796.32363 JH6 12006-2007 07ILLINOIS BASKETBALL ■Tft,. 1/ o c n u I i ^ •!» ,J^^^\ 4 -' '.vJ, 2004 Brttt. 2005 . UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS m^. University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign Illinois Head Coach BRUCE WEBER Has won 84.8 percent of his games as head coach at Illinois (89-16), which is the best winning percentage in the 101-year history of Big Ten basketball. Nation's second winningest coach over the last five years with 141 wins. Has won 192 games overall (five years at Southern Illinois and three years at Illinois), which is the third most wins in NCAA history by a head coach after his first eight seasons. ■ His 89 victories at Illinois are the most wins by a Big Ten coach after his first three years, and the second most wins ever by a Big Ten coach over any three-year period. ' During his three-year tenure, Illinois has been ranked in the Top 25 for 82 consecutive games, and 97 of 105 games overall. • Has had four NBA Drak picks the last two years: Deron Williams (No. 3, Utah Jazz) and Luther Head (No. 24, Houston Rockets) in the first round in 2005; and James Augustine (No. 41, Orlando Magic) and Dee Brown (No. 46, Utah Jazz) in the second round in 2006. ■ Led Illinois to 37 wins in 2004-05, t)'ing the NCAA record for most victories in a single season. Led the lUini to the 2005 Final Four and to Illinois" first-ever appearance in the NCAA Championship game. ■ Led Illinois to nation's No. 1 ranking for 15 straight weeks in 2004-05, and to Illinois' first-ever No. 1 ranking in the final Associated Press poll. ■ Consensus National Coach of the Year and Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2005. Named National Coach of the Year by 10 organizations: Dr. James Naismith Award, Henry Iba Award (USBWA), Adolph Rupp Cup. NABC, CBS/Chevrolet, Associated Press, The Sporting News, Basketball Times, Victor Awards and Nike Championship Basketball Clinic. Only coach in Big Ten history to championship in his fitst two seasons. back-to-back outright WELCOME TO ILLINOIS BASKETBALL // HOME OF CHAMPIONS ,y^ -■^1 1997-1998 '7:zr \-.. VI .k. ».|^.J .*■/ • ♦ ^ •rl ■11 '•/;■:" • . ti (,.,,. y ■-■ ■> ■ 1-^ii i2^ 1 \^ /i . »p„.. (.ifc. Bp^ r 2(IU0 20" I .■''* .A ,^'^ej 7f,-.; BKTtN. iillfLi irf__ MEN'S ISASKETllI rOURN.WIE^ AMPK 200.-! MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS Vr^/J-^l 2005 DIVISION I MEKS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ml 2004 BIGTEM, 2005 CMaMPlONS UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SECOND PLACE TEAM THIS IS ILLINOIS BASKETBALL Welcome to Illinois Basketball. Illinois is the second winningest basketball program in the nation this decade with 189 victories. QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION Bruce Webei Eia Ytar Tluee 4 The Winningest lllini - Dee Brown and James Augustine 5 Bruce Weber Era - Year Two 6-7 Bruce Weber Era - Year One 8 lllini in the NBA 9-11 Homecourt Advantage 12-13 National Exposure 14-15 Ubben Basketball Complex 16 NCAA Tournament History 17 Games in Chicago and St. Louis 18 Orange Krush 19 All-Centurv Team 20-21 Strength and Conditioning 22-23 University of Illinois 24-25 Academics 26-29 Division of Intercollegiate Athletics 30-31 Champaign-Urbana 32 Campus Life 33 Athletic Success 34-35 Notable Alumni 36-37 University Administration 38 Director of Athletics Ron Guenther 39 lllini in the Community 40 Board of Trustees 41 School Spirit : 42 COACHING STAFF 43 Bruce Weber has recorded the third most wins in NCAA history by a head coach after his first eight season with 192 victories. He was named National Coach of the Year by 10 organizations in 2005 and is the only coach in Big im^^ ^^^^^H^K^^^^^^* '^^" history to win back-to-back outright conference titles in his first two seasons. Head Coach Bruce Weber 44-47 Assistant Coach Wayne McClain 48 Assistant Coach Jay Price 49 Assistant Coach Tracy Webster 50 Assistant to the Head Coach Gary Nottingham 51 Director of Sports Medicine Al Martindale 52 Or. Robert Gurtler and Dr. Jeff Kyrouac 52 Director of Basketball Operations Rod Cardinal 53 Administrative Secretary Cindy Butkovich 53 Graduate Assistant Jeremy Izzo 53 DIA Administration / Basketball Support Staff 54-55 Basketball Managers 55 Richmond Endowment 56 FIGHTING ILLINI 57 Illinois returns three starters and nine letterwinners in 2006-07. Seniors on this year's lllini squad are Marcus Arnold, Warren Carter and Rich McBride. 2006-07 Outlook 58-60 2006-07 Roster 61 #44 tiflarcus Arnold 62-63 #41 Warren Carter 64-67 #33 Rich McBride 68-71 #25 Calvin Brock 72-73 #3 Chester Frazier 74-75 #2 Chris Hicks 76-77 #55 Shaun Pruitt ' 78-79 #42 Brian Randle 80-81 #31 Jamar Smith 82-83 #21 Brian Carlwell 84 Location Champaign-Urbana, III. Founded 1867' Enrollment 38,000 President B. Joseph White Georgetown '69 Chancellor Richard Herman Stevens Institute of Technology '63 Athletics Director Ron Guenther Illinois '67 Conference Big Ten Arena Assembly Hall (16,618) Nickname Fighting lllini School Song "Illinois Loyalty" Colors Orange and Blue Athletics Phone 217.333.3631 Ticket Office Phone 217.333.3470 ILLINOIS BASKETBALL HISTORY First Year of Basketball 1906 Overall All-Time Record . . . 1.546-812/.656 Years in NCAA Tournament/Last . . 26/2006 38-27/.585 Years In NIT/Last 3/1996 BASKETBALL SPORTS INFORMATION Assistant SID . . Derrick Burson (Illinois '99) Cell Phone 217.766.7315 Email burson@uiuc.edu SID Kent Brown (Illinois '87) ! Home Phone 217.469.0230 Cell Phone 217.493.9795 Email kwbrown3@uiuc.edu SID Office Phone 217.333.1391 SIO Office Fax 217.333.5540 Press Row Phone 217.333.1227 SID Mailing Address Bielfeldt BIdg. 1700 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820 Website www.fightingillini.com BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Bruce Weber Alma Mater/Year:. Wisconsin-Milwaukee '78 Record at Illinois/Years: . . . 89-16 (.8481/3 Career Records/Years: . . . 192-70 (.733)/8 . Basketball Office Phone: . . . 217.333.3400 J Basketball Office Fax: 217.333.2120 Best Time to Reach Coach: . . . Contact SID Assistant Coaches: Wayne McClain (Bradley 77) Jay Price (Kansas '91) Tracy Webster (Wisconsin '95) Assistant to the Head Coach: Gary Nottingham (Glenville State 78) Director of Basketball Operations: Rod Cardinal (Southwest State '71) Athletic Trainer: Al Martindale (Upper Iowa '73) Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jimmy Price (Texas Tech '00) Basketball Secretary: Cindy Butkovich TEAM INFORMATION 2005-OB Record: 26-7_^ 2005-06 Big Ten Record: ll-5/T-2ndl Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/2 Starters Returning (3): F Brian Randle (41 career starts) G Rich McBride (33 career starts) F/C Shaun Pruitt (33 career starts) 2 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1.548 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS J others With Starting Experience: F Warren Carter (1 career start) Starters Lost (2): G Dee Brown (136 career starts) F James Augustine (134 career starts) Lettermen Returning (9): F Marcus Arnold G Calvin Brock F Warren Carter G Chester Frazier G Chris Hicks GRichMcBride F/C Shaun Pruitt F Brian Randle GJamar Smith Lettermen Lost (2): Flames Augustine G Dee Brown Seniors (3): F Marcus Arnold F Warren Carter GRichMcBride Juniors (3): G Chris Hicks F/C Shaun Pruitt F Brian Randle Sophomores (6): G Calvin Brock G Chester Frazier F Steve Holdren G Trent Meacham GJamar Smith G Jeremiah Wise Freshmen (3): C Brian Carlwell F C.J. Jackson F Richard Semrau On the Coven Head Coach Bruce Weber with seniors Rich McBride, Warren Carter and Marcus Arnold. Credits: The 2006-07 Illinois Basketball Media Guide is a publication of the Illinois Athletic Public Relations Office, written to assist the media in their coverage of Illinois basketball. EDITORS Derrick Burson Kent Brown INTERIOR DESIGN Derrick Burson Victor Cortez COVER DESIGN Victor Cortez COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Mark Jones INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY Mark Jones Mark Cowan Darrell Beacby Derrick Burson Dan Donovan Glenn James Tom Schaefges Sharon Walker Steve Woltmann PRINTED BY Custom Color Graphics; Champaign, III. Special thanks to Mark and Beth Jones and the entire Tintype staff for their outstanding photographic coverage of Fighting lllini basketbalL wi\mm\im\%%\iiuam^iwmihsiiy^i'h}nmiiWii.^tv\\iii #22 Steve Holdren 84 #34 C.J. Jackson 85 #1 Trent Meacham 85 #50 Richard Semrau 86 #5 Jeremiah Wise 86 YEAR IN REVIEW 87 Illinois won 26 games in 2005-06 and finished the year ranked 13th in the Associated Press national poll. The lllini program also said farewell to its winningest players in school history - Dee Brown and James Augustine. 2005-06 Season in Review 88-89 Honors 89 Statistics 90-93 Big Ten Standings / Big Ten Rankings / All-Big Ten Team 94 Game Recaps 95-105 Bruce Weber Summer Basketball Camps 106 ^^^^^^ RECORDS BOOK 107 The Illinois Basketball records book holds 101 years of Fighting lllini history. iiiiNiniiiiaK.^^HnM^^ All-Time Head Coaches / All-Time Assistant Coaches 108 Year-By-Year Records 108-130 Postseason History 131 NCAA Tournament Records 132-134 Records vs. Opponents 135-136 Series Records 137-144 Annual Leaders 145-146 Annual Team Statistics 147-154 Top 50 Career Scorers 155-159 Individual Records 160-166 Single-Season Team Highs 167 Illinois Team Records 168 Combined Team Records 169 Opponent Records 170 Attendance Records 171 Assembly Hall Records 171-174 HONORS AND TRADITIONS 175 Illinois Basketball has a proud tradition that includes 17 Big Ten Championships, 26 NCAA Tournament appearances, five NCAA Final Fours, ^^^^^^^ 66 Ail-Americans, and 68 NBA Draft Picks. Illinois Basketball Timeline 176-181 All-Americans 182-183 National Honors 183 All-Big Ten Selections /Big Ten Honors 184-185 Illinois Honors 186-187 lllini in the NBA 188-189 All-Time Letterwinners 190-195 lllini By the Numbers 196-198 M EDIA INF OR MATION 199 Media guidelines for covering Fighting lllini Basketball. r^. - «■ ■ ■■^Bi .F: ' » r . - - • ■■i^HK ( ' . ^ • Llj :s^BE V ' '\TKMW ■^' ~ s^S^ • Illinois Athletic Public Relations Office 200 Big Ten Conference 201 Media Information 202-203 lllini Sports Network 204 Covering the lllini 205 Opponent SID Directory 206 2007 NCAA Tournament / 2007 Big Ten Tournament 207 lllmois Radio/TV Roster 208 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 3 WEBER ERA - YEAR THREE Illinois kept up its winning ways in 2005-06, Bruce Weber's third season leading the Orange and Blue. The Illini went undefeated in non-conference play for the second straight year and opened the season with 15 straight wins. Illinois was the Big Ten runner-up with an 11-5 record, missing a third straight conference title by just one game. The team received a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the second round with a victory over Air Force. Illinois finished the year with a 26-7 record, tying the fourth winningest season in school history, and ranked 13th in the fmai Associated Press poW. Dee Brown was a consensus second-team Ail-American and won the Bob Cousy Award as the nations top point guard, while James Augustine earned first- team All-Big Ten honors. Illinois has compiled an overall record of 89-16 during Weber's first three seasons, giving him the best winning percentage in the 101-year history of Big Ten basketball. Top Row, Left: Dee Brown is presented the Bob Cousy Award as ttie nation's top point guard. Top Row, Right: lames Augustine became the first player in school history to record over 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. Above, Left: Brian Randle was named to the 2006 Big Ten All-Defensive Team. Above, Center: Illinois retained the Braggin' Rights trophy for the sixth straight year, defeating Missouri in St. Louis. Above, Right: Jamar Smith led the Big Ten in 3-point field goal percentage and was named to the 2006 Big Ten All- Freshman Team. Left: Following the final home game of their careers, James Augustine and Dee Brown spoke to the Assembly Hall crowd on Senior Night. 4 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 28 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ll!IKIMIMI^lilKi:fiV1iHi:fi11i THE WINNINGEST ILLINI - DEE BROWN AND JAMES AUGUSTINE You will find the names of Dee Brown and James Augustine all over the Illinois records book. They are two of the most influential players in school history in every aspect of the game, whether it be points, rebounds, assists, steals, minutes, etc. But much more important than any individual statistic was the success that the lUini program had during their tenure. Brown and Augustine played in a total of 1 14 wins over their four-year careers, making them the winningest players in school history. The Illini won 25 games during their freshman season, highlighted by the 2003 Big Ten Tournament title. As sophomores, Illinois won 26 games, captured an outright Big Ten Championship, and advanced to die Sweet 1 6. Brown and Augustine played on the most successfiil team in school history as juniors, as Illinois ried the NCAA record for victories in a season with 37, won both the outright Big Ten Championship and Big Ten Tournament title, advanced to the Final Four and finished as the National Runner-Up. They wrapped up their careers by leading the Illini to a 26-win season as seniors in 2006. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 5 WEBER ERA - YEAR TWO The CentenniaJ Season of Illinois basketball in 2004-05 stands as the greatest season in school history and one of the best in NCAA history. Illinois flirted with perfection during Bruce Weber's second season as UI head coach, winning its first 29 games to tie the 12th best start in NCAA history and mark the third best start in Big Ten history. Illinois won its second consecutive outright Big Ten championship with a 15-1 league record, as Weber became the first coach in Big Ten history to win back-to-back outright conference titles in his first two seasons. Illinois then won the Big Ten Tournament championship at the United Center and headed into the NCAA Tournament with a 32-1 record and the overall No. 1 seed in the tournament bracket. The Allstate Arena in Rosemont, 111. was the site of arguably the greatest comeback in school history, and certainly the most memorable. Illinois erased a 1 5-point deficit to Arizona in the final four minutes of regulation in the Chicago Regional Final, and then defeated the Wildcats in overtime to secure a trip to St. Louis for the Final Four. Illinois routed Louisville in the National Semifinal to advance to the NCAA Championship game for the first time in school history where the Illini finished as the National Runner-Up. The day afi:er the NCAA Championship game, the Illini basketball team returned to Champaign and attended a rally with 25,000 fans at Memorial Stadium honoring their accomplishments. Illinois tied the winningest season in NCAA history with its 37-2 record. The Illini were ranked No. 1 in die national polls for 15 straight weeks, including the school's first-ever No. 1 ranking in the final Associated Press Poll. Weber collected an unprecedented 10 National Coach of the Year awards and the Illini set another record with three consensus All-Americans as Dee Brown earned first-team honors and Deron Williams and Luther Head earned second-team distinction. Above, Left: Luther Head earned consensus Second-Team All-America honors as a senior. Above, Top: Bruce Weber was named National Coach of the Year by 10 organizations In 2004-05. Above: Weber and Williams following the Arizona game. Far Left: Illini players, coaches and their families, and the crowd join together to sing "Hall to the Orange" at the Memorial Stadium Celebration Rally. Left: Roger Powell cuts down the net following the victory over Arizona in the Chicago Regional Final. B // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS WEBER ERA - YEAR TWO j(f- III MI i ^ Top Row, Left: 2005 Big Ten Champions. Top Row, Right: Big Ten Tournament Cliampions. Row Two, Left: Dee Brown cuts down the net, celebrating the Big Ten title. Row Two, Right: Brown and Weber at the Wooden Award All-America ceremony in Los Angeles. Above, Left: Tip-otf of the Illinois vs. North Carolina 2005 NCAA Championship game. Above: James Augustine was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2005 Big Ten Tournament. Far Left: 3,000 fans showed up at 1:30 in the morning to welcome the lllini back to Champaign following the dramatic victory over Arizona. Left: Actor and Chicago-native Bill Murray followed the lllini throughout the NCAA Tournament and entertained the players during a team meeting the night before the Regional Final. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 7 WEBER ERA - YEAR ONE Illinois won the 2004 Big Ten Championship in Bruce Weber's first season, capturing the school's first outright conference title since 1952. With that accomplishment, Weber became just the third coach in the history of the Big Ten Conference to win an outright league title in his first season. Illinois had to win its final 10 conference games to claim the championship, including six-straight wins on the road. In the final week of the regular season, Illinois posted a pair of dramatic road victories, first at Purdue in overtime to clinch a share ot the title, and then at Ohio State to win the outright championship. The Illini earned a No. 5 seed in the 2004 NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Sweet 16 with victories over Murray State and Cincinnati. Illinois finished the year with a 26-7 record, 13-3 in the Big Ten, and ranked 11th in the final ESPN/C/5/1 Today Coaches' poll. The Shot (2004 edition): With Illinois tied 79-79 at Purdue in overtime, Luther Head grabs an offensive rebound off a miss by Roger Powell and puts back a contested shot with the clock winding down. The Aftermath: The Illinois bench and thousands of Illini fans who traveled to the game erupt in celebration after Head's putback goes in, giving the Illini an 81-79 victory. Above, Left: The 20004 Big Ten Champion Fighting Illini following Illinois' 64-63 win at Ohio State to claim the outright Big Ten title. Above, Right: The Illini are presented the trophy in the locker room. Far Left: The lone senior from the squad, Jerrance Howard. Left: Roger Powell with Illini fans that made the trip to Columbus, Ohio. 8 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ILLINI IN THE NBA hll»Klllli;iilkl:liVi;i4l:li^ll FIGHTING ILLINI IN THE NBA DRAFT Illinois has made a name for itself in the professional ranks. Sixty-eight players have been drafted, including 14 in the first round, while 39 lUini have seen playing time in the NBA. The list of Fighting lUini who are currendy in the NBA includes James Augustine, Dee Brown, Brian Cook, Luther Head, Roger Powell and Deron Williams. Illinois has had a total of seven players drafted since 2002, which leads the Big Ten and is the third-highest total of any program in the nation over the last five years. The 2005 NBA Draft was a historic one for the Illinois program. It marked the second time that the U of I had two players selected in the first round. Deron Williams was a lottery selection and was taken by the Utah Jazz with the third overall pick, becoming the highest drafted player in Illinois history. Luther Head was then taken by the Houston Rockets at No. 24. The Illini also had two players selected in the 2006 NBA Draft, with James Augustine chosen at No. 41 by the Orlando Magic and Dee Brown taken at No. 46 by the Utah Jazz. ILLINOIS' FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS Nick Anderson Orlando, lltti, 1989 Kenny Battle Detroit, 27th, 1989 George BonSalle Syracuse, 7th, 1957 Brian Cook Los Angeles, 24th, 2003 Kendall Gill Charlotte, 5th, 1990 Derek Harper Dallas, 11th, 1983 Luther Head Houston, 24th, 2005 John Kerr Syracuse, 6th, 1954 Ken Norman LA Clippers, 19th, 1987 Mike Price New York, 17th, 1970 Don Sunderlage Philadelphia, 9th, 1951 Nick Weatherspoon Washington, 13th, 1973 Deron Williams Utah, 3rd, 2005 Frank Williams Denver, 25th, 2002 DERON WILLIAMS, UTAH JAZZ ILLINOIS 2003-05 NBA lottery (third overall), first-round draft pick by the Utah Jazz in 2005 ... The highest drafted player in Illinois history ... 2006 NBA All-Rookie First Team selection ... Played in 80 games, earning 47 starts, and averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 29 minutes per game . . . Tallied career highs of 28 points vs. Atlanta (3/17/06) and 13 assists, twice, vs. Golden State (2/27/06 and 4/19/06) ... Shot 41.6 percent from 3-point range ... Selected to Rookie Team for NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge . . . Consensus Second-Team Ail-American for the Illini as a junior in 2005 ... Wooden Award All-America Team ... Second-Team All- America selection by The Sporting News and NABC . . . Third-Team Ail-American by the Associated Press . . . First-Team All-Big Ten selection by both media and coaches . . . USBWA All-District and NABC First-Team All-District selection . . . NCAA Chicago Regional Most Outstanding Player . . . NCAA Final Four All- Tournament Team ... Averaged 12.5 points and school-record 6.8 assists in 2005 . . . First-Team All-Big Ten, USBWA All-District, NABC Second-Team All-District and Big Ten All-Tournament Team selection as a sophomore in 2004 . . . Only player in Big Ten history to lead the conference in assists in each of his first three seasons ... Ranks 36th all-time at Illinois in scoring (1,111 points), third in career assists (594) and eighth in career 3-pointers (163). "Coach Weber helped me tremendously in becoming an NBA player. He has a great feel and knowledge for the game that he instilled in me. Coach made the transition from college to the pros easy for me, because the way we played both offensively and defensively translates well to the style of play in the NBA. His motion offense was perfect for my game, and he put me in a position to be successful by giving me the ball and letting me run the team. I love returning to campus because of the family atmosphere that this coaching staff has created. I consider Illinois my second home and I'll always come back and support the Illinois basketball program as much as possible." — Deron Williams 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 9 ILLINI IN THE NBA LUTHER HEAD, HOUSTON ROCKETS ILLINOIS 200 2-2005 First-rounii draft pick (24th overall) by the Houston Rockets in 2005 ... 