 FG%: .472 FT%: .625 Halttime: Illinois 24. Michig an 22 MICHIGAN (68) FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A Reb PF TP A TO BK S MIN Webber 6-12 0-3 1-2 4 1 13 2 2 3 3 33 Jackson 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 2 2 3 15 Howard 3-9 0-0 0-0 6 1 6 2 5 28 Rose 8-12 2-3 4-4 3 1 22 3 4 3 1 33 King 6-12 0-1 0-1 5 2 12 1 2 2 3 32 Peiinka 2-2 1-1 0-0 4 3 5 1 16 Riley 1-3 0-0 0-0 5 2 1 16 Talley 0-1 0-0 0-0 3 1 2 1 1 1 9 Hunter 0-0 0-0 1-2 1 2 1 7 Voskuil 1-2 1-2 0-0 1 3 1 1 9 Seter 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Armer 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Totals 28-55 4-11 8-11 36 13 68 14 18 9 7 200 FG%: .509 FT%: .727 Half time score; Ohio State 41 , Illinois 27 z 3 1 02 Fighting lllini Basketball The Record Boo 104 YEAR-BY-YEAR TEAM RECORDS 104 ILLINOIS COACHING RECORDS 105 TOP 50 CAREER SCORERS 110 YEAR-BY-YEAR STATISTICAL LEADERS 112 VARSITY RECORDS 1 20 ASSEMBLY HALL RECORDS 1 23 ILLINOIS IN POSTSEASON ACTION 1 24 RECORDS VS. OPPONENTS 126 ALL-TIME BIG TEN STANDINGS -^ 1 27 BIG TEN STANDINGS IN THE LOU HENSON ERA 1 28 YEAR-BY-YEAR TEAM STATISTICS 136 ALL-TIME GAME-BY-GAME SCORES 151 HISTORY OF ILLINOIS BASKETBALL YEAR- BY- YEAR RECORD 2 3 Season Big Ten Big Ten Season B ig Ten Big Ten Year Coach W L W L Finish Year Coach W L W L Finish 1906 Elwood Brown 6 8 3 6 fourth 970 Harv Schmidt 15 9 3 6 third (T) 1907 F.L. Pinckney 1 10 8 fifth 971 Harv Schmidt 11 12 5 9 fifth (T) 1908 Fletcher Lane 20 6 6 5 third 972 Harv Schmidt 14 10 5 9 eighth (T) 1909 Herb V. Juul 7 6 5 6 fourth 973 974 Han/ Schmidt Harv Schmidt 14 5 10 18 3 6 2 12 third (T) tenth 1910 Herb V. Juul 5 4 5 4 fourth 1911 T.E. Thompson 6 6 6 5 fourth 975 Gene Bartow 8 18 4 14 ninth (T) 1912 T,E. Thompson 8 8 4 8 fifth 976 Lou Henson 14 13 7 11 seventh (T) 1913 Ralph R, Jones 10 6 7 6 fifth 977 Lou Henson 16 14 8 10 sixth 1914 Ralph R. Jones 9 4 7 3 third 978 979 Lou Henson Lou Henson 13 19 14 11 7 11 7 11 seventh seventh 1915 Ralph R. Jones 16 12 FIRST 1916 Ralph R. Jones 13 3 9 3 second (T) 980 Lou Henson 22 13 8 10 sixth (T) 1917 Ralph R- Jones 13 3 10 2 FIRST (T) 981 Lou Henson 21 8 12 6 third 1918 Ralph R. Jones 9 6 6 6 fourth (T) 982 Lou Henson 18 11 10 8 sixth 1919 Ralph R. Jones 6 8 5 7 fifth 983 984 Lou Henson Lou Henson 21 26 11 11 7 5 15 3 second (T) FIRST (T) 1920 Ralph R. Jones 9 4 8 4 third 1921 Frank J Winters 11 7 7 5 fourth (T) 985 Lou Henson 26 9 12 6 second 1922 Frank J. Winters 14 5 7 5 fourth (T) 986 Lou Henson 22 10 11 7 fourth (T) 1923 J Craig Ruby 9 6 7 5 fourth (T) 987 Lou Henson 23 8 13 5 fourth 1924 J, Craig Ruby 11 6 8 4 FIRST (T) 988 989 Lou Henson Lou Henson 23 31 10 12 6 5 14 4 third (T) second 1925 J Craig Ruby 11 6 8 4 third (T) 1926 J Craig Ruby 9 8 6 6 fifth (T) 990 Lou Henson 21 8 117 fourth (T) 1927 J Craig Ruby 10 7 7 5 fourth (T) 991 Lou Henson 21 10 11 7 third (T) 1928 J Craig Ruby 5 17 2 10 ninth (T) 992 Lou Henson 13 15 7 11 eighth 1929 J Craig Ruby 10 7 6 6 fifth (T) 1930 J, Craig Ruby J Craig Ruby J. Craig Ruby 8 12 11 8 5 6 7 7 7 5 5 5 fourth (T) fifth fifth III inois Coachinc 1931 1932 1 Records 1933 J. Craig Ruby 11 7 6 6 fifth (T) 1934 J Craig Ruby 13 6 7 5 fourth Total 1935 J Craig Ruby 15 5 9 3 FIRST (T) "oach Years Yrs. Games Won Lost Pet. 1936 J Craig Ruby 13 6 7 5 third (T) 1937 Douglas R, Mills 14 4 10 2 FIRST (T) Elwood Brown 1906 1 14 6 8 .429 1938 Douglas R. Mills 9 9 4 8 eighth (T) = , L, F mckney 1907 1 11 1 10 .091 1939 Douglas R. Mills 14 5 8 4 third Fletcher Lane 1908 1 26 20 6 .769 Herb V Juul 1909-10 2 23 12 10 .545 1940 Douglas R. Mills 14 6 7 5 fourth (T) T. E. Thomoson 1911-12 2 28 14 14 .500 1941 Douglas R- Mills 13 7 7 5 third (T) Ralph R. Jones 1913-20 8 119 85 34 .714 1942 Douglas R. Mills 18 5 13 2 FIRST Frank J Winters 1921-22 2 37 25 12 .676 1943 Douglas R. Mills 17 1 12 FIRST J. Craig Ruby 1923-36 14 245 148 97 .604 1944 Douglas R. Mills 11 9 5 7 sixth Douglas R. Mills 1937-47 11 217 151 66 .696 1945 Douglas R, Mills 13 7 7 5 third Harry Combes 1948-67 20 466 316 150 .678 1946 Douglas R, Mills 14 7 7 5 fifth (T) Harv Schmidt 1968-74 7 166 89 77 536 1947 Douglas R Mills 14 6 8 4 second (T) Gene Bartow 1975 1 26 8 18 .308 1948 Harry Combes 15 5 7 5 third (T) Lou Henson 1976- 17 525 350 175 .667 1949 Harry Combes 21 4 10 2 FIRST 1950 Harry Combes 14 8 7 5 third (T) 1951 Harry Combes 22 5 13 1 FIRST 1952 Harry Combes Harry Combes 22 18 4 4 12 14 2 4 FIRST second 1953 ,^<*W''<«^ ^^ m^' ^ 1954 Harry Combes 17 5 10 4 third (T) if r»x ^^ ^^ M M^ 1955 Harry Combes 17 5 10 4 second (T) f \ A, ) w w\ 1956 1957 Harry Combes Harry Combes 18 14 4 8 11 7 3 7 second seventh ""^ r"*" 1 m^ "S^ V ^T 1958 Harry Combes 11 11 5 9 eighth (T) ^ /-^' M flL L V L 1959 Harry Combes 12 10 7 7 fifth (T) m IwIJfl ^^H E^ 1 ^' m 1960 Harry Combes 16 7 8 6 third (T) ■ ^w8l ^^B ^^ A ^ym 1961 Harry Combes 9 15 5 9 seventh ■ IuhH ^^^^ ^m iK^iH 1962 Harry Combes 15 8 7 7 fourth (T) ■ HH ^^L 1^1 ■ vfl 1963 Harry Combes Harry Combes 20 13 6 11 11 6 3 8 FIRST (T) sixth (T) ■ Har ^■^1 ^^^ A.^H 1964 ry Combes 1. Craig Ruby Doug Mills 1965 Harry Combes 18 6 10 4 third 1966 Harry Combes 12 12 8 6 third (T) 1967 Harry Combes 12 12 6 8 seventh (T) 1968 Harv Schmidt 11 13 6 8 seventh (T) 1969 Harv Schmidt 19 5 9 5 second (T) 1 04 Fighting lllini Basketball No. Player 1 Eddie Johnson 2 Mark Smith 3 Efrem Winters 4 Nicl( Weatherspoon 5 Dave Scholz 6 Don Freeman 7 Kendall Gill _^^_ ^^- ^^ t REE RS( CORE! 1^" 2 Year(s) GP/GS FGM-A/FG% FTM-A/FT% Reb/Avg Ast/Avg Pts/Avg 1977-8 27/3 100-234/427 20-27/741 84/3 1 16/0.6 220/8,1 ^« 1978-9 30/27 168-405/415 26-49/.531 170/5.7 52/1.7 362/12 1 1979-80 35/35 266-576/462 78-119/.655 310/8 9 71/2.0 610/17,4 1980-1 29/29 2 19-443/. 494 62-82/756 267/9.2 70/2.4 500/17 2 TOTALS 121/94 753-1 658/.454 186-277/.671 831/7.5 209/1 .8 1692/15.2 < 1977-8 27/7 111-235/.472 90-128/703 163/60 36/1.3 312/11,6 1978-9 30/30 160-312/513 84-109/771 1 73/5 8 121/4.0 404/13 5 m 1979-80 35/31 187-339/.552 161-197/817 214/6 1 95/2,7 535/1 5.3 1980-1 29/29 150-272/551 102-125/.816 171/59 98/3.4 4021 3 9 TOTALS 121/97 608-1 158/.525 437-559/.781 722/6.5 98/3.4 1653/13.6 PO 1982-3 31/29 159-343/.464 67- 94/, 71 3 213/6,9 20/0.6 385/12.4 1983-4 31/28 182-354/514 92-120/767 205/66 54/1.7 456/14.7 1984-5 35/33 137-289/474 76-103/.738 252/7.2 49/1.4 350/10,0 1985-6 32/30 124-235/,528 48-81/593 183/5.7 40/1.3 296/9,3 Ms TOTALS 129/120 602-1 221 /.493 283-398/.71 1 853/6.6 163/1.3 1487/11.2 1970-1 23/ 151-334/.452 79- 110/. 71 8 246/10.7 381/16,5 ^ 1971-2 24/ 200-477/. 41 9 100-134/746 262/109 500/20,8 1972-3 24/ 247-540/. 457 106-149/71 1 295/12 3 600 25 TOTALS 71/ 598-1 351 /.442 285-393/.725 806/11.4 1481/20.9 ^ 1966-7 23/ 194-423/459 83-124/669 250/10.9 471/205 1967-8 24/ 223-541/412 83-120/692 230/9 6 529/22,0 S 1968-9 24/ 181-436/415 97-131/740 209/8 7 459/19 1 TOTALS 71/ 598-1 400/.427 263-379/.694 689/9.7 1459/20.5 1963-4 24/ 130-316/411 81-122/664 231/96 341/14.2 1964-5 24/ 178-365/.488 84-122/689 226/9.4 440/18.3 1965-6 24/ 258-595/434 152-197/771 285/11 9 668/278 ^^ TOTALS 72/ 566-1 278/.444 317-493/.643 742/10.3 1449/20.1 o 1986-7 31/0 •40-83/. 482 34- 53/642 42/1.4 27/0.9 114/3.7 ■n 1987-8 33/23 #128-272/471 67-89/753 73/2.2 138/4,2 344/10 4 1988-9 24/18 + 143-264/542 46-58/793 70/29 91/3.8 370/15,4 1989-90 29/29 S21 1-422/ 500 136-175/777 143/4 9 96/3,3 581/20 TOTALS 117/70 522-1041/.501 283-375/.755 213/1.8 352/3.0 1409/12.0 ■ includes 0-of-1 three-point shooting # includes 21-of-69 three-point shooting -1- includes 38-of-83 three-point shooting & includes 23-of-66 three-point shooting 8 Ken Norman 1984-5 29/6 86-136/632 55-83/,663 107/3,7 26/0,9 227/7,8 1985 6 32/27 216-337/641 93-116/802 226/7 1 32/1,0 525/16.4 1986-7 31/31 •256-443/, 578 12B-176/,727 303/98 68/2,2 641/20,7 TOTALS 92/64 558-91 6/.609 272-360/.755 636/6.9 126/1.4 1393/15.1 * includes 1 -of-4 three point shooting 9 Dave Downey 1960-1 24/ 157-404/389 88-123/715 267/11,1 402/16,8 1961-2 22/ 174-385/452 97-130/746 269/122 445/20.2 1962-3 26/ 201-459/440 111-156/712 254/9 8 513/19.7 TOTALS 72/ 532-1 248/.426 296-409.724 790/11.0 1360/18.9 10 John Kerr 1951-2 26/ 143-365/392 71-124/572 357/13.7 19523 22/ 153-397/386 80-123/-650 386/17 5 1953 4 22/ 210-520/404 136-214/636 556 25 3 TOTALS 70/ 506-1281/.395 287-461/.623 1299/18.6 Fighting lllini Basketball 105 2 O (A W) O 2 No. Player Year(s) GP/GS FGM-A/FG% FTM-A/FT% Reb/A\ 11 Doug Altenberger 1982-3 31/4 30-90/-333 35- 47/.745 40/1,3 1983-4 31/29 143-281/. 509 66-95/695 115/3,7 1984-5 35/31 162-322/.503 70-91/769 126/3.6 1985-6 5/0 10-19/.526 0-2/000 10/2,0 1986-7 30/29 ■139-288/483 55-76/724 138/4.6 TOTALS 132/93 484-1 000/.484 226-31 1/.727 429/3.3 * includes 76-of-160 three point shooting 12 Bruce Douglas 1982-3 32/27 118-257/.459 64-89/.719 87/2.7 1983-4 31/30 159-337/, 472 81-109/.743 1 36/4.4 1984-5 35/31 118-307/.384 42-57/.737 107/3.1 1985-6 32/29 118-248/.476 47-60/.783 88/2.8 TOTALS 130'117 513-1 149/.446 234-31 5/.743 418/3.2 13 Lowell Hamilton 1985-6 24/0 36-67/.537 16-26/.615 41/1.7 1986-7 31/22 149-259/578 36-66/.545 121/3.9 1987-8 33/6 •141-271/.520 48-77/.623 127/3.8 1988-9 36/33 #219-424/.517 50-89/562 204/5.7 TOTALS 124/61 545-1 020/.534 150-258/.581 493/4.0 Ast/Avg Pts/Avg 14 Rich Adams 15 Anthony Welch 16 Audie Matthews 17 Nick Anderson 18 SkipThoren 19 James Griffin ■ includes 1-of-2 three-point shooting # includes O-of-1 three-point shooting 1974-5 26/8 50-160/.313 33- 52/.635 107/4.1 1975-6 27/26 181-356/.508 67-90/.744 158/9.6 1976-7 30/30 171-376/.455 45-64/. 703 171/5.7 1977-8 27/20 1 08-239/452 58-81 /'.71 6 133/4.9 TOTALS 110.'84 510-1131/.451 203-287.707 569/5.2 1981-2 26/1 30-64/469 17-22/.733 39/1 .5 1982-3 32/31 1 58-321 /,492 61 -87/. 701 201 ,'6.3 1983-4 2/2 6-12/500 2-2/1 .000 4.'2.0 1984-5 35/33 182-350/. 520 51-68/750 1 89/5.4 1985-6 3229 156-292/. 534 22-29/759 147/4.6 TOTALS 127/96 532-1039/.512 153-208/.736 336/2.6 1974-5 26/10 41-122/336 18-28/643 87/3.3 1975-6 27/27 129-269/.480 46-68/. 676 144/5.3 1976-7 30/30 202-396/. 510 75-94/798 151/5.0 1977-8 27/27 136-306/444 55-79/696 87/3.2 TOTALS 110/94 508-1 093/.465 194-269/.721 469/4.3 1987-8 33/25 •223-390/572 77- 120/. 642 217/6.6 1988-9 36/32 #262-487/538 99-148/. 669 285/7.9 TOTALS 69/57 485-877/.553 176-268/.657 502/7.3 ■ includes 2-of-6 three-point shooting # includes 24-of-66 three-point shooting 1962-3 26/ 53-125/.424 37-58' 638 1 50/5-8 1963-4 24/ 187-373/.501 114-174/655 331/13,8 1964-5 24/ 219-391/560 95-137/694 349/14,5 TOTALS 74/ 459-889/.516 246-369/.667 830/11.2 20 Tal Brody 1962-3 26/ 95-21 5/,441 63-92/685 90/3.5 1963-4 24/ 157-379/, 41 4 91-133/684 97/4,0 1964-5 24/ 183-392/467 97-141/688 108/4 5 TOTALS 74/ 435-986/.441 251-366/.747 295/4.0 23/0,7 96/3.1 68/2,2 352/1 1 .4 67/1,9 394/11.3 3/0,6 20/4.0 91/30 409/13.6 252/1.9 1271/9.6 189/5,9 301/9.4 177/5,7 399/12.9 200/5.7 278/7.9 199/6.2 283/8.8 765/5.9 1261/9.7 4/0.2 88/3.7 28/0.9 334/10.8 9/0.3 331/10.0 24/.0.7 488/13.6 65/0.5 1241/10.0 19/0.7 133/5.1 41/1.5 429/15.9 62/2.1 387/12.9 37/1.4 274/10.1 159/1.4 1223/11.1 12/0.5 77/3.0 44/1 .4 377/11.8 0/0.0 14/7.0 51/1 5 415/11.9 49/1.5 334/10.4 156/1.2 1217/9.6 19/0.9 100/3.8 50/1.9 304/1 1 .3 75/2.5 479/16.0 50/1.9 327/12.1 194/1.8 1210/11.0 55/1.7 525/15.9 72/2.0 647/18.0 127/1.8 1172/17.0 143/5.5 488/20.3 53322.2 1164/15.7 1978-9 30/4 105-238/:441 19-34/,559 98/3.3 7/0.2 229/7.6 1979-80 35/28 11 9-259/. 459 36-58/,621 1 54/4.4 25/0.7 274/7.8 1980-1 29/8 103-193/534 21 -36/. 583 122/4.2 12/0.4 227/7.8 1981-2 29/28 171-334/, 512 52-86/.605 204/7.0 27/0.9 394/13.6 253/9.7 405/16.9 463/1 9.3 1121/15.1 z 3 1 06 Fighting lllini Basketball No. Player Year(s) GP/GS FGM-A/FG% FTM-A/FT% Reb/Av 21 Bill Burwell 1960-1 24/ 1 1 7-262/446 57-86/.663 207/8,6 1961-2 23/ 151-325/463 124-168/738 266/1 1 6 1962-3 26/ 158-316/500 86-110/782 230/8,8 TOTALS 73/ 426-903/.472 267-364/.734 703/9.6 Ast/Avg Pts/Avg 22 Kenny Battle 23 Rick Schmidt 24 Greg Jackson 25 Paul Judson 26 Govonor Vaughn 27 Andy Kaufmann 28 Deon Thomas 29 Derek Harper 1987-8 33/32 '197-341/578 122-179/682 183/55 1988-9 36 34 #218-361/604 151-200/755 1 74,4 8 TOTALS 69/66 415-702/.591 273-379/.720 357/5.2 * includes O-of-1 three-point shooting # includes 9-of-1 7 three-point shooting 1972-3 23/21 39-1 10/. 355 10-19/526 90/3.9 1973-4 23/23 191-389/491 111-159/698 165/7,2 1974-5 26/26 190-426/446 144-179/804 139/5 3 TOTALS 72/70 420-925/.454 265-357/.742 394/5.5 1968-9 24/ 163-339/481 68-109/624 200/8,3 1969-70 24/ 175-367/477 59-115/513 234/9,8 1970-1 23/ 113-241/468 49-65/754 157/6 8 TOTALS 71/ 451-947/.476 176/289/.609 591/8.3 1953-4 22/ 92-244/379 62-79/,785 1954-5 22/ 139-343/405 85-119/,714 1955-6 22/ 160-388/, 41 2 84-113/743 TOTALS 66/ 391-975/.401 231-311/.743 1957-8 22/ 138-324/,426 55-61 /,773 1958-9 21/ 110-289/, 381 43-67/,642 170/8 1 1959-60 23/ 164-357/, 460 83-96/865 187/8 1 TOTALS 66/ 412-970/.425 181-224/.808 ■ includes 5-of-1 7 three-point shooting # includes 22-ot-49 three-point shooting includes 41-0f-104 three-point shooting 30 Jim Dawson 1964 5 22/ 38-93/-409 11 -18/, 611 41/1.9 1965-6 24/ 163-344/, 474 42-59/712 100.'4,2 1966-7 24/ 214-495/432 93-122/762 73/3-0 TOTALS 70' 415-932/.445 146-199'.734 214/3.1 291/12 1 426/1 8 5 402 15 5 1119/15.3 55/1,7 516/15,6 64 1 8 596'16 6 119/1.7 1112/16.1 88/38 34/1,5 493/21 4 73/2.8 524/20 2 107/2.2 1105/15.3 394/16,4 409/17,0 275/11 9 1078/15.2 246/1 1 ,2 363/16 5 404/18,4 1013/15.3 327/14,9 263/12,5 411/17,9 1001/15.2 1988-9 12/0 •16-44/364 14-20/700 20/1 7 8/0.7 51/4 3 1989-90 29/16 #91-204/446 81-101/802 93/3 2 54/1.9 285 9 8 1990-1 31/30 -^225-482/,467 169-203/833 154/5 67/3,2 660 21 3 TOTALS 72/46 332-730/.455 264-324/.815 267/3.7 129/1.8 996 13.8 1990-91 30/28 172-298/577 108-168/643 203-6,8 18/0.6 452/15,1 1991-92 28/26 199-340/585 144-218/661 19369 20/0.7 542/19,4 TOTALS 58/54 371-638/.582 252-386/.653 396/6.8 38/0.7 994/17.1 1980-1 29/27 104-252/413 33-46/717 75/2 6 156/5,4 241 '8,3 1981-2 29/27 105-230/457 34-45/756 133/4 6 145/5,0 244/8.4 1982-3 32/32 198-369/537 83-123/675 112/3 5 118/3.7 492'1 5 4 TOTALS 90/86 407-851/.478 1 50-21 4/.701 320/3.6 419/4.7 977'10.9 87/4.0 368/15,3 521/21,7 976/14.0 rn z o Fighting lllini Basketball 1 07 t/> «) o 2 No. Player Year(s) GP/GS FGM-A/FG% FTM-A/FT% 31 George BonSalle 1954-5 20/ 98-251/390 67-95/705 1955-6 22/ 156-368/.424 118-170/. 694 1956-7 14/ 104-253/. 411 69-1 01/. 683 TOTALS 56/ 358-872/.41 1 254-366/.694 Reb/Avg Ast/Avg Pts/Avg Bill Small 1960-1 22/ 73-174/420 42-47/894 56/2.5 1961-2 23/ 133-31 7/, 420 70-81/864 90/3.9 1962-3 26/ 179-380/. 471 81 -102/. 794 120/4.6 TOTALS 71/ 385-871 /.442 193-230/.839 266/3.7 33 Perry Range 34 Glynn Blackwell 35 Mannie Jackson 36 Don OhI 1955-6 22/ 57-170/.335 33-48/688 1956-7 22/ 145-344/.421 53-84/631 1957-8 22/ 183-454/403 65-102/.637 TOTALS 66/ 385-968/.398 151-234/.645 37 Steve Bardo 38 Rick Howat 39 Roger Taylor 40 Jeff Dawson 1986-7 31/10 •42-102/,412 34-50/.680 92/3.0 1987-8 33/21 #80-178/449 53-87/.609 138/4.2 1988-9 36'30 -H94-212/.443 76-96/792 144/4.0 1989-90 29/29 &99-225/.440 55-78/705 178/6.1 TOTALS 129/90 315-717/.439 218-311/.701 552/4.3 ■ includes 1-of-3 three-point shooting # includes 3-of-8 three-point shooting + includes 29-of-59 three-point shooting S includes 28-of-64 three-point shooting 1968-9 22/ 34-82/.415 10-13/769 14/0.6 1969-70 24/ 1 47-291 /.505 41-54/759 66/2.7 1970-1 23/ 190-391/, 485 94-113/,832 67/2.9 TOTALS 69/ 371-764/.486 145-180/.806 147/2.1 1956-7 22/ 88-228/386 52-70/.743 1957-8 20/ 97-223/. 434 68-81/. 840 1958-9 21/ 158-350/.451 60-72/. 833 TOTALS 63/ 343-801 /.428 180-223/.807 68/3.2 1972-3 24/24 182-406/.448 83-102/814 68/2.8 1973-4 23/23 173-408/. 424 72-88 818 41/1.8 TOTALS 47/47 355-81 4/.436 155-190/.789 109-2.3 73/3.2 263/13.2 430/19.5 277/19.8 970/17.3 188/8.5 336/14.6 439/16.9 963/13.6 1978-9 24/1 21-40/.525 14-21/.667 25/1.0 12/0.5 56/2.3 1979-80 35/13 90-178/506 63-82/768 85/2.4 64/1 .8 243/6.9 1980-1 29/22 101-178/.567 65-89/.730 115/4.0 70/2.4 267/9.2 1981-2 29/29 146-280/.521 83-1 08/. 769 128/4.4 71/2.4 375/12.9 TOTALS 117/65 358-676/.530 225-300/.750 353/3.0 217/1.9 941/8.0 1984-5 10/0 8-24/333 9-13/692 11/1.1 10/1.0 25/2.5 1985-6 32/13 94-169/.556 18-27/.667 63/2.0 53/1.7 206/6.4 1986-7 31/19 •120-231/.519 61 -70/. 871 106/3.4 64/2.1 307/9.9 1987-8 33/25 #153-319/480 83-111/748 111/3.4 78/2,4 399/12.1 TOTALS 106/57 375-743/.505 171-221/.774 291/2.7 205/1 .9 937/8.8 ■ includes 6-of-1 5 three point shooting # includes 10-of-44 three point shooting 1957-8 22/ 107-301/355 31-51/608 245/11.1 1958-9 22/ 1 37-321 /.426 25-42/596 89/4.0 299/13.6 1959-60 23/ 162-392/413 54-86/628 95/4.1 378/16.4 TOTALS 67/ 406-1 01 4/.400 110-179/.615 184/4.1 922/13.8 147/6.7 343/15.6 431/19.6 921/14.0 85/2.7 119/3.8 125/3.8 216/6.5 148/4.1 292/8.1 137/4.7 281/9.7 495/3.8 908/7.0 78/3.5 335/13.9 474/20.6 887/12.9 228/10.4 262/13.1 376/17.9 866/13.7 447/18.6 418/18.2 865/18.4 z 3 1 08 Fighting lllini Basketball 44 Irvin Bemoras 45 Marcus Liberty 1950-1 1951-2 1952-3 TOTALS 27/ 26/ 22/ 75/ 83-254/. 327 108-314/344 119-320/.373 310-887/.349 49-66/742 69-105/658 -84-119/706 181-279/.685 1988-9 36/24 •120-252/476 57-73/781 141/3 9 42/1,2 1989-90 29/29 #203-400/508 103-135/763 206/7 1 39/13 TOTALS 65/53 323-652/.495 180-208/.769 347/5.3 81/1.2 ■ includes 6-of-12 three-point stiooting # includes 8-0f-21 three-point shooting 215/8 285/1 1 ,0 322/14.6 822/11.0 303/84 517'17 8 820/12.6 2 No. Player 41 Mike Price 42 Neil Bresnahan 43 George Montgomery Year(s) 1967-8 1968-9 1969-70 TOTALS 1976-7 1977-8 1978-9 1979-80 TOTALS 1981-2 1982-3 1983-4 1984-5 TOTALS GP/GS 24/ 24/ 24/ 72/ 28/3 27/25 30/26 35/5 120/59 28/0 32/9 31/30 23/22 114/61 FGM-A/FG% 71-211/336 120-254/472 135-301/. 449 326-766/.426 80-1 76/. 455 94-200/. 470 105-236/. 445 67-136/493 346-748/.462 41-83/494 72-143/, 503 124-226/. 549 86-171/503 323-623/.518 FTM-A/FT% 62-85/729 58-77/.753 89-108/824 209-270/.774 46-61/754 31-47/660 40-56/. 714 27-37/.730 1 44-201 /.71 6 20- 40/500 40-78/513 53-103/515 64-104/615 177-325/.545 Reb/Avg Ast/Avg Pts/Avg 123/5 1 163/6.8 220/92 506/7.0 138/4.9 195/7 2 236/7.9 121, '3, 5 590/4.9 1 04/3.7 146/4,6 224/72 168/7.3 642/5.6 31/1.1 68/2.5 75/2.5 64/1 .8 238/2.0 13/0.5 22/0,7 53/1 ,7 39/1,7 127/1.1 204/8 5 298/12,4 359/14 9 861/12.0 206,'7,4 219/8,1 250/8,3 161/4,6 836/9.2 102/3,6 184/5,8 301, '9, 7 236/10,3 823/7.2 I 46 Harv Schmidt 47 Jolin Wessels 48 Tony Wysinger 49 Don Sunderlage 50 Bill Ridley 1954-5 21/ 36-93/,387 28-44/,636 100/4,8 1955-6 22/ 113-262/431 69-87/793 295/13 4 1956-7 22/ 1 56-361 /,432 102-134/, 761 414/18 8 TOTALS 65/ 305-71 6/.426 112-147/.762 809/12.4 1958-9 22/ 126-304/, 41 4 75-115/652 205/9,3 327/14,9 1959-60 14/ 56-135/,415 43-62/694 99/7,1 155/11,1 1960-1 24/ 119-282/-422 83-116/,716 217/9,0 321/13.4 TOTALS 60/ 301 -721 /.41 7 201-293/.686 521/8.7 803/13.4 1983-4 30/0 1 5-35/429 27-35/771 14/0,5 23/0,8 57/1 .9 1984-5 35/5 48-82/585 38-46/826 32/0,9 64/1,8 134/3,8 1985-6 28/18 115-218/528 39-47/830 41/1,5 106/3,8 269/9,6 1986-7 30/29 •128-260/492 54-63/857 56/1,9 192/6,4 338/1 1 3 TOTALS 123/52 306-595/.514 158-191/.827 143/1.2 385/3.1 798/6.5 * includes 29-of-60 three point shooting 1948-9 25/ 57-184/,308 39-57/684 153/6,1 1949-50 22/ 54-179/302 45-69/652 153/7,0 1950-1 27/ 150-390/385 171-218/784 471/17 4 TOTALS 74/ 261-754/.346 255-344/.741 777/10.5 1953-4 19/ 30-103/291 54-71/,761 114/6,0 1954-5 22/ 123-330/, 373 88-124/726 334/15,2 1955-6 21/ 109-283/-385 104-135/770 322/15,3 TOTALS 62/ 262-71 6/.366 169-224/.754 770/12.4 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball 1 09 i/i YEAR-BY-YEAR INDI Total Points (avg.) 1906-(statistical information not available) 1907-Edward Ryan 94 1908-Henry Popperfuss 401 1909-Carl Watson 142 1910-Albert Hall 66 1911-Emmett Poston 90 1912-AlberlHall 113 1913-Homer Dahringer 169 1914-Edward Willitord 130 1915-Edward Williford 116 1916-Ralf Woods 122 1 91 7-Ralf Woods 164 1918-Earl Anderson 201 1 91 9-Ken Wilson 118 1920-Charles Carney 215 1921 -Charles Vail, Jr 108 1922-Ctnarles Carney 249 1923-Walter Roettger 129 1924-Leland Stilwell 129 1925-Russell Daugherity 1 1 1 1926-Russell Daugtierity 99 1927-Russell Daugherity 135 1928-JohnHow 125 1929-John How 102 1930-Charles Harper 76 1931-Charles Harper 124 1932-Caslon Bennett 106 1933-Frank Froschauer 140 1934-Frank Froschauer 170 1935-Frank Froschauer 147 1935-BobRiegel 147 1936-Harry Combes 154 1937-Lou Boudreau 157 1938-Louis Dehner 223 1939-Louis Dehner 239 1940-William Hapac 244 1941 -Art Mathisen 178 1942-Andy Phillip 232 1943-Andy Phillip 305 1944-Stan Patrick 240 1945-WaltKirk 212 1946-Bob Doster 273 1947-Andy Phillip 192 1948-Dwight Eddleman 277 1949-Dwight Eddleman 329 1 950-Wally Osterkorn 333 1951-Don Sunderlage 471 1952-John Kerr 357 1953-John Kerr 386 1954-John Kerr 556 1955-Paul Judson 363 1956-George BonSalle 321 1957-Harv Schmidt 414 1958-Don OhI 431 1959-Roger Taylor 376 1960-Govoner Vaughn 411 1961 -Dave Downey 402 1962-Dave Downey 445 1963-Dave Downey 513 1964-SkipThoren 488 1965-SkipThoren 533 1966-Don Freeman 668 1957-Jim Dawson 521 1968-DaveScholz 529 1969-Dave Schoiz 459 ( 8,5) (15,4) (10,9) ( 7,3) ( 7,5) ( 7,1) (10,6) (10,0) ( 7,3) (12.2) (10,3) (13,4) ( 8,5) (165) ( 6 0) (13,1) ( 8,9) ( 7,6) ( 6,5) ( 5,8) ( 7,9) ( 7,4) ( 6,0) ( 4,8) ( 7,3) ( 6,2) ( 7,8) ( 8 9) ( 7,4) ( 7,4) ( 8,1) ( 8,7) (12,4) (12,6) (12,2) ( 8 9) (10,1) (16,9) (12,0) (10,6) (130) ( 9,6) (13,9) (13,1) (15,1) (17,4) (13,7) (175) (25,3) (16,5) (22,9) (18.8) (19,6) (179) (179) (16,8) (20.2) (19.7) (20,3) (22,2) (27,8) (21,7) (220) (19 1) 1970-Greg Jackson 409 (17 0) 1971-Rick Howat 474 (20,6) 1 972-Nick Weatherspoon 500 (20,8) 1973-Nick Weatherspoon 600 (25,0) 1974-Rick Schmidt 493 (21,4) 1975-Rick Schmidt 524 (20,2) 1976-Rich Adams 429 (15,9) 1977-Audie Matthews 479 (16,0) 1 978- Audie Matthews 327 (12 1) 1979-Mark Smith 404 (13 5) 1980-Eddie Johnson 610 (17 4) 1981 -Eddie Johnson 500 (17,2) 1982-Craig Tucker 450 (15,5) 1983-Derek Harper 492 (15,4) 1984-Efrem Winters 456 (14,7) 1985-Anthony Welch 415 (119) 1986-Ken Norman 525 (16,4) 1987-Ken Norman 641 (20,7) 1988-Nick Anderson 525 (15,9) 1989-Nick Anderson 647 (18,0) 1990-KendallGill 581 (20,0) 1 991 -Andy Kautmann 660 (21,3) 1992-Deon Thomas 542 (19,4) 'Some statistical information is not available, tfius aver- ages were multiplied by games played to give an estimate Total Rebounds (Avg.) 1959-John Wessels 205 1960-Govoner Vaughn 187 1961 -Dave Downey 267 1962-Dave Downey 269 1963-Dave Downey 254 1964-SkipThoren 331 1965-SkipThoren 349 1966-Don Freeman 285 1967-Dave Schoiz 250 1968-Dave Schoiz 230 1969-Dave Schoiz 209 1970-Greg Jackson 234 1971 -Nick Weatherspoon 246 1972-Nick Weatherspoon 265 1973-Nick Weatherspoon 295 1974-Rick Schmidt 165 1975-Rick Schmidt 139 1976-Rich Adams 158 1977-LeviCobb 192 1978-Neil Bresnahan 195 1979-Neil Bresnahan 236 1980-Eddie Johnson 310 1981 -Eddie Johnson 267 1982-JamesGnffin 204 1983-Efrem Winters 213 1984-George Montgomery 224 1985-Efrem Winters 252 1986-Ken Norman 226 1987-Ken Norman 303 1988-Nick Anderson 217 1989-Nick Anderson 285 1990-Marcus Liberty 206 1991-Deon Thomas 203 1992-Deon Thomas 193 ( 9.3) ( 8,1) (111) (12,2) ( 9,8) (13,8) (145) (11,9) (109) ( 9.6) ( 8,7) ( 9,8) (10,7) (11.0) (12.3) ( 7 2) ( 5.3) ( 5.9) ( 64) ( 7.2) ( 7.9) ( 8.9) ( 9-2) ( 7.0) ( 6.9) ( 7.2) ( 7.2) ( 7.1) ( 9.8) ( 6.6) ( 7 9) ( 7.7) ( 6.8) ( 6.9) Field Goal Percentage (Min. 3 attempts per game) 1948-Jim Marks 351 1949-Fred Green 338 1 950-Wally Osterkorn 406 1951-Clive Follmer 386 1952-John Kerr 392 1953-Clive Follmer 406 1954-Jim Dutcher 441 1955-Phil Judson 444 1956-Harv Schmidt 431 1957-Harv Schmidt 432 1958-Roger Taylor 435 1959-Ed Perry 489 1960-Lee Frandsen 477 1961 -Jerry Colangelo 459 1962-Bob Starnes 477 1963-Bill Burwell 500 1964-SkipThoren 501 1965-SkipThoren 560 1966-Bob Brown 478 1967-Deon Flessner 466 1968-Jodie Harrison 553 1969-Jodie Harrison 608 1970-Fred Miller 507 1971 -Rick Howat 485 1972-Larry Cohen 457 1973-Nick Conner 462 1974-Tom Carmichael 500 1975-Tom Carmichael 608 1976-Nate Williams 534 1977-Audie Matthews 510 1978-Rob Judson 514 1979-Derek Holcomb 539 1980-Mark Smith 552 1981-Derek Holcomb 569 1982-Perry Range 521 1983-Derek Harper 537 1984-Quinn Richardson 588 1985-Ken Norman 632 1986-Ken Norman 641 1987-Ken Norman 578 1987-Lowell Hamilton 578 1988-Kenny Battle 578 1989-Kenny Battle 604 1990-Ervin Small 568 1991-Deon Thomas 577 1992-Deon Thomas 585 33-94 ) 65-192) ; 125-308) 3-228) ; 143-365) 82-202) 30-68 ) 35-79 ) (113-262) (156-361) 97-223) 46-94 ) 41-86 ) (128-279) i1-170) (158-316) (187-373) (219-391) 44-92 ) 85-182) 88-159) 87-143) (107-211) :i 90-391) 42-92 ) :i 36-294) 48-96 ) 54-89 ) (102-191) (202-396) 76-148) 90-167) (187-339) 70-123) (146-280) (198-369) 94-160) 86-136) (216-337) (256-443) : 149-258) (197-341) (218-361) 75-132) (172-298) '199-340) 1 1 Fighting lllini Basketball Free Throw Percentage (Min. 1.5 FTs made per game) 1948-Bill Enckson 617 1 949-Don Sunderlage 684 1950-BurdetteThurlby 722 1951 -Ted Beach 825 1952-Clive Follmer 765 1953-Max Hooper 790 1954-Max Hooper 812 1955-Bill Ridley 726 1956-Harv Schmidt 793 1957-Harv Schmidt 761 1 958-Roger Taylor 840 1959-Roger Taylor 833 1960-Govoner Vaughn 865 1961-Bill Small 894 1962-Bill Small 864 1963-BobStarnes 800 1964-TalBrody 684 1965-Bogie Redman 833 1966-Don Freeman 771 1967-Jim Dawson 762 1968-Mike Price 729 1 969-Randy Crews 767 1970-Mike Price 824 1971 -Rick Howat 832 1972-Larry Cohen 867 1973-Jetf Dawson 814 1974-Dennis Graff 862 1975-Rick Schmidt 804 1976-Otho Tucker 764 1977-Audie Matthews 798 1978-Rob Judson 957 1979-Mark Smith 771 1980-Mark Smith 817 1981-Mark Smith 816 1982-Craig Tucker 833 1983-Bruce Douglas 719 1 984-Q. Richardson 794 1985-Doug Altenberger 769 1986-Ken Norman 802 1987-Glynn Blackwell 871 1988-Kendall Gill 753 1989-Stephen Bardo 792 1990-Andy Kaufmann 802 1991 -Andy Kaufmann 833 1992-T.J. Wheeler 844 Total Steals (Avg.) 1978-Mark Smith 37 1979-Mark Smith 53 1980-Reno Gray 39 1981-Derek Harper 39 1982-Derek Harper 67 1983-Bruce Douglas 78 1984-Bruce Douglas 73 1985-Bruce Douglas 85 1986-Bruce Douglas 88 1987-Kendall Gill 39 198B-Kenny Battle 72 19B9-Kenny Battle 89 1990-Kendall Gill 63 1991-Rennie demons 43 1992-Rennie Clemens 42 ( 1 37) ( 1,77) ( 1.11) ( 1 34) ( 231) ( 2.44) ( 2.35) ( 2,43) { 2 75) ( 1,26) ( 2 18) ( 2 47) ( 2,17) ( 1-39) ( 1 50) Total Assists (Avg.) ( 37-60 ) 1975 ( 39-57 ) 1976 ( 52-72 ) ( 47-57 ) ( 91-119) 1977 1978 1979 ( 45-57 ) 1980- ( 34-42 ) 1981 ( 88-124) ( 69-87 ) (102-134) 1982- 1983- 1984- ( 68-81 ) 1985- ( 60-72 ) 1986- ( 83-96 ) ( 42-47 ) ( 70-81 ) 1987- 1988- 1989- ( 84-105) 1990- { 91-133) 1991- ( 55-66 ) 1992- (152-197) ( 93-122) ( 62-85 ) ( 46-60 ) ( 89-108) ( 94-113) ( 39-45 ) ( 83-102) ( 50-58 ) (144-179) ( 68-89 ) ( 75-94 ) ( 45-47 ) ( 84-109) (161-197) (102-125) (110-132) ( 64-89 ) ( 50-63 ) ( 70-91 ) ( 93-116) ( 61-70 ) ( 67-89 ) ( 76-96 ) ( 81-101) (169-203) (81-96) 1974-Jeff Dawson 73 Rick Schmidt 73 Otho Tucker 84 Steve Lanter 103 Neil Bresnahan 68 Mark Smith 121 Reno Gray 109 Derek Harper 156 Derek Harper 145 Bruce Douglas 189 Bruce Douglas 177 Bruce Douglas 200 Bruce Douglas 199 Tony Wysinger 192 Kendall Gill 138 Larry Smith 157 Stephen Bardo 137 Larry Smith 144 Rennie Clemens 137 (3,17) 1978 (2.81) 1979 ( 3.23) 1980 ( 3.43) 1981 ( 2-52) 1982 ( 4.03) 1983 ( 3.11) 1984 ( 5.38) 1985 ( 5.00) 1986 ( 5.91) 1987 (5.71) 1988 ( 5.71) 1989- ( 6.22) 1990- ( 6.40) 1991- ( 4.20) 1992- ( 4.36) ( 4.72) 3-P ( 4.97) ( 4.89) (Min Blocked Shots (Avg.) -Rich Adams 32 ■Derek Holcomb 86 Derek Holcomb 46 ■Derek Holcomb 42 ■James Gnffin 56 ■Efrem Winters 31 Scott Meents 25 Efrem Winters 32 Ken Norman 25 Ken Norman 48 Jens Kujawa 29 Nick Anderson 32 Marcus Liberty 26 Deon Thomas 54 Deon Thomas 44 3-Polnt Percentage (Min. 1.5 attempts per game) 1983-Derek Harper' 481 (13-27 ) 1987-Doug Altenberger 475 (76-160) 1988-Kendall Gill 304 (21-69 ) 1989-Stephen Bardo 492 (29-59 ) 1990-Andy Kaufmann 449 (22-49 ) 1991 -Andy Kaufmann 394 (41-104) 1992-Tom Michael 493 (75-152) "(experimental season for 3-point rule, 27 attempts in 32 games) ( 1,18) ( 2,96) ( 1.48) ( 1-45) ( 1.93) ( 1-00) (0,81) ( 0,91) ( 0.78) ( 1.55) ( 0.89) ( 90) ( 0.90) ( 1.80) ( 1,57) c 2 ^ iA Mark Smith was Illinois' top free thro>w shooter for three consecutive years from 1979-81. Ken Norman led Illinois in scoring rebouncJing and blocked shots in 1986 and 1987. z o Fighting lllini Basketball 1 1 1 ii% VARSITY RECORDS 2 ID NOTE — Some statistical categories have been recorded only in recent years. Records for the following categories only go back as far as the season in which they were first i^ept: Fouls — 1926; FG Att. — 1942; FT Att. — 1942; Rebounds — 1959; Turnovers— 1968; Assists— 1971; Blocked shots — 1978; Steals — 1978; Minutes — 1978; Games — 1906 NOTE — Site is indicated after date: 2/1 6/63 (A) is at the opponent's arena; 3/1/43 (H) is at Illinois; 12/14/56 (N) is on a neutral court. Individual Game Points 53 46 42 40 39 39 38 Dave Downey at Indiana. 2/16/63 Andy Kaufmann vs. Wise. -Milwaukee, 12/3/90 Dave Scholz vs. Northwestern, 2/24/68 Andy Kaufmann vs. Eastern Illinois, 12/1/90 Andy Phillip at Chicago, 3/1/43 Rich Adams vs. Arizona, 11/28/77 Deon Thomas vs. III. -Chicago, 12/30/91 John (Red) Kerr at Ohio State, 1/16/54 Eddie Johnson vs. Long Beach. 12/8/79 Dave Scholz at Northwestern, 2/10/68 Field Goals 1 . 22 Dave Downey vs. Indiana, 2/1 6/63 2. 17 Eddie Johnson vs. Long Beach State, 12/8/79 17 Andy Kaufmann vs. Eastern Illinois, 12/1/90 4, 16 Rich Adams vs. Anzona, 11/28/77 16 Don Freeman vs. Minnesota, 2/26/66 16 Greg Jackson vs. Michigan, 2/22/69 16 Rich Jones vs. Providence, 12/28/65 16 Andy Phillip vs. Chicago, 3/1/43 1 6 Dave Scholz vs. Butler, 1 2/2/67 16 Dave Scholz vs. Northwestern, 2/10/68 1 6 Nick Weatherspoon vs. Vanderbilt, 1 2/23/71 16 Deon Thomas vs. Ill-Chicago, 12/30/91 Field Goal Attempts 1. 34 Dave Downey vs. Indiana, 2/16/63 34 John Kerr vs. Alabama, 1 2/1 2/53 34 Nick Weatherspoon vs. South Carolina, 1/27/72 4. 33 Jim Dawson vs. Purdue. 2/25/67 33 Dave Scholz vs. Northwestern, 2/10/68 6. 32 Jim Dawson vs. Northwestern, 1/10/67 32 Greg Jackson vs. Michigan, 2/22/69 32 Eddie Johnson vs. Long Beach State, 12/8/79 32 Don OhI vs. Wisconsin, 1/13/58 Field Goal Percentage (Minimum 10 attempts) 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 10. 1.000 Derek Harper (11-11) vs. Michigan State, 2/18/83 .917 Anthony Welch (11-12) vs. Chico State, 12/4/84 .909 Rick Howat (10-11) vs. Ohio State. 1/10/70 .909 George Montgomery ( 1 0- 1 1 ) vs. Iowa State, 1 /3/83 .900 Deon Thomas (9-10) vs. Northwestern, 2/4/91 .846 Eddie Johnson (11-13) vs. Michigan, 1/17/80 .846 Eddie Johnson (11-13) vs. Northwestern, 2/28/80 .846 Bob Starnes (11-13) vs. NYU, 12/28/62 .846 Deon Thomas ( 1 1 - 1 3) vs. Memphis State, 1 2/29/90 .824 Govoner Vaughn (14-17) vs. Michigan, 2/29/60 1 1 2 Fighting lllini Basketball Free Throws 1. 15 Jeff Dawson vs. Michigan State, 1/14/74 15 Don Freeman vs. West Virginia, 12/1 1/65 15 Otho Tucker vs. Northwestern, 1/11/75 4. 14 Audie Matthews vs. Ohio State, 1/16/77 14 Deon Thomas vs. Purdue, 2/11/92 6. 13 Bill Burwell vs. Cornell, 12/23/61 13 Bill BunA/ell vs. Indiana, 3/5/62 13 Kendall Gill vs. Minnesota, 2/28/90 13 Rick Howat vs, Wisconsin, 1/12/71 13 Bill Morns vs. Florida, 12/19/71 1 3 Mark Smith vs. Purdue, 2/23/80 13 Bob Starnes vs, Oklahoma, 12/22/62 13 Skip Thoren vs. Purdue, 2/6/65 Free Throve Attempts 7. 1 9 Wally Osterkorn vs. St. Louis, 1 2/22/49 1 8 Hiles Stout vs. Purdue, 2/23/57 1 8 Deon Thomas vs. Purdue, 2/1 1 /92 17 Bill Burwell vs. Cornell, 12/23/61 17 John Kerr vs. Michigan State, 1/9/54 17 Otho Tucker vs. Northwestern, 1/11/75 1 6 Kenny Battle vs. Villanova, 1 1 /28/87 16 Don Freeman vs. West Virginia, 12/1 1/65 16 Don Freeman vs. Army, 12/30/65 16 Bill Morns vs. Flohda, 12/29/71 1 6 Skip Thoren vs. St. Louis, 1 2/4/63 Free Throw Percentage 1. 1.000 Bill Bunnell (13-13) vs. Indiana, 3/5/62 1.000 Kendall Gill (13-13) vs. Minnesota, 2/8/90 3. 1.000 Efrem Winters (12-12) vs. New Mexico State, 12/8/84 4. 1.000 Rich Jones (11-11) vs. Indiana, 2/6/66 1.000 Andy Kaufmann (11-11) vs. Georgia Southern, 12/8/90 6. 1.000 Andy Kaufmann (10-10) vs. Minnesota, 2/10/91 ^ 1.000 Ken Norman (10-10) vs. Houston, 12/14/85 1.000 Scott Pierce (10-10) vs. Oregon State, 12/7/90 1.000 Perry Range (10-10) vs. Army, 12/11/81 1 .000 C. J. Schroeder (10-10) vs. Northwestern, 2/5/72 1.000 Mark Smith (10-10) vs. Minnesota, 1/17/81 1.000 Craig Tucker (10-10) vs. Minnesota, 2/20/82 1,000 Tony Wysinger (10-10) vs. Pitt, 12/6/86 Three-Point Field Goals 1. 7 Andy Kaufmann vs. Missouri, 12/9/90 2. 6 Doug Altenberger vs. Pitt, 12/6/86 6 Doug Altenberger vs. Wisconsin, 2/7/87 6 Doug Altenberger vs. Purdue, 2/23/87 6 Doug Altenberger vs. Indiana, 3/1/87 6 Tom Michael vs. Ohio State, 1/30/92 6 T.J. Wheeler vs. Iowa, 2/23/92 8. 5 P.J. Bowman vs. Iowa, 2/5/89 5 Kendall Gill vs. Michigan State, 1/7/89 5 Kendall Gill vs. Dayton, 3/15/90 5 Tony Wysinger vs. Iowa, 1/14/87 5 Tom Michael vs. Iowa, 2/4/92 5 Tom Michael vs. Indiana, 2/4/92 Three-Point Field Goal Attempts 1. 14 Andy Kaufmann vs. Missouri, 12/9/90 2. 13 Doug Altenberger vs. Purdue, 2/23/87 13 P.J. Bowman vs. Iowa, 2/5/89 4. 12 Tom Michael vs. Temple, 12/10/91 12 Tom Michael vs. Connecticut, 1/4/92 6, 11 Doug Altenberger vs. Arizona, 1/24/87 1 1 Doug Altenberger vs. Iowa, 2/1 2/87 1 1 Tom Michael vs. Iowa. 1 /1 5/92 9. 10 Doug Altenberger vs. Indiana, 3/1/87 10 Tom Michael vs. Iowa, 2/23/92 Three-Point Field Goal Percentage (Minimum 5 Attempts) Doug Altenberger (6-6) vs. Wisconsin, 2/7/87 Tony Wysinger (5-5) vs. Iowa. 1/14/87 Doug Altenberger (4-5) vs. Purdue, 1/22/87 Tom Michael (6-8) vs. Ohio State, 1/30/92 Kendall Gill (5-7) vs. Dayton, 3/15/90 Tom Michael (5-7) vs. Indiana, 2/4/92 Andy Kaufmann (4-6) vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1 2/3/90 Tom Michael (4-6) vs. Wisconsin, 2/20/92 T.J. Wheeler (6-9) vs. Iowa, 2/23/92 Kendall Gill (5-8) vs. Michigan State. 1/7/89 Minutes 10 1.000 1.000 .800 .750 .714 .714 .667 .667 .667 .625 Rebounds 1 . 24 Duane (Skip) Thoren at UCLA, 1 2/28/63 2. 23 Nick Weatherspoon vs. Michigan, 3/2/71 3. 22 Duane (Skip) Thoren at Kentucky. 12/19/64 Duane (Skip) Thoren at Villanova. 12/29,'64 Deon Flessner vs. Georgia Tech (at Los Angeles), 1 2/30/66 Nick Weatherspoon vs. DePauw. 12/2/72 7. 21 Dave Downey vs. Creighton, 12/12/61 Bill Burwell vs. Wisconsin, 2/19/62 Duane (Skip) Thoren vs. Indiana, 1/4/65 Rich Jones at Northwestern, 3/7/66 Assists 1. 16 Tony Wysinger vs. Pitt, 12/6/86 2. 15 Bruce Douglas vs. Houston. 12/14/83 3. 13 Bruce Douglas vs. Minnesota, 3/9/85 4. 12 Rennie Clemens vs. Oregon State. 12/7/90 12 Bruce Douglas vs. Texas A&M, 1 1/27/82 1 2 Bruce Douglas vs. Wisconsin, 3/1 0/83 1 2 Derek Harper vs. Purdue, 2/28/81 1 2 Derek Harper vs. Northwestern. 3/7/81 12 Derek Harper vs. Michigan. 1/30'82 10. 11 (eight times) Steals 1. 8 Bruce Douglas vs. Purdue, 2/25/84 2. 7 Kenny Battle vs. Michigan, 3/9/88 7 Bruce Douglas vs. Northwestern, 2/8/84 7 Bruce Douglas vs. Northwestern, 2/14/85 7 Bruce Douglas vs. Wisconsm-Green Bay, 12/4/85 7 Bruce Douglas vs Michigan, 1/8/86 7 Kendall Gill vs. Eastern Illinois, 12/8/86 7 Kendall Gill vs. Iowa, 3/4/90 8. 6 (12 times) Blocked Shots 1 . 11 Derek Holcomb vs. South Carolina. 1 2/8/78 2. 7 Derek Holcomb vs. Centenary, 12/7/79 7 Deon Thomas vs. Northwestern, 2/26/92 4. 6 James Gnffin vs. Denver, 1 1, '28/78 6 James Gritfin vs. Wisconsin, 2/4/82 6 Derek Holcomb vs. Northwestern. 1./8,'81 7. 5 (12 times) 1. 60 2. 55 55 55 54 6. 53 52 8. 51 9. 50 10. 49 49 49 Season Bruce Douglas vs. Michigan, 1/28/84 Doug Altenberger vs. Oregon, 1 1/25/84 Quinn Richardson vs. Michigan, 1, '28/84 Efrem Winters vs. Michigan, 1/28/84 Doug Altenberger vs. Michigan, 1 28 '84 Bruce Douglas vs. Oregon. 1 1 25.84 Anthony Welch vs. Oregon. 1 1 '25,84 George Montgomery vs. Michigan. 1/28/84 Bruce Douglas vs. Iowa, 2/2/84 Derek Harper vs, Minnesota. 3/13/83 Anthony Welch vs, Minnesota. 3/13.'83 Efrem Winters vs. Minnesota. 3/13/83 Points 668 660 649 641 610 600 596 581 556 10. 542 Don Freeman, 1965-66 Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91 Nick Anderson, 1988-89 Ken Norman, 1986-87 Eddie Johnson, 1979-80 Nick Weatherspoon, 1972-73 Kenny Battle, 1988-89 Kendall Gill, 1989-90 John (Red) Kerr, 1953-54 Deon Thomas, 1991-92 Field Goals 1. 266 Eddie Johnson, 1979-80 2. 262 Nick Anderson, 1988-89 3. 258 Don Freeman, 1965-66 4. 256 Ken Norman, 1986-87 5. 247 Nick Weatherspoon, 1972-73 6. 225 Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91 7. 223 Nick Anderson, 1987-88 223 Dave Scholz, 1967-68 9. 219 Lowell Hamilton. 1988-89 219 Eddie Johnson. 1980-81 219 Skip Thoren. 1964-65 12.218 Kenny Battle. 1988-89 13.216 Ken Norman. 1985-86 14. 214 Jim Dawson, 1966-67 Field Goal Attempts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 595 Don Freeman, 1965-66 576 Eddie Johnson, 1979-80 541 Dave Scholz, 1967-68 540 Nick Weatherspoon, 1972-73 520 John Kerr, 1953-54 495 Jim Dawson, 1966-67 487 Nick Anderson, 1988-89 482 Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91 477 Nick Weatherspoon, 1971-72 474 Rich Jones, 1965-66 2 o Fighting lllini Basketball 113 ^ Field Goal Percentage (Minimum 200 Attempts) 1. .641 Ken Norman. 1985-86 (216-337) 2. .604 Kenny Battle. 1987-88 (197-341) 3. .585 Deon Thomas. 1991-92(199-340) 4. .578 Ken Norman. 1986-87(256-443) 5. .578 Kenny Battle, 1988-89 (218-361) 6. .578 Lowell Hamilton. 1986-87 (149-258) 7. .577 Deon Thomas, 1990-91 (172-298) 8. .572 Nick Anderson, 1987-88 (223-390) 9. .560 Skip Thoren, 1 964-65 (21 9-391 ) 10. .552 Mark Smith, 1979-80 (187-339) Free Throws 1. 171 Don Sunderlage, 1950-51 2. 169 Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91 3. 161 Mark Smith, 1979-80 4. 152 Don Freeman, 1965-66 5. 151 Kenny Battle, 1988-89 6. 144 Rick Schmidt, 1974-75 1 44 Deon Thomas, 1 991 -92 8. 136 Kendall Gill, 1989-90 9. 136 John Kerr, 1953-54 128 Ken Norman, 1986-87 Free Th ro>v Attempts 1. 218 Don Sunderlage, 1950-51 218 Deon Thomas, 1991-92 3. 214 John Kerr, 1953-54 4. 203 Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91 5. 200 Kenny Battle, 1988-89 6. 197 Don Freeman, 1965-66 197 Mark Smith, 1979-80 8. 179 Kenny Battle, 1987-88 179 Rick Schmidt, 1974-75 10 176 Ken Norman, 1986-87 Free Throw Percentage (Minimum 75 Attempts) Don Freeman attempted 595 field goals in 1965-66 to set an Illinois record. Govoner Vaughn, 1959-60 (83-96) Bill Small, 1961-62 (70-81) T.J. Wheeler, 1991-92 (81-96) Roger Taylor, 1 957-58 (68-81 ) Craig Tucker, 1981-82(110-132) Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91 (169-203) RickHowat, 1970-71 (94-113) Mike Price, 1969-70 (89-108) Jeff Dawson, 1973-74 (72-88) Mark Smith, 1979-80(161-187) Doug Altenberger, 1986-87 Tom Michael, 1991-92 Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91 Kendall Gill, 1988-89 Stephen Bardo, 1988-89 Tony Wysmger, 1986-87 T.J. Wheeler, 1991-92 Stephen Bardo, 1989-90 Nick Anderson, 1988-89 Larry Smith, 1990-91 Three-Point Field Goal Attempts Doug Altenberger, 1986-87 Tom Michael, 1991-92 Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91 Kendall Gill, 1988-89 T.J. Wheeler. 1991-92 Kendall Gill, 1987-88 Nick Anderson, 1988-89 Kendall Gill, 1989-90 Stephen Bardo, 1989-90 P.J. Bowman, 1989-90 Larry Smith, 1990-91 Three-Point Field Goal Percentage (Minimum 40 Attempts) 1. .493 Tom Michael. 1991-92 (75-152) 2. .492 Stephen Bardo, 1988-89(29-59) 3. .475 Doug Altenberger, 1986-87 (76-160) 4. .467 Tony Wysinger, 1986-87 (29-60) 5. .458 Kendall Gill, 1988-89 (38-83) 6. .449 Andy Kaufmann, 1989-90 (22-49) 7. ,438 Stephen Bardo, 1989-90 (28-64) 8. .409 Tom Michael, 1990-91 (18-44) 9. .408 T.J. Wheeler, 1991-92 (29-71) 10. .394 Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91 (41-104) 1. .865 2. .864 3. .844 4. .840 5. .833 6. .833 7. .832 8. .824 9. .818 10 .817 Th ree- 1. 76 2. 75 3. 41 4, 38 5, 29 29 29 8, 28 9. 24 24 Th ree- 1. 160 2. 152 3. 104 4. 83 5. 71 6. 69 7. 66 66 9. 64 10. 63 63 1 1 4 Fighting lllini Basl o 2 1949-50 1950-51 1951-52 1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60 FG FGA FG% 3P SPA 3P% FT FTA FT% Reb. Avg. PF DQ 22 22 509 468 1621 1666 .314 .281 27 27 715 658 2056 2095 .348 .314 26 26 679 586 2007 1916 .338 ,306 22 22 657 493 1823 1516 .361 .316 22 22 605 465 1670 1357 .362 .343 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 684 731 708 695 742 716 521 551 652 679 644 664 1764 1836 1778 1795 1817 1729 1504 1566 1675 1708 1594 1696 .389 .398 .398 .387 .408 .414 .346 .352 .389 .397 .403 .391 366 491 487 461 468 440 534 435 356 331 399 363 374 427 467 493 515 574 431 364 447 441 627 747 779 691 690 671 725 620 503 517 562 611 565 661 727 740 789 813 632 515 671 654 584 .657 .612 .671 .678 .656 .737 .702 .708 .640 .710 594 .662 .646 .642 .666 .653 .706 .681 .707 .666 .675 1179 1128 1256 1293 53.4 49.0 57.1 56.2 500 508 614 474 491 477 475 440 369 457 479 517 643 661 451 513 394 535 414 360 377 432 Pts. Ave. HG 1384 1921 1865 1775 1678 1808 1996 1851 1746 1815 1831 1299 1690 1599 1453 1423 1557 1678 1735 1722 1173 1769 62.9 71.1 71.7 80.7 76.3 82.2 90.7 84.1 79.4 82.5 79.6 59.0 62.6 61.5 66.0 64.7 70.8 76.3 78.9 78.3 53.3 76.9 76 89 95 96 90 104 111 112 102 103 96 83 91 74 91 84 92 96 102 98 102 109 TO BK z 13 STL 1 32 Fighting lllini Basketball 3P 3PA 3P% DQ 1960-61 1961-62 1362-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 G 24 23 26 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 23 24 23 26 855 24 786 24 899 24 830 24 802 24 602 24 768 24 735 23 FG 705 712 742 725 737 755 765 754 799 843 593 642 679 708 FGA 1722 1645 1892 1853 1871 1905 1846 1500 1708 1563 1629 1813 1772 1983 1817 1937 1817 1825 1361 1449 1597 1577 FG% .409 .433 .452 .424 .480 .435 .434 .401 .450 .470 .455 .400 .416 .381 .421 .389 .439 .461 .436 .443 .424 .449 FT 422 459 491 444 415 438 462 337 466 359 383 413 314 481 399 399 431 385 373 424 355 415 FTA 589 618 670 663 591 617 697 526 663 568 572 649 478 657 609 564 601 556 565 581 537 591 FT% .716 .727 .733 .670 .703 .709 .663 .641 .703 .632 .670 .636 .657 1154 .732 1349 .644 1262 .708 1278 .717 1243 .693 1214 .644 990 .730 1144 .661 1078 .702 Reb. 1228 1061 1280 1137 1271 1286 1218 1199 1218 1055 957 1059 1069 Avg. 51.2 50.2 51.9 52.6 53.3 51.8 50.6 41.3 47.7 44.9 46.1 53.3 49,4 48,9 53.6 50.8 50.0 50.8 43.9 39.9 44.1 46.1 PF 481 382 501 467 426 464 437 461 455 438 449 424 452 491 498 454 464 501 424 489 435 ,427 Pts. 1832 1883 2201 2016 2213 2098 2066 1541 2002 1829 1867 1863 1788 1991 1929 1897 2029 2071 1561 1708 1713 1831 Ave. 76.3 81.9 84.7 84.0 92.2 87.4 86.1 64.2 83.4 75.9 81.1 77.6 77.7 76.6 80.4 79.0 84.5 86.3 65.0 71.2 71.4 79.6 HG 99 101 106 104 121 120 99 75 105 101 124 96 104 103 110 105 109 120 95 88 102 105 2 TO BK STL Fighting lllini Basketball 1 33 z o (A FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 24 24 694 761 1645 1726 .422 .441 24 24 765 779 1730 1757 .442 .443 23 23 693 826 1571 1662 .441 .497 26 26 722 809 1714 1770 .421 .457 27 27 765 739 1619 1672 .473 .442 30 30 855 782 1802 1662 .474 .471 37 37 847 797 1857 1683 .456 .474 39 39 35 35 29 29 29 29 891 1040 916 768 738 909 755 667 1908 2160 1799 1620 1828 2080 1724 1510 .467 .481 .509 .474 .404 .437 .438 .442 FT 489 364 371 401 329 338 350 310 534 422 378 367 310 377 374 388 521 477 670 551 438 382 FTA 689 513 509 546 460 480 498 454 739 577 533 522 467 474 553 530 740 684 681 780 608 547 FT% .709 .709 .729 .734 .715 .704 .703 .683 .723 .731 .709 .703 .663 .711 .676 .732 .704 .697 .690 .706 .720 .698 Reb. 1152 1066 902 1044 996 1094 1133 1238 1344 1120 960 1119 1183 1085 1219 1064 1094 1118 1097 1244 926 937 Avg. 48.0 44.4 39.2 40.2 36.9 36.5 42.0 41.3 38.4 38.6 33.1 46.6 49.3 47.2 47,0 39.4 36.5 41.4 36.6 35.5 31.9 32.3 PF 426 475 505 553 521 660 617 619 705 559 499 483 491 514 526 516 561 516 530 701 530 523 DO 24 19 13 30 26 25 25 21 17 20 21 16 22 18 20 28 20 14 Pts. 1877 1849 1757 1845 1859 2048 2044 2092 2614 2254 1914 1889 1868 1989 1992 1866 2085 2071 1948 2369 1948 2369 Ave. 78.2 78.9 76.4 71.0 68.9 68.3 75.5 69.7 74.7 77.7 66.0 78.7 77.8 86.5 76.6 69.1 69.5 76.7 64.9 67.7 67.2 59.2 HG 96 100 99 96 106 89 113 109 105 106 126 105 99 107 114 90 87 107 82 87 84 83 A 244 390 427 459 398 473 618 547 435 347 484 413 405 398 338 479 407 366 TO 430 414 473 505 397 306 , 438 456 472 556 419 421 BK 65 81 162 56 119 86 120 65 114 74 STL 216 253 215 181 187 166 194 147 1 34 Fighting lllini Basketball 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 C z G 32 31 35 32 31 33 36 29 31 28 32 31 35 974 32 990 31 956 33 1067 36 1200 29 860 31 861 28 FG 866 836 677 822 712 832 779 814 881 1027 766 853 726 FGA 1825 1655 2005 1828 1865 2107 2340 1803 1800 1490 1803 1617 1989 1715 1823 1958 2228 1767 1925 1655 FG% .475 .505 .486 .542 .513 .506 .513 .477 .478 .454 .456 .440 418 .454 .447 112 .450 39 .461 136 .434 109 .443 101 .439 3P 130 100 118 158 118 162 135 3PA 223 140 320 287 265 314 264 291 450 380 458 380 3P% .461 .279 .425 .380 .381 .414 433 462 350 .379 464 .405 552 .351 574 .311 539 .354 580 .355 FT 420 500 390 313 337 399 454 460 438 454 473 367 FTA 624 618 653 475 649 827 817 725 850 758 561 422 503 529 654 666 614 651 688 584 FT% .673 .701 .708 .737 .715 .667 .703 .743 .682 .660 .695 .742 .670 .754 .694 .691 .713 .697 .688 .628 Reb. 1104 1015 1271 1041 1100 1233 1343 1117 1192 1018 1005 845 1102 825 1008 1097 1188 1006 1033 902 Avg. 34.5 32.7 36.3 32.5 35.5 37.4 37.3 38.5 38.5 36.4 31.4 27.3 31.5 25.8 32.5 33.2 33.0 34.7 33.3 32.2 PF 573 476 519 505 564 635 627 586 586 511 607 566 609 518 621 730 726 625 704 632 DQ 9 13 13 6 15 12 5 12 12 17 27 17 23 15 17 31 32 25 24 24 Pts. 2168 2105 2410 2330 2488 2725 3110 2368 2403 1984 2081 1736 2001 1957 2182 2340 2650 2104 2341 1954 Ave. 67.8 67.9 68.9 72.8 80.3 82.6 86.4 81.7 77.5 70.9 65.0 58.0 57.2 61.2 70.4 70.9 73.6 72.6 75.5 69.8 HG 94 99 93 115 99 118 127 118 120 95 101 73 76 92 97 103 100 93 116 92 A 508 523 630 555 598 582 639 457 446 422 450 353 436 379 426 497 527 397 427 374 TO 443 342 452 407 429 500 470 403 536 468 455 415 528 438 492 625 611 477 444 406 BK 101 73 113 109 144 113 107 104 123 108 93 78 71 65 78 78 68 96 140 110 STL 240 212 262 258 250 310 341 236 198 157 203 157 200 184 195 216 213 173 217 200 70 2 O Fighting mini Basketball 135 iA ALL-TIME GAME-BY-G (note: all Big Ten Conference games in bold: also Big Ten record in bold; Illinois score listed on left) Elu'ood Broun F. L. Pinckney Fletcher Lane 1 year (6-8) Leo Hana was put in charge of building the basketball program at Illinois after a women's program had existed for years. A team, led by its playing captain Roy Riley, beat Champaign High School Jan. 6, two weeks before Hana was able to replace Riley with a "professional" coach. Elwood Brown became Illinois' first basketball coach Jan. 20, 1906, and proceeded to turn in a commendable coaching job, especially since the squad lost two of its mainstays during the season. The results of the season were on the whole sati-sfacton-. In the future, there will not be such a lack of material as hampered the coach (Brown) this season, " wrote the 190^ lUio. 1905-06(6 8,3-6) Coach: Elwood Brown Captains: (elected each game) J 12 71 Champaign High School (Urbana) 4 J 20 27 Indiana (Urbana) 24 J 27 25 Purdue (Urbana) 19 F2 19 at IVIinnesota 32 F 5 23 Wheaton 21 F8 15 at Evanston Y M C.A51 F9 14 at Chicago 49 F 10 28 at Wheaton 37 F 14 31 Oberlin25 Fie 7 at Indiana 38 F17 22 at Purdue 48 F 24 24 Chicago 21 F 28 25 Minnesota 27 M 3 32 Wisconsin 35 Big Ten; 4th place (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (L) 1 year (1-10) Pinckney took over the coaching reins for a year in 1907. There was promise for a good season after the solid start the program had made in 1906. More than 100 men tried out for the team. Pinckney found at least three freshman he thought would help the team and placed them on the varsiU' squad. However, the Western (Conference Committee declared the three ineligible, leaving Pinckney with a much depleted team and Illinois with its worst record ever. The decision to make the fresh- men ineligible gave Pinckney the same problem Brown faced the year before - turning out a winning team with limited talent. 