2006 NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection . . . Played in 80 games, earning 27 stans, and averaged 8.8 points, 2.7 assists and 33 rebounds in 29 minutes per game ... Tallied career highs of 28 points vs. Dallas (11/22/05), 10 rebounds vs. Phoenix (1 1/23/05) and eight assists vs. Memphis (1 1/25/05) ... Selected to Rookie Team for NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge ... Consensus Second-Team Ail-American for the Illini as a senior in 2005 . . . Second-Team All-America selection by the Associated Press, USBWA and NABC . . . First-Team All-Big Ten selection by both media and coaches ... USBWA All-District and NABC First-Team All-District selection . . . Earned three accolades during the postseason: Big Ten All- Tournament Team, NCAA Chicago Regional All-Tournament Team and NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team ... Led the Illini in scoring, averaging 15.9 points ... Led the Big Ten in 3-pointers, setting an Illini school record with 1 16 treys on the season ... Ranks 20th all-time at Illinois in scoring (1,295 points), fourth in career 3-pointers (209) and ninth in career steals (158). "Coach Weber was huge in helping me improve my game to get to the next level. Playing in his motion offense, you are always running, always in constant movement. He taught me to be hard to guard, how to move without the ball, how to come off screens and how to set up my defender. He also showed confidence in me, which was huge because it let me play with a free mind. Most importantly, Coach helped me change my life around. He made me grow up and helped turn me from a boy into a man. That's why I'll do whatever I can for him. I'll always support Coach Weber and Illinois basketball." — Luther Head BRIAN COOK, LOS ANGELES LAKERS ILLINOIS 2000-2003 First-round draft pick (24th overall) by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2003 ... Has played in 188 games during the first three years of his NBA career, totaling 1,255 points (6.7 ppg) and 591 rebounds (3.1 rpg) ... Played in 81 games last year, earning 46 starts, and averaged 7.9 points and 3.4 rebounds . . . Scored a career-high 28 points vs. Dallas (2/7/06) ... Shot 43 percent from 3-point range ... Played in 72 games his second year, averaging 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds . . . Made 78 three-pointers ... Registered a career-high 11 rebounds at Milwaukee (11/30/04) ... Appeared in 35 games as a rookie, averaging 4.4 points and 2.9 rebounds ... Rookie season was limited due to injury . . . Big Ten Silver Basketball Award and Big Ten Player of the Year as an Illini senior in 2003 ... Associated Press Third-Team All-American ... Led the Big Ten in scoring (20.0 ppg) on his way to unanimous selection as first-team All-Big Ten ... Named Most Outstanding Player of the 2003 Big Ten Tournament ... Second-team All-Big Ten pick in 2001 and 2002 after earning Big Ten Co-Freshman ot the Year honors in 2000 ... Set an Illinois season record by making 87.3 percent of his tree throws in 2002 ... Ranks fourth all-time at Illinois in scoring (1,748 points) and sixth in career rebounds (815). ROGER POWELL. UTAH JAZZ ILLINOIS 2002-2005 .———. Signed with the Utah Jazz as a free agent heading into 2006 training camp . . . CBA Rookie of the Year and Second-Team All-CBA selection last season tor the Rockford Lightning, averaging 21.1 points and 6.7 rebounds ... Honorable mention All-Big Ten selection for the Illini during his senior year in 2005 ... Averaged 12 points and 5.7 rebounds as a senior while shooting 55 percent from the field ... Honorable mention All-Big Ten as a junior ... Big Ten All-Tournament Team as a sophomore . . . RanLs 27th on the Illinois all-time scoring list with 1 , 1 78 points . . . Ranks fitth in school history in career field-goal percentage (.572). 10 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ILLINI IN THE NBA llimK1IUhllJKi:fiVi;!4i:5i1li DEE BROWN, UTAH JAZZ ILLINOIS 2003-2006 Second-round draft pick (46th overall) by the Utah Jazz in 2006 ... Bob Cousy Award winner as a senior as nation's top point guard . . . Consensus Second-Team Ail-American . . . Wooden Award All-America Team . . . Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award winner as nation's top player 6-0 and under ... First-Team All-Big Ten selection, USB'WA District V Player of the Year and NABC First-Team All-District selection . . . Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient . . . The Sporting News National Player of the Year as a junior in 2005 ... Consensus First-Team All-American ... Wooden Award All-America Team ... Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year . . . USBWA District V Player of the Year and NABC First-Team All-District ... Winningest player in school history, playing in 1 14 wins during his career ... Finished his Ul career ranked third all-time in scoring (1,812 points) and second in career 3-pointers (299), assists (674) and steals (231). "Coach Weber is a basketball junkie; I'm amazed at his knowledge of the game. Our relationship has grown so much over the past three years, and I love Coach because of the confidence and love he has for me. He got me to focus on things like leadership, trusting your teammates and team chemistry, and how you need to work on your weaknesses. I feel so blessed to have played for Coach Weber and to put on that Illinois uniform. I wouldn't be where I am today without this coaching staff, these fans and this university, and that's why I have so much love for Illinois. Playing at The Hall in front of our fans was the best time of my life, and I'll always be an lllini." — Dee Brown JAMES AUGUSTINE. ORLANDO MAGIC ILLINOIS 2003-2006 Second-round draft pick (41st overall) by the Orlando Magic in 2006 ... First-Team All-Big Ten selection by coaches as a senior ... Averaged 13.6 points and 9.1 rebounds and ranked fourth in the nation in field goal shooting at 62.4 percent . . . Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player as a junior ... First player in Illinois history and 12th in Big Ten history to record over 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds . . . Winningest player in school history, playing in 1 14 wins during his career ... Finished his UI career ranked 17th all-time in scoring (1,383 points), first in career rebounds (1,023) and career field goal percentage (.617), fourth in career blocks (139) and 10th in career steals (141). "The Illinois coaching staff definitely helped me develop during my career. Coach Weber is honest, intense, and he pushes you to get better, which is exactly what I needed as a player. The drills we did in practice and our style of play made it easy on me when it came time for NBA workouts because it was the same stuff that I had done every day for the past three years. My strengths are running the floor, rebounding, and playing the pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop, and I was able to showcase those abilities in Coach Weber's system. I had an awesome experience at Illinois, and I'm going to miss playing in front of Krush and all our fans in the best arena in the country, the Assembly Hall." — James Augustine 2006-07 ILUNOIS MEN'S BASKETBAU // 11 o HOME COURT ADVANTAGE ILLINOIS OWNS THE NATION'S BEST HOMECOURT RECORD OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS AND IS 93-4 AT THE ASSEMBLY HALL THIS DECADE. when it's time to take the game on the court, lUinois has an outstanding home in Assembly Hall. The Hall has sei^'ed as home to the Fighting Illini since its construction in 1963 and in 1999 it became even better after a multi-million dollar construction project that brought the team a new locker room, training room and dining area, as well as a new tunnel area to accommodate network television trucks and team buses. The most recent addition to The Hall was a $1.7 million state-of-the-art videoboard installed prior to the 2004-05 season. Illinois opened play at the Assembly Hall on March 4, 1963 with a 79-73 victory over Northwestern. Since that first game, the Illini have racked up a 466-120 (.795) mark. Since 1963, Illinois has sold out 187 games at the Assembly Hall, which seats 16,618. Illinois ranked ninth in the nation in home attendance in 2005-06, selling out every game of the season and setting a number of attendance records. The season average home attendance of 16,618 was the best in school history, and with all 16 games at capacity, it marked the most sell-out crowds at the Assembly Hall in a single season. The Illini will carry a school-record streak of 28 consecutive sell-outs into the 2006-07 season. Fans help turn the Assembly Hall into a sea of orange for every Illini home game, with practically every person in attendance proudly wearing orange. That, combined with the Orange Krush student cheering section surrounding the court, gives the Illini one of the best home court advantages in the country. Therefore, it's no surprise that Illinois has produced a 93-4 record at the Assembly Hall the past seven years, trailing only Gonzaga for the nations best homecourt record this decade. The Illini are 56-2 at the Assembly Hall over the past four years, owning the best homecourt winning percentage in the nation at 96.6 percent. Illinois has gone undefeated at The Hall three of the past six seasons, posting a 12-0 mark in 2000-01, a 14-0 mark in 2002-03, and a 15-0 record in 2004-05. In addition to hosting the Fighting Illini, the Assembly Hall also holds performances for Broadway musicals, concerts and other shows. Some of the recent shows and performers to take the Assembly Hall stage have been Dave Chappelle, Ludacris, Kanye West, Nelly, Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam and U2. "Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois is in my Top Five of the best basketball venues in America. The Hall has a truly great atmosphere. The crowd rings the court and gets really loud, with the Orange Krush providing a great home court advantage. When the Illini are rolling, the crowd is painting the Hall orange, and the Illinois flags are sprinting around the concourse, there's nothing like it. Illinois is always tough to beat, but in Assembly Hall, you have to play a near perfect game to have a chance." ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas ~_ 1^ — ^ ,... r-r^-rS. Zt^- '■ '^' V'-' . '' . : - "'■. ■ / ' ':': ' " , 1 I^^n msm IfflS^^'^^^^CP ^^i^^ i^--9^i(iPI: Si'i-^vHr ^^pt^taE^ ~^T^ J, •j^5i -wi/'.gyy.^ A J»^ *- -^ ' ''1 \ =— -.^.r---«^«^/- ' A SEA OF ORANGE APPEARS ON GAME DAY AT ASSEMBLY HALL. 12 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS l^■^■l^^la■JP■•J;pJkm■•J;1^• HOME COURT ADVANTAGE "The Assembly Hall is an intimidating place. When you combine the Orange Krush, the lllini band and a very intense fan base, it makes for a great home court advantage. The success over the last seven years with a 93-4 record backs it up." -Illinois Head Coach Bruce Weber .»..%..%m 3 m if > NATIONAL AHENDANCE LEADERS Each of the last 30 years, the Big Ten Conference has won the national attendance title for home games. In 2005-06, 2,277,085 total fans passed through the turnstiles for a 12,581 per game average. The Big Ten set the national record in 2000-01 as the League drew a record 2,342,022 fans, or 13,383 per game. Last season, the Big Ten saw six of its programs rank among the top 25 nationally, including ILLINOIS, which ranked ninth with an average of 16,618 fans per game. Illinois also ranked eighth in the NCAA in all-games attendance (home, road and neutral) in 2005-06, with 504,296 fans watching the lllini in person. Shown above is the tipoff of the Illinois-North Carolina 2005 NCAA Championship game, held April 4 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The game drew a crowd of 47,262, which ranks as the second-largest crowd ever to watch a Fighting lllini game. The record is 47,754, set during Illinois' win over Louisville in the Final Four two days earlier. 2005-06 AHENDANCE LEADERS (HOME GAMES, AVG.) 1. Kentucky 22,763 2. Syracuse 21,587 3. North Carolina 20,239 4. Louisville 18,316 5. Tennessee 17,954 6. Maryland 17,174 7. Wisconsin 17,142 8. Indiana 16,949 9. ILLINOIS 16,618 10. Kansas 16,300 2005-06 AHENDANCE LEADERS (ALL GAMES, TOTAL) 1. Syracuse 640,949 2. Kentucky 636,813 3. Louisville 574,711 4. Florida 550,388 5. North Carolina 545,711 6. Texas 512,173 7. Duke 508,427 8. ILLINOIS 504.296 9. Tennessee 494,180 10. Connecticut 484,794 2005-06 CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE LEADERS (AVG. o •a: o o 1. BIG TEN 12,581 2.ACC 11,273 3. SEC 11,082 4. Big East 11,061 5. Big 12 10,121 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 13 NATIONAL EXPOSURE THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS ONE OF THE MOST PUBLICIZED AND TELEVISED TEAMS IN ALL OF DIVISION I COLLEGE BASKETBALL. Illinois basketball is covered nationally by magazines, websites, newspapers, radio stations and of course on television. Whether it has been Dee Brown gracing the cover of Spans Illustrated or The Sporting News, an Illini story on ESPN.com, SI.com or CBS Sportsline.com, an Illinois game televised by CBS, ESPN or ESPN2, or an Illini feature in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times or St. Louis Post-Dispatch, comprehensive media coverage of the Fighting Illini exists throughout the year. Let The Madness Begin KUICIION SUNDAY PREVIEIf g— ^ff-Brifigdnthe '^ ^' MrrsCF. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Gv- a G,li Orange Krusfi ■■i*»i — ^-^"5«!'vT* ii^Lm ..^'ViTliF.- ■ ^fVfl^ J^Kr^^'VtTlin ■ ~.« il ■— - A™J» K*a T»i« lU.n. fnttf* Wp- '•ntitf M*k« ror*tl Hell l»ii, i,;".i3 ta. ijt iejD. 14 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ■ ^^■lt.>JI7A NATIONAL EXPOSURE • Illinois basketball has had 112 nationally televised games the past six seasons, an average ot 18.7 per year: 23 in 2004-05 20 in 2000-01 18 in 2003-04 17 in 2005-06 17 in 2002-03 17 in 2001-02 • Illinois is scheduled to make at least 14 regular-season appearances on national TV this season. • Illinois Basketball is covered on a daily basis by 17 newspapers and has one of the largest traveling media contingents of any program in the nation. • Fighting mini Basketball is covered by a number of Midwest radio and television outlets on a regular basis. The lllini Sports Network broadcasts every U of I game and is one of the largest collegiate radio networks in the nation, consisting of 47 stations. • The Big Ten has led the nation in total attendance for 30 straight years. • The Big Ten Conference signed a deal to launch its own television network which will provide 24-hour coverage of league sports nationwide, beginning in August, 2007. • Illinois ranked eighth in all-games attendance last season (711,798) and ranked ninth nationally in home-games attendance (16,618 avg). • The lllini have been ranked in the Top 25 for home-games attendance for 28 straight years. Illinois has been in the nation's Top 15 every year this decade: 7th in 2004-05 9th in 2005-06 9th in 2003-04 nth in 2001-02 13th in 2002-03 13th in 2000-01 15th in 1999-2000 • Illinois carries an active school-record streak of 28 consecutive sell-outs at the Assembly Hall. • 65 games have sold out at the Assembly Hall over the past six seasons. • Illinois plays at least one game every year at the United Center in Chicago. The lllini have played a total of 34 games at the UC since it opened in 1994. • In the past seven years, Illinois has participated in regular season tournaments in Hawaii, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and South Padre Island. • The 2007 Big Ten Tournament will be held at the United Center in Chicago and will be played at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in future years. • The mini play Missouri each December in St. Louis in the annual Braggin' Rights game. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 15 UBBEN BASKETBALL COMPLEX In October 1998, Illinois moved into the state-of-the-art Richard T. Ubben Basketball Complex on the campus of the University of Illinois. This S5.5 million dollar facility is a direct result of the university's commitment to excellence in athletics. It houses not only a full-sized practice court, but its features include locker rooms for the coaches and players, a players' lounge, video review room, training room and weight room. The 40,000-square-foot facility is home to everything the players need to make it through the day. After classes, players can spend time studying or using the computers in the video room. The locker room has lockers for each player and is adjacent to the players' lounge and video room. When it's time to get taped before practice, the players just walk across the hall to the fully equipped training room which is located next to the practice court. In the area of strength and conditioning, the players have use of the weight room which has free weights. Nautilus equipment, treadmills and a Stairmaster. The team utilizes both the weight room at the Ubben Complex and Huff Gym. Players can relax, watch TV and play video games in the Ubben team lounge. The mini watch film, go over scouting reports and have team meetings at the Ubben BasitetbaJI Complex. Team locker room at Ubben. The Ubben Basketball Complex gives the lllini a practice court all their own. 16 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ■ ■iiPBPBmmki>ip>>j;p]tmi>j;mi NCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY ILLINOIS HAS ADVANCED TO MORE NCAA TOURNAMENTS THAN ALL BUT ONE SCHOOL IN THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE AND HAS MADE FIVE ALL-TIME APPEARANCES IN THE FINAL FOUR. 1949 FINAL FOUR // SEAHLE w 1951 FINAL FOUR // MINNEAPOLIS pH liinn^ 1952 FINAL FOUR // SEAHLE 1989 FINAL FOUR // SEATTLE 2005 FINAL FOUR // ST. LOUIS ALL-TIME NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES BY BIG TEN SCHOOLS ALL-TIME FINAL FOUR APPEARANCES BY BIG TEN SCHOOLS Team No. Last Team No. Last 1. Indiana 33 2006 1. Ohio State 9 1999 2. Illinois 26 2006 2. Indiana 8 2002 3. Ohio State 23 2006 3. Michigan 6 1993 4. Iowa 22 2006 Michigan State 6 2005 5. Michigan 20 1998 5. Illinois 5 2005 Michigan State 20 2006 6. Iowa 3 1980 Purdue 20 2003 7. Purdue 2 1980 8. Wisconsin 12 2006 Wisconsin 2 2000 9. Minnesota 9 1999 9. Minnesota 1 1997 10. Penn State 8 2001 Penn State 1* 1954 11. Northwestern __ 11 * Northwestern "rior to joining the Big Ten Conference — 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 17 GAMES IN CHICAGO & ST. LOUIS Chicago is a home away from home for the Fighting Illini basketball team. Every December, Illinois travels to Chicago to play at the United Center. This year also marks the seventh time that the Big Ten Tournament will be held at the UC. Illinois has played 34 games at the United Center the past 12 seasons, compiling an all-time record of 28-6 (.824). The Illini carry a 15-game winning streak over the last five seasons at the UC heading into this year's game vs. Illinois-Chicago. With last year's 65-62 win over Xavier, Chicagoland products Dee Brown and James Augustine finished their UI careers a perfect 12- at the UC. The Illini are a major draw when they come to the Chicago area due to the widespread fan support and huge alumni base. In 2005, Illinois made two trips to the Windy City in March. The Illini played before three sell-out crowds at the United Center en route to winning the Big Ten Tournament, setting conference tournament attendance records along the way. The Illini returned two weeks later for the NCAA Chicago Regional at the Allstate Arena, defeating Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Arizona to secure a trip to the Final Four. Tip-off of the Ul-Xavier game at the United Center on Dec. 3, 2005. Illinois defeated Xavier to post its 15th consecutive win at the UC. / ■ The Illini played four games in front of standing-room-only crowds of over 21,000 at the United Center during the 2004-05 season. In addition to its exposure in Chicago, Illinois also has a strong following in St. Louis. Never was that more apparent than in 2005, when orange was the dominant color at the Edward Jones Dome and throughout St. Louis during the Final Four. When the Illini took the floor for practice on the day before the Final Four, 31,500 fans were on hand for what is believed to be a record crowd for an NCAA Final Four Open Practice. Illinois played in front of a school- record crowd of 47,754 in the National Semifinal win over Louisville and then faced North Carolina in the championship game in front of 47,262 fans. Each December, the Illini head to St. Louis to face Missouri in the annual Busch Braggin' Rights game. It is without question one of college basketball's top non-conference rivalries, with the Scottrade Center crowd split right down the middle, half cheering on the Illini and half rooting for Mizzou. This year marks the 26th edition of the Busch Braggin' Rights game. Illinois owns a commanding 17-8 advantage in the annual series, with the Braggin' Rights trophy residing in Illinois for the past six years. /I r » ./ji f; P' i Tip-off of the 25th anniversary Busch Braggin' Rights in St. Louis. Illinois won last year's game Last year, Illinois celebrated its sixth straight Braggin' Rights 82-50, the largest margin of victory in the history of the series. win over Missouri. 18 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS iiiibsMi^mkiuM>i:Mki4i>i;mi ORANGE KRUSH "The Orange Krush are super, scintillating and sensational! They are a fantastic sixth man for the Fighting mini. However, what makes them so unique is their willingness to help people in need and helping out with various charities, such as the V Foundation. Yes, they are special. To put it in 'Vitalese' they are awesome baby, with a capital A!" — ESPN Analyst Dick Vitale ^ Orange Krush is a student-run cheering section of dedicated Iliini students who love basketball. Krush membership has risen dramatically to well over 700 screaming Illinois students sitting courtside, supporting Head Coach Bruce Weber and the Illinois men's basketball team. Members arrive hours before the game to get the best seats on the floor on game day, with the line of Orange Krush students waiting for the doors to open extending halfway around the Assembly Hall. Not only is the Orange Krush considered the nation's premier basketball student section, but it is a charity foundation as well. All students interested in membership in the Orange Krush must participate in the Orange Krush 3-point shot program, which raises money for local charities. Founded in 1998, the Orange Krush Foundation (formerly Team Krush Foundation) is a University of Illinois student-run foundation intent on improving the quality of life for the youth and young adults of the Champaign- Urbana and campus community by providing financial support and contributing community service to area not-for-profit organizations. Since the inception of the Orange Krush Foundation eight years ago, Krush members have raised and donated over SI million to charity. The Orange Krush Foundation is almost entirely student-run and has donated fiinds to worthy causes including The V Foundation for Cancer Research, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Developmental Services Center. In addition, the Orange Krush Foundation created the Matthew Heldman Memorial Scholarship Fund, which honors Matthew Heldman, a point guard for the 1997-1998 Big Ten Championship Team, who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1999. The fund, in his name, endows a scholarship for a future lUini basketball player. After five years, the Orange Krush fulfilled the $250,000 commitment, and the fund is fully endowed. During the 2003 season, the Orange Krush Foundation announced the formation of the Rod Cardinal Sports Medicine Fund. This fund pays tribute to Rod Cardinal, who was the University of Illinois men's basketball athletic trainer for 30 years. The endowment benefits all student trainers at the University of Illinois, which in turn benefits all varsity athletic teams. At the conclusion of the 2005 season, Orange Krush announced its newest endeavor, creating the Louis and Dawn M. Weber Student Manager Enhancement Fund. Named in memory of Coach Weber's parents, the fund benefits Illinois' men's basketball managers. Visit www.illinipride.com to view a list of all charities that have benefited from the Orange Krush Foundation and how each group has utilized their donation. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 19 ALL-CENTURY TEAM As part of its celebration commemorating the 100th year of basketball as a varsity sport during the 2004-05 season, the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics unveiled its All-Century Team. This 20-man team was selected after voting by thousands of fans on www.fightingillini.com and the Illinois Basketball Centennial Committee. The team was honored during the Illinois Basketball Centennial Reunion Weekend, held Jan. 28-30, 2005, and banners displaying the names of the All-Century Team hang permanently at the Assembly Hall. RAY WOODS (1915-17) First-Team All-America pick by Helms in 1915, 1916 and 1917 ... Helms Foundation National Player of the Year in 1917 ... Earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 1915 and 1916 ... mini team captain in 1916 ... Brother, Rait, also earned All- Big Ten honors from 1915-17 ... Helped the 1915 squad to National Championship honors by the Helms Foundation with a perfect 16-0 record. CHUCK CARNEY (1920-22) Lettered in basketball from 1920-22 ... Earned First-Team All-America honors in 1920 and 1922 ... Helms Foundation National Playerof the Year in 1922 ... First-Team All-Big Ten choice in 1920 and 1922 .. . One of the greatest athletes in Ul history, he also earned consensus All-America honors as an end for Bob Zuppke's football squad in 1920 ... Set the Western Conference basketball scoring record that stood for 22 years . . . Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1966. ANDY PHILLIP (1942-43, 1947) Illinois' most-acclaimed basketball player ... Lettered in 1942, 1943 and 1947 ... Leader of the famed Whiz Kids ... Only Fighting lllini player to earn a spot in the National Basketball Hall of Fame as a player ... Shot an amazing 54 field-goal attempts against Chicago in his final game, scoring a career-high 40 points on March 1, 1943 ... Earned First-Team All-America honors in 1942, 1943 and 1947 ... First-Team All-Big Ten selection in 1942 and Second-Team in 1943 ... Named Big Ten's Most Valuable Player in 1943 ... . . Helped lllini win Big Ten titles in 1942 and 1943 . . . Played ? Team MVP in 1942 and 1943 ^ for Chicago, Philadelphia, Fort Wayne and Boston in the NBA from 1948-58. GENE VANCE (1942-43, 1947) Whiz Kid member lettered in 1942, 1943 and 1947 ... After Illinois won the 1943 Big Ten championship with a perfect 12- record, Vance, along with his Whiz Kid teammates, chose to enter the armed forces for WWII instead of participating in that season's NCAA Tournament ... Three-time Honorable- Mention Ail-American ... First-Team All-Big Ten selection in 1942 and 1943 and Second-Team in 1947 ... Played for Chicago, Tri-Cities and Milwaukee in the NBA from 1948-1952 . . . Served as Illinois' Director of Athletics from 1967-72. DWIGHT "DIKE" EDDLEMAN (1947-49) The greatest athlete in University of Illinois history after earning 11 letters in basketball, football and track during his lllini career . . . Helped lead the lllini to the 1949 Big Ten title and NCAA Final Four appearance ... Earned the Chicago Tribune Silver Basketball Trophy as the league's MVP in 1949 ... Team MVP and captain in 1949 . . . First-Team All-Big Ten in 1948 and Second-Team in 1949 ... Second-Team Ail- American in 1948 and First-Team Ail-American in 1949 ... Played in the NCAA Final Four in basketball. Rose Bowl in football and fmished tied for second in the high jump at the 1948 Olympics. JOHN "RED" KERR (1952-54) Earned the Chicago TribuneSWw; Basketball Trophy in 1954 as the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player ... Team MVP and captain in 1954 . . . Played for Syracuse in the NBA from 1955- 63, for Philadelphia in 1964 and 1965 and at Baltimore in 1966 .. . Was Second-Team All-Big Ten in 1952 and 1953, and First-Team in 1954 ... Earned Honorable-Mention All-America honors in 1952 and 1953, and Second-Team All-America honors in 1954 ... Named to the 1952 NCAA Final Four All- Tournament Team ... Finished his lllini career as the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,299 points and 18.6 scoring average ... Averaged 25.3 points per game in 1954, second-best scoring season in school history. DAVE DOWNEY (1961-63) Set the Illinois single-game scoring record with 53 points at Indiana on Feb. 16, 1963 . . . Helped lead the lllini to the 1963 Big Ten title ... His 18.9 career scoring average ranks fourth in school history ... His 11.0 career rebounding average ranks third in Ul history, and his 790 career boards is seventh on the career list . . . Was Second-Team All-Big Ten pick in 1961 and 1962 and First-Team in 1963 ... Earned First-Team All- America honors in 1963 after being Honorable Mention in mi team MVP .. Earned the 1963 Big Ten Medal of Honor for 1962 ... Was a three-time I excellence in both academics and athletics. ^^^H DUANE "SKIP" THOREN (1963-65) g:^^^^| Named First-Team All-Big Ten in 1965 and Second-Team In K^^^l 1964 ... Was First-Team Ail-American in 1965 and H ^^^H Honorable-Mention in 1964 . . . Ranks 29th on the lllini career ^^^^^1 scoring chart with 1,164 points, averaging 15.7 points and V^ ^^H 11.2 rebounds per game over his three-year career ... ^ ^^H Averaged 20.3 points and 13.8 rebounds as a junior and 22.2 ■-: ^^M points and 14.5 rebounds as a senior ... Holds the top two K.. ^H spots on the lllini rebounding lists for season average (14.5 and 13.8) and total rebounds in a season (349 and 331) , . . Set the lllini single-game rebound record with 24 against UCLA on Dec. 28, 1963 ... His scoring average of 22.2 points ranks as the fifth-best season in lllini history ... Has four of the top 10 rebounding efforts in lllini history, each over 20 rebounds. DON FREEMAN (1964-66) Finished his lllini career as Illinois' all-time leading scorer with 1,449 points (now ranks 12th) and 20.1 career scoring average, third-best in school history ... Earned First-Team All-America honors in 1966 after setting school records for points in a season (668) and scoring average at 27.8 points per game ... Earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 1966 after being named to the Third-Team in 1965. NICK WEATHERSPOON (1971-73) "Spoon" finished his career as Illinois' all-time leading scorer with 1,481 points, which still ranks 10th on the lllini career list ... His 20.9 career scoring average is best in lllini history . . . Averaged 25.0 points per game in 1973 to earn First-Team All-America honors ... Honorable-Mention Ail-American and All-Big Ten in 1972 ... Also finished his career with the highest rebounding average in Illinois history at 11,4 boards per game ... Team MVP in 1972 and 1973 ... First-round draft pick by the Washington Bullets of the NBA. 20 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ALL-CENTURY TEAM lilKlKllllhlUKi:5ink14i>5J|i EDDIE JOHNSON (1978-81) Finished his lllini career as Illinois' all-time leading scorer, and currently stands sixth with 1,692 points .., Earned First- Team All-Big Ten honors in 1981, Second-Team honors in 1980 and Honorable Mention in 1979 ... Team MVP in 1980 and 1981 ... Holds the lllini record for field goals in one season with 266 (1980) ... Enjoyed a long NBA career following his days at Illinois ... Hit the game-wmning shot for the fourth-ranked lllini against No. 1 Michigan State as Illinois posted a 57-55 win on Jan. 11, 1979 at the Assembly Hall ... Led lllini to the 1980 NIT, Illinois' first post-season appearance since 1963, and to the 1981 NCAA Tournament. DEREK HARPER (1981-83) Lettered from 1981-83 ... First-Team All-Big Ten in 1983 after earning Honorable-Mention honors in both 1981 and '82 ... Second-Team All-American in 1983 ... First draft pick in Dallas Mavericks franchise history in 1983 ... Enjoyed a 16- year NBA career ... Ranks eighth on the lllini career assists list with 419 and sixth on the career steals list with 178 ... Ranks 41st on the lllini career scoring list with 977 points . . . Averaged 4.7 assists per game for his career ... Knocked down game-winning three-pointer against Minnesota in final regular-season game of 1983 to send lllini to the NCAA Tournament ... Led the lllini with 15.4 points per game as a junior in 1983 ... Team co-captain and MVP in 1983. BRUCE DOUGLAS (1983-86) Finished his career as the Big Ten's all-time leader in assists (765) and steals (324), still ranking second in assists ... Was the UPI Big Ten Co-Player of the Year in 1984 after helping the lllini to a share of the Big Ten title ... Was the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year in 1985 and 1986 ... Finished his lllini career as the school's all-time leader in games played (currently eighth) with 130 ... Second in school history in minutes played at 4,373, including all 60 minutes in a four- overtime win over Michigan in 1984 ... Has four of the eight best assist average seasons in Illinois history, and four of the top five steals average seasons . . . Still ranks 22nd on the lllini career scoring list with 1,261 points . . . Helped the lllini to four-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and an average of 12.3 Big Ten wins per season during his career . . . Earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 1984. Second-Team recognition in 1985 and 1986, and Honorable-Mention in 1983 ... Third- Team All-American in 1984. KEN NORMAN (1985-87) "Snake" earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in both 1986 and 1987 ... Consensus Second-Team All-American in 1987 ... Was an NBA first-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1987 and saw action in L.A., Milwaukee and Atlanta ... Ranks 16th on the lllini career scoring list with 1,393 points ... Best season was in 1987 when he averaged 19.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game .... Shot 61 percent from the field during his three-year lllini career, second best in school history ... Set lllini single-season record by making 64 percent of his shots in 1986 (now ranks second). KENNY BAniE (1988-89) The "King of the 360" was arguably the best dunker in lllini basketball history ... Transferred to Illinois from Northern Illinois after his sophomore season and still ranks 35th on the career scoring chart with 1,112 points and 16.1 average ... Stands fourth on the lllini career shooting list at 59.1 percent from the field ... His 596 total points in 1989 ranks 10th- best season in lllini history ... Honorable-Mention All- American in 1988 and 1989 ... Earned Third-Team All-Big Ten honors in 1988 and Second-Team in 1989 ... Put the "Flyin"' into the Flyin' lllini on the way to the 1989 Final Four ... Coach Lou Henson named the Kenny Battle Award after his relentless hustle and hard work in practices and games ... NBA first-round draft pick by the Detroit Pistons in 1989 and played four years in the league. NICK ANDERSON (1988-89) First-Team All-Big Ten in 1989 and Second-Team in 1988 ... Honorable-Mention All-American in 1988 and 1989 .. . lllini Co- MVP in 1988 and team's MVP in 1989 ... Was the first player ever drafted by the Ortando Magic in 1989 ... Played 13 years in the NBA ... Sixth on the lllini career shooting list at 55.3 percent ... Ranks 28th on the lllini career scoring list with 1,172 points, averaging 17.0 points over his two seasons ... Averaged 18.0 points and 7.9 rebounds in 1989, helping the Flyin' lllini to the Final Four ... Was named the Midwest Regional Most Outstanding Player on the way to the Final Four . . . Made one of the most famous shots in lllini history with 35-footer at the buzzer to defeat No. 3 Indiana at Bloomington in 1989. KENDALL GILL (1987-90) Earned First-Team All-America honors in 1990 after leading the Big Ten in scoring at 20.0 points per game ... First-team All- Big Ten in 1990 and Honorable-mention in 1989 ... Helped the Flying lllini to the 1989 Final Four ... Still ranks 15th on the lllini career scoring list with 1,409 points. . . Third on the lllini career steals list with 218 ... First-round NBA draft pick by the Charlotte Hornets ... Also spent time with Seattle, New Jersey, Miami, Minnesota, Chicago and Milwaukee ... Helped lllini to the NCAA Tournament each of his four seasons. DEON THOMAS (1991-94) Illinois' all-time leading scorer with 2,129 points, and third all- time leading rebounder with 846 ... Averaged 18.0 points per game over his career and was a Second-Team All-Big Ten selection in 1992, 1993 and 1994, after earning Third-Team honors in 1991 ... Holds lllini records for most field goals in a career (803), most blocked shots in a career (177) and most free throws in a game with 19 ... lllini team MVP in 1992, 1993 and 1994 .. . Set lllini freshman records by scoring 21 points in his debut, and with 34 points against Wisconsin-Milwaukee, while averaging 15.1 points and shooting 58 percent from the field. FRANK WILLIAMS (2000-02) Earned Wooden Award All-America Team honors in 2001 and was Honorable-Mention in 2002 ... Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Silver Basketball Award winner in 2001 ... First- Team All-Big Ten in 2001 and 2002 ... Wooden Award nominee in 2001 and 2002 . . . Ranks 13th on the lllini career scoring list with 1,440 points, a career 14.3 scoring average ... Ranks seventh in school history in career assists with 432 and fourth in career steals with 212 ... Holds the lllini record with most free-throw attempts in a game with 24 ... lllini team MVP in 2001 and 2002 after helping Illinois to shares of the Big Ten title each season. "^sm BRIAN COOK (2000-03) 2003 Big Ten Player of the Year and Chicago Tribune Silver Basketball Winner , . . First-Team All-Big Ten pick in 2003 after earning Second-Team honors in 2001 and 2002 ... 2000 Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year ... Third-Team All-American in 2003 ... Ranks fourth on the lllini all-time scoring list with 1,748 points and sixth on the career rebounding list with 815 ... Led the Big Ten in scoring in 2003 with an average of 20.0 points per game ... Set the lllini single-season free throw record in 2002 by making 96-110 tor 87.3 percent ... Played in 98 wins over his lllini career, eighth-most in school history. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 21 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING There is no question that physical and mental dominance of an opponent is the goal of every major basketball program in the country and a sports specific strength and conditioning program plays a vital part in the success of any basketball team. Jimmy Price, the strength and conditioning coordinator for men's basketball, is committed to the physical and mental development of each and every Illini basketball player. "The bottom line is that the team which dominates its opponent physically and mentally is going to win the game," Price said. "It is our personal mission to put each player in the best possible position to be successful on the basketball court." The strength and conditioning program is designed to make each student-athlete a better basketball player. There are many different contributing factors to physical dominance in the sport of basketball. The key is to be able to produce power in all three planes of movement and have great single-leg strength, balance, and stability. Basketball athletes require a training program that has a main focus on the development of power for the enhancement of movement efficiency. Incorporating basketball specific movements and single-leg strength movements is paramount for basketball. The Basketball Strength and Conditioning program philosophies are based on 10 key principles: 1. Ground Based Activities: Select lifting exercises and conditioning drills that apply force with the feet against the ground such as cleans, jerks and squats. 2. Multiple-Joint Actions performed witli botli single-leg and double-leg exercises: Multiple- joint actions improve your athletic performance by coordinating simultaneous muscle contractions and movements in a coordinating fashion. 3. Three-Dimensionai IVIovements: Sport skills involve movements in three planes of space simultaneously: forward-backward, up-down, and from side-to-side. The incorporation of cable movement drills, multi-directional hops and bounds, and multi- directional lunging patterns enhance a player's ability to change direction, have unilateral knee stability and strength, and also will enhance an athlete's court athleticism. 4.Train Explosively: The amount of force required for a given activity is regulated by the use of two different types of motor units found in the body: fast twitch and slow twitch. These factors combined mean a fast twitch fiber can generate up to four times greater force that a slow twitch fiber, which is key to being explosive on the basketball court. 5. Progressive Overload and Force Application: Application of the load has crucial impact on maximizing performance and keeping sport injuries to a minimum. Overload occurs when the body responds to training loads greater than normal. Speed of execution and intensity of load are the key factors used to progressively increase an athlete's maximal power production. 6. Application and Periodization: Use different combinations of volume and intensity to generate different body responses. Volume and intensity are determined according to each individual's need and time of the year. 7. Split Routine: The split routine allows good recovery and rebuilding as well as at least two full days of recovery from each exercise. 8. Speed Day/Strength Day: Each training day is designated by the type and velocity of the movements being performed. 9. Train the Correct Energy System: The primary objective of conditioning is to improve your energy capacity and, therefore, improve your performance. This means that if your sport requires explosive movements, then the training should be tailored around this principle. 10. Proper Sports Nutrition: This concept is of the utmost importance and is often most overlooked by student-athletes. Each and every variable in this area affects the outcome of the training day and the future of the next training session. Many student-athletes take this area for granted, which is a critical mistake because it is vital to completely replenish used energy stores. If this does not happen, recovery for the next workout will be compromised. "The use of these 10 principles is key in the process of developing explosive, athletic basketball players," Price said. "It is crucial tor basketball student-athletes to maximize their explosive potential on the court. We think this type of training will have the greatest effect not only on the vertical jump but also the other vital skills that it takes to become a superior basketball athlete." Working closely with athletic trainer Al Martindale and the coaching staff is the most effective way to implement and monitor an effective workout regime that best suits the individual needs of the student-athlete. Price uses a hands-on method of coaching for teaching proper techniques and lifting methods. "Toughness begins with practice and training," Price said. "You cannot expect to be mentally tough in a game if you are not mentally tough during practice and training." Basketball Training Program Goals: • Maximize Basketball athleticism through training explosively in three planes of movement. • Enhance lateral speed, change of direction, and first step explosion. • Enhance single-leg strength, speed and explosion for the purpose of injury prevention. • Enhance Core Strength and Athletic Flexibilit)' through sports specific sequence stretching. • Increase level of anaerobic basketball conditioning and mental toughness. • Strengthen joints and fault)' muscle imbalances in order to prevent injuries and optimize movement efficiency. • Educate athletes on proper nutritional habits to optimize lean body mass-to-tat mass ratio. "It is a long and rigorous season," Price concluded. "The team that is in the best shape mentally and physically will rise above the competition at the end ot the season. All of our training and practices are focused around one goal: winning in March and April." 22 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING iiiiM»i«maiJM>i:Miiiii>i:i^i BASKETBALL STRENGTH ROOM JIMMY PRICE _^_jaLINOIS JB4SKJ^JBAlJi| STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH Fighting Illini basketball players have the opportunity to maximize all components of sports performance in a state-of-the-art facility within the Ubben Basketball Practice Facility. Located just a few steps from the practice floor, the strength and conditioning room incorporates cutting edge equipment and programs to help the UI athletes maximize their potential and prepare them for the long and demanding college basketball season. A key tool in the process of increasing an athlete's explosive potential is the Vertimax. With the Vertimax, athletes utilize varying levels of resistance provided by cords while performing single and double leg jumping routines. Illinois players also utilize many three-dimensional movement pattern drills in order to maximize first step quickness and direction change efficiency. Jimmy Price, the teams Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, supervises all workout sessions. "We feel that the strength and condition of our team is vital to competing at the highest level," Illinois head coach Bruce Weber said. "The Big Ten is a strong and physical conference and our players work very hard in the weight room to be prepared for each game. If you look over time in this League, the strongest, toughest and most explosive teams are usually the most successful." his Jimmy Price, CSCS, SPN is m fourth year with the Illini as an assistant strength and conditioning coach and sports nutritionist under Jim Zielinski. Currently, Price serves as the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator as well as the Sports Nutritionist for both the men's and women's basketball teams and the Illini volleyball team. Prior to joining the staff at Illinois, Price served as an Assistant Strength Coach and Sports Performance Nutritionist at Texas Tech University where he spent five years working with the football, men's and women's tennis, track and field, and the men's basketball team under Coach Bob Knight. Price earned his bachelor's degree in exercise sports science with an emphasis in fitness, wellness and nutrition from Texas Tech University. A native of Amarillo, Texas, Price served in the United States Marine Corps from 1996-2002, where he was a physical training and nutritional liaison for the Marines of his detachment. After graduation he worked for the Red Raiders in the areas of Strength and Conditioning and Sports Nutrition. Price currently holds certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Specialist in Performance Nutrition. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 23 THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS The University of Illinois at Utbana-Champaign is the state's classic land grant university, dedicated to its traditional excellence in education, research, and public engagement, and driven to innovate in each of these missions. True to its mission to provide access to top quality higher education to all of Illinois, the Urbana campus regularly ranks among the "best buys" among American universities. More than 2,000 faculty members lead more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students in a process of discovery and learning in 16 colleges and schools and more than 80 research centers and labs. Illinois provides a diverse learning environment with students and faculty members from more than 120 nations, and a choice of 150 undergraduate majors. Students have opportunities ranging from participating in research oi studying abroad, to leading one of more than 1 ,000 student organizations. Illinois faculty members win the most prestigious national and international awards, including Nobel and Pulitzer prizes, Guggenheim Fellowships, Tony Awards, and National Medals of Science and Technology. Illinois alumni are similarly recognized. Eleven have won Nobel Prizes. Campus resources include the largest public university library in the world, outstanding centers for the arts, and many world-class research facilities, including the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Beckman Institute, and the Siebel Center for Computer Science. The University of Illinois is also well respected and well connected intetnationally, collaborating with other top institutions around the world in many disciplines and providing students, as well as faculty, opportunities to work with renowned colleagues around the world. IIAA MATER Top: Illinois' Union, located on the north end of the Quad. Middle, Left: The Alma Mater statue. Middle, Right: The Quad is the hub of all activity on the University of Illinois campus. Left: The Engineering Quad. Above: mini Tower (certified housing). 