1906-07(1 10, 0-8) Coach: F.L, Pinckey Captain: H V. Juul D15 SSatPeoria YMC A, 19 (W) J 2 26 at Chicago Y. MCA. 31 (L) J 12 27 Purdue 32 (L) J 19 16 Wisconsin 22 (L) J 31 3 at Minnesota 42 (L) F1 13 at Wisconsin 47 (L) F 2 20 at Chicago 53 (L) F15 13 at Wabash 50 (L) F16 18 at Purdue 45 (L) F 23 20 Chicago 35 (L) M 1 29 Minnesota 36 (L) Big Ten: 5th place 01 year (20-6) Fletcher Lane's all-time best winning percentage among Illinois coaches is misleading, since he only coached for one year. His 20-6 team of 1908 benefited from a long Southern trip in which the team beat several YMCA and club teams from Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia. The club was billed as a closely-knit group, due in part to the long trip. The players, however, did not appear to appreciate Lane's coaching style. M.G Dadant, the 1908 captain wrote. "Handicapped as they were by the lack of any competent coaching, the players went through the season in perfect harmony, each one relinquish- ing any personal feelings that the team might be better as a whole " 1907-08(20 6,6-5) Coach: Fletcher Lane Captain: M.G Dadant D 19 33 at Decatur Y. MCA, 28 (W) D20 36 Washington (St. Louis) 25 (W) D21 92 at Cairo Ath Club 14 (W) D23 56 at Memphis YMCA 8 (W) D25 41 at Ft Worth Y.M.C.A. 25 (W) D25 32 at Ft, Worth Y.M C A. 20 (W) D26 58atWaco YM.C.A. 20 (W) D27 36 at Temple YMCA. 17 (W) D28 41 at Galveston Y.M.C.A. 21 (W) D30 34 at Beaumont YMCA, 17 (W) J 1 22atMobile Y,M,C A, 21 (W) J2 31 at Columbus YMCA 30 (W) J2 21 at Montgomery YMCA, 31 (L) J3 46 at Birmingham A,C, 24 (W) J4 35 Rose Poly (at Terre Haute) 26 (W) J11 24 at Purdue 23 (W) J 18 20 Wisconsin 28 (L) J 25 39 Indiana 12 (W) F8 21 Chicago 35 (L) F14 36 at Iowa 46 (L) F15 16 at Minnesota 15 (W) F29 38 Purdue 15 (W) M6 17 at Chicago 42 (L) M7 18 at Northwestern 13 (W) M9 14 at Wisconsin 27 (L) M12 22 Minnesota 20 (W) Big Ten: 3rd place 1 36 Fighting lllini Basketball H. V.Juul T. E. Thompson Ralph Jones 2 years (12-10) H. V. Juul became the first Illinois basketball coach to stay for more than one year. He also became the first former Fighting lUini player to head the Illinois basketball program and was captain of the 1907 squad. After leading Illinois to a 12-10 record over two years, he departed to become a professional baseball player, enjoying stints with the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds. Juul was the son of a former Illinois Congressman and. prior to his death in 1928, was a committee- man in the 3>th Ward in Chicago as well as was campaign director for the Republican Party headquarters at the Morrisson Hotel in (Chicago. 1908-09(7 6, 5-6) Coach: H.V Juul Captain: H J. Popperfuss D 22 93 at Shelbyville Business College D 23 47 at Mt. Vernon 25 J 9 30 Indiana 2 J 16 28 Wisconsin 19 J 22 17 at Minnesota 18 J 23 10 at Wisconsin 20 F 10 21 Minnesota 20 F13 15 Chicago 17 F17 24 Purdue 18 F 26 10 at Chicago 23 F 27 35 at Northwestern 4 M 5 20 at Purdue 28 M6 13 at Indiana 23 19 (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) Big Ten: 4th place 1909-10(5 4,5-4) Coach : H V Juul Captain: Carl Watson J15 16 at Wisconsin 28 J 21 34 Wisconsin 14 J 29 33 Purdue 17 F5 30 Indiana 20 F8 11 Chicago 21 F26 24 at Chicago 15 M4 10 at Purdue 28 M5 26 at Indiana 12 M9 9 Minnesota 22 BigTe n 4th place (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) 2 years (14-14) T. E. Thompson also had a two-year career as head basketball coach at Illinois, compiling a l4- iHt record. Thompson claimed, at the time, to be the only player in Western Conference histor\ to ha\ e played five years of collegiate basketball. He was at Northwestern for one year before playing at Illinois for four additional seasons. In addition to his duties as basketball coach at Illinois in 191 1-12, he also ser\ed as Athletic Director George Huffs only assistant in the athletic department, doubling as the school's general manager of athletics and as ticket manager. After leaving the universit)', he founded The Tht)mas Thompson Company in Highland Park, 111., a manufacturer of enamel products. 1910-11 (6 6, 6-5) Coach: T E Thompson Captain: L S Bernstein D31 19 at Evanston Y M.C A 28 (L) J7 32 Indiana 22 (W) J 14 17 Chicago 23 (L) J 20 18 at Minnesota 17 (W) J 21 17 at Wisconsin 20 (L) J 28 29 Purdue 33 (L) F17 14 at Indiana 19 (L) F18 25 at Purdue 15 (W) F24 18 at Chicago 19 (L) F25 26 at Northwestern 15 (W) M2 22 Minnesota 12 (W) Mil 21 Wisconsin 18 (W) Big Ten: 4th place 1911-12(8 8,4-8) Coach : T E Thompson Captain: W H Woolston D 16 48 Millikin 8 D29 43 at Evanston Reds 8 D30 37 at Evanston Reds 7 J5 44 III. Wesleyan 12 J12 16 at Minnesota 22 J14 10 at Wisconsin 27 J 20 21 Chicago 22 J 27 20 Purdue 35 F6 14 at Purdue 28 F7 24 at Indiana 25 F10 13 Minnesota 10 F23 41 Indiana 16 M2 25 Northwestern 10 M8 12 at Chicago 17 M9 30 at Northwestern 19 M 15 15 Wisconsin 23 Big Te n 5lh place (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) 8 years (85-34) After arriving at Illinois from Purdue, Ralph Jones left an impressive legac\ behind in Champaign. Besides coaching freshman football and baseball during his tenure at Illinois, he was credited b\' some \\ ith originating the fast break in basketball. After leading the Fighting lllini to one outright crown and the sharing of one other conference championship, Jones left to coach at Wabash and eventually Lake Forest Academ\ . In addition, Jones was head coach of the Chicago Bears from 1930-33, where, among other achievements, he was credited with the revival of the T-formation, and the use of a man in motion to throw the defense off 1912-13(106, 7-6) Coach: Ralph R Jones Captain: H W Dahringer D 20 18 Wesleyan 13 J 4 27atDecatur Y M C.A 13 J 6 52 Rose Poly Tech. 14 J 11 15 Wisconsin 16 J 21 22 Purdue 18 J 28 35 Iowa 9 F 8 19 Minnesota 12 F14 23 Northwestern 22 F 21 13 at Wisconsin 18 F 22 20 at Minnesota 10 F 26 12 Chicago 19 M 1 29 Indiana 12 M7 11 at Purdue 12 M 8 23 at Indiana 17 M 14 16 at Chicago 21 M 1 5 1 8 at Northwestern 20 Big Ten 5th place 1913-14(94, 7-3) Coach: Ralph R. Jones Captain: E A. Williford 19 Miilikin 10 46 Riverside(at LaGrange) 17 20 at Evanston Reds 24 35 Indiana 6 25 Wisconsin 26 26 Purdue 20 11 Chicago 12 18 Minnesota 16 30 at Purdue 25 31 at Indiana 15 35 Northwestern 15 15 at Wisconsin 29 26 at Minnesota 11 D 18 J2 J3 J6 J 10 J 17 J 20 J 23 F6 F7 F 14 F20 F21 Big Ten: 4th place (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (U (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) rti z o Fighting lllini Basketball 1 37 ^ 1914-15(160, 12-0) 1917-18(9 6,6-6) Frank Winters Coach: Ralph R. Jones Captain: Sven Duner D8 52 Arkansas AC, 6 (W) D12 50 IILWesleyan 9 (W) D18 19atMillikin 16 (W) J2 27 at Peoria Tigers 14 (W) J11 34 Indiana 13 (W) J 16 27 Purdue 8 (W) J 23 24 Ohio State 17 (W) J 26 20 at Indiana 4 (W) F8 39 Wisconsin 19 (W) F13 19 at Wisconsin 17 (W) F15 20 at Minnesota 10 (W) F23 20 Chicago 12 (W) F27 22 at Purdue 15 (W) Ml 26 at Ohio State 19 (W) MS 19 at Chicago 18 (W) M8 26 Minnesota 11 (W) Big Te n: 1st place 1915-16(13 3, 9-3) Coach: Ralph R. Jones Captain: Ray Woods D13 36Millikin16 D 17 34 at Millikin 19 J 1 25 at Illinois Wesleyan 18 J 4 24 Wabash 1 6 J 11 22 Purdue 11 J 15 21 Ohio State 10 J 22 27 Wisconsin 20 F9 30 at Chicago 17 F 12 21 Northwestern 23 F 19 14 at Wisconsin 34 F 21 27 at Minnesota 22 F 26 31 Chicago 13 F29 16 at Northwestern 25 M4 29 at Purdue 19 M 6 28 at Ohio State 22 M13 20 Minnesota 9 Big Ten: 2nd place (t) 1916-17(133, 10-2) Coach: Ralph R. Jones Captain: C.G- Alwood D9 38 at Millikin 18 D 1 5 26 Wabash 28 D18 38 Millikin 16 (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (U) (W) (W) (U) (W) (W) (W) J3 52 Northwestern College 10 J6 28 at Purdue 24 J8 38 at Ohio State 14 J12 45 Northwestern 17 J 16 20 Chicago 10 J 20 14 at Wisconsin 25 J 22 11 at Minnesota 20 F3 19 at Chicago 16 F5 34 Ohio State 21 F10 18 Minnesota 17 F17 27 Purdue 16 F24 20 Wisconsin 17 M2 21 at Northwestern 12 (W) {!-) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) Big Ten: 1st place (t) Coach; Ralph R, Jones Captains: George S Halas. E W. Anderson D 15 40 Millikin 13 (W) D 19 31 atMiilikin 13 (W) J5 24 Wabash 9 (W) J9 27 Purdue 17 (W) J 14 28 Minnesota 17 (W) J 19 21 Wisconsin 22 (L) F2 19 at Chicago 23 (L) F9 38 Northwestern 22 (W) F11 35 Ohio State 21 (W) F 16 26 at Purdue 29 (L) F18 26 at Ohio State 23 (W) F23 15 at Wisconsin 23 (L) F25 22 at Minnesota 35 (L) M2 14 at Northwestern 29 (L) M6 20 Chicago 17 (W) Big Ten: 4th place (t) 1918-19(6 8, 5-7) Coach: Ralph R. Jones Captain: 8. A Ingwersen J3 J 10 J 18 J 20 J 25 J 27 F1 F8 F15 F21 F24 M 1 M3 M 10 26 Great Lakes 28 37 Millikin 17 13 Purdue 16 25 Ohio State 20 25 at Wisconsin 15 17 at Minnesota 36 27 at Michigan 23 12 at Chicago 17 16 Wisconsin 14 25 at Purdue 18 15 at Ohio State 32 15 Chicago 17 9 Minnesota 26 18 Michigan 22 Big Ten: 5th place 1919-20(9 4, 8-4) Coach: Ralph R Jones Captain: K L. Wilson J 5 24 Northwestern College 12 J 10 33 Purdue 31 J 12 40 Ohio State 22 J 17 31 Minnesota 19 J 24 43 Wisconsin 20 J 26 41 Michigan 14 F 7 20 at Purdue 36 F 9 35 at Ohio State 27 F14 21 Chicago 23 F 21 29 at Wisconsin 33 F 23 26 at Minnesota 20 F 28 20 at Chicago 27 Ml 28 at Michigan 21 Big Ten: 3rd place (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (U) (W) (L) (W) 2 years (25-12) XXtiile in his two-year stint as coach of the Illinois basketball team, Frank Winters was faced with ha\ing onh- a handful of veteran placers available and was forced into installing an entirely new system of play. His 25-12 record in two years was a testament to the way Winters made negatives into positives. Upon arriving as head coach in the fall of 1920, he inherited a team whose best player. Chuck C^arney. had just severely injured his knee in the last football game. Nonetheless, the team went on to an 1 1- 7 record and improved to 14-5 in the 1922 campaign. 1920-21 (117, 7-5) Coach: Frank J. Winters Captain: C,W. Vail D18 24 Millikin 29 (L) D 20 32 at III. Normal 21 (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (L) J 1 25 Nebraska 30 J3 26 Nebraska 24 J 10 42 III. Normal 17 J 14 26 at Millikin 20 J 18 33 Chicago 29 J 22 18 at Wisconsin 23 J 24 23 at Minnesota 22 F5 F7 F12 F19 F22 F26 F28 39 at Purdue 26 46 Ohio State 11 24 Minnesota 20 17 Wisconsin 9 19 Purdue 29 18 at Michigan 24 35 at Ohio State 32 M 5 26 at Chicago 29 M 7 26 Michigan 28 Big Ten: 4th place (t) 1921-22(14 5, 7-5) Coach: Frank J Winters Captain: OR. Carney Die 35 III, Wesleyan 19 D17 32 Knox 24 D 30 33 Miliikin 20 J2 J3 J7 J 14 J 16 J 19 F4 F7 F10 F11 F18 F20 F25 F27 49 Notre Dame 38 40 Notre Dame 27 30 Butler 28 48 at Ohio State 36 20 Michigan 17 34 at Millikin 33 16 at Chicago 22 29 Purdue 28 23 at Wisconsin 25 29 at Minnesota 28 28 Minnesota 18 41 Ohio State 22 16 at Michigan 42 37 Wisconsin 35 1 38 Fighting lllini Basketball M3 M7 Big Ten: 4th place (t) 25 Chicago 26 31 at Purdue 39 (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) /. Craig Ruby 14 years (148-97) J. Craig Ruby was known as one of the great basketball tacticians of his time. He and legendar\' Kansas coach Phog Allen actively campaigned together for higher baskets to offset the advantage of tall centers. Ruby alone advocated the elimination of the dribble to do away with stalling, and wanted the hoop enlarged to 20 inches in diameter rather than the standard 18 Ruby's second season at Illinois produced a tie for the Big Ten championship in 1924, but it was not until 1935 that he could lead his team to tie for top conference honors again. 1922-23 (9 6, 7-5) Coach: J. Craig Ruby Captain: E,N Hellstrom D 16 29 Washington 14 (W) D21 41 Notre Dame 38 (W) D2 25 Butler 29 (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) J8 36 at Ohio State 31 J13 31 Indiana 22 J 16 13 at Michigan 30 J 20 20 Purdue 24 F2 24 at Minnesota 21 F7 20 Chicago 18 F12 24 at Indiana 31 F17 28 at Purdue 26 F19 25 Minnesota 18 F24 20 at Chicago 24 F26 20 Michigan 27 M5 37 Ohio State 21 Big Ten: 4th place (t) 1923-24(11 6, 8-4) Coach : J. Craig Ruby Captain: GE. Potter D12 28 Depauw 29 D15 15 Washington 17 D21 16 Iowa State 12 J2 29 Notre Dame 21 J5 20 at Minnesota 36 J 12 27 at Ohio State 24 J 14 23 at Michigan 24 J 17 38 Northwestern 18 F5 28 Butler 27 F11 22 Ohio State 25 F16 12 at Wisconsin 13 F23 26 at Iowa 14 F25 31 Wisconsin 20 F29 38 Iowa 19 M4 36 at Northwestern 35 M8 23 Michigan 20 M10 31 Minnesota 19 (L) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) 1924-25(11 6, 8-4) 1927-28(5 12, 2-10) Coacl- : J Craig Ruby Coach : J. Craig Ruby Captain: J W. Mauer Captain: Everett Olson D 13 27 DePauw 23 (W) D 10 22 Knox 18 (W) D 19 36 Washington 19 (W) D 17 41 Bradley 35 (W) D30 22 at Butler 24 (L) D27 23 at Washington 34 (L) J5 36 Kentucky 26 (W) D29 34 at Washington 24 (W) J 10 27 at Chicago 16 (W) D30 26 at Washington 32 (L) J 14 27 at Northwestern 16 (W) J7 24 Purdue 30 (L) J 17 34 Indiana 24 (W) J13 30 at Iowa 36 (L) J 24 23 Iowa 15 (W) J 16 34 at Wisconsin 33 (W) F 7 18 at Notre Dame 29 (L) J 21 29 at Indiana 44 (L) F12 30 Northwestern 20 (W) F8 32 Northwestern 20 (W) F14 19 Chicago 15 (W) F14 14 at Purdue 40 (L) F21 35 Wisconsin 25 (W) F17 26 at Chicago 52 (L) F23 24 at Indiana 30 (L) F24 27 Iowa 41 (U) F27 25 at Iowa 33 (L) Ml 31 at Northwestern 39 (L) M2 18 at Purdue 34 (L) M3 18 Chicago 19 (L) M6 37 Purdue 27 (W) M6 23 Indiana 27 (L) M9 9 at Wisconsin 24 (L) M9 22 Wisconsin 32 (L) Big Ten: 3rd place (t) 1925-26(9 8, 6-6) Big Ten 5th place (t) 1926-27(10 7, 7-5) Coach: J Craig Ruby Captain: RS. Daugherity D 1 1 37 Bradley 24 D17 22Coe28 D 20 34 Drake 26 D 30 36 North Dakota 28 J 3 27 at Minnesota 13 J 8 27 at Northwestern 23 J 15 28 at Ohio State 29 J 17 24 at Michigan 25 J 22 40 Iowa 33 F 2 30 Butler 32 F 5 36 Minnesota 27 F 7 43 Ohio State 30 F12 24 at Iowa 26 F 16 46 Northwestern 32 F 25 26 Michigan 30 F 28 32 Wisconsin 28 M5 13 at Wisconsin 39 Big Ten: 4th place (t) Big Ten: 9th place (t) 1928-29(10 7, 6-6) Coach : J, Craig Ruby Coach : J, Craig Ruby Capta n: L,M, Haines Captain: E F Dorn D 12 23 Butler 22 (W) D 10 46 Bradley 29 (W) D 19 16 at Drake 20 (L) D15 44 Lombard 22 (W) D21 33 at Ames 14 (W) D20 28 N Dakota 27 (W) J4 30 Kansas Aggies 29 (W) D31 38 Washington University 29 (W) J11 17 Minnesota 8 (W) J5 24 at Purdue 33 (L) J16 18 at Ohio State 30 (L) J8 20 Indiana 16 (W) J18 31 at Michigan 29 (W) J12 22 at Ohio State 27 (L) J 23 14 at Chicago 19 (L) J 14 17 at Michigan 21 (L) F6 14 Notre Dame 26 (L) J 19 22 Chicago 19 (W) F10 29 Purdue 28 (W) F4 28 Butler 33 (L) F13 35 Ohio State 31 (W) F9 33 at Chicago 29 (W) F19 21 at Indiana 20 (W) F11 35 at Minnesota 32 (W) F22 24 Chicago 16 (W) F16 30 Ohio State 35 (L) F26 24 Michigan 33 (L) F18 27 Michigan 24 (W) Ml 23 at Purdue 28 (L) F23 22 at Indiana 32 (L) M6 25 Indiana 28 (L) M2 23 Purdue 37 (L) M8 21 at Minnesota 28 (L) M4 32 Minnesota 27 (W) (W) D 14 (L) D 19 (W) D23 (W) J2 (W) J6 (W) J13 (L) J18 (L) F5 (W) F8 (L) F10 (W) F15 (W) F17 (L) F22 (W) F24 (L) Ml (W) M5 (L) BigT Big Ten 5th place (t) 1929-30(8 8, 7-5) Coach: J. Craig Ruby Captain: D.R Mills 22 Bradley 30 (L) 30 Washington University 19 (W) 26 DePauw 28 (L) 18 at Butler 28 (L) 19 Ohio State 15 (W) 24 at Michigan 18 (W) 9 at Wisconsin 14 (L) 28 Chicago 25 (W) 21 at Minnesota 26 (L) 30 at Northwestern 24 (W) 26 Minnesota 22 (W) 26 at Ohio Slate 16 (W) 32 Northwestern 34 (L) 17 Wisconsin 23 (L) 30 Michigan 17 (W) 22 at Chicago 35 (L) Big Ten. 4th place (t) 2 Big Ten: 1st place (t) 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball ^ 39 <0 1930-31 (12 5, 7-5) 1933-34(13 6, 7-5) Douglas R. Mills Coach : J Craig Ruby Capta n: Charles B. Haper D8 27 DePauw 15 D 13 23 Carleton 1 1 D 19 40 Miami 17 D22 28 Wabash 13 J 1 28 at Bradley 17 J5 9 Wisconsin 12 J10 15 at Purdue 30 J12 27 Northwestern 29 J 17 34 Indiana 35 J 24 20 at Wisconsin 30 F10 26 Purdue 22 F14 26 at Iowa 23 F16 35 at Northwestern 28 F21 45 Chicago 22 F23 39 at Indiana 25 F28 31 Iowa 13 M2 36 at Chicago 30 BigTe n: 5th place 1931-32(11 6, 7-5) Coach : J Craig Ruby Captain: H. Hellmich (W) D 10 21 St Louis 22 (L) (W) D 16 37 III. Wesleyan 19 (W) (W) D22 40 at Washington (St, Louis) 36 (W) (W) D29 21 at Knox 18 (W) (W) D30 37 at Augustana 26 (W) (L) J3 31 Missouri 27 (W) (L) J7 20 Wisconsin 17 (W) (L) J8 21 at Purdue 36 (L) (U) J 13 32 at Chicago 26 (W) (L) J 15 14 at Iowa 36 (L) (W) J 20 34 Northwestern 20 (W) (W) F6 38 Bradley 26 (W) (W) F10 28 Indiana 25 (W) (W) F12 42 Chicago 21 (W) (W) F17 22 at Wisconsin 28 (L) (W) F19 25 at Northwestern 32 (L) (W) F24 24 at Indiana 36 (L) F26 35 Iowa 31 (W) M5 27 Purdue 26 (W) BigTe n: 4th place Coach : J Craig Ruby Captain: E, B. Kamp D12 31 St, Louis 17 D18 35 Miami (at Ohio) 19 D20 17 Butler 22 J 1 44 Cornell 23 J4 28 Ohio State 29 J9 28 Purdue 21 J11 30 at Indiana 22 J 18 16 at Michigan 28 J 23 30 Chicago 20 F9 29 Bradley 21 F13 26 at Ohio State 29 F15 23 Minnesota 15 F20 29 Michigan 23 F27 26 Minnesota 27 F29 19 at Purdue 34 M5 41 at Chicago 20 M7 33 Indiana 32 BigTe n: 5th place (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (U) (L) (W) (W) 1932-33(11 7, 6-6) Coach : J. Craig Ruby Captain: W B. Owen D 10 26 Bradley 21 D17 24 Wabash 34 D21 36 at Missouri 24 D30 26 North Dakota 24 J3 39 Detroit 28 J7 27 Northwestern 25 J9 22 Michigan 17 J 14 30 at Michigan 35 J 16 22 at Ohio State 33 J 21 27 at Northwestern 30 F7 26 St Louis 19 F11 38 Wisconsin 25 F13 29 Ohio State 31 F18 26 at Minnesota 22 F20 29 at Wisconsin 15 F25 28 Minnesota 30 F27 27 at Iowa 30 M4 44 Iowa 1 6 (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) Big Ten: 5th place (t) 1934-35(15 5,9-3) Coach: J, Craig Ruby Captain: Frank Froschauer D10 55 Bradley 25 D10 26DePaul29 D14 30 Wabash 27 D 21 35 at Washington (St. Louis) 16 D 22 33 St.Louis U. 22 D 29 24 at Butler 39 J 1 J5 J7 J 12 J 14 J 19 F5 F9 F16 F18 F23 F25 M2 M4 35 at Wabash 28 28 Indiana 32 37 Purdue 36 44 at Ohio State 23 29 at Indiana 42 34 Michigan 22 27 Notre Dame 26 43 at Chicago 36 27 at Purdue 35 44 Ohio State 36 38 at Minnesota 34 39 Chicago 29 41 Minnesota 29 36 at Michigan 22 (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) Big Ten: 1st place (t) 1935-36(13 6, 7-5) Coach : J-Craig Ruby Captain: Howard J. Braun D7 35 St.Louis U. 27 (W) D11 40 Wabash 22 (W) D 17 47 DePauw 14 (W) D20 26 at DePaul 24 (W) D28 48 at Knox 31 (W) D30 42 California 17 (W) J4 26 at Iowa 27 (L) je 42 at Minnesota 19 (W) J11 29 at Wisconsin 27 (W) J 13 13 Ohio State 18 (L) J 18 28 Northwestern 40 (L) 1 40 Fighting lllini Basketball F 5 23 at Notre Dame 33 F10 36 Iowa 14 F 15 36 Wisconsin 20 F17 39 at Northwestern 38 F 22 35 Minnesota 33 F 24 37 Michigan 42 F 29 30 at Ohio State 20 M 2 22 at Michigan 35 Big Ten; 3rd place (t) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) 11 years (151-66) Doug Mills was not only an extremely successful basketball coach at Illinois, but one of the L'niversit) 's most prolific and long- standing administrators. He began his association with Fighting lllini athletics as a standout in both football and basketball. He starred in the backfield for legendar)' football coach Robert Zuppke from 1 927-29 and helped the lllini win the national championships in '29. He also lettered for j. Craig Ruby's basketball squads from 1928-30. Mills became the first Illinois head basketball coach to lead his squad to three Big Ten crowns. Also included in his 1 1-year coaching tenure was the formation of the legendary 'Whiz Kids " team of 1942 and '43. That team won back-to-back Big Ten crowns and captured the imagina- tion of the entire nation with his high- speed brand of basketball. After retiring from the coaching ranks in 1947, Mills retained his position as athletic director until 1966. 