24 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS iiM»»iiimaiJMi;:Mki4i>j:iPi Right: Illinois' Undergraduate Library, which was built underground to preserve the Morrow Plots. Far Right: Front view of the Illinois Main Librarv. Below: Altgeld Mall, the math building. HISTORIC FIRSTS AT ILLINOIS Established in 1876, tlie Morrow Plots are the oldest experimental research fields in the United States. 1868 — first architectural instruction west of the Allegheny Mountains 1876 — establishment of the oldest continuous soil fertility research plots in the Unites States, the Morrow Plots 1893 — first school of library science west of the Alleghenies 1922 — invention of sound-on-film movies 1935 — discovery of the essential amino acid threonme 1940 — invention of the betatron for high energy physics 1948 — first comprehensive college program for students with severe physical disabilities 1952 — construction of the pioneering ILLIAC and ORDVAC computers 1959 — development of PLATO, the first computer used for direct education 1970 — construction of the first visible-spectrum semiconductor laser 1977 — discovery of a third life form, distinct from the forms that produce plants, animals and bacterial, called Archaea 1977 — development of the quantum well laser, which made compact disc players possible 1990 — invention of the e-mail program Eudora 1993 — development of the first browser for the world wide web. Mosaic, was developed into Netscape 1996 — development of a processing method that extends the life of microchips as much as 50 times 2001 — development of self-healing plastics 2003 — the University Library's collection exceeds 10 million volumes, the largest collection of any public university in the world. 2004 — development of the laser transistor 2005 — development of the world's fastest transistor and of a stretchable silicon that can be used to build high-performance electronic devices onto rubber substances The 2006 Fiske Guide to Colleges named Illinois as a "Public University with Strong Preprofessional Programs" in Architecture, Business, Communications/Journalism, and Engineering. The U.S. Department of Education rank the Center for African Studies as first, the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies second and Russian & East European Center fourth in the nation. U. S. News and World Report ranks Illinois as one of the top public national universities that grants doctoral degrees, according to its 2006 America's Best Colleges. Here are some of the academic programs ranked among the best in the nation (2006 America's Best Colleges and 2007 America's Best Graduate Schools): • Graduate Program for Library and Informational Sciences - 1 • Digital Libraries - 1 • Graduate Engineering Program - 5 • College of Business - 12 • Department of Psychology graduate program - 5 Eighty graduate programs and specialty areas rank in the top 30 in the country. Several undergraduate programs rank in the top 10 in the nation. Accountancy - 1 Aeronautical engineering - 8 Agricultural engineering - 3 Business Management - 8 Chemical engineering - 8 Civil engineering - 1 Computer engineering - 5 Electrical engineering - 4 Environmental engineering - 3 Insurance/risk management - 5 Materials science - 2 Mechanical engineering - 6 Nuclear engineering - 8 Real Estate - 5 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 25 IRWIN ACADEMIC CENTER Top: The Irwin Academic Center is a facility dedicated to the academic endeavors of Illinois' student-athletes. It houses the entire academic staff, computer labs and study lounges. Above: A study lounge in the front room of the Irwin Academic Center. Above Right, and Right: Irwin computer labs. 26 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS l■ll^sral^^ul■l^I•I:Nkl4l•J:1^■ ACADEMIC SERVICES The goal of each sports program within the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Illinois is to strive toward success. The DIA has taken a comprehensive approach to the success of the student-athlete. The lUini Life Skills program is designed to meet the total needs of the student-athlete. Sponsored by the NCAA, the lUini Life Skills program is comprised of five programming commitment areas viewed as critical to personal growth and development. The commitment areas are: academic excellence, athletic excellence, personal development, service to campus and surrounding communities and career development. This comprehensive balance of academic excellence, athletic achievement and personal well-being is stressed daily by the staff and coaches. Inevitably, a student-athlete's playing days will end, but with the assistance of the Illini Life Skills program, each Fighting Illini athlete will be fully prepared for career and personal challenges ahead. Presentations and workshops in many of the above areas can be ordered from the Illini Life Skills menu on an individual or team basis. Each program is tailored to the specific individual's request. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Among the elements stressed by the academic services department to assure student-athlete success are counseling and tutorial services, a monitoring program and state-of-the-art computer labs. The Irwin Academic Center, the former Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity house, opened as a center to consolidate academic services for student- athletes. ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE: Athletically, the University 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 included excellent staffs for recruiting, equipment, facilities maintenance, fund raising, pubhcity and promotions. Its sports medicine staff not only assists student athletes in strength training and conditioning, but also in personal health maintenance. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: As important as the UI'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/her career objectives. Fighting Illini student-athletes are afforded the opportunity to attend a variety of seminars during their collegiate experience, helping them enhance their future following athletics. Among the seminars offered are those in career placement, financial planning, time and stress management, sexual harassment, drug and alcohol education and player/agent relations. SERVICE: The DIA also sponsors a Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), which is made up of representatives from all 19 Fighting Illini intercollegiate athletic teams. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: The strong relationships built within the vast Illinois alumni networking system provide excellent opportunities for all student-athletes, whether it be for summer jobs, internships or in career placement after graduation. Once the individual's career is established, the DIA asks for participation in a follow-up program that allows student-athletes to benefit from their predecessors' experiences. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 27 ACADEMIC SERVICES JASON HOLTMAN ACADEMIC COUNSELOR Jason Holtman joined the Illinois academic staff in 2002. A native of Kalamazoo, Mich., Holtman came to Champaign after serving as Assistant Director of Athletic Academic Services at Central Michigan University for three-and-a-half years. Holtman graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1994 with a degree in sport management. He served as an intern in the Athletic Academic Services office at Rice before accepting a full-time position as Assistant Director of Academic Services for the Indiana State University athletic department. He completed a masters degree in sports administration in 1998 from Indiana State before moving to Central Michigan in January, ! 999. Holtman is the Illinois academic counselor for men's and women's basketball and wrestling. He and his wife, Jodie, have a son, Bryce, and a daughter, Avery, and reside in St. Joseph. ILLINI ACADEMIC SUCCESS UNDER WEBER Seven out of eight seniors have earned their degrees during Bruce Weber's three-year tenure as Illinois head coach. The lone senior to not yet graduate has completed his coursework and is currently serving an internship as a final degree requirement, and is on pace to graduate in December. The following student-athletes have earned degrees during Weber's tenure: 2004 Jerrance Howard - Nick Smith - B.S., B.S., speech communications finance 2005 Jack Ingram- B.S., Fred Nkemdi - B.S., Roger Powell- B.S. electrical engineering political science , speech communications Nick Smith - M.S., finance 2006 James Augustine - B.S., sport management Dee Brown - B.S., sport management Ul MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM RECEIVES PU BLIC R ECOGNITION AWARD FOR APR SCORE in a published report on Academic Progress Rate (APR) statistics released by the NCAA in March, 2006, the Illini men's basketball team had a score of 990 based on two-year data from the 2003-04 and 2004- 05 school years. Illinois had the highest ranking among Big Ten men's basketball teams, and received a public recognition award by the NCAA for ranking in the top 10 percent nationally among schools that sponsor men's basketball. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE AND MAJORS ILLINOIS OFFERS OVER 150 MAJORS TO INCOMING STUDENTS IN NINE DIFFERENT COLLEGES College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Agribusiness, Farm and Financial Management Consumer and Textile Marketing International. Resource and Consumer Economics Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Engineering Sciences Technical Systems Management Animal Sciences Crop Sciences Food Science and Human Nutrition Human Development and Family Studies Agricultural and Environmental Communications and Education Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Horticulture College of Applied Life Studies Community Health Kinesiology Recreation, Sport and Tourism Speech and Hearing Science Teacher Education Minor in Physical Education Institute of Aviation Aviation Human Factors Curriculum Professional Pilot Curriculum College of Business Core Curriculum Accountancy Business Administration Economics Finance College of Communications Advertising Journalism Media Studies College of Education Education General Early Childhood Education Preparatory to Elementary School Teaching Preparatory for Learning and Behavior Specialists in Special Education Non-teaching minor in Instructional Applications of Computers Teacher Education Minor in Secondary School Teaching College of Engineering Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Agricultural Engineering Bioengineering Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Mechanics Engineering Physics General Engineering Industrial Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering College of Fine and Applied Arts Architecture Foundation Program for All Art and Design Majors Art Education Crafts Graphic Design History of Art Industrial Design Painting Photography Sculpture Dance Landscape Architecture Music Music Education Theatre Urban and Regional Planning College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Actuarial Science African Studies Afro-American Studies Animal Biology Anthropology Art History Asian American Studies Astronomy Atmospheric Sciences Biochemistry Bioengineering Biology Biophysics Business Caribbean Studies Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Chemistry Cinema Studies Classical Archaeology Classical Civilization Classics Comparative and World Literature Computer Science Dentistry Earth Science East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics Engineering (LAS) English English as an International Language Entomology Environmental Studies Finance Foreign Languages French Gender and Women's Studies General Science Geography Geology German Gerontology Greek Health Information Management Health Programs Hebrew History of Art Individual Plans of Study (IPS) Integrative Biology Interdisciplinary Studies Major International Studies Italian Jewish Culture Latin Latin American Studies Latina/Latino Studies Law Life Sciences Linguistics Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Medical Laboratory Sciences Medicine Molecular and Integrative Physiology Music Nursing Nutrition and Medical Dietetics Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Philosophy Physical Science Physical Therapy Physics Physiology Plant Biology Political Science Portuguese Preprofessional Programs Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric Russian Russian and East European Studies Russian Language and Literature Scandinavian Science and Technology in Society Social Studies Sociology South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Spanish Speech Communication Statistics Statistics and Computer Science Veterinary Medicine 28 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ACADEMIC SERVICES iiii»»mmauM>i:Nki4i>i:mi IRWIN ACADEMIC CENTER GETS NEEDED EXPANSION This fall, the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics broke ground on the expansion of the Irwin Academic Services Center. With the great continued support from the Irwin Family Foundation, this project will assist student-athletes in many academic areas. The $4.6 million expansion of the Irwin Center will add 1 1,400 square feet allowing more opportunities for the student-athletes to achieve their academic goals. Student resource areas comprised of a presentation room, a new general study area, individual tutoring and study rooms, and a computer lab will allow this all to happen. Student- athletes will have more access to computers; better environments to meet with tutors with less distraction and the opportunity have more space to concentrate on the academic endeavors. RANDLE AN ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN SELECTION AND GEORGE HUFF AWARD WINNER Illinois starting forward Brian Randle earned a pair of academic honors during the 2005-06 school year. Randle was an Academic All-Big Ten selection as well as a George Huff Award winner. To receive Academic All-Big Ten accolades, student-athletes must be letterwinners in at least their second academic year and carry a GPA of 3.0 or better. To receive a George Hufif Award, which is presented by the University of Illinois Alumni Association, student-athletes must be letterwinners and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better for both the fall and spring semesters. Randle is majoring in agricultural finance and carries a 3.33 GPA. ILLINI TEAMS EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM IN 2005-06 Ten of 19 Illinois athletic teams recorded over a 3.0 GPA in 2005-06 Illinois had three student-athletes named ESPN The Magazlne/CoSIDA Academic All-Amerlcan and 11 earned Academic All-District honors Eighteen student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 GPA in 2005-06. Four sports earned a perfect 1.000 in the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR). 123 student-athletes earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2005-06. Over 50 percent of all student-athletes earned over a 3.0 GPA in the spring, while 46 percent posted a 3.0 or better m the fall. CAREER PLANNING CHECKLIST FRESHMAN: Orientation / Adaptation Successfully complete First Year Student-Athlete Meetings Course Explore campus activities and student organizations Participate in HOMETOWN HEROES program Visit the Career Center to learn about its services Attend life skills career development workshops Develop your professional and networking skills SOPHOIVIQRE: Self-Assessment / Exploration Evaluate your strengths, skills, values and interests Discuss career ideas with counselors, faculty, family & friends Update your resume Attend lllini Career Networking Night Gain career related experience: an internship, a summer job Participate In HOMETOWN HEROES program Attend workshops and seminars to enhance your personal and career goals Look for opportunities to develop leadership skills In and out of your athletic career Work with the life skills coordinator and your academic counselor if you are unsure about your major or career choice Develop professional skills JUNIOR: Decision Making / Goal Setting Work with your academic counselor and the life skills coordinator to develop career goals and strategy. Fulfill academic requirements needed for graduation and your career field Maintain a strong grade point average Research your career field to determine which qualifications you must develop Attend Career Center and Life Skills workshops: resume writing, interview skills, job search strategies, and research occupations and companies Acquire hands-on experience: Internships, clinical or field experience Take advantage of volunteer opportunities through HOMETOWN HEROES program Attend the llllnl Career Networking Night Attend campus Job Fairs Work with the life skills coordinator to update your resume and for assistance with career planning If you are considering grad school, register for necessary exams (GRE, MCAT, GMAT LSAT etc.) Develop strong relationships with faculty, counselors, administrators and professionals In your field of interest. Work with life skills coordinator to secure a summer job In chosen field Test your career choice to ensure Its right for you SENIOR & FIFTH YEAR: Job Search / Implementation Update resume and create a cover letter Register for on-campus interviewing with Career Center Continue to attend Career Center and Life Skills workshops and seminars Continue to participate in HOMETOWN HEROES program If attending grad school, register for post-graduate exams If eligible for awards or post-graduate scholarships, work with the life skills coordinator to complete application process Continue to pursue leadership roles on campus Utilize the Career Center, life skills coordinator for support and resources in your job search process 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 29 DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Top, Left: Illinois Field, home to the lllini Baseball team. Top, Right: Atkins Tennis Center. Left: Renderings of the new Demirjian Indoor Golf Facility. Below: Assembly Hall. Bottom, Left: Armory Indoor Track Complex. Bottom, Right: Illinois' Gymnastics facility in Kenney Gym. The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DLA) 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 services, and operated as a separate entity. 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 DIA began operations officially July 1, 1989, and now, more than a century after University of Illinois athletics began, the mission is still to ac- hieve excellence both in the classroom and in sport competition. The director of athletics is the division's chief executive officer, and reports directly to the chancellor of the Urbana-Champaign campus. The chancellor has final authority regarding the athletic program in all areas except for budget and major appointments. Those decisions rest with the University of lUinois Board of Trustees. The Athletic Board serves the DIA in an advisor)' capacity. It is composed of 20 members, (nine faculty, four alumni, three students and one trustee); and the three non-voting (ex-officio) members from the Universit)' administration. The facult)' and student members are nominated by the Urbana-Champaign Senate and selected by the chancellor. The DIA does not receive state tax dollars and over the years has been able to fully fund the NCAA maximum allowable number of athletic scholarships for student-athletes in each of its sports programs, as well as to hire excellent coaches and maintain and upgrade its facilities, staying on par with the best major collegiate programs across the nation. This has been accomplished through revenues derived from the following major sources: gate receipts from football and men's basketball; television and radio rights fees tor those two sports and corporate sponsorships and donations to the I FUND. The I FUND contributions pro- vide the m;iximum allowable number of 30 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS llil»KllP4iaiJ»iT:Mk^4liJimi DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 3 scholarships in the 1 9 men's and women's sports at an average annual cost of approximately $16,000 for in-state student-athletes and about $27,000 for those from outside Illinois. FACILITIES The DIA utilizes and maintains 15 facilities for competition and the administration of 19 sports. The facilities include Memorial Stadium, Assembly Hall, Huff Hall, Illinois Field, the Outdoor Track & Field and Soccer Stadium, the Armory, Atkins Tennis Center, Kenney Gym, the University of Illinois Orange and Blue Golf Courses, the Bielfeldt Athletic Administration Building, the Ubben Basketball Practice Facility, Eichelberger Field Softball Complex, the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility and the Irwin Academic Center. The DIA will add a 16th facility in the fall with the completion of the Demirjian Indoor Golf Complex. Four years ago, a total refurbishing of the football complex took place in time to host the NFL Chicago Bears for the 2002 season. The first floor was reconstructed to expand and upgrade the lUini locker rooms, create peimanent meeting room space and a more conducive sports medicine facility. Also added to the stadium in 2002 was a state-of-the-art video scoteboard as well as photo panels that adorn the North endzone. In 2000, the construction of the $12.5 million indoor football practice facility was completed, located just east of the current football complex and locker room. The football practice field opens directly onto the East Outdoot Practice Field. In 1992, the DIA completed an $18 raiUion renovation project on Memorial Stadium, replacing the main and balcony stands on the east and west sides of the Stadium. In 1998, the Irwin Academic Center opened on campus, providing UI student-athletes with state-of-the-art computer study areas, conference rooms, career planning and placement and other academic programs all under one roof The Irwin Center is utilized by over 600 student-athletes on an annual basis. ATHLETIC BOARD William D. Adams, ex officio Michael B. Bass, ex officio Benjamin Blaiszik, student gsv, Jeffrey G. Brown, student '?^ John P. Collins, alumnus 'M Lawrence M. DeBrock, faculty ,|%j Marianne Dickerson, alumna ;4| Thomas A. DiSanto, alumnus |^ John Erdman, faculty .3 James T. Frakes, alumnus Ronald E. Guenther, ex officio Meghan Naik, student Ann Nardulli, faculty (chair) Laurence Parker, faculty Nancy Sottos, faculty rep. ^ Christopher Span, faculty Robert Y. Sperling, Board of Trustees Emily Watts, faculty Thomas Weissinger, faculty Matthew B. Wheeler, faculty rep. Top, Left: Huff Hall, home to Illinois wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball. Top, Right: Bielfeldt Athletic Administration Building. Above, Left: Ubben Basketball Practice Facility. Above, Right: Eichelberger Field Softball Complex. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 31 CHAMPAIGN-URBANA r ■» /-.^ 'i:^ -^^ ft 1 1 9 « '".'