1936-37(14 4, 10-2) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: Robert W. Riegel D 8 51 Carroll 34 (W) D 12 44 DePauw 24 (W) D 19 44 Notre Dame 29 (W) D 23 25 at DePaul 31 (L) D 30 43 at Bradley 33 (W) J 4 38 Northwestern 47 (L) J 9 31 at Wisconsin 28 (W) J 11 40 Indiana 31 (W) J 16 42 Iowa 28 (W) J 18 38 at Purdue 37 (W) J 23 28 Chicago 22 (W) F 6 33 at Notre Dame 41 (L) F13 34 at Chicago 26 (W) F15 34 Purdue 61 (L) F 20 42 at Indiana 25 (W) F 22 48 Wisconsin 31 (VI) F 27 40 at Iowa 29 (W) M 6 32 at Northwestern 26 (W) Big Ten: 1st place (t) 1937-38(9 9, 4-8) Coach; Douglas R. Mills Captain: Louis Boudreau D 7 48 Carroll 25 D 1 1 43 at Augustana 27 D15 57 Washington (St. Louis) 24 D18 60 at St. John's (N.Y.) 45 D 20 38 at Temple 51 D 28 33 Notre Dame 32 J 4 46 at Indiana 51 (OT) J 8 37 at iVIiciiigan 45 J 10 51 Purdue 43 J 15 50 Chicago 34 J 17 29 Minnesota 41 J 22 26 at Ohio State 46 F7 13 at Purdue 23 F12 23 at Minnesota 28 F19 42 Ohio State 34 F 21 39 at Chicago 43 F28 36 Michigan 32 M 4 35 Indiana 45 Big Ten: 8th place (t) 1938-39(145, 8-4) 1940-41 (13 7, 7-5) 1939-40(14 6, 7-5) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: William J. Hapac D6 37 Monmouth 19 D 6 60 Wabash 21 D15 46 Carleston 15 D 18 41 Princeton 25 D 27 42 Notre Dame 29 D 29 37 at Drake 32 J1 37 at Butler 18 J 6 36 at Indiana 38 J 8 34 Chicago 33 J 13 31 at Ohio State 37 J 15 48 at Michigan 43 F 3 40 at Notre Dame 58 F 10 60 Minnesota 31 F12 35 Northwestern 33 F17 27 at Purdue 33 F19 37 Wisconsin 35 F24 51 Michigan 28 F26 42 at Chicago 40 M 2 47 at Iowa 62 M4 31 Purdue 34 Big Ten: 4th place (t) Coach : Douglas R. Mills Capta n: John W. Drish (W) D6 38 Georgia 34 (W) D20 41 Pittsburgh 43 (W) D23 41 at Notre Dame 39 (W) D26 56 at Manhattan 40 (L) D28 41 at Temple 42 (W) D31 40 at Marquette 32 (L) J2 45 Kansas State 29 (L) J6 49 Purdue 34 (W) J 11 38 Indiana 48 (W) J 13 47 Michigan 41 (L) J 18 42 at Northwestern 41 (L) J 29 53 Univ. of Mexico 30 (L) F3 29 at Purdue 46 (L) F8 38 at Minnesota 50 (W) F10 55 at Chicago 29 (L) F15 30 at Wisconsin 46 (W) F17 56 Iowa 53 (L) F22 31 at Michigan 47 F24 53 Ohio State 36 Ml 52 Chicago 33 Coach : Douglas R. Mills Capta n: Tom Nisbet D 10 49 Washington U. 31 (W) D 17 61 North Dakota 33 (W) D21 49 Connecticut St. 23 (W) D27 60 at Manhattan 41 (W) D29 28at Villanova22 (W) J3 35 Cornell 34 (W) J7 30 Michigan 20 (W) J9 28 Indiana 29 (L) J 14 43 at Chicago 33 (W) J 16 45 Ohio State 31 (W) J 21 37 at Wisconsin 34 (W) J 23 33 at Minnesota 35 (L) F3 24 Notre Dame 38 (L) F6 34 Iowa 26 (W) F11 30 at Purdue 34 (L) F13 35 at Michigan 28 (W) F20 35 Purdue 26 (W) F25 34 at Northwestern 36 (L) F27 49 at Chicago 26 (W) Big Te n: 3rd place (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (U) (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) Big Ten- 3rd place (t) 1941-42(18 5, 13-2) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: William Hocking D 9 45 Marquette 43 D13 38 Chanute Field 40 D17 52 Butler 50 D 20 49 at Detroit 34 D 23 48 Notre Dame 29 D 30 39 Harvard 33 J 3 55 at Wisconsin 40 J 10 44 at Michigan 40 J 12 58 at Ohio State 49 J 17 54 Chicago 26 J 19 42 Iowa 35 J 24 49 Minnesota 36 F 7 41 Northwsstern 33 F9 36 at Indiana 41 F14 52 Michigan 29 F16 41 at Minnesota 37 F 21 48 Ohio State 31 F 23 45 Wisconsin 43 F 28 63 at Northwestern 49 M 2 32 at Iowa 46 M 7 34 Purdue 32 M 20 44 Kentucky (at New Orleans) 46 M 21 34 Penn State (at New Orleans) 41 Big Ten: Ist place 1942-43(17 1, 12-0) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: Arthur F. Mathisen D 7 38 Detroit 25 D 12 69 Nebraska 27 D 14 51 Missouri 30 D19 57 Great Lakes 53 D 21 31 Camp Grant (at Rocktord) 41 J 2 38 Stanford 26 J 9 47 Michigan 34 J 11 52 at Wisconsin 40 J 16 61 Iowa 41 J 18 66 Iowa 34 (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) m (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) F 1 68 Northwestern 51 (W) F 6 60 at Ohio State 48 (W) F 8 50 at Ohio State 44 (W) F13 56 at Minnesota 35 (W) F15 67 at Minnesota 43 . (W) F20 50 Wisconsin 26 ' (W) F 27 86 at Northwestern 44 (W) M 1 92 Chicago 25 (W) Big Ten: 1st place (t) 1943-44(11 9, 5-7) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: (selected each game) D4 51 Alumni 35 (W) D 7 56 Detroit 25 (W) D 1 1 44 Great Lakes (at Chicago) 52 (L) D18 39 at Missouri 29 (W) D 20 43 Kentucky 41 (W) D 29 64 Great Lakes 51 (W) J 3 45 at Wisconsin 43 (W) J 7 38 Wisconsin 43 (L) J 8 45 at Michigan 52 (L) J 15 69 at Chicago 32 (W) J 21 51 at Iowa 56 (L) J 22 44 at Iowa 53 (L) F 7 40 Kentucky 51 (L) F11 29 Northwestern 42 (L) F12 45atDePaul33 (W) F18 41 Ohio State 52 (L) F19 53 Ohio State 54 (L) F 25 50 at Northwestern 47 (W) M 3 50 Minnesota 32 (W) M 4 53 Minnesota 27 (W) Big Ten: 6th place 1944-45 (13 7, 7-5) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: (selected each game) D 2 64 Chanute Field 25 D 8 44 Great Lakes (at Chicago 40 D 9 56 at Great Lakes 53 D16 43 DePaul (at Chicago Stadi D 20 45 Great Lakes 52 D 29 77 Nebraska 39 J 1 56 DePaul 63 J 6 38 Michigan 43 J 13 55 at Michigan 37 J 19 51 Northwestern 42 J 26 43 Iowa 42 F 6 58 at Chanute Field 46 F10 57 at Minnesota 35 F12 71 Indiana 48 F16 56 Ohio State 41 F 19 49 Minnesota 48 F 23 44 at Ohio State 60 F 24 45 Northwestern (at Chica 57 F 28 55 at Indiana 65 M 3 37 at Iowa 43 Big Ten: 3rd place (W) Stadium) (Wl (W) urn) 40 (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) go Stadium) (L) (L) (L) ^ Z o Fighting lllini Basketball 1 4 1 iA 1945-46(14 7, 7-5) Harry Combes Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: Walton Kirk, Jr. D1 52 Wright Field 56 (L) D5 54 St, Louis Univ. 46 (W) D8 58 Great Lakes 41 (W) D8 51 Great Lakes Hospital 23 (W) D11 51 Detroit 34 (W) D15 46 Ohio State 50 (L) D 18 64 Drake 42 (W) D20 62 at Nebraska 51 (W) D22 39 at Iowa 41 (L) D29 56 DePaul 37 (W) J1 38 at Wisconsin 31 (W) J5 48 at Michigan 49 (L) J 12 35 at Ohio State 41 (L) J 14 45 at Northwestern 38 (W) J 19 70 at Chicago 28 (W) J 26 42 at Great Lakes 67 (L) F4 85 Chicago 24 (W) F9 49 Michigan 44 (W) F16 43 Northwestern 48 (L) F18 72 Wisconsin 53 (W) F23 57 Iowa 51 (W) Big Ten: 5th place (t) 1946-47(14 6, 8-4) Coach: Douglas R Mills Captain: (selected each game) D6 87 Cornell 39 D 11 73 Marquette 40 D 14 58 Pittsburgh 31 D 16 50 at Missouri 55 D20 58 at California 36 D21 35 at California 53 D28 72 Nebraska 37 J1 47 at Wisconsin 53 J4 94 Mexico 36 J6 31 Minnesota 34 J11 55 Northwestern 40 J13 61 Ohio State 42 J 25 63 Wisconsin 37 F1 59 at Ohio State 58 F5 42 at Purdue 51 F8 45 Iowa 36 F15 59 Indiana 50 F22 52 at Northwestern 51 F24 45 at Michigan 36 Ml 41 at Indiana 48 (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) Big Ten: 2nd place (t) 20 years (316-150) Ham' Combes only had to move across town after accepting the job as head coach at Illinois. Prior to joining the Illini, he had been head coach at Champaign High School where he posted an astoimding 2S4-46 record, including winning the state title in 1 946. Once at Illinois he won three Big Ten titles in his first five seasons ('49, '51 and '52). It was also C;ombes who led the Fighting Illini to three third- place finishes in the NCAA Tournament in the four -year period from 1949-52. The squad won 79 of the 100 games during those four years. Illinois' 1952 Final Four appearance was the first officially recognized Final Four and the only Final Four appearance Illinois made until 1989. Until Lou Henson broke the record in 1990, Combes' 316 wins were the most wins ever by an Illinois head basketball coach. His 20 years as Illinois mentor still ranks as the longest coaching tenure in Illinois basketball history. 1947-48(15 5, 7-5) Coach: Harry Combes Captain: Jack Burmaster D 5 67 Coe College 27 (W) D 8 40 Notre Dame 38 (W) D13 70 Pittsburgh 33 (W) D 20 70 at Pennsylvania 44 (W) D22 71 Washington State 35 (W) D 23 59 Washington State 42 (W) J 1 77 Harvard 41 (W) J 3 47 at Wisconsin 52 (L) J 5 52 Northwestern 47 (W) JIG 61 Ohio State 58 (W) J 17 51 at Minnesota 59 (L) J 19 46 Indiana 45 (W) J 24 57 Wisconsin 36 (W) J 28 88 at Marquette 66 (W) F 7 57 Michigan 66 (L) F 9 61 at Iowa 70 (L) F14 50 at Ohio State 57 (L) F 21 98 Purdue 54 (W) F 28 60 at Northwestern 43 (W) Ml 52 at Indiana 51 (W) 1948-49(21 4, 10-2) Coach: Harry Combes Captain: Dwight Eddleman D3 67 Butler 62 (W) D8 59 at Notre Dame 58 (OT) (W) D11 50 at DePaul 60 (L) D13 73 Oklahoma 68 (W) Die 80 Pennsylvania 61 (W) D20 89 DePaul 51 (W) D21 71 Cornell 47 (W) D29 77 Colgate 54 (W) D30 85 Colgate 55 (W) J3 62 Wisconsin 50 (W) J8 44 at Indiana 42 (W) JIG 64 at Ohio State 63 (W) J15 96 Creighton 30 (W) J 29 45 Minnesota 44 (W) J 31 53 at Purdue 55 (L) F5 61 at Wisconsin 54 (W) F7 85 Northwestern 66 (W) F12 64 Ohio State 49 (W) F21 80 Iowa 49 (W) F26 81 at Northwestern 64 (W) F28 91 Indiana 68 (W) M7 53 at Michigan 70 (L) Eastern NCAA Playoffs M21 71 Yale 67 (W) M22 47 Kentucky 76 (L) Final NCAA Playoffs M26 57 Oregon State 53 (W) Big Ten: 1st place 1949-50(14 8, 7-5) J Coach: Harry Combes Captain: William Enckson D3 60 at Butler 56 (W) D8 67 Toledo 51 (W) D10 47 at Oklahoma 55 (L) D 14 65 Arkansas 53 (W) D17 57 Oklahoma 47 (W) D22 59 St Louis U. 47 (W) D23 63 UCLA 65 (L) D27 58 Columbia 46 (W) D30 68 Princeton 61 (W) J2 50 at Wisconsin 59 (L) J7 62 at Ohio State 83 (L) J9 59 Purdue 54 (W) J 16 76 Northwestern 50 (W) J 21 66 Ohio State 50 (W) F1 42 at St. Louis 62 (L) F4 67 at Minnesota 57 (W) F11 65 at Iowa 70 (U) F13 72 Indiana 83 (L) F18 70 Michigan 60 (W) F25 76 Wisconsin 58 (W) F27 66 at Indiana 80 (L) M4 69 at Northwestern 52 (W) Big Ten: 3rd place (t) Big Ten: 3rd place (t) 1 42 Fighting Illini Basketball ^1950-51 (22 5, 13-1) Coach: Harry Combes Captain: Donald Sunderlage D 4 66 Marquette 47 D 8 74 Oregon State 51 D 9 54 at Toledo 68 Die 69atDePaul68 D 20 71 Washington State 48 D 22 75 Pennsylvania 65 D 28 65 DePaul 68 D 29 88 Butler 52 J 1 71 at Wisconsin 69 (OT) J 6 70 Minnesota 62 J 8 72 at Iowa 69 J 13 68 Michigan 47 J 15 53 at Indiana 64 J 20 69 Iowa 53 F 5 85 at Purdue 76 F 10 63 Wisconsin 52 F 12 79 Ohio State 59 F17 70 Purdue 65 F19 71 Indiana 65 F 24 89 at Ohio State 69 M 3 80 at Northwestern 76 MS 49 at Michigan State 43 NCAA Warmup M14 72 at Kansas State 91 NCAA Eastern Playoffs M 20 79 Columbia 71 M 22 84 North Carolina State 70 M 24 74 Kentucky 76 NCAA Final Playoff M 27 61 Oklahoma ASM 46 Big Ten: 1st place 1951-52(22 4, 12-2) Coach: Harry Combes Captain: Rodney Fletcher D8 68 at Butler 57 D 12 74 Loyola 66 D18 69 Oklahoma 51 D20 86 North Carolina 66 D22 70 DePaul 61 D28 73 UCLA 67 D31 68 Marquette 57 J5 52 at Minnesota 43 J7 53 Wisconsin 49 J 12 67 at Michigan 51 J 14 78 Indiana 66 J 26 65 at DePaul 69 J 28 84 Purdue 57 F2 66 Ohio State 62 F9 68 Iowa 73 F11 84 Michigan State 62 F16 80 Ohio State 53 F18 77 Indiana 70 F23 78 Iowa 62 M 1 82 Purdue 71 M 3 95 Northwestern 74 M 8 48 at Wisconsin 58 NCAA Regional Playoffs M 21 80 Dayton 61 M 22 74 Duquesne 68 NCAA Final Playoffs M25 59 St John's 61 M 26 67 Santa Clara 64 Big Ten: 1st place 1952-53(18 4, 14-4) Coach : Harry Combes Captain: Jim Bredar (W) D 10 71 Loyola 57 (W) D15 96 Michigan 66 (L) D20 75 Butler 58 (W) D23 73 at Minnesota 77 (W) D27 87 Ohio State 62 (W) D30 94 St Mary's 65 (L) J5 87 at Purdue 71 (W) J 10 71 Wisconsin 61 (W) J12 83 Northwestern 58 (W) J17 70 at Indiana 74 (OT) (W) J19 76 at Michigan State 64 (W) F2 93 DePauwSO (L) F7 65 at Wisconsin 61 (W) F9 92 at Michigan 62 (W) F14 80 Iowa 63 (W) F16 93 Purdue 67 (W) F21 62 at Iowa 67 (W) F23 83 Minnesota 82 (W) F28 79 Indiana 91 (W) M2 66 Michigan State 53 (W) M7 93 at Ohio State 74 (W) M9 86 at Northwestern 70 Big Te n: 2nd place (L) 1953-54(17 5, 10-4] (W) (W) Coacl- Harry Combes (L) Capta n: John Kerr D 1 85 Ohio University 54 (W) D5 86 at Oklahoma 61 D9 80 Butler 48 D 12 77 Alabama 54 D 19 79 DePaul 65 D21 60 Oklahoma ASM 65 (OT) D29 88 Utah State 61 J2 72 Minnesota 84 J4 66 at Northwestern 65 (W) (W) (W) (W) J9 59 at Michigan State 60 J 11 90 Ohio State 76 J 16 82 at Ohio State 78 J 18 70 Iowa 79 (W) F 1 71 at DePaul 61 (W) F6 87 Michigan 68 (W) F8 89 Purdue 55 (W) (W) (W) (W) F13 70 at Wisconsin 64 F20 74 at Iowa 51 F22 66 Wisconsin 64 F27 79 at Michigan 61 (L) Ml 84 Northwestern 82 (W) Me 64 at Indiana 67 (W) Big Ten: 3rd place (t) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) z 1954-55(175, 10-4) Coach: Harry Combes Captain: Appointed each game (W) D2 88 Butler 34 (W) (W) D4 77 Missouri 49 (W) (W) D 11 59 at Oklahoma ASM 53 (W) (L) D 15 97 Miami of Ohio 72 (W) (W) D 18 66 Notre Dame 57 (W) (W) D21 86 at Rice 54 (W) (W) D22 66 at Loyola (New Orleans) 72 (L) (W) J 1 64 Wisconsin 79 (L) (W) J8 99 Indiana 75 (W) (L) J 10 83 at Purdue 73 (W) (W) J 15 86 at Ohio State 78 (W) (W) (W) J 17 80 at Iowa 92 (L) J 29 95 at Loyola (Chicago) 69 (W) (W) F5 104 Northwestern 89 (W) (W) F7 81 at Michigan 80 (W) (W) F12 71 at Minnesota 78 (OT) (L) (L) F14 90 Michigan State 72 (W) (W) F19 99 at Wisconsin 71 (W) (L) F21 70 Iowa 89 (L) (W) (W) F26 85 Ohio State 77 (W) F28 81 Michigan 75 (W) (W) M5 81 at Northwestern 69 (W) Big Ten 2nd place (t) 1955-56(18 4, 11-3) Coach Harry Combes Captain: Paul Judson (W) D6 107 Butler 75 (W) D 10 73 at Missouri 74 (W) D 13 103 at Notre Dame 93 (W) D 17 75 Washington Univ, 74 (W) D 19 97 DePaul 79 (L) D23 82 Oklahoma 58 (W) D29 102 Drake 66 (L) J2 73 Michigan State 65 (W) J9 96 Wisconsin 77 (L) J 14 96 at Indiana 72 (W) J 16 92 at Purdue 76 (W) J 28 80 at DePaul 66 (L) J 30 95 at Minnesota 84 (W) F6 92 Indiana 89 (W) F11 111 Ohio State 64 (W) F13 89 Michigan 66 (W) F18 96 at Michigan State 76 (W) F20 102 Purdue 77 (W) F25 84 at Ohio State 87 (W) F27 97 Minnesota 81 (W) M 3 72 at Iowa 96 (L) M5 82 at Northwestern 83 BigTe n 2nd place (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (U (L) 2 o Fighting lllini Basketball 1 43 i/> 1956-57(14 8, 7-7) Coach. Harry Combes Captain: Harv Schmidt D5 98 Butler 81 D8 69 at Oklahoma 58 D15 83 Loyola (New Orleans) 72 D 17 62 San Francisco 33 D21 82 at Dayton 65 D22 70 at Kentucky 91 D28 108 Princeton 87 J5 88 at Minnesota 91 J7 81 Iowa 70 J12 79 at Wisconsin 63 J 14 112 Indiana 91 J 26 99 Notre Dame (at Chicago) F2 74 at Purdue 85 F4 96 Ohio State 89 F9 64 at Michigan State 70 F11 104 Northwestern 97 F16 89 at Michigan 102 F18 83 Michigan State 89 F23 80 Purdue 78 F25 79 at Ohio State 72 M2 75 Minnesota 86 M4 76 at Indiana 84 Big Ten: 7th place 1957-58 (1111, 5-9) 1958-59(12-10,7-7) Coach: Harry Combes Captain: Roger Taylor (W) D2 103 Butler 79 (W) D 6 53 at Marquette 69 (W) D 13 85 College of Pacific 67 (W) D15 68 Iowa State 46 (W) D 20 83 New York Univ 78 (L) D 23 71 Stanford 62 (W) D 30 75 at Kentucky 76 (L) J 3 81 Ohio State 80 (W) J 5 77 at Wisconsin 51 (W) J 10 96 Michigan State 97 (W) J 12 103 Iowa 97 (W) J 24 75 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 85 (L) J 26 70 at Minnesota 81 (W) J 31 81 at Purdue 102 (L) F2 85 Michigan 87 (W) F 7 79 at Northwestern 88 (L) F9 89 at Indiana 83 (L) F16 93 Wisconsin 54 (W) F21 100 Indiana 98 (W) F 28 72 at Iowa 70 (L) M2 95at Michigan 101 (L) M 7 81 Northwestern 84 Big Ten: 5th place (t) 1959-60(16 7,8-6) 1960-61 (9 15, 5-9) Coach: Harry Combes Captain: (Appointed each game) (W) D 1 99 Creighton 74 (W) (L) D5 84 Butler 52 (W) (W) D 12 81 at Colorado 90 (L) (W) D 17 87 at fi^arquette 96 (L) (W) D19 79 Washington State 58 (W) (W) D21 78 at Kentucky 83 (L) (L) D20 54 California (at Kentucky) 72 (L) (W) D27 68 at Butler 70 (L) (W) D28 66 at Notre Dame 69 (L) (L) J7 65 at Ohio State 91 (L) (W) J 14 BB Michigan 64 (W) (L) J 16 71 at Iowa 78 (L) (L) J 28 77 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 62 (W) (L) J 30 93 Michigan State 92 (W) (L) F4 65 at Minnesota 60 (W) (L) F6 77 Wisconsin 73 (W) (W) F11 73 at Purdue 89 (L) (W) FIB 72 Northwestern 78 (L) (W) F20 80 at Michigan State 90 (L) (W) F25 82 at Indiana 93 (L) (L) F27 76 Minnesota 85 (L) (L) M4 85 Purdue 75 (W) MB 66 at Michigan 74 (L) Mil 66 Ohio State 95 (L) Big Ten: 7th place Coacl- : Harry Combes Coach: Harry Combes 19 61-62(15 8, 7-7) y.-.->iM Captain: John Paul Captain: Mannie Jackson .;;.,L^^.--i£l 02 100 Marquette 90 (W) 02 83 Butler 75 (W) Coach: Harry Combes D7 75 DePaul 70 (W) 12 93 Western Kentucky 80 (W) Captain: Jerry Colangelo D 11 91 Butler 75 (W) D 14 89 Marquette 77 (W) 01 82 Butler 72 (W) D 16 64 Colorado 46 (W) D 19 85 Ohio University 79 (W) 09 72 at Oklahoma 60 (W) 018 85 Rice 82 (W) D21 60 Oklahoma 57 (W) 012 70 Creighton 61 (W) 021 60 at Iowa State 68 (L) D28 48 at California 62 (L) D16 82 Iowa State 73 (W) 28 93 Miami (Ohio) 75 (W) D29 92 Northwestern (at Los Angeles) 79 (W) D 18 81 Xavier69 (W) J4 64 at Wisconsin 59 (W) D30 74 Stanford 62 (W) D23 60 Cornell 72 (L) J6 68 Iowa 70 (L) J4 73 at Ohio State 97 (L) D28 61 Manhattan (at Chicago) 56 (W) J 11 82 at Indiana 89 (L) J9 90 Minnesota 82 (W) D30 88 Colgate (at Chicago) 50 (W) J 13 70 Wisconsin 71 (L) J11 81 at Purdue 75 (W) J6 91 Michigan 71 (W) J 25 67 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 81 (L) J 16 96 Michigan State 88 (W) JB 89 at Purdue 96 (L) F1 102 Northwestern 98 (W) JIB 70 at Minnesota 77 (L) J 13 66 at Michigan State 65 (W) F3 70 at Ohio State 78 (L) J 30 71 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 67 (W) J 28 85 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 77 (W) F8 81 at Michigan 88 (L) F6 75 at Michigan 61 (W) J 29 B1 Wisconsin B5 (U) F10 99 Purdue 84 (W) F8 77 at Michigan State 78 (L) F3 96 Indiana 85 (W) F15 56 at Michigan State 69 (L) F13 93 Purdue 89 (2 OT) (W) F5 89 Minnesota 80 (W) F17 94 Minnesota 87 (W) F15 81 Ohio State 109 (L) F10 91 at Iowa 81 (W) F22 79 at Iowa 83 (L) F20 63 at Wisconsin 75 (L) F12 88 Northwestern 70 (W) Ml 88 Michigan 75 (W) F22 78 Indiana 92 (L) F 17 88 Purdue 100 (L) M3 86 Indiana 96 (L) F27 85 Iowa 70 (W) F19 101 at Wisconsin 103 (L) M8 72 at Northwestern 88 (L) F29 90 Michigan 61 (W) F24 79 at Ohio State 102 (L) BigTe n: 8th place (t) M5 84 at Northwestern 77 (W) M3 78 Iowa B8 (L) Big Ten: 3rd place (t) M5 92 at Indiana 104 (L) M10 73 at Northwestern 69 (W) Big Ten: 4th place (t) 1 44 Fighting lllini Basketball 1962-63(20 6, 11-3) Coach: Harry Combes Captain: Bob Starnes N 30 66 Butler 49 D 6 99 Washington Univ. 55 D15 76 at Iowa State 73 D17 90 San Jose State 64 D 22 93 Oklatioma 90 D 26 98 Pennsylvania (at New/ York) 66 D 28 91 at New York 84 D 29 92 Western Virginia (at New York) D 31 88 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 90 J 5 85 at Iowa 76 J 7 90 Ohio State 78 J 12 106 Purdue 82 J 14 78 at Northwestern 76 J 26 53 Cincinnati (at Chicago) 62 F4 104 Indiana 101 F 9 91 Michigan State 86 F11 77 at Wisconsin 84 F16 100 at Indiana 103 F19 87 at Purdue 79 F 23 89 Wisconsin 77 F25 81 at Minnesota 70 M 2 81 at Michigan 84 M 4 79 Northwestern 73 M 9 73 Iowa 69 NCAA Regional M15 70 Bowling Green 67 M16 64 Loyola (III.) 79 Big Ten: 1st place (t) 1963-64(13 n, 6-8) Coach: Harry Combes Captain: Bill Edwards N 30 59 at Butler 52 D4 78 St Louis 81 D9 104 at Oklahoma 105 D 14 79 Notre Dame 68 D19 74 Butler 53 D 26 92 West Virginia (at Los Angeles) : D 27 83 Pittsburgh (at Los Angeles) 76 D 28 79 at UCLA 83 D31 87 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 78 J 4 87 Michigan State 66 J 1 1 87 at Iowa 70 J 25 97 Arizona State (at Chicago) 78 F 1 73 Northwestern 71 F 3 96 at Indiana 104 F8 82 Michigan 93 FIG 92 at Ohio State 110 F 15 81 at Minnesota 92 F 1 7 82 at Michigan State 85 F 22 86 Minnesota 78 F 24 74 at Purdue 85 F 29 83 at Michigan 89 M 2 74 Ohio State 86 M 7 97 Wisconsin 73 M 9 90 Iowa 67 Big Ten: 6th place (t) 1964-65 (18 6, 10-4) 1966-67(12 12, 6-8) Coach Harry Combes Captain Skip Thoren (W) D4 110 UCLA 83 (W) D5 64 at St, Louis 79 (L) (W) D8 100 Bowling Green 62 (W) (W) D 12 103 Washington Univ 59 (W) (W) D15 70 at Wisconsin 56 (W) (W) D 18 1 04 at Dayton 86 (W) (W) D 19 91 at Kentucky 86 (W) (W) D26 102 New York Univ (at Philadelphia) 74 (W) 79 (W) (L) D28 71 at St Joseph's (Philadelphia) 75 (L) (W) D29 74 at Villanova 65 (W) (W) J4 86 Indiana 81 (W) (W) J9 83 at Michigan 89 (L) (W) J 16 75 Minnesota 72 (W) (L) J 30 101 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 87 (W) (W) F6 121 Purdue 93 (W) (W) F8 86 Ohio State 71 (W) (L) F13 90 at Minnesota 105 (L) (L) F16 95 Ohio State 72 (W) (W) F20 113 at Michigan State 94 (W) (W) F23 97 Iowa 80 (W) (W) F27 79 Michigan 80 (L) (L) M2 93 at Northwestern 70 (W) (W) M6 84 at Iowa 94 (L) (W) M9 121 Michigan State 89 (W) BigTe n 3rd place (W) (L) 1965-66(12 12, 8-6) Coach : Harry Combes Captain: Don Freeman D1 88 Butler 74 (W) D2 98 at Brigham Young 109 (L) D4 79 at UCLA 97 (L) (W) D9 68 Kentucky 86 (L) (L) D 11 96 West Virginia 86 (W) (L) D14 90 at Wisconsin 70 (W) (W) D 18 81 Princeton (at Chicago) 84 (L) (W) D27 96 Georgetown (at New York) 94 (W) 86 (W) D28 79 Providence (at New York) 81 (L) (W) D30 69 Army (at New York) 78 (L) (L) J8 98 at Indiana 84 (W) (W) J11 80 Wisconsin 64 (W) (W) J15 87 at Purdue 93 (L) (W) J 28 120 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 92 (W) (W) F1 99 at Michigan 93 (W) (W) F5 78 Ohio State 77 (W) (L) F7 77 Northwestern 80 (L) (L) F12 77 Indiana 81 (L) (L) F19 100 Minnesota 89 (W) (L) F22 66 at Michigan State 68 (L) (L) F26 92 at Minnesota 94 (L) (W) F28 98 Purdue 81 (W) (L) M5 106 Iowa 90 (W) (L) M7 76 at Northwestern 84 (L) (L) (W) (W) Big Ten: 3rd place (t) Coach Harry Combes Captain: Jim Dawson D3 82 Butler 51 (W) D5 98 at Kentucky 97 (W) D 10 88 at West Virginia 90 (L) D19 87 Wisconsin 74 (W) D21 81 Stanford 67 (W) D23 97 California (at Chicago) 87 (W) D27 93 Arizona (at Los Angeles) 77 (W) D29 72 Southern Cal (at Los Angeles) 73 (L) D30 83 Georgia Tech (at Los Angeles) 71 (W) J7 74 Michigan State 76 (L) J10 96 at Northwestern 104 (L) J 14 99 Michigan 93 (W) J 28 75 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 90 (L) J 29 82 UCLA (at Chicago) 120 (L) F4 93 Northwestern 83 (W) F7 89 at Iowa 96 (L) F11 81 at Minnesota 93 (L) F18 94 Purdue 92 (W) F20 81 at Indiana 96 (L) F25 86 at Purdue 98 (L) F27 84 Minnesota 71 (W) M4 80 Indiana 70 (W) M6 79 at Ohio State 100 (L) Mil 92 at Wisconsin 102 (L) < rn Big Ten: 7th place ( z o Fighting lllini Basketball 1 45 ^ w> Hart' Schmidt 7 years (89-77) Harv Schmidt, a former all-time great player at Illinois, returned to his alma mater in 1968 after serving as an assistant at New Mexico for three years. Within three years of his arrival, he had brought Illinois back to among the elite programs in the Big Ten. The beginning of his tenure marked what possibly was the high- water mark in fan enthusiasm. Illinois led the nation in attendance in 1970, averaging 16,128 per home contest, as students routinely camped out for tickets outside the newly opened, state- of-the-art Assembly Hall. 1967-68(11 13, 6-8) Coach: Harv Schmidt Captain: Ben Louis D 2 75 at Butler 57 D 9 46 Houston 54 D 14 63 Bngham Young 55 D 15 42 at Tennessee 66 D 16 57 Army (at Tennessee) 65 D 22 72 at Stanford 74 D 23 72 at California 89 D 28 65 Georgia Tecti (at Cfiicago) 54 D 30 68 Texas-El Paso (at Chicago) 50 J 6 66 Michigan State 56 J 9 60 Indiana 61 (OT) J 13 61 at Minnesota 60 J 27 68 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 67 F 3 66 Iowa 63 F 6 68 at Wisconsin 60 F 10 71 at Northwestern 78 F13 65 Michigan 67 F17 68 Purdue 75 F20 72 at Michigan 64 F 24 62 Northwestern 61 F 26 75 at Ohio State 95 M 2 56 at Iowa 61 M 4 64 Ohio State 67 M 9 59 at Michigan State 62 Big Ten: 7th place (t) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (L) (L) 1968-69(19 5,9-5) Coach: Harv Schmidt Captain: Dave Scholz D2 105 Butler 66 D 6 69 at Creighton 66 9 83 North Dakota 51 D 14 75 Iowa State 48 D 1 7 95 Ohio University 82 D19 105Tulane71 D 21 97 at Houston 84 D 27 90 Creighton (at Miami) 77 D 28 85 at Miami 76 J 4 80 Minnesota 58 J 7 84 at Purdue 98 J 1 1 82 at Northwestern 77 (OT) J 25 91 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 57 J 28 67 at Ohio State 76 F 1 86 Wisconsin 73 F 8 98 Iowa 69 F11 87 at Michigan 92 F15 70 at Michigan State 75 F18 73 Ohio State 57 F22 100 Michigan 92 F 25 53 at Iowa 74 Ml 77 at Indiana 64 M 4 71 Michigan State 57 M 8 78 Northwestern 68 Big Ten: 2nd place (t) 1969-70(15-9, 8-6) Coach: Harv Schmidt Captains: Mike Price, Randy Crews D2 83 Butler 67 D6 81 at Georgia 70 D8 91 DePauw57 D 13 57 Creighton 51 D18 82 Detroit 65 D 20 66 Wichita State (at Chicago) 63 D 27 58 at Washington State 59 D 29 86 Michigan St, (at Portland) 77 D 30 62 Southern Cat (at Portland) 65 J 3 74 at Wisconsin 69 J 6 94 Indiana 74 J 10 77 Ohio State 59 J 13 101 at Northwestern 80 J 17 75 at Michigan 73 J 31 83 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 86 F3 65 Wisconsin 66 F 7 73 at Minnesota 82 F14 49 at Purdue 83 F17 81 Iowa 83 F21 81 Purdue 88 F 24 74 at Michigan State 67 F 28 75 Minnesota 73 M 3 85 at Indiana 75 M 7 76 Michigan State 81 Big Ten: 3rd place (t) 1970-71 (11 12, 5-9) Coacl- : Harv Schmidt Capta ns: Rick Howat, Fred Miller (W) D 1 113 Butler 102 (W) (W) D5 72 Oklahoma 74 (L) (W) D8 96 Vanderbilt 79 (W) (W) D 12 78 at Iowa State 63 (W) (W) D 14 82 Northern Michigan 70 (W) (W) D26 76 Villanova (at Honolulu) 89 (L) (W) D30 78 St Louis Univ. (at Honolulu) 60 (W) (W) J9 89 Michigan State 61 (W) (W) J 12 84 Wisconsin 82 (W) (W) J 16 69 at Michigan State 67 (W) (L) J 29 68 Southern Cal (at Chicago) 81 (L) (W) J 30 69 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 66 (OT) (W) (W) F2 84 at Iowa 92 (L) (L) F6 93 Minnesota 78 (W) (W) F13 72 at Ohio State 92 (L) (W) F16 70 Purdue 73 (L) (L) F20 86 Indiana 88 (L) (L) F23 84 at Wisconsin 88 (L) (W) F27 64 at Minnesota 80 (L) (W) M2 74 Michigan 75 (L) (L) M6 93 at Purdue 99 (L) (W) M9 70 Northwestern 85 (L) (W) M13 103 at Indiana 87 (W) (W) Bin Te n:5th placed) 1971-72(14 10, 5-9) Coach: Han/ Schmidt Captain: Jim Krelle D1 73 Butler 71 (W) (W) D4 70 at Oklahoma 65 (W) (W) D7 96 South Dakota 56 (W) (W) D 10 79 at Tulane 68 (W) (W) D 11 94 at Loyola (New Orleans) 74 (W) (W) D 16 84 Georgia 78 (W) (W) D23 92 at Vanderbilt 95 (L) (L) D28 74 North Carolina State 72 (W) (W) (at Jacksonville, FL) (L) D29 76 Florida (at Jacksonville) 75 (W) (W) J8 67 at Northwestern 63 (W) (W) J11 70 Michigan 75 (L) (W) J 15 74 Purdue 85 (L) (W) J 28 81 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 59 (W) (W) F5 68 Northwestern 59 (W) (L) F8 79 at Michigan State 89 (L) (L) F12 83 at Michigan 105 (L) (L) F15 84 at Iowa 87 (L) (L) F19 64 Ohio State 62 (W) (L) F22 71 Indiana 90 (L) (L) F26 91 Wisconsin 86 (W) (W) F29 70 at Ohio State 103 (L) (W) M4 62 at Minnesota 91 (L) (W) M7 91 Iowa 84 (W) (L) Mil 84 at Wisconsin 97 (L) Big Ten: 8th place (t) 1 46 Fighting lllini Basketball 2 1972-73(14 10, 8-6) Coach: Harv Schmidt Captain: Nick Weatherspoon D2 100DePauw68 D 4 80 Valparaiso 62 D 9 77 at Detroit 79 (OT) D12 74 Iowa State 60 D19 86Furman81 D 22 72 at Southern California 75 D 29 82 Temple (at New Orleans) 77 D 30 64 UCLA (at New Orleans) 71 J 6 80 at Purdue 91 J 8 76 Wisconsin 74 J 13 80 Iowa 78 J 25 87 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 84 J 27 76 South Carolina (at Chicago) 86 F3 76 Michigan 75 F 5 84 at Northwestern 77 F10 88 at Wisconsin 99 F12 66 at Indiana 87 F17 79 Ohio State 68 F19 73 Minnesota 82 F 24 81 Michigan State 71 F 26 96 at Michigan 89 M 3 64 at Ohio State 65 M 5 77 Northwestern 76 M10 76 at Iowa 93 Big Ten: 3rcl place (t) 1973-74(5 18,2-12) Coach: Harv Schmidt Captain: Jetf Dawson N 30 80 at Arizona 101 3 99 Tulane 78 D 8 60 Southern Cal 71 D 1 1 64 Detroit 60 D 14 87 Northern Michigan 72 D27 60 at St Johns (NY ) 76 D 29 83 Duquesne (at New York) 85 J 5 75 at Ohio State 73 J 12 69 Purdue 91 J 14 82 Michigan State 90 J 19 75at Wisconsin 101 J 24 88 Bradley (at Chicago) 105 J 26 86 Jacksonville 89 J 28 82 at Michigan State 93 F2 77 Michigan 101 F9 67 at Indiana 107 F 11 61 at Minnesota 80 F16 75 at Northwestern 86 F18 83 Indiana 101 F 23 91 Iowa 84 F 25 52 Minnesota 72 M 2 83 at Purdue 94 M 9 78 Ohio State 79 Big Ten: 10th place Gene Bartow (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (W) (L) (L) (L) 1 year (8-18) Brought to Illinois to continue the magical rebuilding jobs he had ffi^'Hi f»^i Ki undenaken at Valparaiso and Memphis State, Gene Bartow was counted on by Athletic Director Cecil Coleman to restore the successful level of play fans had become accustomed to in the past few decades. However, Bartow's stay in Champaign was shon- lived, lasting only one year and produc- ing an 8-18 record. The lure awa>' from Illinois was a strong one for Banow; he was hired away by UCLA to replace legendan,' Bruin coach John Wooden. 1974-75(8 18,4-14) Coach Gene Bartow Captain Rick Schmidt D 3 69 Valparaiso 58 D 7 96 DePauw 53 D 9 77 at Iowa St 71 D 13 66 at Anzona 78 D 14 69 at Anzona St. 91 D 27 76 Stanford (at Albuquerque) i D 28 79 Army (at Albuquerque) 70 J 2 84 Michigan 86 J 4 70 at Iowa 95 J 6 47 at Minnesota 75 J 11 64 Northwestern 60 J 13 72 Wisconsin 56 J 18 67 Purdue 86 J 23 69 Tulane 81 J 25 66 at Ohio State 62 J 27 57 at Indiana 73 Ft 60 Michigan State 75 F 3 50 Minnesota 56 F 8 47 at Northwestern 51 F 10 70 at Wisconsin 76 F 15 91 at Purdue 114 F 22 83 Ohio State 78 F24 89 Indiana 112 Ml 82 at Michigan State 96 M 3 75 at Michigan 77 M 8 70 Iowa 73 (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (L) (W) (L) (L) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (W) (L) (U) (L) (L) Big Ten: 9th place (t) Lou Henson 17 years (350-175) l.ou Henson, the all-time winningest coach in Illinois basketball history, currently ranks No. S on the all-time active coaching list for wins with 590. Upon arriving in Champaign, he resurrected the Illinois program to where it once stood and in tlie ensuing years, brought Illinois basketball to heights never attained before. The Henson era needed a couple of years to get on track. His first four years at Illinois produced a sixth-place and three seventh-place Big Ten finishes. Henson-led teams won 20 games in 1 1 of the ensuing 13 years and, at one point, topped the 20-win plateau an amazing nine years in a row (1983- 91) for a Big Ten record. Illinois has become a national power under Henson, being selected to the NCAA tournament nine times in all, including eight times during the 1980s. The highlight of the postseason competition came in 1 989 when the spectacular Flying lllini team won a school-record 3 1 contests and was narrowly defeated by Michigan in a national semifinal game in Seattle Ilenson's lllini were also seeded among the top four in their regional for six consecutive years (198-1- 89) for the second-longest such streak ( next to North Carolina) ever. Illinois finished in the upper division in the Big Ten nine consecutive seasons (1983-91), and had 1 1 straight \ears of producing a plus-.500 Big Ten record from 1981 to 1991, the fifth-longest streak of that kind in Big Ten histon. . 1975-76(14 13, 7-11) Coach Lou Henson Captain Appointed each game N 28 60 at Nebraska 58 (W) D 1 73 Kent State 54 (W) D4 67 Missouri (Rolla) 65 (W) D 6 67 New Mexico 66 (W) D 8 90 North Dakota St, 73 (W) D 11 73 at Furman 75 (L) D13 58 at Southern Cal. 62 (L) D 20 66 Arizona 60 (W) D 22 106 Rice 64 (W) J 3 60 at Iowa 84 (L) J 8 68 at Minnesota 77 (L) J 10 74 Northwestern 69 (W) J 12 71 Wisconsin 61 (W) J 17 55 Indiana 83 (L) J 19 63 at Ohio State 64 (L) J 24 63 Michigan State 74 (L) J 26 76 Michigan 75 (W) J 31 71 Purdue 63 (W) F 2 62 Minnesota 72 (L) F 7 61 at Northwestern 55 (W) F 9 70 at Wisconsin 59 (W) F14 48 at Indiana 58 (L) F 16 91 Ohio State 73 (W) F 21 59 at Michigan State 69 (L) F23 75 at Michigan 90 (U) F 28 62 at Purdue 81 (U) M 6 70 Iowa 82 (L) PQ iA Big Ten: 7th place (t) z o Fighting lllini Basketball 1 47 iA VJ O 2 UJ 2 1976-77(16 14, 8-10) Coach Lou Henson Captain: Audie Matthews N 26 68 at St. Louis 65 D 3 75 at Missouri 76 D 4 54 St. Louis (at Columbia. Mo.) 46 D 8 84 San Jose State 70 D11 67 Nebraska 63 D 13 72 Cleveland State 70 D 1 7 67 Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) 65 D18 80 Arizona State 74 D 27 66 Houston (at Honolulu) 69 D 29 73 William & Mary (at Honolulu) 64 D 30 52 St. John's (N.Y ) (at Honolulu) 56 J 1 70 at Long Beach State 84 J 6 89 at Ohio State 72 J 8 60 at Indiana 80 J 13 69 IVIinnesota 83 J 15 81 Iowa 84 (OT) J 20 58 at Michigan State 67 J 22 61 at Michigan 66 J 24 71 Northwestern 68 J 29 63 at Purdue 66 F 3 82 Wisconsin 72 F 5 71 Purdue 70 F 10 65 at Northwestern 63 F 12 50 at Wisconsin 62 F17 73 Indiana 69 F19 60 Ohio State 64 F 24 64 at Iowa 76 F 26 70 at Minnesota 72 M 3 72 Michigan 87 M 5 61 Michigan State 62 'Later forfeited to Illinois Big Ten; 6th place 1977-78(13 14,7-11) Coach Lou Henson Captain: Audie Matthews N 25 64 North Carolina-Charlotte 68 N 28 113Anzona107 D 1 82 Southern Cal 59 D3 84 at South Carolina 68 D 6 96 Missouri 85 D 16 81 Bngham Young 74 D 28 75 Washington St (at Portland) 82 D 29 86 Oregon (at Portland) 80 D 30 68 Washington (at Portland) 81 J 5 85 at Purdue 95 J 7 65 at Indiana 64 J 12 70 Michigan State 82 J 14 65 Michigan 61 J 19 66 at Minnesota 70 J 21 73 Northwestern 64 J 26 70 at Iowa 61 J 30 84 Ohio State 87 F2 74 Wisconsin 71 F 4 65 at Ohio State 70 F 9 61 at Northwestern 72 F11 73 at Wisconsin 80 F16 69 Minnesota 75 F18 77 Iowa 76 F23 96 at Michigan 107 F 25 67 at Michigan State 89 M 2 68 Indiana 77 M 4 67 Purdue 66 Big Ten: 7th place (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (L) 1978-79(19 11, 7-11) Coach: Lou Henson Captain Larry Lubin N24 109 Texas (Arlington) 74 (W) N 28 81 Denver 57 (W) D 2 65 at Tulane 60 (W) D 5 69 at Missouri 57 (W) D 8 64 South Carolina 57 (W) D9 86 Centenary 60 ■ (W) D16 82 at Kent State 44 (W) D22 64 Syracuse (at Lexington, Ky.) 61 (W) D23 71 Texas A&M (at Lexington, Ky.) 57 (W) D 28 84 Western Michigan 79 (W) (at Anchorage, Alaska) D 29 88 Ozarks (at Anchorage, Alaska) 82 (W) D 30 92 at Alaska (Anchorage) 80 (W) J 4 65 Indiana 61 (W) J 6 74 at Northwestern 56 (W) J 1 1 57 Michigan State 55 (W) J 1 3 66 Ohio State 69 (OT) (L) J 18 81 at Wisconsin 74 (W) J 20 57 Purdue 69 (L) J 25 52 at Iowa 58 (L) J 27 54 Michigan 56 (L) F 1 67 Minnesota 57 (W) F 3 65 at Michigan 74 (L) F 8 65 at Purdue 71 (L) F 10 59 at Minnesota 57 (W) F15 81 Wisconsin 64 (W) F17 53 Iowa 67 (L) F 22 55 at Ohio State 73 (L) F 24 62 at Michigan State 76 (L) Ml 64 Northwestern 71 M 3 60 Indiana 72 National Invitation Tournament Big Ten: 7th place 1979-80(22 13, 8-10) Coach : Lou Henson Captains: Levi Cobb, Neil Bresnahan (L) N30 86 at Bngham Young 76 (W) D4 66 Missouri 67 (OT) (W) D6 74 Kent State 65 (W) D8 77 Long Beach State 60 (W) D 10 79 at Texas Christian 64 (W) D 11 91 Missouri-St. Louis 65 (L) D 14 94 Kentucky State 65 (W) D15 47 Illinois State 40 (L) D22 78 Marquette 80 (L) D28 75 Army (at Honolulu) 48 (W) D29 77 Louisville (at Honolulu) 64 (L) D30 94 at Hawaii 82 (W) J3 71 Iowa 72 (L) J5 81 Northwestern 71 (W) J10 66 at Purdue 74 (W) J12 75 at Minnesota 79 (L) J17 80 Michigan 69 (W) (L) J 19 69 at Wisconsin 64 J 24 76 Ohio State 79 (L) J 26 74 Michigan State 65 (L) J 31 54 at Indiana 60 (L) F2 59 at Michigan State 68 (W) F7 67 Wisconsin 50 (L) F9 89 Indiana 68 (L) F14 76 at Michigan 78 (L) (W) F16 57 at Ohio State 71 F21 60 Minnesota 58 (OT) F23 69 Purdue 72 F28 90 at Northwestern 66 Ml 71 at Iowa 75 (L) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) MS M 10 M 13 M 17 M 19 105 Loyola (Chicago) 87 (W) 75 Illinois State 65 (W) 65 Murray State 63 (W) 63 Minnesota (at New York) 65 (L) 84 Nevada-Las Vegas (at New York) 74 (W) Big Ten: 6th place (t) 1980-81 (21 8, 12-6) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Derek Holcomb, Eddie Johnson. Mark Smith N 29 98 Loyola Marymount 65 (W) D 6 87 Texas Christian 55 (W) D 1 84 Missouri (at St. Louis) 62 (W) D 13 69 at Marquette 68 (W) D19 75 Bngham Young (at Knoxville) 80 (L) D 20 1 06 lona (at Knoxville) 84 (W) D 26 84 Ohio Univ. 54 (W) D 27 93 Oklahoma 63 (W) J 3 104 Southern illinois-Edwardsville 68 (W) J 8 88 at Northwestern 64 (W) J 10 61 at Indiana 78 (L) J 15 87 Purdue 65 (W) J 17 80 Minnesota 76 (W) J 22 76 at Michigan 80 (OT) (L) J 24 45 Wisconsin 54 (L) J 29 71 at Michigan State 70 (W) J 31 79 Iowa 66 (W) F 5 82 Ohio State 63 (W) F 7 66 at Iowa 72 (L) F12 84 at Wisconsin 65 (W) F14 63 at Ohio Slate 57 (W) F19 67 Michigan 64 (W) F 21 82 Michigan State 62 (W) F 26 59 at Minnesota 76 (L) F 28 81 at Purdue 70 (W) M 5 66 Indiana 69 . (L) M 7 98 Northwestern 76 (W) NCAA Regional M 14 67 Wyoming (at Los Angeles) 65 M 1 9 52 Kansas State (at Salt Lake City) 57 (L) Big Ten- 3rd place 1981-82(18 11, 10-8) (W) 1 48 Fighting lllini Basketball Coach : Lou Henson Capta ns: James Gntfm. Perry Range, Craig Tucker N28 87 at Loyola (III.) 83 (OT) (W) D5 55 Kansas State 49 (W) D8 68 Missouri (at St. Louis) 78 (OT) (L) D11 72 Army 37 (W) D 12 76 Texas A&M 63 (W) D 19 53 St. Louis Univ 43 (W) D22 90 North Dakota State 61 (W) D28 56 Bowling Green (at Toledo) 51 (W) D29 51 at Toledo 71 (L) J7 60 at Northwestern 50 (W) J9 50 at Iowa 56 (L) J 14 50 Ohio State 51 (OT) (L) J 16 55 Michigan State 51 (W) J 21 53 Indiana 54 (L) J 23 64 at Minnesota 57 (W) J 28 63 at Purdue 48 (W) J 30 79 Michigan 61 (W) F4 88 Wisconsin 54 (W) F6 53 at Michigan 58 (L) F11 60 at Indiana 73 (L) F13 68 at Wisconsin 60 (W) FIB 44 Purdue 52 (L) F20 77 Minnesota 65 (W) F25 47 at Michigan State 56 (L) F27 53 at Ohio State 63 (L) M 4 73 Iowa 67 (OT) (W) M 6 85 Northwestern 65 (W) National Invitation Tournament M 10 126 Long Island 78 (W) M15 58 Dayton 61 (L) Big Ten: 6th place 1982-83(2111,11-7) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Kevin Bontemps, Derek Harper. Bryan Leonard N 26 47 Vanderbilt (at Anchorage. AK) 58 (L) N 27 72 Texas A&M (at Anchorage. AK) 70 (W) N 28 68 Florida (at Anchorage. AK) 55 (W) D 2 94 Valparaiso 59 (W) D 4 75 Western Michigan 59 (W) D 8 59 at Kansas State 55 (W) D11 57 at Kentucky 76 (L) D13 79 Vanderbilt 77 (W) 17 79 Southern Illinois-Carbondale 61 (W) D18 67 Illinois State 60 (W) D 23 75 at Oklahoma 101 (L) D31 73 Loyola (III ) 72 (W) J 3 74 Iowa State (at Rosemont, III ) 57 (W) J 6 49 at Minnesota 75 (L) J 8 61 at Wisconsin 54 (W) J 13 55 Indiana 69 (U J 15 63 Ohio State 55 (W) J 19 62 at Purdue 63 (L) J 27 78 at Michigan State 71 (W) J 29 87 at Michigan 74 (W) F 3 62 Iowa 61 (W) F 5 78 Northwestern 62 (W) F 10 55 at Northwestern 58 (L) F12 66 at Iowa 68 (L) F17 91 Michigan 71 (W) F19 69 Michigan State 61 (W) F 23 54 Purdue 56 (L) M 3 74 at Ohio State 73 (W) MS 55 at Indiana 67 (L) M 10 71 Wisconsin 64 (W) M13 70 Minnesota 67 (W) NCAA Regional M17 49 Utah (at Boise) 52 (L) Big Ten: 2nd place (t) 1983-84(26 5, 15-3) Coach: Lou Henson Captain: Quinn Richardson N 25 99 Utah (at Rosemont, III.) 65 (W) N 26 70 Loyola (Chicago) 53 (at Rosemont. III.) (W) D 2 65 Western Illinois 49 (W) 3 78 Southern Mississippi 47 (W) 6 69 at Vanderbilt 55 (W) D 1 74 West Texas State 58 (W) 12 74 Loyola (Chicago) 69 (W) 21 78 Cal. State-Northridge 57 (W) D 24 54 Kentucky 56 (L) 28 66 Missouri (at St. Louis) 60 (W) J 5 80 Minnesota 53 (W) J 7 63 at Wisconsin 62 (OT) (W) J 11 68 at Indiana 73 (OT) (L) J 14 55 at Ohio State 53 (W) J 21 76 Purdue 52 (W) J 26 46 Michigan State 40 (W) J 28 75 Michigan 66 (4 OT) (W) F 2 54 at Iowa 52 (2 OT) (W) F 4 71 at Northwestern 52 (W) F 8 73 Northwestern 49 (W) F12 73 Iowa 53 (W) F16 60 at Michigan 62 (L) F 19 70 at Michigan State 53 (W) F 25 55 at Purdue 59 (L) M 1 73 Ohio State 58 (W) M 4 70 Indiana 53 (W) M 8 53 at Minnesota 41 (W) M10 81 Wisconsin 57 (W) NCAA Regional M 18 64 Villanova (at Milwaukee) 56 (W) M 22 72 Maryland (at Lexington) 70 (W) M 24 51 Kentucky (at Lexington) 54 (L) Big Ten: 1st place (t) 1984-85(26 9, 12-6) Coach: Lou Henson Captain: George Montgomery N 18 81 Oklahoma (at Springfield. Mass ) 64 (W) N 23 64 Idaho State (at Anchorage. Alaska) 44 (W) N 24 52 Alabama Birmingham (at Anchorage. Alaska) 59 (L) N 25 75 Oregon (at Anchorage, Alaska) 72 (3 OT) (W) N 28 81 Chicago State 63 (W) D 1 73 Oklahoma 70 (W) D 4 92 Cal State-Chico 47 (W) D 6 55 Missoun (at St. Louis) 50 (W) D7 72 Columbia 48 (W) D 8 93 New Mexico State 55 (W) D15 83 South Carolina State 47 (W) D18 87 Cincinnati (at Rosemont. III.) 65 (W) D 22 62 Loyola (Chicago) (at Rosemont. III.) 63 (L) J 3 58 at Minnesota 60 (L) J 5 60 at Iowa 64 (L) J 10 64 Michigan 58 (OT) (W) J 12 75 Michigan State 63 (W) J 17 78 at Wisconsin 67 (W) J 19 55 at Northwestern 43 (W) J 23 84 Ohio State 66 (W) J 27 52 Indiana 41 (W) J 30 34 at Purdue 54 (L) F 3 77 at Houston 76 (W) F 7 56 at Michigan State 64 (L) F 9 45 at Michigan 57 (L) F14 64 Northwestern 42 (W) F16 68 Wisconsin 49 (W) F 21 66 at Indiana 50 (W) F 23 64 at Ohio State 72 (L) M 2 86 Purdue 43 (W) M 7 59 Iowa 53 (OT) (W) M 9 82 Minnesota 56 (W) NCAA Regional M15 76 Northeastern (at Atlanta) 57 (W) M 1 7 74 Georgia (at Atlanta) 58 (W) M 21 53 Georgia Tech (at Providence) 61 (L) Big Ten: 2nd place 1985-86(22 10, 11-7) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Bruce Douglas. Efrem Winters N 26 95 Loyola (Chicago) 64 (W) N 29 72 Hawaii-Loa (at Honolulu) 45 (W) N 30 57 Oklahoma (at Honolulu) 59 (L) D 4 84 Wisconsin-Green Bay 34 (W) 6 79 Eastern Kentucky 56 (W) 7 115 Utah State 64 (W) D 10 51 at Tennessee 54 (L) 14 102 Houston 92 (W) 21 67 Missoun (at St, Louis) 55 (W) D 23 95 Howard 61 (W) D 30 64 Iowa State (at Rosemont. Ill ) 62 (W) J 2 76 Minnesota 57 (W) J 4 59 Iowa 60 (L) J 8 59 at Michigan 61 (U J 12 51 at Michigan State 58 (L) J 16 73 Wisconsin 54 (W) J 18 72 Northwestern 46 (W) J 23 67 at Ohio State 65 (W) J 25 69 at Indiana 71 (L) F 2 80 Purdue 68 (W) F 6 80 Michigan State 84 (L) F 8 83 Michigan 79 (OT) (W) F13 75 at Northwestern 52 (W) F 15 82 at Wisconsin 74 (W) F 20 60 Indiana 61 (U F 22 66 Ohio State 62 (W) F 27 81 at Purdue 72 (W) M 1 59 at Georgia Tech 57 (W) M 6 53 at Iowa 57 (L) M 8 73 at Minnesota 64 (W) NCAA Regional M14 75 Fairfield (at Charlotte) 51 (W) M 16 56 Alabama (at Charlotte) 58 (L) Big Ten: 4th place (t) 1986-87(23 8, 13-5) Coach Lou Henson Captains: Doug Altenberger. Ken Norman Tony Wysinger N 28 67 New Mexico State (at Laie. HI) 65 (W) N 29 69 Duke (at Laie. HI) 62 (W) D 4 92 Chicago State 78 (W) 5 99 at Pittsburgh 97 (W) D 8 85 Eastern Illinois 51 (W) 12 92 Baylor 58 (W) 13 81 Princeton 55 (W) D 20 77 at North Carolina 90 (L) 23 92 Missouri (at St Louis) 74 (W) D 27 82 at Loyola (Chicago) 83 (L) J 3 95 Michigan 84 (W) J 5 79 Michigan State 72 (W) J 8 68 at Wisconsin 66 (W) J 10 76 at Northwestern 69 (W) J 14 88 Iowa 91 (OT) (U J 17 80 Minnesota 58 (W) J 22 86 at Purdue 87 (OT) (L) J 24 82 Arizona 63 (W) J 28 66 at Indiana 69 (L) J 31 69 Colorado 65 (W) F 2 82 at Ohio State 65 (W) F 5 72 Northwestern 43 (W) F 7 99 Wisconsin 74 (W) F12 79 at Minnesota 67 (W) F 14 61 at Iowa 66 (L) F 23 75 Purdue 76 (OT) (U F 25 93 Ohio State 70 (W) M 1 69 Indiana 67 (W) M 4 89 at Michigan 75 (W) M 7 77 at Michigan State 64 (W) NCAA Regional M12 67 Austin Peay (at Birmingham) 68 (L) Big Ten: 4th place (t) 10 (A 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball ^ 49 VI o 2 1987-88(23 10, 12-6) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Glynn Blackwell, Jens Kujawa N27 73 Baylor (at Maui, HI) 50 (W) N28 76 Villanova (at Maui, HI) 78 (L) N29 81 Kansas (at Maui, HI) 75 (W) D2 86 Chicago State 57 (W) D5 1 1 1 Mississippi Valley State 73 (W) D8 100 Austin Peay 62 (W) D11 109 Illinois-Ctiicago 53 (W) D 12 107 Auburn 103 (OT) (W) D19 74 Nortti Carolina 85 (L) D22 75 Missoun (at St. Louis) 63 (W) D30 86 Colorado (at Denver) 68 (W) J4 68 Purdue 81 (L) J7 65 at Minnesota 61 (OT) (W) J9 77 Michigan State 62 (W) J 16 80 at Wisconsin 65 (W) J 17 103 Tennessee 79 (W) J 21 79 at Iowa 93 (L) J 23 79 Northwestern 48 (W) J 28 64 at Michigan 76 (L) J 30 70 at Arizona 78 (L) F4 60 at Ohio State 64 (L) F6 74 Indiana 75 (L) F11 86 Minnesota 50 (W) F13 83 at Michigan State 65 (W) F17 118 Ohio State 86 (W) F21 85 Wisconsin 65 (W) F25 79 at Purdue 93 (L) F29 75 at Indiana 65 (W) M6 94 Iowa 81 (W) M9 85 Michigan 74 (W) M12 79 at Northwestern 74 (W) NCAA Regional M18 81 Texas-San Antonio (at Cincinnati) 72 (W) M20 63 Villanova (at Cincinnati) 66 (L) Big Ten: 3rd place (t) 1988-89(31 5, 14-4) Coach- Lou Henson Captains: Kenny Battle, Lowell Hamilton N 26 85 Illinois-Chicago 59 N 29 86 Metro State 55 D3 91 Mississippi 79 D 6 97 Florida 67 D9 112 DuquesneBI D 1 1 07 Arkansas-Little Rock 88 D 17 105 Tennessee Tech 77 D 19 87 Missoun (at St Louis) 84 D 22 1 27 at Louisiana State 1 00 D 28 85 Tulsa (at Honolulu) 58 D 29 80 Georgia Tech (at Honolulu) 75 D 30 96 at Hawaii 87 J 7 71 Michigan State 54 J 12 103 Wisconsin 80 J 14 96 Michigan 84 J 19 75 at Northwestern 70 J 22 103 Georgia Tech 92 (2 OT) J 26 62 at Minnesota 69 J 28 75 Indiana 65 F 2 72 at Purdue 76 F 5 82 at Iowa 86 F 9 62 Ohio State 60 F11 86 Northwestern 69 FIB 75 at Michigan State 56 F18 52 at Wisconsin 72 F20 102 Purdue 75 F 26 94 at Ohio State 71 (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) M 2 63 Minnesota 58 M 5 70 at Indiana 67 M8 118 Iowa 94 Mil 89 at Michigan 73 NCAA Regional M 16 77 McNeese State 71 (at Indianapol M 1 8 72 Ball State (at Indianapolis) 60 M 24 83 Louisville (at Minneapolis) 69 M 26 89 Syracuse (at Minneapolis) 86 NCAA Final Four A 1 81 Michigan (at Seattle) 83 Big Ten: 2nd place 1989-90(21 8, 11-7) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Kendall Gill, Stephen Bardo N 28 83 at Mississippi 72 D 2 82 Chicago State 62 D 5 74 at Flonda 69 D 8 93 Indiana State 59 D 9 96 Metro State 62 D16 78 Temple 61 D 20 101 Missoun (at St. Louis) 93 D 23 71 Wisconsin-Green Bay 47 D29 97 Grambling (at Chicago) 73 D 30 83 Memphis State (at Chicago) 71 J 4 73 Wisconsin 59 J 6 74 at Minnesota 91 J 13 85 at Northwestern 78 J 15 70 Michigan 74 J 18 73 Michigan State 64 J 20 68 at Purdue 81 J 25 66 at Wisconsin 63 J 27 92 Ohio State 81 J 29 67 at Iowa 69 F 4 70 Indiana 65 F 8 99 Minnesota 72 F11 79 at Michgian 93 F 14 88 Northwestern 74 F 17 63 at Michigan State 70 F21 90 Purdue 78 F 26 80 at Ohio State 86 M4 118 Iowa 85 M11 69 at Indiana 63 NCAA Regional M 15 86 Dayton (at