• '*#■■ '^^fe^^ '^H..;**:* Top, Left: The changing leaf color beautifies one of Urbana's historic residential areas. Top, Right: An ariel view of Champaign-Urbana. Left and Below: CU's electric entertainment and nightlife. Champaign County is a warm and welcoming community with a dynamic mix of technology, tradition and culture. The community is rich in culture and fiill of activities. Champaign County provides a level of entertainment opportunities unmatched by other communities its size due in large part to the presence of the University of Illinois. Champaign County is proud to offer vibrant, yet diverse attractions while maintaining friendly, small town hospitalit>'. Literally a "crossroads," Champaign Count)' lies halfway between the Windy City of Chicago and St. Louis. East or westbound travelers find Champaign halfway between Indianapolis and Peoria. Nearly 180,000 people call Champaign County home. Add 40,000 University of Illinois students and faculty and you see the diversity of a population that makes Champaign one of the most sophisticated counties in Illinois. Four distinct seasons provide much ot the flavor of Champaign. The summer months provide many outdoor activity opportunities with hiking, canoeing and camping locations nearby. Children can be entertained by a wide variet)- of summer camps and water parks. With the fall comes a beautifiil display of changing leaf color and the always brisk weather for the college football season. Snow activities are the name of the game in the winter, as well as Fighting lUini basketball and other indoor sports. When spring rolls around, the community shakes oft the winter chill and continues to enjoy fine cuisine, entertainment and intellectual stimulation. 32 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS CAMPUS LIFE SHOWS AND CONCERTS The Assembly Hall, which seats 16,618, is the largest Illinois arena outside of Chicago's United Center. From rock shows to Broadway to family shows to Fighting mini basketball and much more, the Assembly Hall has hosted the top names in show business. Performers and events hosted at Assembly Hall include The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Ludacris, Garth Brooks, Kanye West, U2, Frank Sinatra, Nelly, Aerosmith, Tina Turner, "Cats," Bill Cosby, Mikhail Baryshnikov, The Harlem Globetrotters, Elton John, Reba McEntire and Bruce Springsteen. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS The University of Illinois has over 1,087 registered student organizations, honorary societies, and teams, giving students opportunities to pursue interests in religion, politics, ROTC, professional advancement, service organizations, rights/freedom issues and performing arts. With 41 fraternities, 23 sororities and 10 African American Greek organizations, Illinois has the largest Greek participation of any University. RECREATION The University's recreation department offers many amenities for all students. In addition to a wide variety of club sports (ice-skating, hockey, soccer, volleyball, etc), many students take part in intramural athletics in numerous sports (flag football, basketball, Softball, volleyball, bowling). The outdoor recreation department designs and gives students day trips for the following activities: bike trail riding, canoeing/kayaking, cross country skiing, hiking in Allerton State Park and horseback riding. ARTS AND CULTURE Illinois presents a rich variety of cultural programs for education and entertainment. Performance centers and theatres present the world's finest operas, ballets, and plays, and auditoriums host popular performers of music and shows. Great museums, lectures, and presentations by the world's top scholars enrich both the campus and the community. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts: four theaters seat about 4,000 and annually host 350 student and professional performances, as well as commencements, lectures, and other events, many of them free. The University hosts four cultural centers — Afro-American; Asian-American; La Casa Cultural Latina; Native American. The mini Union allows more than 83,000 students to attend or participate in over 200 programs, lectures, musicals, and concerts in a given year, while Foellinger Auditorium seats 1,750 for concerts, speakers, and special events. The Japan House and Arboretum offer formal and informal tearooms, stroll gardens, and art and cultural classrooms. TECHNOLOGY The University of Illinois is the founder of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and currently houses the "supercomputer" NCSA opened its doors to the national scientific computing community in January 1986. Because of Illinois' strong tie to computer technology, the school boasts over 65,000 computer connections for students on the campus network. There are also 110 buildings with wireless access. Top, Right; Dave Matthews made his fourth stop in Champaign last winter. Second from Top, Rigtit: Green Street, the hub of Illinois student nightlife. Above: Nelly performs at the Assembly Hall. Above, Right: The Quad is a scenic popular spot for students in the heart of campus. Right: Chicago-native Kanye West came to Champaign for his "Touch the Sky" tour. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 33 ILLINOIS ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE 2005-06 ILLINOIS ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS • The Illinois men's basketball team participated in its seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament, and finished the season as the second-winningest program nationally over the last six years. The squad finished with 26 wins, topping the 25-win mark for the sixth straight year, longest in Big Ten history. Illinois guard Dee Brown was named the 2006 winner of the Bob Cousy Award, given to the nation's best point guard, mini seniors Brown and James Augustine were both selected in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft. • mini netters Kevin Anderson and Ryan Rowe took home the 2006 NCAA Doubles national title, becoming the second Illinois pair to do so in the last four years. The men's tennis team finished in the Top-10 and advanced to the NCAA "Sweet Sixteen" for the fifth straight year. • The Illinois men's gymnastics team fell just four-tenths of a point shy of a national title to finish second at the 2006 NCAA Championships. Individually, the lllini took home 12 All-America honors and Justin Spring won two national individual titles in parallel bars and high bar. He also won the Nissen-Emery Award, given to the nation's best gymnast. • Illinois' women's cross country team, led by junior Cassie Hunt, took fifth at the NCAA Championships, the school's best-ever finish in the sport. Hunt won the Big Ten title and was named the conference's athlete of the year. • The lllini soccer team advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in six years. The squad finished the season ranked 20th nationally. • Three athletes were named Big Ten Athletes of the Yean Ryler DeHeart (men's tennis), Cassie Hunt (women's cross country) and Justin Spring (men's gymnastics). • Three lllini teams finished their seasons in the NCAA Top-10: Men's Gymnastics (2nd), Men's Tennis (9th) and Women's Cross Country (5th). • Forty-two (42) lllini were named to All-Big Ten teams and 22 were Ail-Americans. 34 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ILLINOIS ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE '^^ (r ~ '**. -^ ■j^""""^ ^^ ;f «j|..^;_m : ^j- ^■■*N,, , ' ^- ■■■ ■ f ■■ NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Justin Spring, men's gymnastics (higii bar, parallel bars) Kevin Anderson/Ryan Rowe, men's tennis (NCAA Doubles) AWARD WINNERS Dee Brown, men's basketball • Bob Cousy Award Winner (point guard) • Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award Winner (nation's top senior 6-0 and under) Ryler DeHeart, men's tennis • BigTen Athlete of the Year Katie Engel, cross country • BigTen Freshman of the Year Cassie Hunt, cross country • BigTen Athlete of the Year • Big Ten Athlete of the Championships Christen Karniski, soccer • Big Ten co-Defensive Player of the Year Yvonne Mensah, women's track and field • Athlete of the Indoor Championships Justin Spring, men's gymnastics • Nissan Emery Award (national gymnast of the year) • Big Ten Gymnast of the Year Dominique Worsley, men's track and field • Big Ten Indoor and Outdoor Freshman of the Year ALL-AMERICANS Kevin Anderson, men's tennis Ross Bradley, men's gymnastics Dee Brown, men's basketball Nick Brown, men's track and field Ted Brown, men's gymnastics Ryler DeHeart, men's tennis Pete Friedl, wrestling Wes Haagensen, men's gymnastics Jenna Hall, softball Cassie Hunt, women's track and field Abe Jones, men's track and field Christen Karniski, soccer Chris Lung, men's gymnastics Yvonne Mensah, women's track and field Adam Pummer, men's gymnastics Ryan Rowe, men's tennis Tramell Smith, men's track and field Justin Spring, men's gymnastics Nathan Vadeboncoeur, men's track and field Adrian Walker, men's track and field Steve Weatherford, football Tyler Yamauchi, men's gymnastics 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 35 NOTABLE ALUMNI -iJ^^i ROBERT JOHNSON Owner of the Charlotte Bobcats NBA franchise; 2003 Sports lllustrated's Most Influential Minority in Sport; Former CEO of Black Entertainment Television IVIax Abramovitz Architect/ Assembly Hall (deceased) John B. Anderson 1980 Presidential candidate Mark Andreessen Programmer of Netscape internet browser Albert Babb, Pioneer in hemodialysis Barbara Bain, Actor Arnold Beckman Founder/chairman emeritus of Beckman Instruments MANNIE JACKSON Former Pro Basketball player, Owner of Harlem Globetrotters Lou Boudreau Professional Baseball Hall of Famer (deceased) Charles Bowsher, U.S. Comptroller General James Brady Press secretary during Reagan Administration; wounded during Reagan assassination attempt; namesake of the Brady Bill on handgun control DeeDee Bridgewater Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Nancy Brinker, Breast Cancer Foundation Dee Brown Author of "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" Hal Bruno Jr. Retired director of political coverage for ABC News Dick Butkus College Football and NFL Hall of Famer James Cantalupo Chairman and CEO of McDonald's Corp. International Shou-Po Ctiao Secretary General of Taiwan Steven Chen, Computer designer John Coleman Founder of the Weather Channel Michael Colgrass Jr. Composer, 1978 Pulitzer Prize-winner in Music Godfrey Danchimah, comedian John Darling Chancellor, Louisiana State University Andrew Davis Film director/producer ("The Fugitive," "Under Seige") OIlie Watts Davis, Opera Singer Dorothy Day Founder of the Catholic Worker Movement (deceased) Eugene Dorsey, Chair, Independent Sector lean Driscoll Wheelchair athlete; Eight-time winner of the Boston Marathon Dwight "Dike" Eddleman Olympic high jumper (deceased) Lee Falk Cartoonist {The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician) (deceased) Perdita Felicien World Champion and Olympic hurdler Michael Filerman, TV producer George M.C. Fisher, CEO of Eastman Kodak Dan Fogelberg (Attended) Composer and recording artist Rich Frank Former President of Disney Studios Steve Friedman, TV producer, director JERRY COLANGELO Director of USA Basketball; Former president of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks Dale Gardner, Astronaut Bill Geist Journalist on "CBS Sunday Morning" Rick George President of the PGA Champions Tour John Georges CEO of International Paper Co. Thornton Gilchrest President, National Safety Council S. Malcolm Gillis, President, Rice University Harold "Red" Grange College Football and NFL Hall of Famer (deceased) HUGH HEFNER Founder of Playboy Magazine 36 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS NOTABLE ALUMNI ERIKA HAROLD Miss America 2003 Richard Greenberg, Film maker Jerry Hadley, Opera star George Haias Founder of Chicago Bears (deceased) Leanne Harvey General Manager, New Orleans Zephyrs Eric Halverson, Opera star, bass Sharon Hendricli Wheelchair track Olympian Nicole Hollander, Cartoonist (Sylvia) Sue Ann Huseman, President, Monmouth College Billy Morrow Jackson, Painter Jesse Jackson Jr., (Attended) Politician Donald Johanson Anthropologist, discoverer of oldest known hominid, "Lucy" Arte Johnson "Laugh-In" television personality Katherine Kendall United Nations Social Affairs Director Charia Krupp, Editor, G/amou/' magazine Naomi Lynn Chancellor, University of Illinois-Springfield Jack Mabley, Newspaper columnist Carol Marine, Television journalist/anchor Lynn Martin Secretary of Labor during the Bush Administration Fred Marx Co-director and editor of "Hoop Dreams" Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Actress Jim McNeely Grammy nominated jazz pianist Erie Mills, Opera star Bobby Mitchell Professional Football Hall of Famer Tom Murphy Retired chairman of General Motors Scott Mutter, Artist/Photographer Steve Nagel, Retired astronaut Maiden Nesheim, Provost, Cornell University Ray Nitschke Professional Football Hall of Famer (deceased) Robert Novak Columnist and CNN political commentator Jerry Orbach, Actor (deceased) Ray Ozzie Microsoft Chief Software Architect Peter Palmer, Actor, singer (Broadway) Francine "Penny" Patterson Taught Koko the gorilla to communicate through Sign Language Greg Philbin Member of the band REO Speedwagon Ron Popeil, Ronco Inventions Fidel Ramos Former President of the Philippines James "Scotty" Reston Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist (deceased) Bobby Richards, Olympic pole vaulter Stephen Sample, President, USC E. Roger Sayers. President, University of Alabama Gerald Schoenfeld, Shubert Organization Gene Shalit "NBC Today Show" film critic Albert Shanker American Federation of Teachers (deceased) Shel Silverstein (Attended) Author and songwriter (deceased) ^ C3 ROGER EBERT Pulitzer Price-Winning Film Critic ANG LEE Film Director ("Brokeback Mountain," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," and "The Hulk") Roger Simon Syndicated columnist for the Baltimore Sun Sam Skinner Secretary of Transportation; Chief of Staff during the Bush Administration Ralph Snodsmith, TV gardening guide Godfrey Sperling Jr. Syndicated columnist for the Christian Science Monitor Mark Steinberg Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Golf, IMG Dennis Swanson, Vice President of Viacom Joe Tanner, Astronaut Barbara Ann Teer Founder & CEO of National Black Theater Nancy Thies, Olympic gymnast, sportscaster Lynne Thigpen Tony Award-winning actress, "An American Daughter" (deceased) Craig Virgin, Olympic Runner Marvin Wachman, Chancellor, Temple University Arnold Weber, President, Northwestern University William Wegman, Artist Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric Cheryl West, Playwright Tug Wilson Former Big Ten Commissioner; Olympian (deceased) Rosalyn Yalow 1978 Nobel Prize-winner in physiology & medicine Timothy Zahn, writer 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 37 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT B. JOSEPH WHITE University of Illinois President B. Joseph White tooii office as the University of Illinois' 16th president on Jan. 31. 2005, to lead the further development of what he calls the university of the future. White, 58, is familiar with both public higher education and the Midwest. He spent nearly three decades affiliated with the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he received his doctorate in business administration in 1975. He also served there as interim president, dean of the business school and faculty member. Upon the announcement of his selection as president by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees in November 2004, White stated four aspirations: — 1) To continue to build the performance, stature, reputation and resources of the University; 2) To ensure that the work of the University is hard-wired to the needs of the people of Illinois, especially in education, economic development and health care, vital matters that touch every citizen; 3) To focus intensively on maintaining access to the University as a gateway of opportunity.. .as well as the excellence of the University; and 4) To ensure that University campus communities are models of diverse people working together. Among White's primaty focuses since taking office have been development of a strategic plan. Creating a Brilliant Future for the University of Illinois, and the forging of what he calls a compact among five principal parties to provide the resources needed to ensure excellence. The compact consists of: 1 ) State support continuing to play a vital role; 2) Tuition payers and their families carrying an increasing share of the burden while the University provides financial aid to ensure access; 3) Faculty members doing their part through excellent work and success in winning competitive research grants and contracts; 4) Donors doing their part through generous giving; 5) And University leadership making the best use of resources with which they have been entrusted. Before coming to the University of Illinois Joe White was the Wilbur K. Pierpont Collegiate Professor, professor of business administration and research professor in the Life Sciences Institute at U-M, leading the development of the Project for a Positive Healthcare Future. The project focuses on improvements in efficacy, patient and provider empowerment and efficiencies that can result from advances in biology, engineering and information science applied to the practice of medicine. White is a native of Detroit who was reared in Kalamazoo. He earned his bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, in international economics from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1969 and an MBA, with distinction, from Harvard University in 1971 and doctorate in business administration in 1975 from the University of Michigan. He first joined the U-M faculty as assistant professor of organizational behavior and industrial relations in 1975; was associate professor from 1978-80; associate dean in the U-M Business School 1987-90, interim dean 1990-91; president of the U-M William Davidson Institute 1993-2001; dean of the Business School 1991-2001, and interim president in 2002. The William Davidson Institute is a center of expertise on economic and business development in emerging market economies. White also has private-sector experience, including six years at Cummins Engine Co., Inc., 1981-87, first as vice president for management development and then as vice president for personnel and public affairs. White is an independent director or trustee of several companies, including Equity Residential, headquartered in Chicago; Gordon Food Service; and Kelly Services. He is a director of the WE. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. He has chaired the boards of several large healthcare organizations, including the University of Michigan Health System, St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor and the Catherine McAuley Health System. White is on the board of the American Council on Education, which serves as a consensus leader on key higher education issues and seeks to influence public policy through advocacy, research and program initiatives. He also serves on the President's Circle of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. He has written, taught and lectured extensively on leadership, management and organizational matters. He received an honorary degree from Wabash College in 2003. White was recently appointed to the Chicago 2016 Evaluation Committee to explore the City of Chicago's possible pursuit of the opportunity to host the 2016 Olympic Games. He and his wife, Maty White, are the parents of two grown children and have two grandchildren. CHANCELLOR RICHARD HERMAN As Chancellor at Illinois, Dr. Richard Herman is committed to excellence in education, scientific and intellectual innovation, diversity, engagement with societal needs, and internationalizing the education of students. He continues to encourage and support interdisciplinaty research and new alliances-including partnerships between government, universities, and industty-to create opportunities for progress in basic and applied research. Dr. Herman is a leader in national discussions about transforming public research universities and the land-grant mission to meet the needs of the twenty-first century. As a member of the National Council on Competitiveness and National Innovation Initiative, he works to foster relationships between the academic world and the national business community, maximizing the contributions that research universities can make in preserving U.S. competitiveness in the global economy. For many years. Dr. Herman has played a leading role in discussion of national science policy, consistently stressing the need to better position the sciences to engage the emerging needs of society. In Februaty 2006, Dr. Herman was appointed by President Bush to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. He joins a select group of members from the academic community and the private sector who advise the president on technology, scientific research priorities, and math and science education. He also served on the National Science Foundation's Advisoty' Committee for the Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and served as Chair of the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics. He currently serves on the Mellon College of Science Advisoty Board and is a member of the Observatories Council, the Management Council of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc., associated with the National Optical Astronomy Observatoty. A mathematician whose work concentrates on mathematical physics and operator algebras. Dr. Herman's research has been supported by such agencies as the National Science Foundation, NATO and NDEA and has resulted in numerous reports in scientific publications. He is a member of the Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Xi honoraty societies and recipient of an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship. Before coming to Illinois, he served on the faculties of the University of California at Los Angeles, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Matyland at College Park. He has been a visiting faculty member and fellow at the University of Marseilles and Princeton University. J Dr. Herman and his wife, Susan, are active in the Champaign-Urbana community, where Mrs. Herman helped found the 40N/80W Arts Council and Dr. Herman serves on the Boards of the United Way and the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce. The Hermans have three children and six grandchildren. 