Austin, Texas) 88 Big Ten: 4th place (t) (W) F2 (W) F4 (W) F6 (W) F10 F16 s)(W) F20 (W) F23 (W) F28 (W) M2 Me (L) M10 (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) 1990-91 (21 10, 11-7) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Andy Kpedi, Larry Smith N 23 103 at American-Puerto Rico 84 (W) N 24 73 Nebraska 100 (at San Juan) (L) N 25 80 Old Dominion 62 (at San Juan) (W) N 29 60 Illinois-Chicago 71 (L) D1 106 Eastern Illinois 87 (W) D 3 1 20 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1 1 6 (2 OT) (W) D 5 68 at Penn State 78 (L) D7 112 Oregon State 78 (W) D 8 85 Georgia Southern 67 (W) D 1 5 83 Arkansas-Little Rock 72 (W) D19 84 Missouri 81 (at St. Louis) (W) D 22 1 02 Louisiana State 96 (W) D 29 84 at Memphis State 75 (W) J 2 74 at Indiana 109 (L) J 5 63 Purdue 61 (W) J 10 67 Minnesota 66 (W) J 17 68 Michigan State 71 (L) J 19 55 at Ohio State 89 (L) J 26 72 at Michigan 67 (W) J 28 53 Iowa 50 (W) 70 Wisconsin 62 73 Northwestern 59 59 at Purdue 56 94 at Minnesota 74 58 at Michigan State 62 64 Ohio State 73 79 at Iowa 74 68 Michigan 65 91 at Northwestern 81 77 at Wisconsin 85 58 Indiana 70 Big Ten: 3rd place (t) 1991-92(13 15, 7-11) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Tom Michael, Deon Thomas N 25 60 Penn State 65 N 30 95 Northeast Louisiana 70 D 3 78 Tennessee State 56 D 6 69 Hawaii 64 D 7 76 Washington 55 D10 56 at Temple 92 D 21 84 Maryland-Baltimore 71 D23 44 Missouri (at St. Louis) 61 D 30 94 at Illinois-Chicago 87 (OT) J 4 66 Connecticut 70 J 8 74 Purdue 72 (OT) J 1 1 75 at Michigan State 77 J 15 69 at Iowa 74 J 18 61 Michigan 68 J 22 74 Wisconsin 67 J 25 53 at Minnesota 54 J 30 72 Ohio State 74 F 1 43 at Northwestern 46 F 4 65 Indiana 76 F11 76 at Purdue 71 (OT) F15 74 Minnesota 58 F 20 78 at Wisconsin 92 F 23 77 Iowa 72 (OT) F 26 92 Northwestern 65 Ml 70 at Indiana 76 M 7 80 Michigan State 71 Mil 70 at Ohio State 82 M 14 59 Michigan 68 Big Ten: 8th place (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (L) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (L) (W) (U) (L) (L) (W) (L) (L) (L) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) (L) 1 50 Fighting lllini Basketball THE HISTORY OF ILLINOIS BASKETBALL When representatives of the UniversiU' of Illinois met Dec. 2, 1905, along with officials of six other schools, not only was the Big Ten Conference formed, Illinois basketball was also bom. Since then, the Fighting lUini program has grown to national prominence, gaining a place among the country's elite basketball programs. In the ensuing 87 seasons, Illinois has been at the forefront of the Big Ten conference, as well as the national college basketball world. In those 87 seasons, Illinois has produced a 1 226- 677 record, one of the top-20 win totals in the nation. Its .574 all-time winning percentage in Big Ten games is among the best in the conference. The job of head basketball coach at Illinois has been a model of consistency throughout the 87 years. Only 13 men have served in the position, and there have only been six head coaches since 1923. The inaugural 1 906 team was coached by Elwocjd Brown and finished 6-8, 2-6 in conference. The first game in Illinois' basketball history was a 71-4 romp over Champaign High School in Urbana. Brown left after one season and was replaced by F.L. Pinckney. That 1907 season would turn out to be the worst season in Illinois basketball histor\'. Pinckney guided the Fighting lllini to a 1-10 record, with a 0-8 conference record. The one victor}' marks the least wins ever by an Illinois team, and the winless conference record has also never been re- peated. Among the lowlights was a 42-3 loss to Minne- sota, marking the fewest points ever scored by an Illinois basketball team. With no place to go but up, the Illinois program welcomed its third head coach in three years when Fletcher Lane took over and guided Illinois to its biggest one-year turnaround in history . He posted a 20-6 record, 4-4 in conference play. Lane also left Illinois after his first and only season. He departed as the Fighting lllini's alL time leader in winning percentage at .769. Herb V. Juul took over for Lane and became the first Illinois coach to stay in Champaign for more than one year. His two-year record was 13-10 overall, and 10-10 in conference, good for fourth-place finishes both years. T.E. Thompson took over for Juul in 191 1 and also stayed two seasons, finishing his career l4-l4 overall, 10- 13 in conference, good for fourth and fifth places re- spectively. The next eight years, from 1913-20, marked the first prolonged period of success in Illinois basketball history. Much of the success was due to head coach Ralph Jones, The 1915 team \^as perfect. The squad became Illinois' first and only team to go undefeated, Ralph Jones' 1915 team scored more Hian ty^ice as many points as its oppo- nents and ^^on the conference title by a y^hopping three games over Chicago, The 1915 team started a three-year period in Illinois basket- ball history that has rarely been matched. who had onh' one losing season during his eight \ears as head coach. He finished with an 85-34 record. Illinois' best conference record to that point oc- curred in 1914, when the Fighting lULni went ^-3 in the Big Ten and 9-4 overall. That year set the stage for the 1915 sea.son, arguably the best Illinois team ever. The 1915 team was perfect. The squad became Illi- nois first and only team to go undefeated. Jones' 1915 team scored more than twice as many points as its oppo- nents and won the conference title by a whopping three games over Chicago. The 1915 team started a three-year period in Illinois basketball history that has rarely been matched. The arrival of the Woods brothers in 1 9 1 S had a lot to do with the success of this era. Cuard Ra\ was named first team All-America all three \ears he competed ( I91S- 17), and brother Ralf, a forward, led the team in scoring in both 1916 and 191~. His brilliance at the foul line led to the establishment of the Ralf W oods Aw ard, which is still given annual!) to the Fighting lllini player with the best free-throw percentage. Led b\ the W i)ods brothers, the 1916 team fell short of capturing another conference championship. The squad lost onh three games, but all were in within the conference. Illinois finished 13-3 o\erall, 9-3 in the con- ference. Two losses to Northwestern and a loss to even- tual chamjiion Wisconsin dropped Illinois into a second- place tie w ith the W ildc.its. Among those two lo.sses to Northwestern w as Illinois' first-ever overtime game. Northwestern scored just two points in the overtime period to defeat Illinois, 23-21, Feb. 12. 1916. at what is now the Kenney (i) m Annex. The 191" sea.son would bring Jones his second and last Big ') championshi]'). this time t\ ing with .Minnesota for top honors. The 191^ team also featured a starting guard named Ceorge llalas. The professional football 10 2 O Ficihting lllini Basketball 151 tA V) O 2 Ul 2 pioneer and Chicago Bear owner and head coach was known on the team for his gritt}- defense and would be named captain of the 1918 team before entering the armed forces Januan- 18, 1918. Frank Winters took over the head coaching duties in 1921 and would only stay at that post for two years. His 25-12 over- all career record would yield two fourth-place ties in conference play. To replace Winters. Athletic Director George Huff looked to J. Craig Ruby, who had just com- pleted his first year as head coach of Missouri. Known as one of the great tacticians of his time. Ruby favored a number of revolutionary rules change proposals, including advocating the elimination of the dribble to do away with stalling. Ruby's first three seasons at Illinois pro- duced three ver\' good teams, which went 30-18 overall and tied for the conference title in 1924. After Rubys t~irst three years at Illinois his coaching magic wore off for almost a decade. It wouldn't be until 1935 that the Fighting lUini would finish in the top three spots in the conference again. The 1934 team set the stage for the 1935 champion- ship team when it posted a 1 3-6 overaU mark and 7-5 conference record, good for fourth place. The only non- conference loss that season was a stunning 22-21 open- ing-game loss to St. Louis at newly-opened Huff Gym. The 1935 squad got off to a busy start. A season- opening double-header at Huff Gym before 6,205 fans Dec. 10 left Illinois at 1-1 to open the season. A young sophomore guard named Hany Combes scored the first points of the season and showed great speed. He would later become Illinois' head coach in 1948. The squad was only 5-3 after eight Big Ten games, but raUied to win its last four contests to tie Purdue and Wisconsin for the title. In 1936, Ruby's last Illinois team was 13-6 overall and ~-5 (and tied for third) in the conference. Combes, 1 52 Fighting lllini Basketball Harry Combes starred for the lllini in 1935 and later went on to coach the team. Jim Vopicka, and Robert Riegel combined to score more than half of lOinois' points that year. The man chosen to replace Ruby was Dou- glas Mills. He became one of Illinois' most success- ful coaches and adminis- trators as well. In his 1 1- year tenure as head coach, MUls became the first Fighting lllini head coach to win or share three Big Ten champion- ships. Mills' Illinois coaching career began in stellar fashion in 1 937 with a tie for the Big Ten champi- onship. With Combes, Riegel, and Vopicka back, Illinois had much of its firepower returning. Future major league base- ball hall of famer Lou Boudreau made the big- gest impact, however, leading the team in scor- ing. The 1 938 season proved to be a tough year with the departure of many stars. Boudreau was stiU the leader and was named first team All-America by Madison Square Garden. In the four years after the championship of '37, the best finish Illinois could muster would be third in 1939 and a tie for third-place in 1941. In 1941, Art Mathisen arrived in Champaign in what would precede the magical years of 1942 and 1943. Mills also took over as athletic director that year. Joining Mathisen in 1942 to form "The Whiz Kids" were Jack Smiley, Andy Phillip, Gene Vance, and Ken Menke. The teams of '42 and '43 captured the imagina- tion of the entire nation, and to this day The "Whiz Kids remain one of the most storied teams in Illinois history. The Kids dazzled crowds every'where averaging 58 points per game, while most teams were averaging in the low 40s. Illinois won back-to-back Big Ten crowns in '42 and '43. In 1943, the Fighting lllini went 12-0 in conference play, I'^-l overall. The lone loss was to Camp Grant at Rockford Dec. 21. Mills played mostly subs because he felt it would be better for the team to lose a game at some time. The team was broken up March 1, 1943, when all five starters headed to active dur\' in the armed forces. All but Mathisen went on to pla)' pro- fessionally, with Phillip becom- ing Illinois' only member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Mills faced a major rebuild- ing job after the Wliiz Kids departed. The 1944 team fell from the class of the Big Ten to 11-9 overall and S-7 in the con- ference, good for sixth-place. Mills' last season as head basketball coach coincided with four of The Whiz Kids' return from militar\' service. The largest home crowd in Illinois histor)', 7,785, jammed into Huff Gym to see their re- turn Dec. 6, 1946. The Wliiz Kids only played the first half, building up a 49-13 lead on Cornell College. Two losses beginning the Big Ten race got Illinois into a hole out from which the team could never climb. The Fighting Illini won eight of their last 10 games, but could only climb to a second- place tie. After retiring from coach- ing. Mills retained his position as athletic director until 1966. Illinois tabbed Harn Combes as Mills replacement. Combes had been the head coach at Champaign High School. His success didn't end there. In his first nine seasons at Illinois he won three Big Ten titles and com- piled an amazing record of 164-44 overall (.788) and 94- 30 in the Big Ten (.758). C;ombes' first team at Illinois, led by Dike Fddleman and Jack Burma.ster, set a Big Ten scoring record with 1,530 points, en route to a 15-5 overall and 7-5 league finish. The next four years would yield three Big Ten cham- pionships, and onh 10 conference losses In 1949. 1951, and 1952 Illinois would finish third in the NCJVA, with the latter two clubs losing two-point decisions in the semifinals. The 1949 team, led by Eddleman, Bill Frickson, and Walter Osterkorn, was Illinois' first 2()-game winner since 1908, finishing 21-4. Illinois beat Yale, ^l-6~, to advance to a national semifinal showdown with Kentucky at Madi- son Square Garden in New York Cit>'. The Wildcats thumped Illi- nois, ~(>4~, forcing Illi- nois to defeat Oregon State, 5''-53, in Seattle for third place. A record for games won in a season was established in 1951, when Illinois went 22-5, including a dominating 13-1 in Big Ten pla}'. Senior Don Sunderlage scored the most points by an Illinois pla\ er in a single-season netting 47 1 points, a 1''.4 average. Illinois lo.st its only con- ference game at Indiana Jan. 15, 64-S3. tempo- rarily putting Illinois into second place. The Fight- ing Illini would win their next 10 games to beat out Indiana in the final standings by one game. Illinois again tra\ eled to Madison Square Gar- den for the NCAA play- offs, beating Columbia, 79-71, and North Carolina State, 84-70, to set up another .semifinal battle with Kentucky In one of the most heart- breaking losses in Illinois basketball histor\ , Kentucky nipped the Fighting Illini, 76-74, on a shot by Kentuck) sub Shelby l.in\ille with 12 .seconds remaining in the game. Illinois once again rebounded for third place three days later, beating Oklahoma A&M, 61-i6. in Minneapo- lis. The biggest stor) of 1952 was the emergence of newcomer John Kerr, a center from Tilden Tech in (Chi- cago. Kerr began his three-year reign atop the Illinois scoring lead with a sophomore-record 35"" points. Illi- nois again swept to the Big Ten championship and equalled the school record for w ins in a season, this time going 22-4. The Fighting Illini headed to Chicago Stadium for the NC/\A regionals, beating l)a\ton. SO-dl, and Duquesne, 74-68, to advance to the semifinals .igain Ihis time, Illinois ran into an underdog St. John's cluli I'lie Redmen fought aiul clawed their \\a\ to a 01 S9 \\ in in Future baseball Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau led the Fighting Illini in scoring In 1937, rn Z O Fighting Illini Basketball 1 53 ^ w> O z The 1940s "Whiz Kids" (left to right) Andy Phillip, Ken Menke, Art Mathisen, Jack Smiley and Gene Vance, remain one of the most storied teams in Illinois history. Ul 2 the NCAA's first Final Four in Seattle. Once again, Illinois toolc third-place beating Santa Clara, 67-64, behind 26 points b) Kerr. The next four years characterized a series of near- misses for Illinois, which finished second in the Big Ten in "53, '55, and '56, and tied for third in '54. Illinois' 10-4 conference mark in '54 was onh' good for a tie for third, but Kerr shattered Illinois' single-sea- son scoring record by tallying 556 points in his senior year. He then departed on a 1 2-year pro career and be- came the first head coach of the Chicago Bulls in 1 966. The 1963 season produced Combes' fourth and last Big Ten championship and 20-win season, when it posted a 20-6, 1 1-3 record. Downey exploded for an Illinois single-game scoring record with 53 points in a road loss to Indiana, as well as set the Big Ten records for points and field goals in a game. Illinois was a game back of first place with only two remaining when the Assembly Hall opened its doors for the first time March 4, 1963. Illinois beat Northwestern in an exciting ^9-'^3 nail-biter before 16,137 frenzied fans to stay within a game of first-place Ohio State. Even after Illinois edged Iowa, 73-69, on the last game of the season, the Fighting Illini would need an overtime loss two hours later b) the Buckeyes at the hands of Indiana to grab a share of the conference title. Illinois then headed to East Lansing, Mich., for the NCAA playoffs. After beating Bowling Green, 70-67, 1 54 Fighting Illini Basketball Illinois was thumped by eventual national champion Loyola, 79-64. The 1 965 season began with one of the biggest up- sets in Illinois basketball histon'. The Fighting Illini crushed defending national champion UCLA, 1 10-83, setting many Assembly Hall records. Combes would later call the game, 'one of the best an Illinois team has ever played. " Combes' last season in 1967 was one of incredible ups and downs, higlilighted on the court b)' a stunning, 98-97, overtime win over No. 3 Kentucky' in Lexington Dec. 8. That year also included the uncovering of the 'slush fund" scandal. Three Illinois players were disquali- fied as a result of the incident that eventually cost Combes his job. Star Rich Jones, junior center Ron Dunlap, and valu- able sophomore sub Steve Kuberski were suspended by the L'niversit}' of Illinois in the wake of the Big Ten in- vestigation into Ulegal payments to the players. Harv Schmidt, who played for the Illini in the 1950s, returned to Illinois to become head coach in 1 968. Schmidt had been an assistant at New Mexico the three previous years but had no collegiate head coaching ex- perience. His seven year-tenure began with much more success than that with which it would end. The 1968 team was still stinging from the previous year and posted onl\- Illinois' sixth losing season in his- tor) , going 11-13 overall and 6-8 in the Big Ten to tie for Z seventh place. The team won four of its first conference games, but lost seven of its last nine. With the team's top five scorers returning, the Fighting Illini were expected to be better in 1970, but even Schmidt was surprised at the huge improvement that oc- curred. The club jumped to a 19-5, 9-5 record finishing tied for second in the conference. The performance earned Schmidt third place in Na- tional Coach of the Year bal- loting. The 1970 team still fin- ished tied for third place in the Big Ten, but its record fell to 15-9. Illinois began the conference schedule 5-0 to move into sole possession of first place at the semester break. However, the team would lose the next the five games to wipe out any chance of a conference title. That season Illinois set an NCAA attendance record, selling out all 1 1 home games in advance for an average of 16,128 fans per game. Students frequently camped out for tickets, and Schmidt encouraged the louder students to sit near the floor to help make more noise. After 1970, things went downhill for Schmidt. Crowds shrunk, the states best high school players began going elsewhere, the team lost more than it had in the past, and eventually the NCAA would put Illinois on probation. The 1971 team became Schmidt's second team in four years to finish below .500 at 1 1-13, 5-9. The most pleasant aspect of 1971 was the arrival of fc^rward Nick Weatherspoon from Canton, Ohio, who stepped right into the starting lineup to lead the team in rebounds. "Spoon " would go on to lead the team in scoring and rebounding the next two years before playing eight seasons in the NBA. Nick Weatherspoon led the Fighting Illini In scoring and rebounding in 1971 and 1972. The 1974 season was a disaster. Illinois finished a dismal 5-18 overall and 2-12 in the Big Ten to tie for ninth place. Schmidt was fired in the midst of a record 1 1-game losing streak and wound up 89-77 overall in his seven years as head coach. To replace Schmidt, Illinois looked to iMemphis State head man Gene Bartow. He was building a reputation as a coach adept at building programs from the bottom up. Bartow came in promis- ing big things, but only a year later he was gone, accepting the head coaching job at UCLA. In his only year at Illinois, he recorded an 8-18, 4-14 record, good for a tie for a ninth place in the Big Ten. Illinois once again chose a coach known for turning losers into winners when it picked New Mexico State head coach Lou Henson. It took Henson a couple of years to establish his program in Champaign. The first three years were unspectacular, but paved the way for better teams to come. The 1976 team fin- ished l4-l4 overall and "'-1 1 in the Big Ten. The '7~ squad was KvU, 8-10, and the 1978 team finished as Henson's only sub -.500 club (until 1991-92) at 13-14. ~-ll Oe- spite the poor record, the 1 9^8 team signaled the arrival of Eddie Johnson and Mark Smith, two pia>ers who would lead the team into the 198()s and pa\e the way for Illinois' return to national prominence. In 1979, Illinois still finished seventh in the Big I'en but went 19-1 1, including an ascension to No. 2 in the nation after starting the year 15-0. Although the Fighting Illini went 4-1 1 from that point on, they still led the nation in defensive field goal percentage (.404). With even'one back for 1980, Illinois recorded Henson's first 20-\\ in season at 22-13 to tie the school < m o Fighting Illini Basketball 1 55 lA 54 Christmas Eve loss to No. 1-ranked Kentucky' at the Assembly Hall. En route to a Big Ten title tie with Purdue, Illinois had four overtime games, one of which — a 75-66 win over Michi- gan — lasted an astound- ing four overtimes. The next game, a double-overtime win at Iowa, was Henson's 400th as a coOege coach. Illinois headed to Milwaukee to beat Villanova in the NCAA tournament, 64-56. The Fighting Illini came from behind to defeat Maryland, 72-70, in the regional semifi- nals to set up a showdown with host Kentucky in the regional final. Illinois never led, but was within striking distance when a controversial foul called on Douglas put Wildcat guard Dickie Beal on the line to win the game, 54-50. In 1985, Basketball Times picked Illinois No. 1 na- tionally in its preseason poll, but the Fighting Illini were upset twice in non-conference play. Illinois would head to Atlanta for the NCAA tournament after finishing sec- ond in the Big Ten with a 26-9, 12-6 record. Two wins in steals and assists in from c z (/I Illinois' 1988-89 team set a school record for victories in a season with 31 and advanced to the NCAA Final Four. over Northeastern (76-57) and Georgia (74-58) brought about a regional semifinal tilt with Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets used a 25-10 burst to begin the second half and beat Illinois, 61-53- Junior-college transfer Ken Norman highlighted the '86 season, setting an Illinois all-time field goal percent- age of .641. The Fighting lUini once again led the Big Ten in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 61.6 ppg. Again, Illinois went to the NCAA tournament, this time thrashing Fairfield, 75-51, in Charlotte, N.C., to set up a game with Alabama. The Crimson Tide built a nine- point lead at halftime and was able to hold off Illinois, 58-56, despite 18 points from junior guard Tony Wysinger. With four four-year starters gone, Illinois had to re- plenish its troops and did so with an outstanding group of newcomers. Guards Steve Bardo, Kendall Gill, and Larn' Smith joined forward Nick Anderson in a highly- touted recruiting class. The '87 team finished 23-8 over- all and 13-5 in the Big Ten, good for fourth-place. Seeded third in the NCAA's Southeast Region, Illinois was beaten in arguably the .schools most shocking upset ever, losing to unknown Austin Peay, 68-67. Two first-year players led Illinois in scoring in 1988. Northern Illinois transfer Kenn)- Battle finally got to unveil his high-fiying game for the Fighting lUini and averaged 15.6 ppg and 5.5 rpg. Anderson led the team in scoring at 15.9 ppg after sitting out the '87 season. Along with Ciill, Bardo, junior forward Lowell Hamilton, and Smith, this team would lav the foundation for the spectacular '89 team. Included in the 23-10, 12-6, third- place fmish was Henson's 500th victor}'. Cincinnati was the site of the opening round of the 1988 NCAA Tournament, and Illinois disposed of an- other relative-unknown, Texas-San Antonio, 81-72. A rematch with Villanova, to whom Illinois lost in Hawaii earlier in the year, ended with disappointment again, 66- 63. The 1989 team may ver)- well have been the most talented team ever assembled at Illinois. It was com- prised of all of the important pieces from '88, as well as junior-college All- American PJ. Bo\\'man and former high school All- American Marcus Libert\ . The team shattered most of its all-time records, in- cluding most points in a season (3,1 10), most steals in a season (341), and most wins in a season (31). in addition to isetting an all-time mark for points in a game in a 12^- 100 victory at LSI'. The Fighting lUini won their first 16 games and were ranked No. 2 in the nation going into a nationalh' televised game against Georgia Tech, whom Illinois had already beaten, 80-75. at The Rainbow Clas- sic in December. The Yellow Jackets led. 4~-3 I . after scoring the first basket of the second half, but Illinois managed to surge back to force overtime, e% entualh needing two extra sessions to win the game. Along with the No. 1 ranking the next da)'. Illinois found out that the clubs catalyst, (iill, had broken a bone in his foot and would miss the next 12 game.s Hurt by the loss of Ciill, the team lost the No. 1 -ranking and three of its next four games, but rallied to finish second in the Big Ten with a 14-4 conference record. Fighting lllini Basketball 157 2 O (A Ul With Gill back in the lineup, Illinois was awarded the No. 1 seed in the Midwest region in the NCAA tournament and rolled to victories over McNeese State and Ball State at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis. A power-packed regional in Minneapolis, consist- ing of Illinois, Missouri, Louisville, and Syracuse, stood in the way of the Fighting lllini's first trip to the Final Four since 1952. Louisville fell victim to Illinois first, losing, 83-69, to set up a duel with Syra- cuse. The Fighting Illini held off the Orangemen to advance to Seattle where Illinois faced Michigan, a team it had al- ready beaten twice that year. Despite Battle's 29-point, 11-rebound effort, Michigan defeated Illinois, 83-81. In April of of '89, high school All-America Deon Tho- mas signed a national letter of intent with Illinois. In the ensuing 17 months, Illinois was dragged through a gruel- ing NCAA investigation which eventually found no major wrong doings in the Fighting Illini program, but resulted in a three-year probation limiting scholarships and re- cruiting severely. On the court. Fighting Illini went 21-8 overall and 1 1- 7 in the Big Ten to tie for fourth place. Gill became the first player since Norman in '87 to average 20 ppg and was named first-team All-America by UPl. He was also a finalist for the Jolin Wooden Award and was the fifth player chosen in the NBA draft that summer, going to the Charlotte Hornets. Illinois seemed to be peaking going into the NCAA tournament, winning its last two games, a home dousing of Iowa, and a hard-fought win at Indiana, in which Gill became the first Illinois player to lead the Big Ten in scoring since Andy Phillip had done so in 1943. The Fighting Illini were seeded fifth in the Midwest region and headed to Austin, Texas, to face Danon. In another big postseason upset, the Flyers stayed with Illinois the entire way and won, 88-86. Going into the 1991 season no one expected much of Illinois. After losing Gill, Bardo, and Liberty, who declared himself eligible for the NBA draft a year early, Illinois was picked as low as ninth in the Big Ten by some publications. Junior forward Andy Kaufmami burst upon the scene scoring 660 points, the second largest single-season total in Illinois histor>-. A three-game sweep of favored oppo- nents LSU, Missouri, and Memphis State set the stage for the Fighting Illini s surprise tie for third in the Big Ten and a 21-10 overall finish. Thomas began his career, after sitting out 1990, scoring the most points ever by an lUinois freshman. The 1 989 team may very v/ett have been the most talented team ever assembled at Illinois. It was comprised of all of the important pieces from ^88, as well as junior-college Ail- American PJ, Bowman and former high school All- American Marcus Liberty. In 1991-92, the Fighting lUini took the court without a senior letterman for the first time in more than 50 years and saw their record dip below .500 for the first time since 1977-78 and only the second time in the Lou Henson era. Andy Kaufmann, the leading scorer from the previous year, had to sit out the entire year with academic problems, which only added to the lllini's woes. The lllini's string of consecu- tive upper-division Big Ten fin- ishes was snapped at nine as was their string of 20-plus victory seasons. Illinois' streak of plus-. 500 Big Ten records also came to an end, at 11. Kendall Gill earned first-team All-America honors in 1 990 after leading the Big Ten in scoring as a senior. 1 58 Fighting Illini Basketball 160 ALL-AMERICANS 1 6 1 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS 162 ALL-BIG TEN SELECTIONS 163 ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN SELECTIONS 1 63 BIG TEN MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS 163 SILVER BASKETBALL WINNERS ^^^ 164 WOODEN AWARD NOMINEES 164 MVPs 164 TEAM CAPTAINS 164 KENNY BATTLE AWARD WINNERS 165 ILLINI IN THE PROS 166 ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS ILLINOIS ALL-AMERICAN Key to Abbreviations AP Associated Press Arg Argosy Ath Athletic Publications BN Basketball News BKW Basketball Weekly BW Basketball Writers of America Col Colliers Con Converse CSAF Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation. Helms Helms Foundation INS International News Service K Kodak Look Look Magazine MSG Madison Square Garden NABC National Association of Basketball Coaches NEA Newspaper Enterprise Association Omaha Omaha World Newspaper PM Pic Magazine SN Sporting News True True Magazine UP United Press UPI United Press International 1st First Team 2nd Second Team 3rd Third Team HM Honorable Mention G Guard F Forward C Center Z 3 Dave Downey, a member of Ul's Board of Trustees, v/os a first-team All- Americon in 1963. 1 60 Fighting lllini Basketball 1915 1916 1917 1918 1920 1922 1937 1938 1938 1940 1942 Ray Woods -G, 1st (Helms) Ray Woods - G, 1st (Helms) Ray Woods - G, 1st (Helms) Chuck Alwood - C, 1st (Helms) Earl Anderson - F. 1st (Helms) Chuck Carney - F. 1st (Helms) Chuck Carney - F. 1st (Helms) Harry Combes - F. 2nd (Omaha) Lou Boudreau - F. 1st (MSG) Louis (Pick) Dehner - C. 3rd (Con) Louis (Pick) Dehner - C. 1st (MSG), 3rd (Con) Bill Hapac - F. 1st (Helms, Con) Andy Phillip- F, 1st (Helms) Jack Smiley -G, HM (SN) Art Mathisen - C, HM (SN) Ken Menke - F, HM (SN, Con) Gene Vance - G, HM (SN) Andy Phillip - F. 1st (Con, PM, Helms, SN, AP, UP, NEA, Look) Art Mathisen • C. HM (Con) Gene Vance -G. HM (Con) Walt Kirk- G, HM (Con) Walt Kirk - G. HM (Con) Jack Burmaster - G. HM (SN) Bob Doster- F. HM (SN) Andy Phillip- F-G, 1st (True, NABC). HM (Con) Jack Smiley - G, 3rd (Helms), HM (Con) Gene Vance -G, HM (Con) Dwight (Dike) Eddleman - F. 2nd (AP). 3rd (Con, True) Jack Burmaster - G. HM (Con) Bill Erickson - G, 1st (Helms, Col) 3rd (SN, UP) Bill Enckson - G. HM (Con) Don Sunderlage - G, 2nd (Helms, SN), 3rd (UP, Con). HM (AP) Ted Beach - F, HM (Con) Rod Fletcher - G, HM (Con) Rod Fletcher - G, 1st (Look, Con. Helms). 2nd (AP. UP. INS. NABC. Col. Ath) John (Red) Kerr - C. HM (AP. UP. Con) Irv Bemoras - F. HM (UP, Con) Jim Bredar - G. HM (UP. Con) Bob Peterson - C. HM (UP) 1953 Irv Bemoras - F, 2nd (Con, Helms, Look), HM (AP) Jim Bredar - G, 2nd (Con, Helms, Look), HM (AP) John (Red) Kerr - C, HM (AP. INS. Con) 1 954 John (Red) Kerr - C. 2nd (Helms). 3rd (Look. AP. UP). 4th (Con) 1 955 Bill Ridley - G. HM (AP. Con) Paul Judson - G. HM (INS. Con) George BonSalle - G. HM (Con) 1956 Paul Judson - G. 2nd (Con). 3rd (NABC. UP, NEA), HM (INS). Bruce Brothers - F, HM (Con) Harv Schmidt- F, HM (Con) 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 Chuck Carney earned first-team All- America honors in both 1920 and 1922 and is the only Illinois athlete to earn All-America status in both football and basketball. 1 957 Harv Schmidt - F, 2nd (Con) George BonSalle • C, 2nd (NABC), HM (Con) DonOhl -G, HM (AP. Con) 1 958 Don OhI - G. 2nd (Con). 3rd (Helms) Govoner Vaughn - F, HM (Con) 1959 Roger Taylor - G, HM (Con) 1 960 Mannie Jackson • G, HM (Con) Govoner Vaughn - F, HM (Con) 1961 Dave Downey - F, HM (Con) John Wessels - C, HM (Con) 1 962 Dave Downey - F, HM (Con) Bill Bunwell - C, HM (Con) 1 963 Dave Downey - F, 1 st (Helms), 2nd (Con), HM (AP) Bill Small - F-G, HM (Con) 1 964 Tal Brody - G, HM (SN, Con) Duane (Skip) Thoren - C, HM (Con) 1 965 Duane (Skip) Thoren - C, 1 st (Helms), 2nd (AP. Con), 3rd (UPI, BN, NABC) Bogie Redmon - F, HM (Con) Tal Brody - G, 2nd (SN. Con) Z HM (Con) 1st (Helms), HM 1966 Don Freeman - F, 1st (Helms), 2nd (Con, BN), HM(UPI) Rich Jones - F, HM (Con) 1967 Jim Dawson - G, HM (Con) Dave Scholz - C, 1968 Dave Scholz - C, (Con) 1 969 Dave Scholz - C, 1 st (Helms), 3rd (AP), HM (Con) 1970 Mike Pnce - G, HM (Con) 1972 Nick Weatherspoon - F, HM (Con) 1 973 Nick Weatherspoon - F, 1 st (CASF), HM (Con) 1974 Jeff Dawson - G, HM (Con) 1975 Rick Schmidt - F, HM (Con) 1977 Audie Matthews - G, HM (Con) Levi Cobb - F, HM (Con) 1983 Derek Harper - G, 2nd (AP), 3rd (BN) 1 984 Bruce Douglas - G, 3rd (UPI) 1987 Ken Norman - F, 2nd (AP, BW, SN, K), HM(UPI) 1988 Nick Anderson - F, HM (SN) Kenny Battle - F, HM (SN) 1 989 Nick Anderson - F, HM (AP, UPI, SN) Kenny Battle - F, HM (AP, UPI, SN) Kendall Gill - G, HM (SN) 1990 Kendall Gill -G, 1st (UPI), 2nd (BKW), 3rd (AP, SN, NABC) Academic Ail-Americans (Voted by College Sports Information Directors of America, 1964-) 1965 Tal Brody - G, 2nd 1967 Jim Dawson - G, 2nd Dave Scholz - C, HM 1968 Dave Scholz -C, 1st 1969 Denny Place - G-F, 3rd ■ 1970 Rick Howat - G, 3rd 1971 RickHowat-G, 1st 1974 Rick Schmidt- F, 1st Jeff Dawson - G, 2nd 1975 Rick Schmidt - F, 1st 1976 Otho Tucker -G, 3rd 1979 Rob Judson - G, 4th Steve Lanter - G, 4th Chicago Bulls announcer Johnny "Red" Kerr y/as a second-team All-America selection in 1954. Fighting lllini Basketball 1 6 1 iA .«*•* ILLINOIS ALL-BIG TEN SEt NOTE: All-conference teams from 191 1 through 1940 were selected by various publications. Wire services began choosing teams in 1941. 1911 Louis Bernstein - F. 2nd Emmet Poston - F, 3rd 1914 Dudley Crane - G, 2nd 1915 Ray Woods -G. 1st Edward Williford - F. 2nd Frank Bane - C, 2nd Sven Duner - G, 2nd Ralf Woods- F, 3rd 1916 Ray Woods -G, 1st Ralf Woods - F, 2nd Clyde Alwood - C, 3rd 1917 Clyde Alwood - C, 1st Ralf Woods - F, 2nd Ray Woods - G, 2nd 1918 Earl Anderson - F. 1st 1919 Paul Taylor - G, 3rd 1 920 Charles Carney - G, 1 st 1921 Cfiarles Vail - G, 3rd 1922 Charles Carney - F, 1st John Sabo - G, 2nd 1924 LeIandStilwell -C. 1st Glenn Potter- F, 2nd 1925 Russell Daugherity ■ F. 1st 1926 Leonard Haines - G, 1st 1927 Russell Daugherity - F, 1st 1929 John How- F. 2nd Douglas Mills - G. 2nd 1930 Douglas Mills - G, 1st Charles Harper - F, 2nd 1931 Charles Harper - F, 2nd Caslon Bennett - C, 3rd 1932 Hudson Hellmich - F, 2nd 1933 Caslon Bennett - F-C, 2nd 1 934 Frank Froschauer - F, 1 st 1935 Frank Froschauer - F, 2nd Robert Riegel ■ C. 2nd 1 936 Harry Combes - G-F. 2nd 1937 Harry Combes - F. 1st Robert Riegel - C. 2nd 1938 Louis Dehner- C, 2nd 1939 Louis Dehner C, 1st William Hapac - F, 2nd 1940 William Hapac- F, 1st 1 941 Bob Richmond - G, 1 st (AP) 1942 Andy Philip - G-F, 1st (AP, UPI, INS) Gene Vance - G, 1st (INS), HM (AP, UIP) Ken Menke - F, 2nd (UPI, INS), HM (AP) Jack Smiley - F, 2nd (INS), HM (AP) Vic Wukovits - G, 2nd (AP) 1943 G-F, 2nd (AP, UPI, G, 1st(AP, UPI, INS) F, 1st(AP, UPI, INS) C, 1st(AP, INS), 2nd 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 Andy Phillip ■ INS) Gene Vance ■ Jack Smiley ■ Art Mathisen • (UPI) Ken Menke - F, HM (AP. UPI, INS) Walt Kirk. Jr. ■ G, 1st (AP, UPI, INS) Jack Burmaster - G, 2nd (AP, UPI, INS) Bob Doster • F, 2nd (AP, UPI, INS) Jack Smiley - G, 2nd (AP, UPI, INS) Gene Vance - G, 2nd (AP, UPI, INS) Andy Philip- G-F. HM (AP) Dwight (Dike) Eddleman ■ F, 1st (AP), 2nd (UPI) Jack Burmaster - G, 2nd (AP) Bill Enckson - G, 1st (AP, UPI, INS) Dwight (Dike) Eddleman - F, 2nd (AP, UPI, INS) Jim Marks - F, HM (AP. UPI. INS) 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1950 Wally Osterkorn ■ F-C. 2nd (AP. UPI, INS) 1966 Bill Enckson ■ G, 2nd (UPI). HM (AP, INS) 1951 Don Sunderlage - G. 1st (AP, UPI, INS) 1967 Rod Fletcher - G, 2nd (AP, UPI, INS) 1968 Clive Follmer- F, HM (AP) Bob Peterson - C, HM (AP) 1952 Rod Fletcher -G, 1st(AP, UPI) Irv Bemoras - F, 2nd (AP, UPI) John (Red) Kerr ■ C, 2nd (UPI), HM (AP) Jim Bredar - G, HM (AP) Clive Follmer- F, HM (AP) 1969 Bob Peterson - C, HM (AP) 1970 1953 Irv Bemoras - F, 1st(AP, UPI) Jim Bredar - G, 2nd (AP. UPI) 1971 John (Red) Kerr - C, 2nd (AP. UPI) 1972 1954 John (Red) Kerr - C, 1st (AP, INS) 1955 Paul Judson- G-F. 1st (UPI). 2nd (AP) 1973 Bill Ridley -G. HM (UPI) 1956 Paul Judson - G-F, 1st(AP, UPI, INS) 1974 George BonSalle - C, 1st (UPI), 2nd (AP), HM (INS) Bill Ridley -G, 1st (AP), 2nd (UPI) 1975 1957 DonOhl -G, 1st(AP. UPI) 1976 Harv Schmidt - F, 2nd (AP, UPI) 1977 Roger Taylor - G, HM (AP, UPI) 1958 Don Oh! -G, 1st(AP, UPI) 1978 1959 Roger Taylor -G, 2nd (AP, UPI) Mannie Jackson - G, HM (AP) 1979 Govoner Vaughn - F, HM (AP) John Wessels - C, HM (AP) Mannie Jackson - G, 2nd (UPI), 3rd (AP) Govoner Vaughn - F, 2nd (AP), 3rd (UPI) Dave Downey - F, 2nd (AP, UPI) Jerry Colangelo - G, HM (AP, UPI) Bill Burwel! - C, HM (AP, UPI) Dave Downey ■ F, 2nd (AP, UPI) Bill Small - F-G, 3rd, (UPI), HM (AP) Bill Burwell- C, HM (AP, UPI) Jerry Colangelo - G, HM (AP) Dave Downey - F, 1st (AP, UPI) Bill Small - F-G. 2nd (AP, UPI) Tal Brody ■ G, HM (AP) Bill Burwell - C, HM (AP) Bob Stames - F, HM (AP) Tal Brody - G, 2nd (UPI), 3rd (AP) Duane (Skip) Thoren - C, 2nd (UPI), 3rd (AP) Tal Brody - G, 1st (UPI), 2nd (AP) Duane (Skip) Thoren - C, 1st (AP), 2nd (UPI) Don Freeman - F, 3rd (UPI) Don Freeman - F, 1st (AP, UPI) Rich Jones - F, 3rd (UPI) Jim Dawson - G, HM (AP) Jim Dawson - G, 1st (UPI), 2nd (AP) Dave Scholz - C, 2nd (UPI), HM (AP) Dave Scholz - C, 1st(AP, UPI) Randy Crews - F, 2nd (AP), HM (UPI) Dave Scholz - F, 1st (AP), 2nd (UPI) Greg Jackson - C, 2nd (AP) Randy Crews - F, HM (AP) Jodie Harnson - G, HM (AP) Mike Price - G, HM (AP) - Rick Howat - G, HM (AP) Mike Price - G, HM (AP, UPI) Rick Howat -G, 2nd (AP, UPI) Nick Weatherspoon - F, HM (AP, UPI) Jim Krelle-G, HM (AP, UPI) Nick Weatherspoon • F, 1st (AP, UPI) Jeff Dawson - G, HM (AP, UPI) Rick Schmidt - F, 2nd (AP), HM (UPI) Jeff Dawson - G, 3rd (UPI) Rick Schmidt- F, HM (AP) Rich Adams- F, HM (AP, UPI) Rich Adams - C, HM (AP) Audie Matthews - G, HM (AP) Audie Matthews - G, HM (AP) Mark Smith - F, HM (AP) Mark Smith - G, 2nd (AP) Neil Bresnahan - F, HM (AP, UPI) Derek Holcomb - C, HM (AP) Eddie Johnson - F, HM (AP) 1 62 Fighting lllini Basl / — ^v 1 BRADLEY ? ^ 1 / ^^ IZ ^ ^ SPRINGFIELD -^ r ^ MAIN GRfEr. = 1 \ WASHINGTON g — I. E <£ iMRBV t 1 i| 1 • FLORIDA - > ^ 1 N f V""'^ WINDSOR ^ s s Ussembly Hall ...s. 1 FLORIDA AVENUE ST. MARY'S ROAD Press & Participants' w Entrance ^f^ iSSEUBLV HiLL Jan. 22: Michigan Berkshire Hilton 610 Hilton Blvd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48101 Telephone : 3 1 3-76 1 -7800 Jan. 29: Ohio State Holida}' Inn on the Lane 328 W. Lane Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 Telephone: (61 4) 294-4848 Feb. l6: Indiana Holiday Inn Holidome 1710 Kinser Pike Bloomington, IN 47401 Telephone: (812) 334-3252 Feb. 19: Penn State Atherton Hilton 125 S. Atherton St. St. College, PA 16801 Telephone: (814) 231-2100 Feb. 27: Wisconsin Radisson Inn 517 Grand Can\on Dr. Madison, WI 53719 Telephone: (608) 833-0100 March 2: Minnesota Radisson Hotel-Metrodome 615 Washington Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Telephone: (612) 379-8888 March 12 or 13: Iowa The Highlander Inn 2525 N. Dodge Iowa Cit>, LA 52240 Telephone: (319) 354-2000 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball 1 73 (A HOTEL ROOMS The Sports Information Office has a limited number of rooms reser\'ed in the Champaign-Urbana area. Please contact SID secretary' Janice Revell at least one week in advance, and she will tr)' to accomodate you. ■^ PARKING No parking passes are issued at the Assembly Hall. All parking is free and adjacent to the building. Media personnel are encouraged to arive at least 45 minutes prior to tipoff, and to park in the Northeast lot (enter from Fourth Street^ since the "Press and Participants" entrance is located on that side of the arena (see map). PREGAME AND POSTGAME SERVICES Play-by-play, halftime and complete final statistics, quote sheets, and pregame and postgame notes are all regular Media Procedure for Interviews with University of Illinois Coaches, Athletes and Administrators To facilitate the schedules of Division of Intercollegiate Athletics' (DIA) coaches and administrators and to expedite media requests, the University of Illinois Sports Information Office encourages media personnel to arrange interview requests through the Sports Information staff. Whenever circumstances prevent media personnel the time or opportunity to follow this procedure, DIA coaches and administrators are encouraged to accomodate media requests. Coaches and administrators have the flexibility to establish and maintain relationships with media that accomodate their respective schedules. This interview procedure is designed to enhance the availability of DIA staff members to answer questions from the media at a time which best facilitates each individual's schedule. Telephone calls to the homes of DIA staff members from the media may be made upon consent of the individual coach or staff member. Interview requests from the media for University of Illinois student-athletes should be arranged through the Sports Information Office. Media personnel are asked not to call the student-athlete at his residence. In most situations, the most convenient opportunity for media interviews is following the team practice sessions. If this is not a convenient time for the media, return telephone calls from the athletes to the media will be arranged. The student-athletes' academic endeavors are of the utmost importance, and they will not be asked to miss classes for purposes of a media interview. In most situations, student-athletes are not available on the day of scheduled intercollegiate competition until after the event is completed. For more information, call the Sports Information Office at (217) 333-1390. 1 74 Fighting lllini Basketball services on game day. Postgame information will be distributed to media at their position in the press box. Postgame — Coach Lou Henson and selected UI players will be available approximately 10-15 minutes after the conclusion of the game, and will be brought to the interview room (located just west of the north tunnel of the Assembly Hall). The visiting coach and players are available, subject to their team's policy. Those interested in audio taping grouped interviews should connect their recorders to the distribution amplifier provided by Sports Information. Output from the device is micro- phone level, terminated in 1/8" two-conductor plugs and jacks, or three-pin standard microphone male connec- tors. TELEPHONES Telephone lines in the press box must be ordered at least one week in advance of the game(s) for which they are needed. The orders should be addressed to Tony Mangano of Illinois Bell (312/727-5194, during regular business hours). No telephone lines or instrtiments are a\ailable through the UI Sports Information Office. Four charge-a-call phones are located in the center section of Row 1 in the press box. In addition, a pay telephone is located on the lower concourse of the Assembly Hall, near the East entrance. Updates BROADCAST SERVICES Three-quarter-inch video dubs of 1989-90, 1990-91, and 1991-92 UI men's basketball highlights are available. A limited selection of archive video tape previous to 1989 is also available. At least one-day advance notice of your video request will be appreciated. Call Dave Johnson at (217)333-1390. RADIO PROGRAMING The "lllini Toda\ ' show airs Monday through Friday and provides daily updates on UI athletics. "Classroom Champions' is a feature that airs at halftime of each basketball game and highlights the academic exploits of UI students. INFORMATION ACCESS BY COMPUTER Another service of the UI Sports Information office is the abilit) to access up-to-date information about Fighting lllini men's basketball and other sports through com- puter interface. This ser\'ice is available 24 hours per day. For more information, call Dick Barnes at (217) 333- 1390. LIVE PLAY-BY-PLAY Each Illinois men's basketball game is carried live by the 49-station lUini Sports Network, which blankets the state, and reaches most of the Midwest. Jim Turpin will do the play-b)'-play with Loren Tate as the color analyst. The mini Sports Network includes: WRMJ-FM, 102. 3, Aledo WBG2-AM, 1570, Alton WRAJ-AM/FM. 1440/92 ^, Anna VCAUR-AM, 930, Aurora WRMS-AM/FM, "90/94 3. Bcardstown WIBV-AM, 1260. Bclleville/St Louis WIHN-F.VI, 96,7, Bloomington/Nomial WKRO-AM. 1490, Cairo WBYS-FM, 98.3, Canton WCNL-FM. 95.9, CarlinviUe WKZl-AM, 800. Casey WDWS.A.M. 1400. ChampaignA'rhana WHMS-FM. 97.5. ChampaignAlrbana WEIC-A.M. 12-0. Charleston WLUP-A.M. 1000, Chicago WHOW-AM/FM, 1520. 