38 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOORNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS RON GUENTHER Now in his 15th year as Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois, Ron Guenther has returned his alma mater to the national elite in competing for championships in 19 intercollegiate sports with outstanding coaches, staff and facilities, including rwo straight Top-25 finishes in the NACDA Director's Cup competition and an NCAA title for the Illinois men's tennis program in 2003. In 2001, he was named the NACDA/Continental Airlines Central Region Athletic Director of the Year. The MVP of the 1966 Illinois football squad, Guenther continues to move the Illini athletic program on a breakneck pace toward a position of competing at a championship level in all programs. Guenther has overseen a series of dramatic changes that have local, regional and national media, alumni and fans marveling at his ability to add sport programs in women's soccer and Softball, recruit top-level coaches, successEilly engineer and surpass a $70 million capital campaign and create a model program producing outstanding student-athletes. He is currently leading a second major capital campaign to expand and renovate facilities, strengthen endowment and increase annual giving to offset the rising cost of tuition. Under Guenther's leadership, Illinois has steadily improved its performance on the field and in the classroom. Off the field, Illinois student-athletes have continued to benefit from outstanding academic service programs, matching the overall campus grade point average and producing nearly 100 Academic All-Big Ten award winners annually in all sports. Guenther has also spearheaded a revolution for funding for championship- level programs and facilities as the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has opened necessary additional revenue streams totaling more than $3 million through working partnerships with corporate sponsors and management of the Illini Sports Radio Network. Guenther's aggressive plan to make the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics a valuable and enthusiastic partner in the overall education, research and service mission of the University has begun to pay dividends in the 21st century. Now in his fourth decade with the University of Illinois, Guenther was the Most Valuable Player on the 1966 Illinois football squad under Head Coach Pete Elliott. He was a second-team All-Big Ten selection at offensive guard, also earning first-team Academic All-Big Ten honors and recognition as the University's outstanding senior in physical education. Guenther earned his bachelor of science degree in physical education from Illinois in 1967 and an M.S. in administration in 1968 before embarking on a successful career in coaching, athletic administration and business. Guenther was named the 17th Director of Athletics on May 14, 1992 after serving for two years with the University of Illinois Foundation as Director of Major Gifts and for three years as a ATHLETIC DIRECTOR HISTORY 1892-94 Edward K. Hall 1894-95 Fred D. Dodge 1895-98 Henry H. Everett 1898-1901 Jacob K. Shell 1901-36 George A. Huff 1936-41 Wendell S, Wilson 1941-66 Douglas R. Mills 1966-67 Leslie Bryan (interim) 1967-72 E.E. (Gene) Vance 1972 Charles E. Flynn (interim) 1972-79 Cecil N. Coleman 1979 Ray Eliot (interim) 1980-88 Neale R. Stoner 1988 Ronald E. Guenther (interim) 1988 Dr. Karol A. Kahrs (interim) 1988-91 John Mackouic 1991-92 Robert Todd (interim) 1992- Ronald E, Guenther partner with The Barofsky Association, a Chicago-area investments and marketing firm. From June of 1988 to March of 1989, Guenther served as Interim Director of Athletics for External Operations, administering the development program, public relations, promotions, tickets, merchandise and summer camps. Guenther spent the previous three years within the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics as associate athletic director for development, coordinating the "Campaign for Excellence in Athletics." That campaign began the first major facelift of athletic facilities in nearly 60 years on campus and provided the impetus for the eventual construction ot Illinois Field for baseball, the UI Outdoor Track and Field and Soccer Stadium, the Atkins Tennis Center and the Irwin Football Complex, housing coaches offices, locker rooms, sports medicine, strength and conditioning facilities and meeting rooms for Illinois football. One of the nation's top athletic fund raisers, Guenther has been instrumental in soliciting gift commitments totaling more than $50 million toward capital improvements at Illinois during the last 1 5 years. Firmly committed to delivering the Illinois message across the state and Midwest, Guenther served from 1983 to 1987 as assistant athletic director for Chicago operations, renewing a commitment that continues today to reach out to the thousands of Chicago-area alumni, donors and fans. During his tenure in Chicago, Guenther created the annual statewide caravan for promotion and public relations and saw a tripling in the number of donors to Illinois athletics. Guenther spent eight years at North Central College in Naperville, 111., including a stint from 1975-79 as director of admissions and also as an associate head football coach. From 1979-83, he served as the vice president of development and public affairs at North Central, helping to design and implement a $15 million Capital Campaign. As associate head football coach, Guenther helped the Cardinals amass a 23-12-2 record, including the school's first winning season in 1 5 years. Before moving to North Central College, Guenther was offensive line coach at Boston College from 1971-74, helping to develop nine National Football League players. From 1968-71, Guenther was a teacher and coached football, wrestling and track and field for the Evanston Township and Glenbard High School systems in suburban Chicago. Born Oct. 3, 1945, Guenther is a native of Elmhurst, III. and a graduate of York High School. He lettered at Illinois in 1965 and 1966, helping Illinois to a 24-14-1 record in his four seasons. Guenther earned MVP honors on a squad that produced five Ail-Americans in 1 966. He was inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hail of Fame on Sept. 22, 2005. Guenther and his wife, Megan, reside in Champaign. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 39 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Governor Rod Blagojevicti Lawrence C. Eppley Palatine Marjorie E. Sodemann Champaign Robert F. Vickrey Peru The Board of Trustees of the University of IHinois exercises final authority over the policies and governance of all three campuses of the University (Chicago, Springfield, Urbana-Champaign), within limits fixed by the Illinois Constitution and state law. There are nine statewide trustees appointed by the governor. Each serves for six years. Their terms are staggered, with three expiring every two years. All trustees serve without pay. The governor is also an ex officio member of the board, with a vote. In addition, three students, one each from the campuses of Chicago, Springfield, and Urbana-Champaign, serve single-year terms on the board. Trustees elect their own chair annually in January. The chair for 2006 is Lawrence C. Eppley. Devon C. Bruce Chicago Niranjan S. Shah Oak Brook Robert Y. Sperling Glencoe Frances G. Carroll Chicago David V. Dorris LeRoy Kenneth D. Schmidt Riverwoods Umair IVIamsa Student Trustee Chicago Sarah M. Doyle Student Trustee Springfield Christopher A. Kantas Student Trustee Urbana 40 // 2006-07 IIUNOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS I ILLINI IN THE COMMUNITY The University of Illinois basketball team, along with the rest of the student-athletes from Illinois' 19 sports, know the importance of giving back to the community. Through a program called "Hometown Heroes", the Illini student-athletes have the opportunity to participate in many different community service activities. The program is organized through the Academic Services office and works with a number of groups in the Champaign-Urbana area. The following is a list of all the regular events at which you will find Illinois student-athletes: ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM The Adopt-A- School program is a joint partnership with Champaign and Urhana Elementary and Middle Schools through their One-to-One Mentoring Program. Individual student-athletes or entire teams make regular visits to their assigned adopted school to read, play and interact with students. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Visits to after school programs at both Champaign and Urbana Elementary Schools are scheduled throughout the year. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Each year, Illini student-athletes, led by the women's tennis team, host a Holiday party and provide presents for kids in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. The kids play games and make crafts with student-athletes and receive their presents from Santa. BOY SCOUTS Student-athletes have been involved with local boy scouts in various ways ranging from speaking at meetings and Blue Gold Banquets to hosting troops on campus visits. CHALLENGER BASEBALL LEAGUE Young people with various disabilities from the Challenger Baseball League attend various events and have the opportunity to meet our Fighting Illini. CRISIS NURSERY Illini student-athletes each year volunteer their time at the Crisis Nursery Holiday Shop assisting young shopper in purchasing presents. C-U AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCHES STUDENT OF THE MONTH Illini student-athletes participate each month in honoring middle school students who excel in the classroom, in athletics, and are actively involved in their church youth group. DARE (DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION) PROGRAM Student-athletes each year speak at graduation ceremonies in an effort to encourage youth to stay away from drugs and violence. DCFS (DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES) Fighting Illini student-athletes are given the opportunity to attend a holiday party to brighten up the holidays for kids who have been placed in foster homes within the CU area. DON MOYER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Students-athletes visit the local Boys and Girls Club to play games and talk with local kids who take part in their activities. GET KIDS IN ACTION PROGRAM Get Kids In Action is a student-athlete mentorship program designed to promote daily physical activity by school children through weekly classroom visits. GIRL SCOUTS Fighting Illini female student-athletes participated in the L) Rock Conference this spring. HOSPITAL VISITS Illini student-athletes make regular trips to Carle Foundation Hospital to visit with kids in the Pediatric Oncology Center as well as on the Pediatric floor. Student- athletes also take part in the Pediatric Oncology Holiday Party held each year. MinEN TREE PROJECT This community outreach program provides our student- athletes with the opportunity to collect donations of warm clothing (hats, gloves, coats, scarves, mittens, etc) that is then donated to the Champaign District 4 Warm-A-Kid Foundation that strives to ensure that every child in the school district has adequate warm clothing during the winter. NATIONAL SALUTE TO HOSPITALIZED VETE R ANS DAY Student-athletes visited with patients at the local VA hospital as part of "National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans" Day in February. NURSING HOME VISITS Illini student-athletes are given opportunities each semester to visit senior citizens in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. During these trips, student-athletes may play bingo, do crafts, play games or just visit with the residents. READING ILLINI This outreach program puts our student-athletes in a position where they can promote the importance of literacy to young people. Student-athletes work with elementary school age students one on one or in small groups reading books or playing word games in an effort to help children improve their reading skills and vocabulary, RELAY FOR LIFE Several teams and individual student-athletes each year raise money for the American Cancer Society by taking part in their annual Relay for Life. SCHOOL VISITS (ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE) Student-athletes make regular visits to schools in the Champaign-Urbana area to visit with children in classrooms or for all-school assemblies to address a variety of topics such as the importance of staying in school, making good grades, staying away from drugs and alcohol, and treating others with respect. Visits can be made to individual classrooms, school groups, or all-school assemblies. SPECIAL SPECTATORS Fighting Illini student-athletes partner each year with the non-profit organization, Special Spectators, to bring children undergoing treatment in the Carle Hospital Oncology Center to a football game. Prior to the game, student-athletes from other sports visit with the kids at a Tailgate Party held in their honor. STAY IN BOUNDS (CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM) Illini student-athletes visit local schools to promote and teach citizenship through sports while encouraging students of the importance of good character and ethical conduct. STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY BOARD (SAAC) CA MPUS CLEAN UP Every April, SAAC assigns each intercollegiate athletic team an area of campus to beautify. SAAC reps organize their teams in helping to do their part to spruce up our campus. STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY BOARD (SAAC) CLOTHING DRIVE Each November, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) organizes a clothing drive and donates all clothing collected to a local shelter. YMCA Illini student-athletes have taken part in Free Friday Nights and their Easter Egg Hunt and egg decorating party. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 41 SCHOOL SPIRIT One of the most dramatic and dignified traditions in college athletics is the performance of Chief llliniwek at the University of Illinois. Since 1926, this symbol has stirred pride and respect in audiences at Memorial Stadium, the Assembly Hall and Huff 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 Zuppke is believed to have suggested calling the UI symbol Chief llliniwek. In 1926, Assistant Band Director Ray Dvorak conceived the idea of performing an American Indian dance during haiftime of the Illinois vs. Pennsylvania football game in Philadelphia. Lester Leutwiler, a student interested in Indian lore, was chosen for the role. Leurwiler's performance, done in a homemade costume, was received so well that he was asked to continue his dance through the 1928 season. ^^ A. Webber Botchers, 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 dollars. However, a Champaign merchant stepped in to fund the rest and Borchers was off He recalled: "In the summer of 1 930, I went, at my own expense, to the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. I hitchhiked out, called an Indian agent and explained my mission. He and an Indian trader called in an older Sioux woman. She and two younger women made the suit." On Nov. 8, 1930, in New York's Yankee Stadium, Illinois faced Army in the seventh game of the season. It was there that Borchers made the first appearance 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 headdress of turkey feathers. This year marks the 81st year of Chief llliniwek. CHIEF ILLINIWEKS *W Here are the names of the individua s who have portrayed Chief llliniwek: 1. Lester G. Leutwiler, Urbana 19. Gary Simpson, Fairfield 1926, 27, 28 1968, 69 2. A. Webber Borchers, Decatur 20. John Bitzer, Shelbyville 1929, 30 1970, 71, 72, 73 3. William A. Newton, Chicago 21. Mike Gonzalez, Jacksonville 1931,32,33,34 1974, 75, 76 4. Edward C. Kalb, Springfield 22. Matt Gawne, Oak Park 1935,36,37,38 1977, 78, 79 5. John Grable, Overland, Mo. 23. Pete Marzek, Berwyn 1939, 40 1980 6. Glen Holthaus, St. Louis, Mo. 24. Scott Christensen, Bloomingdale 1941,42 1981, 82, 83 7. ' Idelle Stith, Fairfax, Okla. 25. William Forsyth, Springfield 1943 (Princess llliniwek) 1984, 85 8. Kenneth Hanks, Raymond 26. Michael Rose, Tulsa, Okla. 1944 1986, 87 9. Robert Bitzer, Collinsville 27. Tom Livingston, LaGrange 1945,46 1988, 89 10. Robert Bischoff, St. Louis, Mo. 28. Kurt Gruben, Rochelle 1947 1990,91 11. James A. Down, East St. Louis 29. Steve Raquel, Champaign 1948, 49, 50 1992 12. WilliamG. Hug, Park Ridge 30. Jeff Beckham, Bourbonnais 1951,52 1993 13. Gaylord Spotts, Jacksonville 31. John Creech, London, Ky. 1953, 54, 55 1994, 1995 14. Ronald S. Kaiser, Clayton, Mo. 32. Scott Brakenridge, Western Springs 1956 1996,97 15. John W. Forsyth, OIney 33. John Madigan, Philo 1957, 58, 59 1998, 1999, 2000 16. Ben Forsyth, OIney 34. Matthew Veronie, South Holland 1960,61,62,63 2001, 2002, 2003 17. Fred Cash, Urbana 35. Kyle Cline, Decatur 1964, 65 2004, 2005 18. Rick Legue, Champaign 36, Dan Maloney, Galesburg 1966,67 2006 SCHOOL SONGS ILLINOIS LOYALTY We're loyal to you Illinois We're "Orange and Blue," Illinois We'll back you to stand 'gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand, Illinois Rah! Rah! So crack out the ball Illinois We're backing you all Illinois Our team is the fame protector; On boys, for we expect a Victory from you Illinois Chehee, Cheha, Cheha-ha-ha Go Illini Go Illinois, Illinois, Illinois Fling out that dear old flag of Orange and Blue Lead on your sons and daughters, Fighting for you; Like men of old, on giants Placing reliance, shouting defiance Oskee-wow-wow! Amid the broad green plains That nourish our land. For honest labor and for learning we stand. And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Alma Mater, Illinois HAIL TO THE ORANGE Hail to the Orange Hail to the Blue Hail Alma Mater, Ever so True. We love no other, so let our motto be Victory, Illinois, Varsity. OSKEE-WOW-WOW Old Princeton yells her tiger Wisconsin her varsity And they give the same old Rah! Rah! Rah! At each university But the yell that always thrills me, And fills my heart with joy. Is the good old Oskee-wow-wow, That they yell at Illinois Chorus Oskee-wow-wow, Illinois Our eyes are all on you Oskee-wow-wow, Illinois Wave your Orange and Blue, Rah! Rah! When your team trots out before you Ev'ry man stand up and yell Back the team to gain a victor)' Oskee-wow-wow, Illinois 42 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,548 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOORNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL POORS HEAD COACH BRUCE WEBER ASSISTANT COACH WAYNE McCLAIN . ASSISTANT COACH JAY PRICE ASSISTANT COACH TRACY WEBSTER. GRADUATE ASSISTANT JEREMY IZZO. BASKETBALL MANAGERS. RICHMOND ENDOWMENT HEAD COACH BRUCE WEBER BRUCE WEBER HAS WON 192 GAMES AS A HEAD COACH, WHICH ARE THE THIRD MOST WINS IN NCAA HISTORY BY A COACH AFTER HIS FIRST EIGHT SEASONS. THE WEBER FILE BORN Oct. 19, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wis. HOMETOWN IVlilwaukee, Wis. FAMILY Wife, Megan; Daughters, Hannah, Christy and Emily EDUCATION High School: Milwaukee Marshall High School (1974) COLLEGE University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.S., education, 1978) Western Kentucky University (M.S., education administration and physical education, 1981) COACHING EXPERIENCE Western Kentucky Asst. Coach, 1980 Purdue Asst. Coach, 1981-98 Southern Illinois Head Coach, 1999-2003 Illinois Head Coach, 2004-07 The Illinois basketball program has enjoyed unprecedented success both in the Big Ten and nationally under Head Coach Bruce Weber during his three-year tenure. Despite losing three starters and 63 percent of its scoring from the 2004-05 NCAA runner-up squad, Weber directed the 2005-06 Illini to a third consecutive 25-win season, a runner-up finish in the Big Ten, the second round of the NCAA Tournament, and a ranking among that nation's top 17 teams throughout the entire season. The Illini spent the majority of 2005-06 ranked in the Top 10 and recorded 26 wins on the year to tie the fourth- winningest season in school history. Weber has won 89 games during his first three years at Illinois, which are the most wins ever by a Big Ten coach in his first three seasons, and are the second- most wins ever by a Big Ten coach over any period of three-straight seasons. He owns the best winning percentage in the 101-year history of Big Ten basketball, having won 84.8 percent of his games while at Illinois (89-16). Weber also ranks as the second-winningest coach in the nation over the last five seasons, totaling 141 victories. Weber has won 73.3 percent of his games during his eight-year tenure as a head coach (192-70), which is the eighth best winning percentage in the nation among active Div. I coaches. Weber's 192 victories rank as the third-most wins by a head coach in NCAA Div. I history through eight seasons. Weber has earned a solid reputation in the college ranks and with NBA personnel as a coach who stresses player development and fosters an unselfish brand of basketball where the most important facet is team chemistry. Weber strives for an up-tempo motion offense coupled with hard-nosed man-to-man defense, traits that translate well to the NBA game. Weber has had four players selected in the NBA Draft over the past two years, as Deron Williams (No. 3, Utah Jazz) and Luther Head (No. 24, Houston Rockets) were taken in the first round of the 2005 Draft and James Augustine (No. 41, Orlando Magic) and Dee Brown (No. 46, Utah Jazz) were chosen in the second round of the 2006 Draft. Utah's selection of Williams at No. 3 overall in the 2005 lottery made him the highest drafted player in Illinois history. Weber's second year at Illinois, the 2004-05 season, will be remembered as the greatest in Fighting Illini history, in a remarkable year where Illinois celebrated its centennial season of basketball. The Illini reeled off 29 straight wins to start the year, tying the 12th-best start in NCAA Div. 1 history and the third-best start in Big Ten history. Illinois also secured its second- straight outright Big Ten championship with a 15-1 league record, as Weber became the first coach in Big Ten history to win consecutive outright titles in his first two seasons. Illinois then added a Big Ten Tournament championship in addition to its regular season title. Illinois won 37 games on the year to tie the NCAA record for victories in a season. The UI made its first Final Four appearance in 1 6 years and advanced to the NCAA Championship game for the first time in school history, finishing as the national runner-up. The Illini were ranked No. 1 in the nation for 1 5 straight weeks, including a first-ever No. 1 ranking in the final Associated Press poll. With all that Illinois accomplished during the season, it is no surprise that Weber swept the 2005 National Coach of the Year awards, claiming the following: the Naismith Award, the most prestigious coaching award in college basketball; the Henry Iba Award, presented by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association; and, the Adolph F. Rupp Cup. Weber was also named National Coach of the Year by the NABC, Associated Press, The Sporting News, Basketball Times, CBS/Chevrolet, Victor Awards and Nike Championship Basketball Clinic. It took just one season for Weber to etch his name in the Big Ten and Illinois record books after leading the Fighting Illini to its first outright Big Ten title in 52 years during the 2003-04 season. In leading his young team that featured just one senior on the roster, Weber became just the third coach in the histon,' ol the Big Ten to win an outright title in his first season. Illinois WEBER HAS WON 84.8 PERCENT OF HIS GAMES AS HEAD COACH AT ILLINOIS (89-16), WHICH IS THE BEST WINNING PERCENTAGE IN THE 101 -YEAR HISTORY OF BIG TEN BASKETBALL 44 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS HEAD COACH BRUCE WEBER "WHEN I TOOK THE JOB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, I SAID WE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND WE CAME WITHIN A SHOT OF DOING THAT TWO YEARS AGO. THE GOAL OF OUR PROGRAM NOW IS TO MAINTAIN THAT HIGH LEVEL AND WIN A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR ILLINOIS." -lUini Head Coach Bruce Weber WEBER IS THE NATION'S SECOND WINNINGEST COACH OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS WITH 141 VICTORIES. had to win 10 straight to end the regular season to claim the championship, including six-straight wins on the road. Illinois' 26 wins in 2003-04 tied the fourth-winningest season in school history. Weber also led the Illini to the Sweet Sixteen with NCAA Tournainent victories over Murray State and Cincinnati. Weber took charge as the 16th Fighting Illini men's basketball coach on April 30, 2003, after spending the previous five seasons as head coach at Southern Illinois University. He led the Salukis to the top of the Missouri Valley Conference with championships in 2002 and 2003 before continuing the trend at Illinois where the Illini have won outright Big Ten titles in two of his first three seasons. Energetic and personable, Weber has appeared on numerous national radio and television programs. Fame and success have not changed him, as he remains generous and humble. On road trips, no job is beneath him as he often helps team managers load the bus or passes out drinks and sandwiches to his players and staff Weber's warm personality has made him a popular figure in the state of Illinois, as he is a frequent guest at civic clubs, booster club meetings, golf outings and many other speaking engagements. In his five seasons at SIU, Weber took the Saluki program to the top of the Missouri Valley Conference, winning league titles in 2002 and 2003. He posted records of 28-8 and 24-7 in his last two seasons, leading the Salukis to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, including a run to the Sweet Sixteen in 2002 with wins over Texas Tech and Georgia at the United Center in Chicago. His .689 (62-28) winning percentage in MVC play ranked 12th in the long history of the league. Weber earned Missouri Valley Conference Coach-of-the-Year honors following the 2003 season. The trademark of Bruce Weber-led teams has been fundamentally sound defense, holding opponents to 40 percent shooting from the field in 2002 and 2003, 42 percent in 2004, 41 percent in 2005, and 40 percent in 2006. Illinois led the Big Ten and ranked 1 1 th in the nation in scoring defense in 2006, giving up an average of only 58.7 points. On the offensive end, the Salukis averaged 75.5 points in 2002 and 74.5 points in 2003, while Illinois led the Big Ten in scoring in 2004, averaging 72.8 points, and ranked second in 2005, averaging 77 points. At the age of 50, Weber has 27 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level with one season at Western Kentucky under Keady before moving with the long-time Boilermaker coach to West Lafayette the following year. He was named the Southern Illinois head coach prior to the 1998-99 season. In his one season at Western Kentucky, the Hilltoppers won the Ohio Valley Conference and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. In Weber's 18 years at Purdue, the Boilermakers won six Big Ten titles, played in 14 NCAA Tournaments and had three NIT appearances. His association with Keady also allowed Weber to gain experience on the international level. He was an assistant coach for the USA Team at the World University Games in 1989 and head court coach for the Pan American team trials in 1991. Weber assisted Gene Keady in preparation for the Jones Cup, World University Games and Pan American Games. Born Oct. 19, 1956, the Milwaukee-native began his career as a volunteer assistant coach at Madison High School in Milwaukee and a varsity assistant at Marquette University High School. Weber earned a bachelor's degree in education from Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1978 and a master's degree in education administration and physical education from Western Kentucky in 1981. Bruce and his wife, Megan, have three daughters, Hannah, Christy and Emily. WEBER'S 89 VICTORIES AT ILLINOIS ARE THE MOST WINS BY A BIG TEN COACH AFTER HIS FIRST THREE YEARS, AND THE SECOND MOST WINS EVER BY A BIG TEN COACH OVER ANY THREE- YEAR PERIOD. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 45 HEAD COACH BRUCE WEBER WEBER'S CAREER COACHING RECORD ASSISTANT COACH Western Kentucky University (1980), Head Coach Gene Keady Overall Record Postseason Play 1979-80 21-8 (.724) NCAA, OVC Champs Purdue University (1981-1998), Head Coach Gene Keady Overall Record Postseason Play 1980-81 21-11 (.656) NIT Final Four 1981-82 18-14 (.563) NITRunner-Up 1982-83 21-9 (.700) NCAA 2nd Round 1983-84 22-7 (.759) NCAA, Big Ten Champs 1984-85 20-9 (.690) NCAA 1985-86 22-10 (.688) NCAA 1986-87 25-5 (.833) NCAA 2nd Round, Big Ten Champs 1987-88 29-4 (.879) NCAA Sweet 16, Big Ten Champs 1988-89 15-16 (.484) 1989-90 22-8 (.733) NCAA 2nd Round 1990-91 17-12 (.586) NCAA 1991-92 18-15 (.545) NIT 1992-93 18-10 (.643) NCAA 1993-94 29-5 (853) NCAA Elite Eight, Big Ten Champs 1994-95 25-7 (.781) NCAA 2nd Round, Big Ten Champs 1995-96 26-6 (.813) NCAA 2nd Round, Big Ten Champs 1996-97 18-12 (.600) NCAA 2nd Round 1997-98 28-8 (.778) NCAA Sweet 16 HEAD COACH Southern Illinois University (1999-2003) Overall Record Postseason Play 1998-99 15-12 (.556) 1999-2000 20-13 (.606) NIT 2000-01 16-14(533) 2001-02 28-8 (.778) NCAA Sweet 16, MVC Champs 2002-03 24-7 (.774) NCAA, MVC Champs Five Years 103-54 (.656) University of Illinois (2004-06) Overall Record Postseason Play 2003-04 26-7 (.788) NCAA Sweet 16, Big Ten Champs 2004-05 37-2 (.949) NCAA Runner-Up, Big Ten Champs, Big Ten Tourney Champs 2005-06 26-7 (.788) NCAA Second Round Three Years 89-16 (.848) 8-Year Head Coaching Record: 192-70 (.733) Big Ten Record: 39-9 (.813) NCAA Tournament Record: 10-5 (.667) Assistant Coaching Record: 415-176 (.702) Total Division I Coaching Record: 607-246 (.712) WEBER IS THE ONLY COACH IN BIG TEN HISTORY TO WIN BACK-TO-BACK OUTRIGHT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HIS FIRST TWO SEASONS. The Weber Family: Christy, Emily, Bruce, Megan and Hannah. WEBER HAS HELPED PRODUCE FOUR NBA DRAFT PICKS OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS: DERON WILLIAMS (NO. 3, UTAH) AND LUTHER HEAD (NO. 24, HOUSTON) IN THE FIRST ROUND IN 2005, AND JAMES AUGUSTINE (NO. 41, ORLANDO) AND DEE BROWN (NO. 46, UTAH) IN THE SECOND ROUND IN 2006. 46 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS HEAD COACH BRUCE WEBER THE WEBER FILE COACHING EXPERIENCE • 2004-07 University of Illinois, Head Coach • 1999-03 Southern Illinois University, Head Coach • 1981-98 Purdue University, Assistant Coach • 1980 Western Kentucky University, Assistant Coach COACHING HONORS • 2005 Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year • 2005 Associated Press National Coach of the Year • 2005 Adolph F. Rupp Cup Recipient • 2005 Henry Iba Award Winner (USBWA) • 2005 NABC National Coach of the Year • 2005 Chevrolet/CBS National Coach of the Year • 2005 The Sporting News National Coach of the Year • 2005 Baslietball Times National Coach of the Year • 2005 Victor Awards National Coach of the Year • 2005 Nike Championship Basketball Clinic Coach of the Year •2005 Big Ten Coach of the Year • 2003 Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year EDUCATION • Milwaukee John Marshall High School, 1974 • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, B.S. in Education, 1978 • Western Kentucky University, M.S. in Education Administration and Physical Education, 1981 PERSONAL • Born Oct. 19, 1956, Milwaukee, Wis, • Wife: Megan; Daughters: Hannah, Christy and Emily COACHING EXPERIENCE 1980 - WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Assistant coach at Western Kentucky under Gene Keady, helping the Hilitoppers to a 21-8 record and NCAA Tournament Appearance. 1981-98 -PURDUE UNIVERSITY Followed Gene Keady and served as assistant coach for 18 years • Purdue had an overall 394-168 record during that time span • During his 18-year stint, Purdue advanced to postseason play 17 times, including 14 times to the NCAA Tournament and three appearances in the NIT • The Boilers won six Big Ten titles during his 18 seasons. 1999-2003 - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Appointed head coach at Southern Illinois University in April, 1998 • Registered an overall coaching record of 103-54 in five seasons, but over his final two seasons compiled a 52-15 mark • Led SIU to Missouri Valley Conference tides in 2002 and 2003 • Took the Salukis to the 2002 NCAA Sweet 16 with a 28-8 mark • Earned MVC Coach of the Year honors after winning second conference title with 24-7 record in 2003 • Took SIU to the NIT in 2000 with a 20-13 mark • Finished his SIU career with a 62-28 record in MVC play, 12th-best winning percentage (.689) in conference history. 2004-06 - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Named Illinois' 16th head coach on April 30, 2003 • Directed 2004 Illini to its first outright Big Ten championship since 1952 and led Illinois to the NCAA Sweet 16 • Just the third Big Ten coach ever to win an outright league title in his first season • Led Illini to best start in school history and third best start in Big Ten history with 29-0 beginning to 2005 season • Named Big Ten Coach of the Year after directing Illinois to a second straight outright conference title, becoming the first coach in Big Ten history to win consecutive outright titles in his first two seasons * Also led Illini to 2005 Big Ten Tournament title • Swept 2005 National Coach of the Year awards after leading Illinois to NCAA Runner-Up finish and 37 victories on the season, tying the most wins in a single season in NCAA history • Directed Illinois to 26 wins and national top- 15 ranking in 2006 • Has won 84.8 percent of his games as head coach at Illinois (89-16), which is the best winning percentage in the 101-year history ot Big Ten basketball. WEBER'S CAREER HEAD COACHING RECORD VS. ALL OPPONENTS Opponent W-L Air Force 1-0 Arizona 1-0 Arkansas 2-0 Arkansas-Little Rock 1-0 Ball State 1-1 Belmont 1-0 Bradley 5-7 Brigham Young 0-1 BYU-Hawaii 1-0 Cal State-Northridge 2-0 Charlotte 1-1 Chicago State 1-0 Cincinnati 2-0 Colorado 1-0 Colorado State 1-1 Connecticut 0-1 Coppin State 1-0 Creighton 5-7 Delaware State 1-0 Drake 9-1 Duke 0-1 Evansville 9-2 Fairleigh Dickinson 1-0 FlondaA&M 1-0 George Mason 2-0 Georgetown 2-0 Georgia 1-0 Gonzaga 1-0 Hartford 1-0 Illinois 0-1 Illinois-Chicago 4-2 Illinois State 9-3 Indiana 5-2 Indiana State 9-2 Iowa 5-1 Iowa State 1-0 Long Beach State 1-1 Longwood 1-0 Louisville 1-0 Md. -Eastern Shore 1-0 Massachusetts 1-0 Memphis 1-0 Mercer 1-0 Michigan 4-1 Michigan State 4-1 Minnesota 5-0 Mississippi 0-1 Missouri 3-1 Murray State 4-1 Nevada 1-0 North Carolina 1-2 Northern Iowa 7-3 Northwestern 6-1 Northwestern State 1-0 Oakland 1-0 Ohio State 3-2 Oregon 2-1 Penn State 4-1 Providence 0-1 Purdue 4-1 Rutgers 1-0 Saint Louis 3-2 St. Mary's (Calif.) 1-0 Santa Clara 0-1 South Dakota State 1-0 SE Missouri State . 5-1 SW Missouri State . 6-7 Temple 1-0 Tennessee 0-1 Tennessee-Martin . 2-0 Texas-Pan American 1-0 Texas Southern . . . 1-0 Texas Tech 1-0 Troy State 0-1 Tulsa 1-0 Valparaiso 1-0 Va. Commonwealth 1-0 Wake Forest 1-0 Washington 0-1 Western Illinois . . . 1-0 Western Kentucky . 1-1 Wichita State 10-1 Wisconsin 5-2 Wis. -Milwaukee . . . 2-0 Xavier 1-0 Total ,192-70 (.733) 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 47 WAYNE McCLAIN // ASSISTANT COACH THE McCLAIN FILE HOMETOWN Peoria, III. FAMILY Children, Sergio and Brindeshie EDUCATION Illinois State, M.S., 1982 COACHING EXPERIENCE 1977-94 Assistant Coach Peoria (III.) Manual High School 1995-2001 Head Coach Peoria (III.) Manual High School 2002-07 Assistant Coach University of Illinois "WAYNE HAS GIVEN US CONTINUITY IN THE PROGRAM AND IS A PERSON WHO IS KNOWN AND RESPECTED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ILLINOIS BECAUSE OF HIS PROGRAM AT MANUAL. BOTH HIS SON AND DAUGHTER ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY, SHOWING HE HAS GREAT PRIDE IN ILLINOIS." Wayne McClain is in his sixth year with the Fighting mini coaching staff after a legendary prep career at Peoria Manual High School. He came to Illinois following an illustrious seven-year career as head coach at Manual where he led the Rams to three-straight AA state championships in his first three years as coach. USA Today named his 1997 squad, led by future lllini Sergio McClain, Marcus Griffin and Frank Williams, National High School Champions, and the senior McClain was named National High School Coach of the Year. The Rams had records of 32-2, 31-2 and 31-1 in his first three seasons as head coach, winning state titles each season. McClain also earned Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 1995, '96 and '97. The Rams won Midstate Six Conference titles in each of his first five years as head coach, while Manual also advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the AA state tournament in 1998 and 1999. He began his high school career in 1977, serving as an assistant basketball coach to the legendary Dick Van Scyoc for 18 years until being named head coach in 1995. McClain helped the Rams to the first of four straight state titles in 1994. His teaching career —Bruce Weber includes teaching at the sbcth grade level, teaching high school physical education and as the Manual High School Dean of Students. Wayne's son, Sergio, was a player on all four Manual state championship squads prior to his career at Illinois, where he helped the lllini to two Big Ten tides. While at Manual, McClain coached four fiiture lllini players including Jerr)' Hester, Marcus Griffin, his son, Sergio, and Frank Williams. McClain earned a master's degree in physical education at Illinois State University in 1982 while teaching at Manual. McClain has two children. His son, Sergio, competed four years as a student-athlete on the UI men's basketball team from 1998-2001 and graduated from Illinois, and his daughter, Brindeshie, also graduated ffom the U of I. Wayne McClain is in his sixth season as an lllini assistant coach. 48 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS JAY PRICE // ASSISTANT COACH "JAY IS ONE OF THE MOST EXPERIENCED COACHES IN THE BIG TEN AND KNOWS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN OUR CONFERENCE. HE HAS EXPERIENCE IN EVERY ASPECT OF HELPING RUN A COLLEGE PROGRAM, INCLUDING RECRUITING, SCHEDULING, TRAVEL, SUMMER CAMPS, SCOUTING AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT." -Bruce Weber THE PRICE FILE HOMETOWN Oklahoma City, Okla. FAMILY Wife, Beth; Daughter, Katherine EDUCATION Kansas, B.S., 1991 COACHING EXPERIENCE 1992-93 Assistant Coach University of Oklahoma 1994-2003 Assistant Coach Purdue University 2004-07 Assistant Coach University of Illinois Jay Price is in his fourth season at Illinois after he joined the Fighting IlHni basketball stafF on May 14, 2003. In addition to his coaching and scouting responsibilities, Price handles a number of administrative duties for the Illini program. Price came to Illinois after spending 10 years as an assistant coach at Purdue under Gene Keady. Price served as Purdue's recruiting coordinator and oversaw camps, team travel and scheduling along with his coaching duties. During his time at Purdue the Boilermakers compiled a record of 220-105 (.677), winning three Big Ten championships and earning eight NCAA Tournament berths. Weber and Price worked together as assistants on the Purdue staff for five seasons, from 1994-98. Price began his coaching career with a two-year stint as an assistant at Oklahoma under former coach Billy Tubbs before going to Purdue. During that time, he also served as manager for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball "Dream Team" while the squad practiced in the United States during the summer of 1992. A native of Oklahoma City, Okla., Price was a basketball manager at Kansas for four years under former coaches Larry Brown and Roy Williams, serving as head manager for Williams as both a junior and senior. During his time at Kansas, the Jayhawks won the national championship in 1988 and finished as national runner-up in 1991. Price is currently the vice president of the NABC assistant coaches committee. Price received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Kansas in 1991. He and his wife, Beth have a daughter, Katherine. o The Price Family: Beth, Katherine and Jay. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 49 TRACY WEBSTER // ASSISTANT COACH THE WEBSTER FILE HOMETOWN Harvey, III. FAMILY Wife, Shenetta . EDUCATION Wisconsin, B.A., 1995 COACHING EXPERIENCE 1997-98 Assistant Coach Verona (Wis.) High School 1999 Assistant Coach University of Wisconsin-Parkside 2001-03 Assistant Coach Ball State University 2004 Assistant Coach Purdue University 2005-07 Assistant Coach University of Illinois "TRACY HAS GIVEN US ANOTHER GREAT CONNECTION TO CHICAGO AFTER A TERRIFIC CAREER AT THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL. HE KNOWS THE BIG TEN, AFTER PLAYING AT WISCONSIN AND WORKING AS AN ASSISTANT AT PURDUE. IN HIS CAREER AT THE DIVISION I LEVEL, TRACY HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TOi BRANCH OUT AND RECRUIT MANY AREAS OF THE COUNTRY, MAKING HIM EVEN I MORE VALUABLE." Tracy Webster is in his third season as an assistant coach with the Illini after being hired on May 17, 2004. A native of Harvey, 111., Webster came to Illinois after serving as an assistant at Purdue in 2003-04. Prior to coaching in the Big Ten Conference, Webster spent three seasons as an assistant at Ball State from 2001-03. While in Muncie, Ind., he helped Ball State to the school's first outright Mid-American Conference West Division Championships and the Elite Eight of the National Invitational Tournament in 2002. Webster was a three-year letterwinner and three-time team captain at the University of Wisconsin from 1 992-94. He was team MVP and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 1992, was a third-team all- conference pick in '93 and earned honorable mention honors in '94. Webster is the Wisconsin school record holder for career assists (501) and ranks No. 2 in career steals (183). He also stands 12th on the Badgers' career scoring chart with 1,264 points. He owns two Wisconsin season records, setting marks for 3- point percentage (.490 in 1991-92) and assists (179 in 1992-93). -Bruce Weber After wrapping up his playing career, Webster served as the coordinator of community outreach programs at Wisconsin from 1994-97. He began his coaching career as the head freshman and varsity assistant coach at Verona High School in Wisconsin from 1997-98. He then served as an assistant at the Division II level at Wisconsin-Parkside during the 1998-99 season. Prior to his tenure at Ball State, Webster spent 1999- 2000 as the director of Webster Extramural Basketball Productions and as a care coordinator at Willowglen Academy in Milwaukee. Webster earned his bachelor's degree from Wisconsin in 1995. He is married to the former Shenetta Richardson. The Websters: Shenetta and Tracy. 50 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS I GARY NOTTINGHAM // ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD COACH THE NOTTINGHAM FILE HOMETOWN Gassaway, W.V. FAMILY Wife, Jennifer; Children, Paulina and Jacob Quin EDUCATION Glenville State, B.S., 1979 Western Kentucl ■ ■ » Arnold /'.^Y^ 1 "^■^- J ^^^^^^^^K^^k^t.. Vv^H <■!; —^ im^^ i, 1/^ '-■- i^i^^* -: » ^ /•? 4 i ^imm 1 ' / r.-' j-'l t / kiT^Br^^t "^ ^ M^-^*-, J-^?5i^- 4 "Richard Semrau is a very skilled forward," Weber added. "He has a great feel for the game, is a good passer and a pretty good shooter. For comparisons sake, he's a more athletic Jack Ingram. He can step out on the court and hit that 1 5 footer, and has the ability to also go inside. We feel good about him as well. "C.J. Jackson had a rough time with injuries last year which held back his progress, " Weber continued. "Now that he's finally healthy we're hoping he can get back on track. He can set a screen, he can rebound, and I think he can defend in the post. Now that he's healthy, we'll look for him to find a niche on our team." For the third-consecutive season, the Assembly Hall will be full for each home game, as the season will be sold out with season tickets once again. In fact, a waiting list which began in August has grown to more than 2,500 names requesting more than 6,500 tickets. The Illini are carrying a school-record streak of 28-consecutive sell- outs into the 2006-07 season. During the current decade, Illinois has posted a 93-4 (.959) home record, including three undefeated seasons on the famed Assembly Hall floor. Illinois owns the nation's best winning percentage at home over the past four years with a 56-2 record (.966). The Illini also enter the season carrying a winning streak of 46 consecutive wins at The Hall against non- conference opponents, tied for the longest non-conference homecourt winning streak in the country. "I can't say enough about the Assembly Hall atmosphere, it's fantastic," Weber said. "You walk into the arena and you are just surrounded by the sea of orange. During my first year the orange theme kind of took on a life of its own and kept gaining momentum to where it is now, when we paint the hall orange for every game. The students, the Orange Krush, really all of our fans have come together to create this environment and I think it's something in which they take great pride. They have helped make the Assembly Hall a very tough place for our opponents to visit." The Illinois schedule will once again be challenging. The Illini are set to play the latter half of the Chicago Invitational Challenge against Miami of Ohio and either Bradley or Rutgers on Nov. 24-25 at the brand new Sears Centre in the Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates. The annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge game has Maryland coming to the Assembly Hall on Nov. 28. The Illini then play Arizona in Phoenix as part of the inaugural Hall of Fame Challenge on Dec. 2. UIC is on the docket tor Illinois' annual contest at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 9, an arena where the Illini have won 1 5 straight games over the past five years. Illinois will play Missouri in the 26th annual Braggin' Rights game, carrying its six-game winning streak over the Tigers into St. Louis on Dec. 1 9. The Illini end the non-conference portion of the schedule by traveling to Cincinnati to take on Xavier on Dec. 29. The always competitive Big Ten Conference will offer a challenging slate of games with the Illini playing Wisconsin, Ohio State, Purdue and Penn State just once. Illinois is scheduled to appear on national television at least 14 times during the regular season, with at least 12 appearances on the ESPN family of networks and at least rwo appearances on CBS. J 60 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS 2006-07 ILLINOIS ROSTER NUMERICAL No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Trent Meacham G 6-2 195 r-So. 2 Chris Hicks * G 6-2 190 Jr. 3 Chester Frazier * G 6-2 190 So. 5 Jeremiah Wise G 6-3 185 So. 21 Brian Carlwell C 6-11 265 Fr. 22 Steve Holdren F 6-5 215 So. 25 Calvin Brock * G 6-5 195 r-So. 31 Jamar Smith * G 6-3 185 So. 33 Rich McBride *** G 6-3 205 Sr. 34 C.J. Jackson F 6-8 260 r-Fr. 41 Warren Carter *** F 6-9 220 Sr. 42 Brian Randle ** F 6-8 220 r-Jr. 44 Marcus Arnold * F 6-8 245 r-Sr. 50 Richard Semrau F 6-9 230 Fr. 55 Shaun Pruitt ** F/C 6-10 245 Jr. Hometown/High School/Previous School Champaign, 111. /Centennial/Dayton Chicago, 111. /Whitney Young Baltimore, Md./Lake Clifton-Eastern/Notre Dame (Mass.) Prep Maywood, 111. /Proviso East/Indiana State Maywood, 111. /Proviso East Champaign, 111. /Centennial/South Dakota State Chicago, 111. /Simeon Peoria, Ill./Richwoods Springfield, lU./Lanphier Buena Vista, Ga./Tri-County Dallas, Texas/Lake Highlands Peoria, 111. /Notre Dame Chicago, 111. /Morgan Park/Illinois State Grafton, Ohio/Lutheran West Aurora, 111. /West Aurora Head Coach: Bruce Weber (4th year at Illinois, 9th year overall) Assistant Coaches: Wayne McClain (6th year). Jay Price (4th year), Tracy Webster (3rd year) Assistant to the Head Coach: Gary Nottingham (4th year) Director of Basketball Operations: Rod Cardinal Trainer: Al Martindale ALPHABETICAL No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 44 Marcus Arnold * F 6-8 245 r-Sr. 25 Calvin Brock * G 6-5 195 r-So. 21 Brian Carlwell C 6-11 265 Fr. 41 Warren Carter *** F 6-9 220 Sr. 3 Chester Frazier * G 6-2 190 So. 2 Chris Hicks * G 6-2 190 Jr. 22 Steve Holdren F 6-5 215 So. 34 C.J. Jackson F 6-8 260 r-Fr. 33 Rich McBride *** G 6-3 205 Sr. 1 Trent Meacham G 6-2 195 r-So. 55 Shaun Pruitt ** F/C 6-10 245 Jr. 42 Brian Randle ** F 6-8 220 r-Jr. 50 Richard Semrau F 6-9 230 Fr. 31 Jamar Smith * G 6-3 185 So. 5 Jeremiah Wise G 6-3 185 So. Hometown/High School/Previous School Chicago, 111. /Morgan Park/Illinois State Chicago, 111. /Simeon Maywood, 111. /Proviso East Dallas, Texas/Lake Highlands Baltimore, Md./Lake Clifton-Eastern/Notre Dame (Mass.) Prep Chicago, 111. /Whitney Young Champaign, 111. /Centennial/South Dakota State Buena Vista, Ga./Tri-County Springfield, Ill./Lanphier Champaign, 111. /Centennial/Dayton Aurora, 111. /West Aurora Peoria, 111. /Notre Dame Grafton, Ohio/Lutheran West Peoria, Ill./Richwoods Maywood, 111. /Proviso East/Indiana State PRONUNCIATION G UIDE Richard SEMRAU Trent MEACHAM Shaun PRUITT JAMAR Smith SEM-rauw (like cow) MEECH-um PRU-it Ja-MAR 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 61 Points 13 vs. Missouri (12/21/05) FG 5, three times, last vs. Missouri (12/21/05) FGA 11 vs. Missouri (12/21/05) 3P 3PA FT 3, twice, vs. Missouri (12/21/05) & vs. Iowa (2/25/06) FTA 5 vs. Missouri (12/21/05) Rebounds 8 vs. Oregon (12/10/05) Assists G Bloclts 2 vs. Oregon (12/10/05) Steals 1, seven times, last vs. Minnesota (2/28/06) Minutes 23 vs. Oregon (12/10/05) 44 MARCUS ARNOLD* REDSHIRT SENIOR FORWARD // 6-8 // 245 CHICAGO, ILL / MORGAN PARK H.S. / ILLINOIS STATE AT ILLINOIS 2005-06 JUNIOR: Played in 32 of 33 games on the season, averaging 11.1 minutes per game ... Averaged 3.5 points and 2.4 rebounds on the year ... Scored in double figures three times, led by a season-high 13 points vs. Missouri on Dec. 21 ... Had 11 points and a season-high eight rebounds vs. Oregon on Dec. 10 ... Had nine points and six rebounds vs. Iowa on Feb. 25 ... Following the season, traveled to Australia during the summer with the Big Ten Men's Basketball Foreign Tour Team ... Was the Big Ten Tour team's leading scorer, averaging 17.8 points, and second leading rebounder, averaging 8.5 rebounds. 