95.9, Clinton WKBM-FM. 100.7. Coal Cir\- WIAJ-FM, 99.1, Danville WDAN-AM, 1490. Danville WSOY-AM, 13-10, Decatur WDQN-AM/FM. 1580/95 9. DuQuoin WCRAAM. 1090. Eftlngham WCRCF.M. 95,7. Effingham WAIK-AM. 1590, Galesburg WJPF-AM, 13-tOHcrrin WIILAM. 1550.JacksonviUc WJVO-FM, 105.5, Jacksonville Vi-JBM-AM, 1480,Jersev'ville *stationsasofOct. 1, 1992 WJOL-AM. 1340.JoIiet WKAN-AM. 1590. Kankakee WLBH-FM. 9(1 9. .Mattoon WRAM-AM. 13.30. .Monmouth \V1N1.A.M. 1420. .Murph)sboro Wc;MY-AiV1. 1430. Ottawa WPX.NF.VI. 104,9. Pa.xton WIRL-A.M, 1290. Peoria WBBA-A,\1/F.M. 1580/9-5. Pjttsfield W.SPY-FM. 107,1. Piano WPOKAM, 1080. Pontiac WZOE-AM. 1490. Princeton WGENAM/F.M. 1500/104,9. Quad Cities/Geneseo WZLZFM. 103. 9. Quincy WTAY-.3.\I/F.\I, 15-0/101,-. Robinson WRHL-A,M/FM. 1060/102,3. Rochellc WNTA-A.V1. 1150, RockJord \\OBD-A.M/F.M. 1350/100,1. Salem WCCIF.M. 100.1. Savanna WSHY-A.M. 1560. Shelbv-v-Ule WHCO-AM. 1230. Sparta \VTAX-A,V1, 1240. Springfield WSDR-AM, 1240, Sterling WT1.V1-A.V1, I4l0. Taylonille WRVl-F.M. 96 7. Virden WGFA-AM/FM, 1360/94 1, Watseka WFRX-FM. 97.7. West Franklun LOU HENSON TV SHOW This weekl\' 30-miniite television program, hosted by Jim Turpin, station manager of WDWS Radio in Champaign, features game highlights and interviews with coaches, players and others involved in the Illinois basketball program. Viewers should consult their local listings for the days and times of the telecasts. PRESS LUNCHEONS All media personnel who regularly cover Illinois basket- ball are invited to these bi-weekly sessions, held at the Assembly Hall. Coach Lou Henson is available for inter\iews, as are opposing coaches (by telephone hook- up). The luncheons get underway at 1 1:30 a.m. and conclude b\ 1 p.m. on the dates listed below: Tuesday, Dec. 8 Monday, Dec. 21* Tue.sda), Jan. 5 Tuesday, Jan. 19 * - 9:30 a.m. breakfast Tuesday, Feb. 2 Monday, Feb. IS Tuesdav, March 2 Following the luncheons, upon request, Illinois players will be available for interviews before practice at the practice site. SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE (217)333-1390 115 Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St., Champaign, IL 61820 FAX NUMBER: (217) 333-S54() MIKE PEARSON, Sports Information Director (Home: 3^-1-5355) (For men's basketball requests regarding: credentials; Director of Athletics Ron Guenther; histori- cal notes; general information) DICK BARNES, Assistant SID (Home: 384-81 13) (For men's basketball requests regarding: media release availabilir\'; pla\cr interviews; statistics; injuries; general information) KENT BROWN, Assistant SID (Home: 384-6486) (For men's basketball requests regarding: records: feature idea.s/angles; general information) DAVE JOHNSON, Assistant SID (Home: 352-247"') (For men's basketball requests regarding: broadcast services (video/audio): general information) JUUE DALPLAZ, Publications Coordinator (Home: 367- 2253) (For mens basketball requests regarding: photos; game programs) ROB'iHN LOUGHRAN, Graphic Designer USA NELSON, Graduate Assistant STEVE REAVEN, Intern DAN WALLENBERG, Intern JANICE RE'VELL, Office Manager (For mens basketball requests regarding: hotel accomodations: credentials; general information) MEN'S BASKETBALL OFFICE (217)333-3-tO() Head Coach — Lou Henson Basketball Secretaries — Dorothy Damewood Sandra Langiex DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (217)333-3631 Director of Athletics — Ron Guenther Director Giienther's Secretan — ,Vlar) Haring Fighting lllini Basketball 1 75 Illinois Sports Information Staff MIKE PEARSON Mike Pearson began his fourth year as sports information director at the llniversit)' of Illinois this fall. A I97S graduate of Michigan State Universirv', he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism while working as a student assistant in the MSU sports information office. Upon graduation, he joined Tab Bennett's sports publicity' staff at Illinois as an assistant from 1975-79. Pearson then became athletic promotions director at Western Michigan Universir\% serving in that capacity' during the 1979-80 season. He rejoined his alma mater in 1980 as an assistant SID, continuing in that position until 1987, when he was promoted to MSU's assistant director of public relations for broadcast/marketing/photos. Pearson, whose family includes wife Laura, and sons, Anthony and Thomas, hails from St. John's, Mich. DICK BARNES Dick Barnes is in his seventh year as a sports information assistant at Illinois. He came to I II from Parkland College in Champaign, where he served as the school's first SID from 1981-86. A I97S Illinois graduate in radio/ television, Barnes worked with several radio stations in East Central Illinois before entering the sports information field. Barnes, along with publications coordinator Julie Dalpiaz and graphic designer Robyn Loughran, received CoSIDA honors for the 1991-92 Illinois basketball media guide, which was rated best in District V at the organization's annual convention. A native of the Cleveland, Ohio, area, Barnes lives in llrbana with his wife, Lynne, and his daughter, Jennifer. KENT BROWN Serving as an assistant sports informa- tion director is Kent Brown, now in his seventh year at Illinois and fourth as assistant director. Brown, a former student assistant and graduate assistant in the UI sports information office, earned a B.S. in journalism from Illinois in 1987 and a M.S. in sports management from Illinois in 1989. He edited the 1988 football program, which was rated sixth in the nation and second in the district, and the 1988-89 basketball program, which was rated second in the nation and first in the district by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Brown and his wife, Robin, reside in Urbana. DAVE JOHNSON Dave Johnson is in his fifth year as an assistant sports information director, after joining the Illinois staff in 1988. A native of Champaign, he earned his B.A. in speech communications from Illinois in 1986. He added an M.S. in sports management from the United States Sports Academy in Mobile, Ala., in 1987, earning recogni- tion as the top graduate in his class. Johnson was sports director at \X^LL-AM/FM radio from 1 983-86 and served an internship in the public relations office of the NBAs Detroit Pistons ion 1984. Johnson has received six CoSIDA citations for publica- tions excellence. A resident of Champaign, Johnson and his wife, Laurie, have two children, Matthew and Jennifer. JULIE DALPIAZ Serving as coordinator of publications for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics since September of 1990 is Julie Dalpiaz. Prior to accepting her current position, Dalpiaz was sports informa- tion director at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, from 1986-1990. She began her career in sports publicity' as a student at the Universit)' of Dayton. Following her graduation from Dayton in 1984, Dalpiaz was a sportswriter for Tlje Neii's-Herald in 'Willoughy, Ohio. She earned her master s degree in sport adminis- tration from Kent State University in 1990. Seventeen of Dalpiaz' publications have won awards in CoSIDA competition including the 1991-92 Illinois men's basketball media guide, judged best in District V, and the 1991-92 men's basketball program series, judged third best in the nation. Dalpiaz resides in Urbana. \ lb Fighting lllini Basketball 1993 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Bracket First round Second round Regionals Semifinals National Semifinals Regionals Second round First round March 18-19 March 20-21 March 25-28 April 3 Championship April 3 March 25-28 March 20-21 March 18-19 16! lb 8 8 91 9 5 5 121 12 4 4 Charlone. N.C March 25 & 27 East Rutherford, N J March 26 & 28 isl EAST 13 6 SOUTHEAST 6 11 11 3 3 14 14 7 lol 10 2 2 1 New Orleans, La. April 3 New Orleans. La. April 13 1 New Orleans, La April 5 lel 8 6 9 1 9 5 4 Seanie, Wash March 26 & 28 Indianapolis. Ind March 25 & 27 13I MIDWEST 5 WEST 6 11 1 3 3 14 1 10I 10 2 isl 15 CofTiplete bracket and seeding information will be announced Sunday. March 14, 1993 First and Second Round March 18-21, 1993 SOUTHEAST EAST Memorial Coliseum Winston-Salem, N.C. March 18 & 20 Carrier Dome Syracuse, N.Y. March 19&21 MIDWEST Rosemont Horizon Chicago, 111. March 18& 20 Hoosier Dome Indianapolis, Ind. March 19&21 Regionals March 25-28, 1993 EAST SOUTHEAST Orlando Arena Orlando, Fla. March 18 & 20 Memorial Gym Nashville, Tenn. March 19& 21 WEST Huntsman (x'nter Salt Lake City, Utah March 18& 20 McKale Center Tuscon, Ariz. March 19&21 Meadowlands Arena East Rutherford, N.J. March 26 & 28 MIDWEST Hoosier Dome Indianapolis. Ind. March 2=> & 2"^ Charlotte Coliseum Chariotte, N.C. March 23 & 27 WEST Kingdome Seattle, Wash. March 26 & 28 Final Four - April 3 & 5, 1993 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, La. Fighting lllini Basketball 1 77 1 992-93 BIG TEN MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 16 19 20 21 21 or 12 11 23 24 26 .77 28 30 Russian National Team @ Illinois [7 CST] Athletes in Action @ Indiana (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Marathon OU @ Penn State [7:30 EST] Lafa)'ette Hustlers @ Purdue (RAYCOM) |8 EST] Lafayette Hustlers @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Russian National Team @ Wisconsin [8 CST] Murray State @ Indiana (ESPN) [7:30 EST] Cuban National Team @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Russian National Team @ Michigan State [7:30 EST] Finland National Team @ Northwestern [7 CST] Russian National Team vs. Michigan (@ The Palace, Auburn Hills) [7:30 EST] Athletes in Action @ Michigan State [7:30 EST] Athletes in Action @ Minnesota [TBA| Marathon Oil @ Northwestern [TBA] Indiana vs. TBA (Preseason NIT 2nd Round) Marathon Oil @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [3 CST] Russian National Team @ Purdue (RAYC;OM) [2 EST) Marathon Oil @ Wisconsin [3 CST| Ragnon Attorney AAU @ Michigan [7:30 EST] Russian National Team @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Indiana vs. TBA (Preseason NIT Semifinal) Ukrainian National Team @ Minnesota [7 CST] Russian National Team @ Penn State [7:30 EST] Illinois vs. Dayton (@ Anchorage) Illinois vs. Alabama-Birmingham or Vanderbilt (ESPN-tent.) (@ Anchorage) Indiana vs. TBA (ESPN) (Preseason NIT Final) Illinois vs. TBA (ESPN-tent.) (@ Anchorage) Purdue vs. Connecticut (@ Springfield, MA) (ESPN) [1 EST] Cuban National Team @ Indiana (RAYCOM) [8 EST] DECEMBER 1 Mississippi Valley State @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Michigan @ Rice (ESPN) [9:30 EST] Chicago @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Morehead State @ Michigan State [8 EST] Ohio University @ Ohio State (RAYC:OM) [8 EST] 7 8 Penn State @ Duquesne [8 EST] Wisconsin @ Loyola, IL [TBA] SIU-Edwardsville @ Minnesota (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Illinois-Chicago @ Illinois (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Northwestern @ Vanderbilt [TBA] TBA @ Wisconsin [TBAI Texas-Pan American @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [8 CST] Weber State @ Purdue (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Kansas @ Indiana (CBS) [3:45 EST] Mississippi State or Long Island @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [6/8 CST] Michigan @ Duke (RAYCOM) [9 EST] Michigan State vs. Louisville (@ Joe Louis Arena) (RAYCOM) [TBA] Youngstown State @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) [7:30 CST] Southern California @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [2 EST] Mt. St. Marys @ Penn State [2 EST] East Tennessee State or Eastern Illinois @ Purdue (RAYCOM) [6:30/9 EST] Wisconsin-Green Bay @ Wisconsin (RAYCOM) [3 CST] Chicago State @ Illinois [7:30 CST] Detroit @ Michigan [7:30 EST] Penn State @ Miami, OH [7:30 EST] Indiana @ Notre Dame (RAYCOM) [TIME TBA] Northern Iowa @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Bethune Cookman @ Wisconsin [7 CST] 9 Bowling Green @ Michigan [7:30 EST] 11 Jackson State @ Illinois (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Austin Peay @ Indiana (RAYCOM) [7 EST] Stetson vs. Michigan State (@ Los Angeles) [TBA] 12 Princeton or Florida A & M @ Illinois (RAYCOIVI) [5:30/8 CST] Western Michigan or Pacific @ Indiana (RAYCOM) [6:45/9 EST] Iowa State @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [2 CST] Cal. St.-Northridge or Loyola Mar\-mount vs. Michigan State (@ Los Angeles) [TBA] Middle Tennessee State @ Minnesota (RAYCOM) [8:30 CST] Bowling Green @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] James Madison @ Penn State [2 EST] Loyola, IL @ Purdue (RAYCOM) [4 EST] 14 Cleveland State @ Michigan [7:30 EST] Texas-San Antonio @ Minnesota (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Charleston Southern @ Wisconsin [7 CST] 1 5 Illinois-Chicago @ Michigan State [TBA] 16 Wright State @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 17 Texas A & M @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) [7 CST] 19 Cincinnati @ Indiana (ESPN) [5 EST] Iowa State vs. Michigan (ESPN) (The Palace, Auburn Hills) [7:30 EST] Dayton @ Michigan State [TBA] 1 78 Fighting lllini Basketball c Z Bethune Cookman @ Minnesota (RAYCOM) [2 CST] Loyola, IL @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Ohio State @ West Virginia (ESPN) |9:3() EST] Indiana State @ Purdue (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 20 Mercer @ Illinois (3 CST) Iowa @ American University' of San Juan [7 CST] 21 Iowa vs. Eastern Michigan or Illinois-Chicago (@ San Juan) [4/7 CST] Central Michigan @ Michigan [7:30 EST] Tennessee-Martin @ Minnesota (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Northwestern @ Holy Cross [TBA] Drexel @ Penn State [TBA[ 22 Iowa vs. TBA (@ San Juan) [TBA| North Carolina @ Ohio State (ESPN) [7:30 EST] Purdue @ Southwest Missouri State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 23 Missouri vs. Illinois (@ St. Louis) (RAYCOM) [8 CST] St. Johns @ Indiana (RAYCOM) [8 EST[ Minnesota @ Santa Clara [9:30 CST[ Penn State vs. Temple (@ Hershey, PA) [7:30 EST] Detroit Mercy @ Wisconsin [8 CST] 26 Illinois @ Texas [7:30 CST] 27 California-Irvine vs. Indiana (@ Indianapolis) (RAYCOM) [7 EST] 28 Butler or Colorado vs. Indiana (@ Indianapolis) (RAYCOM) [6:45/9 EST] Texas Southern @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Michigan vs. Nebraska (@ Honolulu) [6 HST] Northwestern vs. Pennsylvania (@ Albuquerque) [TBA] Ohio State vs. Oregon State (@ Corvallis) (RAYCOM) [10 EST] — Penn State @ Toledo [8 EST] Purdue vs. Florida (@ El Paso) (RAYCOM) [II EST] 29 Marquette @ Illinois (6 CST) Michigan vs. North Carolina or Southwestern Louisiana (@ Honolulu) [TBA[ New Hampshire @ Michigan State [8 EST] Minnesota @ Iowa State [7:30 CST] Northwestern vs. New Mexico or William and Mar}' (@ Albuquerque) [TBA] Ohio State vs. Oregon or Brigham "^'oung (@ Cor\'allis) (RAYCOM) [10 or Midnight EST] Purdue vs. Austin Pea\' or Texas-El Paso (@ El Paso) (RAYCOM) [9/11 EST] Alcorn State @ Wisconsin [7 CST] 30 Washington State or Princeton @ Michigan State [TBAI Michigan vs. TBA (@ Honolulu) [TBA] 31 Memphis State &• Minnesota (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Fairfield @ Wisconsin [8 CST] JANUARY 2 Marathon OU @ Illinois [7 CST] Central Connecticut (« Iowa (R.\YCOM) [7 CST] Eastern Michigan @ Michigan [2 EST] Michigan State @ East Tennessee State (ESPN) [Noon EST] Alabama-Birmingham @ Minnesota (RA\'COM) [1 CST[ Illinois-Chicago @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Penn State @ Bowling Green [7:30 EST] Butler @ Purdue (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Wisconsin @ Marquette [7:30 CST[ 3 Indiana vs. Kentucky' (@ Louisville) (CBS) [I or3:-tS EST[ 4 Iowa @ Drake (RAYCOM TBA) [7 CST] Lehigh @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) [7 CST] 5 Ohio State @ Penn State (ESPN) [7:30 EST[ 6 Michigan State («' Minnesota (RAYCOM) r CST[ Iowa @ Indiana (RAYCOM) [8 EST[ 7 Illinois @ Northwestern (ESPN) [6:30 CST] Michigan v" Purdue (RA^•COM) [8 EST[ 9 Purdue @ Minnesota (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Penn State (« Indiana (RAYCOM WT) [4 EST[ lUinois @ Michigan State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Michigan @ Wisconsin (RAYCOM WP) [ 1 CST] Iowa @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 12 Indiana @ Michigan (ESPN) [~:30 EST[ 13 Wisconsin @ Purdue (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Northwestern (§' Penn State (RAYCOM) [8 EST[ Michigan State @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Minnesota @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 16 Indiana @ Illinois (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Purdue <&> Penn State (RAYCOM WP) [NOON EST] Michigan State @ Northwestern (RAYCOM WP) [1 CST[ Minnesota @ Wisconsin (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Notre Dame @ Michigan (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Iowa @ Duke (CBS) [-4 EST] 19 Indiana («' Purdue (ESPN) [7:30 EST[ 20 Northwestern @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Ohio State @ Wisconsin (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Michigan <«' Minnesota (RAYCOM) r CST] 21 Penn State @ Illinois (RAYCOM) [7 CST] 23 Wisconsin (§' Michigan State (R.\YCOM WP) [I EST] Northwestern @ Minnesota (RAYCOM WP) [2 CST] Iowa @ Penn State (RAYCOM) [8 EST[ Illinois @ Michigan (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 24 Ohio State ii'' Indiana (CIBS) [2:45 EST| 26 Ohio State @ Michigan (ESPN) ["':30 EST[ 27 Minnesota (ff Indiana (RA^'COM) [8 EST[ Wisconsin @ Illinois (RAYCOM) [7 CST] < 2 O Fighting lllini Basketball 1 79 if> 28 Iowa @ Michigan State (ESPN) [■':30 ES1 Purdue @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) ['' CST] 30 Indiana @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) ["' CST] Wisconsin @ Penn State (RAYCOM WV) [3 EST] Michigan State @ Purdue (RAYCOM) |5 EST] Illinois @ Ohio State (RAYCOM WP) [1 EST] 3 1 Michigan @ Iowa (CBS) [1:15 CST] FEBRUARY 3 4 6 Michigan @ Michigan State CESPN) [7:30 EST] Purdue @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Northwestern @ Wisconsin (TIAYCOM) [7 CST] Penn State @ Minnesota (RAYCOM) [~ CST] Iowa @ Illinois (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Indiana @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Northwestern @ lUinois (RAYCOM WP) [NOON CST] Penn State @ Ohio State (RAYCOM WP) [3 EST] Minnesota @ Michigan State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Purdue @ Michigan (CBS) (12:45 EST] 9 Indiana @ Penn State (ESPN) [7:30 EST] 10 Wisconsin @ Michigan (R.\YCOM) [8 EST] Michigan State @ Illinois (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Ohio State @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Minnesota @ Purdue (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 13 Pittsburgh @ Illinois (CBS) [2:45 CST] Purdue @ Wisconsin (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Penn State @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) (7 CST] Ohio State @ Michigan State (RAYCOM WP) [NOON EST] Iowa @ Minnesota (RAYCOM WP) [ 1 CST] 14 Michigan @ Indiana (CBS) [3:45 EST] 16 Ohio State @ Iowa (ESPN) [6:30 CST] 1" Northwestern @ Michigan State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Illinois @ Indiana (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Michigan @ Penn State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 18 Wisconsin @ Minnesota (ESPN) [6:30 CST| 20 Wisconsin @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] "Iowa @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) ["' CST] Minnesota @ Michigan (RAYCOM WP) [3 EST] Illinois @ Penn State (RAYCOM WP) [1 EST] 21 Purdue @ Indiana (C:BS) [2:45 EST] 23 Indiana @ Ohio State (ESPN) [7:30 EST] 24 Penn State @ Iowa (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Michigan State @ Wisconsin (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Minnesota @ Northwestern (RAYCOM) [7 CST] 25 Purdue @ Illinois (ESPN) [8:30 CST] 2~ Indiana @ Minnesota (RAYCOM WT) [2 CST] Northwestern @ Purdue (RAYCOM) [5 EST] Michigan State @ Iowa (RAYCOM WP) [NOON CST] 28 Michigan @ Ohio State (CBS) [2 EST] Illinois @ Wisconsin (RAYCOM WP) [3 CST] MARCH 2 Iowa @ Michigan (ESPN) [7:30 EST] 3 Purdue @ Michigan State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Penn State @ Wisconsin (RAYCOM) r CST] Illinois @ Minnesota (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Northwestern @ Indiana (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Ohio State @ Illinois (RAYCOM) [7 CST] Wisconsin @ Northwestern (RAYCOM WP) [2 CST] Iowa @ Purdue (RAYCOM WP) [ 1 EST] Minnesota @ Penn State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Michigan State @ Michigan (CBS) [2 EST] 10 Wisconsin @ Iowa (RAYCOM) ["^ CST] Michigan State @ Indiana (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Minnesota @ Ohio State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] Michigan @ Illinois (RAYCOM) [7 CST] 1 1 Penn State (« Purdue (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 13 Northwestern @ Michigan (RAYCOM WP) [1 EST] Penn State @ Michigan State (RAYCOM) [8 EST] 13 (RAYCOM WP @ 3 EST) or (RAYCOM WP @ NOON EST or CBS @ 2: 1 5 EST] 14 Ohio State @ Purdue Indiana @ Wisconsin Illinois @ Iowa 4 6 7 1 80 Fighting lliini Basketball 1992 Nov. 16 (Mon.) 7 p.m. Russian National Team (Exh.) Nov. 25-28 (Wed.- Sat.) times TBA at Great Alaska Shootout Dec. 3 (Thurs.) 7 p.m. Illinois-Chicago Dec. 5 (Sat.) 7;30 p.m. Chicago State Dec. 11 (Fri.) 7/9:30 p.m. Illini Classic Dec. 12 (Sat.) 5:30/8 p.m. illini Classic Dec. 20 (Sun.) 3 p.m. Mercer Dec. 23 (Wed.) 8 p.m. Missouri (at St. Louis) Dec. 26 (Sat.) 7:30 p.m. at Texas Dec. 29 (Tues.) 6 p.m. Marquette / 1993 Jan. 2 (Sat.) 7 p.m. Marathon Oil (Exh.) Jan. 7 (Thurs.) 6:30 p.m. at Northwestern Jan. 9 (Sat.) 7 p.m. at Michigan State Jan. 16 (Sat.) 7 p.m. Indiana Jan. 21 (Thurs.) 7 p.m. Penn State Jan. 23 (Sat.) 7 p.m. at Michigan Jan. 27 (Wed.) 7 p.m. Wisconsin Jan. 30 (Sat.) Noon at Ohio State Feb. 4 (Thurs.) 7 p.m. Iowa Feb. 6 (Sat.) Noon Northwestern Feb. 10 (Wed.) 7 p.m. Michigan State Feb. 13 (Sat.) 2:45 p.m. Pittsburgh Feb. 17 (Wed.) 7 p.m. at Indiana Feb. 20 (Sat.) Noon at Penn State Feb. 25 (Thurs.) 8:30 p.m. Purdue Feb. 28 (Sun.) 3 p.m. at Wisconsin IVlar 3 (Wed.) 7 p.m. at Minnesota IVIar. 6 (Sat.) 7 p.m. Ohio State IVlar. 10 (Wed.) 7 p.m. Michigan Mar. 1 3 or 14 (Sat. or Sun.) time TBA at Iowa All limes Central and subject to change Home games in blue at Assembly Hall