2004-05 REDSHIRT: Transferred to Illinois fallowing two years at Illinois State and sat out the 2004-05 season per NCAA transfer rules. AT ILLINOIS STATE started 27 games as a sophomore at ISO, ranking second on the team in scoring with an average of 12.3 points ... Reached double figures in 20 games, scoring a career-high 23 points vs. Western Kentucky and again against Illinois on Jan. 3, 2004 at the Assembly Hall . . . Shot 53 percent from the field, led the Redbirds with 4.6 rebounds per game and ranked second in the Missouri Valley with an average of 1.2 blocks . . . Voted captain of the Missouri Valley Conference's Most Improved Team while also garnering honorable mention All-Valley honors ... Started 20 games as a freshman, averaging 8.4 points and 3.4 rebounds ... Named to the 2003 Missouri Valley All-Newcomer Team ... In two seasons at ISU, played in 58 games with 47 starts, averaging 10.3 points and 4.0 rebounds. HIGH SCHOOL Averaged 23 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks as a senior ... Named All-Conference, All-City and All-Area honorable mention his senior season ... Led the Mustangs to a third-place conference finish his senior season and the third round of the city championship . . . Averaged 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks as a junior . . . Morgan Park won the Chicago city championship at the United Center and placed third in the IHSA Class AA State Tournament his junior season . . . High school coach was Herb Ray. P ERSONAL Born Jan. 28, 1984 .. . Parents are Larry and Alberta Arnold ... Majoring in speech communications ... Has a 7-1 wingspan . . . Favorite professional athletes are Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett ... Biggest thrill in sports was wmning the Chicago city championship at the United Center and finishing third in the state tournament. ARNOLD'S GAIVIE-BY-GAME Ul STATISTICS 2005-06 -Junior Date Opponent GS MIN FGA 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS 11-18 South Dakota State 9 0-3 0-0 0-1 1-0-1 1 2 1 11-20 Texas-Pan American 14 1-4 0-0 1-2 0-3-3 3 3 11-22 Texas Southern 17 5-8 0-0 0-0 2-1-3 2 1 10 11-25 us. Wichita State 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 2 2 1 11-26 vs. Rutgers 10 0-1 0-0 2-2 1-2-3 4 2 2 11-29 at North Carolina 15 2-2 0-0 0-0 2-0-2 2 1 4 12-3 «s. Xawier 16 3-4 0-0 1-3 2-4-6 4 1 7 12-5 Arl 2006 Oate Opponent 3-19 Air Force 3-21 Washington Total: (2 games) Averages: GS MIN FG-A 3P-A 5 0-0 0-0 15 2-5 0-0 20 2-5 0-0 10.0 .400 ,000 FT-A 0-0 0-0 M .000 REB 0-0-0 4-2-6 4-2-6 3.0 PF 3 3 A 0.0 10 2 2 B 0.0 s 0.0 PIS 4 4 2.0 PF-DQ A TO B S PTS/Ave 79 14 27 17 7 244/8.4 91 23 69 35 15 356/12.3 65-2 2 21 9 7 113/3.5 235-2 39 117 81 29 713/7.9 Year 02-03 ' 03-04 ' 05-06 Totals G-GS 29-20 29-27 32-0 90-47 MIN-Avg 619-21.3 713-24.6 354-11.1 1686-18.7 FGM-A/% 98-195/.503 142-268/.530 47-102/.461 287-5B5/.508 3PM-A/% FTM-A/% O-O/.OOO 48-72/.667 o-o/.ooo 72-107/.673 o-o/.ooo 19-34/.559 o-o/.ooo 1 39-21 3/.653 OR-DR - TOT/Avg 42-58-100/3.4 50-83-133/4.6 32-44-76/2.4 124-185-309/3.4 ■ statistics from 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons are from Illinois State. CARTER'S CAREER HIGHS Points 14 vs. Southeast Missouri State (12/28/05) FG 6, twice, vs. SE Missouri State (12/28/05) & vs. Air Force (3/16/06) FGA 11 vs. Southeast Missouri State (12/28/05) 3P 1, twice, vs. Northwestern (2/23/05) & vs. Missouri (12/21/05) 3PA 1, eight times, last vs. Michigan State (3/4/06) FT 5 vs. Texas Southern (11/22/05) FTA 7, twice, vs. Florida A&M (11/21/04) & vs. Texas Southern (11/22/05) Rebounds 12 vs. Northwestern (1/21/06) Assists 3 vs. South Dakota state '(11/18/05) Blocl^s 2, tliree times, last vs. Coppin State (12/18/05) Steals 2, twice, vs. Florida A&M (11/21/04) & vs. Michigan State (3/10/06) IVIinutes 25 vs. Indiana (2/19/06) 41 WARREN CARTER*** SENIOR FORWARD // 6-9 // 220 DALLAS, TEXAS / LAKE HIGHLANDS H.S. AT ILLINOIS 2005-06 JUNIOR: Played in 32 of 33 games, averaging 12.3 minutes per game . . . Averaged 4.8 points and 2.8 rebounds on the year . . . Scored in double figures five times ... Had a career-high 14 points vs. Southeast Missouri State on Dec. 28, making 6-11 shots ... Pulled down a career-high 12 rebounds at Northwestern on Jan. 21 ... Scored 12 points on 6-8 shooting vs. Air Force in the first round of the NCAA Tournament (March 16). 2004-05 SOPHOIVIORE: Saw action in 31 games while coming off the bench, averaging 2.2 points and 1.8 rebounds... Scored a season-high eight points in three different games, vs. Florida A&M (Nov. 21), vs. Oakland (Nov. 24) and vs. Chicago State (Dec. 6) ... Grabbed a season-high six rebounds twice in Big Ten play, vs. Northwestern (Feb. 23) and vs. Purdue (March 3) ... Made first career 3-pointer against Northwestern on Feb. 23 ... Shot 51.6 percent from the field (32-62) ... Prior to the 2004-05 season, traveled to Europe over the summer with the Big Ten Men's Basketball Foreign Tour Team ... Was the Big Ten Tour team's fifth leading scorer, averaging 9.6 points, and the third leading rebounder, averaging 4.4 rebounds. 2003-04 FRESHIVIAN: Saw action in 17 games as a true- freshman ... Scored season-high nine points and grabbed three rebounds in win over Western Illinois Nov. 22 ... Scored three points in win over Maryland-Eastern Shore Dec. 11. HIGH SCHOOL Texas Class 5A Player of the Year as a senior ... Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-State selection ... Dallas Morning News All-Area pick ... Played in the THSCA and TABC All-Star games ... Dallas area Defensive Player of the Year ... Averaged 25.6 points, 12.3 rebounds and 5.2 blocks per game as a senior, making 45 three-pointers (37 percent) and shooting 56 percent from the field and 75 percent from the free throw line ... Totalled 788 points, 77 steals, 371 rebounds and 143 blocks during his senior season ... Averaged 23.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.5 blocked shots as a junior ... Consensus Top 100 recruit. PERSONAL Born April 23, 1985 . . . Mother is Kamela Carter ... Father is Cedric Carter ... Majoring in community health ... Brother, Josh, is a sophomore on the basketball team at Texas A&M ... Enjoys music and volleyball ... Lists biggest thrill in sports as playing in front of the Orange Krush at the Assembly Hall ... Favorite athlete is NBA player Robert Horry because "He can do so much and will do anything to help the team win" ... Biggest influence on his athletic career was his high school coach Rob Wiley because Wiley has been a supporting factor since day one of his basketball career ... Brother, Kevin, played basketball at Collin County Community College in Texas ... Played AAU ball with the Ft. Worth Lions coached by Mike Hatch, the same team on which former lllini Deron Williams played. 64 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 28 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS #41 WARREN CARTER *** SENIOR FORWARD // 6-9 // 220 // DALLAS, TEXAS / LAKE HIGHLANDS H.S. CARTER AT THE NCAA TOURNAMENT 2004 Date Opponent 3-19 Murray State 3-21 Cincinnati 3-26 Duke GS M!N 1 2 DNP 2005 Date 3-17 3-19 3-24 3-26 4-2 4-4 Opponent GS Fairleigh Dickinson Nevada Wisconsin-Milwaukee Arizona Louisville North Carolina 200E Date Opponent 3-16 Air Force 3-18 Washington Total: (10 games) Averages: GS M!N 7 11 4 3 1 5 MiN 23 11 6.8 FG-A 0-0 0-0 FG-A 1-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 FG-A 6-8 1-2 8-13 .615 3P-A 0-0 0-0 3P-A 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 3P-A 0-1 0-0 .000 FT-A 0-0 0-0 FT-A 1-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 FLA 0-0 1-2 .667 REB 0-0-0 0-1-1 REB 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-1-1 1-1-2 0-0-0 1-0-1 REB 0-1-1 0-0-0 2-5-7 0.7 PF PF 1 PF 4 1 ID B S TO 10 PIS 3 2 10 B S PIS 12 10 3 3 0.3 0.0 0.1 20 2.0 CARTER'S CAREER STATISTICS Year G-GS 03-04 17-0 04-05 33-0 05-06 32-1 Totals 82-1 MIN-Avg 63-3.7 261-7.9 395-12.3 719-8.8 FGM-A/% 6-15/.400 32-62/.516 58-126/460 96-203/.473 3PM-A/% O-O/.OOO 1-6/.167 1-6/167 2-12/.167 FTM-A/% 8-10/.800 9-19/.474 37-55/673 54-84/.643 OR-DR-TGT/Avg 1-9-10/0.6 19-39-58/1.8 35-53-88/2.8 55-101-156/1.9 PF-Dfl 9-0 26-0 51-0 86-0 A 5 5 15 25 10 4 14 16 34 B 1 6 9 16 s 1 9 6 IE PTS/AVK 20/1.2 74/2.2 154/4.8 248/3.0 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 65 #41 WARREN CARTER *** SENIOR FORWARD // 6-9 // 220 // DALLAS, TEXAS / LAKE HIGHLANDS H.S. CARTER'S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2005-06 -Junior 2004-05 - Sophomore Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B S PTS Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS 11-18 South Dakota State 18 3-5 0-0 1-2 2-3-5 3 3 2 7 11-19 Delaware State 6 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 4 11-20 Texas-Pan American 6 2-4 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 1 4 11-21 Florida A&M 13 2-3 0-0 4-7 3-0-3 4 1 2 8 11-22 Texas Southern 20 3-9 0-0 5-7 4-4-8 4 1 1 11 11-24 Oakland 12 4-4 0-0 0-0 1-1-2 1 1 8 11-25 vs. Wichita State 14 4-6 0-0 0-0 0-3-3 1 1 8 11-27 Gonzaga 15 2-8 0-1 0-0 3-1-4 2 4 11-26 vs. Rutgers 15 1-6 0-0 0-1 1-0-1 1 1 2 12-1 Wake Forest 6 2-3 0-1 0-1 0-0-0 1 1 1 6 11-29 at North Carolina 8 0-2 0-0 0-0 1-2-3 2 2 1 12-4 vs. Arkansas 2 1-3 0-0 1-1 0-2-2 1 1 3 12-3 12-5 vs. Xavier Arliansas-Little Rock 2 13 0-1 4-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-4 0-0-0 3-H 2 1 11 12-6 12-9 12-11 Chicago State at Georgetown vs. Oregon 12 4 7 4-8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-2-3 0-0-0 0-1-1 1 1 1 2 2 1 8 12-8 Georgetown 7 1-4 0-0 0-1 2-0-2 1 2 12-19 Valparaiso 19 2-3 0-0 1-2 1-3-4 1 5 12-10 vs. Oregon 12 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-2-2 3 1 1 12-22 vs. Missouri DNP 12-18 Coppin State * 19 3-5 0-0 1-2 2-4-6 2 1 1 2 7 12-27 Longwood 7 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-1-2 12-21 vs. Missouri 9 2-2 1-1 4-4 1-1-2 1 1 9 12-30 vs. Northwestern State 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 12-28 SE Missouri State 18 6-11 0-0 2-3 3-4-7 2 1 14 12-31 vs. Cincinnati 4 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 12-30 Tennessee-Martin 15 3-6 0-1 0-0 1-2-3 4 1 6 1-5 Ohio State 2 1-2 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 2 1-5 Michigan State 6 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1-8 at Purdue DNP 1-7 at Iowa 14 1-3 0-0 1-3 1-3^ 3 2 1 3 1-12 Penn State 13 3-4 0-0 0-0 1-1-2 6 1-14 Michigan 14 0-2 0-1 4-4 0-3-3 4 1-15 at Northwestern 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1-17 at Indiana 12 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 1 2 1-20 Iowa 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1-2 1-21 at Northwestern 22 1-6 0-0 3-4 5-7-12 2 5 1-25 at Wisconsin DNP 1-25 Minnesota DNP 1-29 Minnesota 7 1-2 0-1 0-1 0-1-1 3 1 1 2 1-28 Purdue 6 1-3 0-1 2-2 0-0-0 4 2-1 at Michigan State DNP 1-31 at Wisconsin 4 0-3 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 2-6 Indiana 5 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 2 2-4 Penn State 5 2-2 0-0 0-1 0-2-2 1 4 2-8 at Michigan DNP 2-12 at Ohio State 6 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 2 1 2 2-12 Wisconsin DNP 2-15 Northwestern 20 3-5 0-0 4-6 1-3-4 2 1 2 10 2-16 at Penn State 15 0-5 0-0 0-0 1-1-2 2 2 2 1 2-19 Indiana 25 3-4 0-0 3-6 2-1-3 1 2 1 9 2-19 at Iowa 7 1-2 0-0 0-0 1-1-2 2 2-21 at Michigan 10 0-2 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 1 2-23 3-3 Northwestern Purdue 15 16 2-3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-6-6 1-5-6 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 2 2-25 Iowa 11 2-4 0-0 1-1 1-0-1 1 1 5 3-6 at Ohio State 8 2-2 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 4 2-28 at Minnesota 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1 3-11 vs. Northwestern 15 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-5-5 1 1 3-4 at Michigan State 13 2-3 0-1 2-2 1-4-5 2 1 1 6 3-12 vs. Minnesota 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 1 3-10 vs. Michigan State 14 2-4 0-0 0-0 1-1-2 4 1 2 4 3-13 vs. Wisconsin 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 3-16 vs. Air Force 23 6-8 0-1 0-0 0-1-1 4 1 12 3-17 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 7 1-1 0-0 1-2 0-0-0 1 3 3-18 vs. Washington 11 1-2 0-0 1-2 0-0-0 1 1 3 3-19 vs. Nevada 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 3-24 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee 4 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 2 3-26 4-2 vs. Arizona vs. Louisville 3 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 1-1-2 0-0-0 2 ^^^^^^^H ■ ■ ■ ■ ^^H ■ ■i ■ ■ ^1 ^^^^^1 ■ 1 ■ ■ f^ w & f 1 1 H 4-4 vs. North Carolina 5 0-1 0-1 0-0 1-0-1 1 1 ^^^^V Hi ■i m ...y.. 1 i 1 H 2003-04 - Freshman ^^^^^^B ' im ■lil_dl 1 \ H ^1 Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS ■ 4 22 % 1 L ^ 1 11-22 11-26 11-29 12-2 12-6 12-9 12-11 12-13 12-23 Western Illinois Mercer at Temple vs. North Carolina vs. Arkansas vs. Providence Maryland-Eastern Shore Memphis vs. Missouri 16 13 DNP DNP 4 DNP 7 DNP DNP 4-6 1-3 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 2-2 0-0 3-4 0-3-3 1-2-3 0-0-0 0-2-2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 4 3 ^^^^^^^^n k ^ H ^1 H ^H 12-30 vs. Illinois-Chicago 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 |H^^HH[^H ■ 'k _ J* .. ■ ■ H ^H 1-3 Illinois State DNP BBB^^^^^I ^ &# iik JB }ff//^{ B 1 1 ^^ ^H 1-7 Ohio State 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 2 I'^J B |T ■ m^d H LI ^ i ^H 1-10 Purdue 0-1- 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 ■ 1 M wM 1 \f H 1-14 1-18 at Northwestern Iowa DNP DNP -' '^'Wf^ ' w ■ 1 \ W^ /j V ^H 1-21 Penn State 7 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 2 ■ L ^^ t '* ^H 1-24 at Wisconsin 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 ^^^^^M^^^t I I 1 m i 15 1 1-31 2-3 2-8 2-10 2-18 Michigan at Indiana at Minnesota Michigan State Wisconsin DNP DNP DNP 2 DNP 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1 1 ^K^T^ 1 fj 1 ^^^M 1 1 2-21 2-25 at Penn State at Iowa DNP 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1 ^^^1 I ^Hl 1 1 f ^*^^V i ^^ 1 2-28 3-3 3-7 Northwestern at Purdue at Ohio State 0-1- DNP DNP 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 ^^^1^^^^^^ H M Bl ^ \ J, ^H 3-12 vs. Indiana 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 ^^H^^^^H 91 m w'j w 1 ^1 3-13 vs. Michigan 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 ^^^H^^^^^l ■ ■ Hi ' ^ 1 i ^H 3-14 vs. Wisconsin 1 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0-0 1 ^^^A^^^^^V H ■ H# k^ i i ^H 3-19 vs. Murray Stale 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 ^^^^I^^^^B ■ Hu \w 7 1 ^H 3-21 vs. Cincinnati 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 ^^^■i ^H Hi ■ ^H II V 1 ^1 3-26 vs. Duke DNP 66 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS Iir-t McBRIDE'S CAREER HIGHS Points 22 vs. Memphis (12/13/03) FG 7, twice, vs. Memphis (12/13/03) & vs. Tennessee-Martin (12/30/05) FGA 13, twice, vs. Memphis (12/13/03) & vs. Tennessee-Martin (12/30/05) 3P 7 vs. Tennessee-Martin (12/30/05) SPA 12 vs. Northwestern (1/21/06) FT 4 vs. Purdue (1/28/06) FTA 4, twice, vs. Purdue (1/28/06) & vs. Iowa (2/26/06) Rebounds 6 vs. Chicago State (12/6/04) Assists 8 vs. Texas-Pan American (11/20/05) Blocks 1, twice, vs. Valparaiso (12/19/04) & vs. Penn State (1/12/05) Steals 3, four times, last vs. Missouri (12/21/05) Minutes 37 vs. Minnesota (2/28/06) 33 RICH McBRIDE*** SENIOR GUARD // 6-3 // 205 SPRINGFIELD, ILL/ LANPHIER M.S. AT ILLINOIS 2005-OB JUNIOR: Started all 33 game on the season, ranking third on the team in scoring at 10.0 points per game ... Played 30.0 minutes per game after averaging 14.3 minutes in his first two seasons ... Second in the Big Ten with an average of 2.5 threes per game ... Second on the team and seventh in the Big Ten in 3-point field goal shooting at 40.3 percent (83-206) . . . Second on the team in assists, averaging 2.1 apg ... Averaged 11.9 ppg over the last 13 games of the season, leading the lllini in scoring in five of those games with 19 points vs. Purdue (Jan. 28), 16 at Wisconsin (Jan. 31), 17 vs. Penn State (Feb. 4), 17 vs. Northwestern (Feb. 15) and 15 vs. Iowa (Feb. 25) ... Scored a season-high 21 points vs. Tennessee-Martin on Dec. 30 behind a career-high seven 3-pointers ... Had a career-high eight assists vs. Texas-Pan American (Nov. 20) ... South Padre Island Invitational All-Tournament Team. 2004-05 SOPHOMORE: Illinois' first guard off the bench played in 38 games, averaging 14.4 minutes per game ... Three-point specialist ranked fourth on the team with 27 treys on the season ... Scored season-high nine points twice, vs. Delaware State (Nov. 17) and Wake Forest (Dec. 1) ... Played a season-high 24 minutes while scoring nine points in Illinois' rout of Wake Forest after Deron Williams got in early foul trouble ... Had career-high six rebounds vs. Chicago State (Dec. 6) ... Dished out a season-high four assists vs. Purdue (March 3). 2003-04 FRESHMAN: Played in 29 games, averaging over 14 minutes per game ... Emerged on the scene with career- high 22 points in 29 minutes of play in win over Memphis Dec. 13 ... Nailed 6-10 three-pointers against Memphis, tying the most 3-pointers in a game by a Big Ten player on the season ... Also had a season-high five assists and season-high five rebounds against Memphis ... Had at least three treys in four games on the season (Memphis, Missouri, Illinois-Chicago and Ohio State) ... His 24 three- pointers were fourth-most on the team. HIGH SCHOOL Three-time All-State selection by the Champaign News- Gazette and Chicago Sun-Times and two-time pick by the Associated Press, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) and Chicago Tribune ... Finished third in voting for Illinois' Mr. Basketball as a senior ... Four-year letterwinner at Lanphier under Craig Patton, helping the Lions to a 104- 23 mark ... Finished his high school career as Lanphier's all- time leading scorer with 2,068 points ... Also Springfield's: all-time leading scorer among class AA players ... Averagedt 24.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game as a< senior ... Made 82 three-pointers as a senior ... Earned All- Conference honors all four years of high school ... EA Sports Ail-American ... Fourth-Team P3ra(ye Ail-American ... Helped( Lanphier to second-place finish at 2002 Illinois Class AA' state tournament ... Played in the EA Roundball Classic, IBCA, and Wendy's Chicago vs. New York All-Star games! after his senior season ... Averaged 14 points per game as a; freshman and finished third in the Central State Eight Player of the Year voting, while being named All-Conferences ... Averaged 17 points as a sophomore, and was thei conference player of the year after helping his team to a 25- 4 record ... Averaged 18 points, five rebounds and four assists as a junior, while shooting 49 percent from the fieldt and 43 percent from 3-point range and helping his team tot a 32-2 mark and and second place at the state tournament' ... Consensus Top 50 recruit ... Played on the 2002 USA Basketball Men's Youth Development Festival ... AAU Teammate with fellow lllini Brian Randle on the Ft. SOOY team coached by Verdell Jones. PERSONAL Born Jan. 29, 1985 ... Parents are Richard and Bernadinee McBride ... Majoring in sport management ... Lists hiss biggest thrill in sports as helping Lanphier to a runner-up finish at the state tournament as a junior ... Favorite athlete is NBA star Tracy McGrady because of the attitude he shows on and off the court ... Says his parents most influenced his athletics career by sticking by him and pushing him in the right direction. 68 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS #33 RICH McBRIDE *** SENIOR GUARD // 6-3 // 205 // SPRINGFIELD, ILL. / LANPHIER H.S. 3 C3 McBRIDE AT THE NCAA TOURNAMENT 2004 Date OoDonent GS MIN FB-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A IQ B s PIS 3-19 Murray State 13 1-3 1-2 0-0 3-0-3 2 3 3-21 Cincinnati 10 2-3 2-3 0-0 0-0-0 1 6 3-26 Duke 10 0-2 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 1 2005 Date Opponent GS m FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB P£ A IQ B s PIS 3-17 Fairleigh Dicldnson 9 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-1-1 1 3-19 Nevada 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 2 3-24 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 8 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0-0 2 1 3-26 Arizona 8 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-1-1 1 3 4-2 Louisville 8 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1-1 4-4 North Carolina 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 2006 Date OoDonent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS 3-16 Air Force * 25 2-6 1-5 0-0 0-2-2 4 2 2 5 3-18 Washington * 31 5-10 3-5 0-0 0-4-4 4 3 2 13 Total: (11 games) 2 130 11-30 8-21 0-0 4-9-13 17 6 5 1 30 Averages: 11.8 .367 .381 .000 1.2 0.5 0.0 0.1 2.7 McBRIDE'S CAREER STATISTICS Year G-GS MIN-Avg FGM-A/% 3PM-A/% FTM-A/% OR-DR - TOT/AVB PF-DQ A TO B S PTS/AvB 03-04 29-0 411-14.2 30-99/.303 24-74/.324 8-10/.800 16-20-36/1.2 55-1 31 13 14 92/3.2 04-05 38-0 546-14.4 32-99/323 27-87/.310 7-7/1,000 16-35-51/1.3 41-0 29 19 2 15 98/2.6 05-06 33-33 989-30.0 112-277/404 83-206/.403 22-25/.880 5-55-60/1.8 63-0 70 47 24 329/10.0 Totals 100-33 1946-19.5 174-475/.366 134-367/.365 37-42/.881 37-110-147/1.5 159-1 130 79 2 53 519/5.2 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 69 #33 RICH McBRIDE *** SENIOR GUARD // 6-3 // 205 // SPRINGFIELD, ILL / LANPHIER H.S. McBRIDE'S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2005-06 -Junior 2004-05 - Sophomore Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS 11-18 South Dakota State * 29 5-9 4-7 1-2 0-3-3 2 4 3 15 U-19 Delaware State 15 3-4 3-4 0-0 0-0-0 1 1 9 11-20 Texas-Pan Am * 33 4-13 3-10 0-0 2-0-2 2 8 1 11 11-21 Florida A&M 16 1-4 1-4 0-0 0-1-1 1 1 1 3 11-22 Texas Southern * 17 3-6 3-6 0-0 0-0-0 2 2 2 9 11-24 Oakland 15 2-4 2-4 0-0 0-0-0 1 6 11-25 vs. Wichita State * 34 3-9 2-6 0-0 1-2-3 1 2 8 11-27 vs. Gonzaga 18 1-5 1-4 0-0 1-0-1 2 2 3 11-26 vs. Rutgers * 30 4-7 3-6 0-0 0-2-2 4 2 11 12-1 Wake Forest 24 3-6 3-6 0-0 1-0-1 2 9 11-29 at North Carohna * 33 4-11 3-8 1-1 0-3-3 1 5 1 12 12-4 vs. Arkansas 12 1-3 0-2 0-0 0-2-2 1 2 12-3 vs. Xavier * 33 1-7 1-4 0-0 0-3-3 2 2 3 12-6 Chicago State 19 3-4 1-2 0-0 2-4-6 2 2 3 7 12-5 Ark-Llttle Rock 22 0-6 0-4 2-2 1-2-3 1 1 2 12-9 at Georgetown 19 0-2 0-2 2-2 0-3-3 2 2 1 1 2 12-8 Georgetown * 32 2-5 2-3 2-2 0-3-3 8 12-11 vs. Oregon 14 0-3 0-3 0-0 0-0-0 12-10 vs. Oregon * 28 5-12 3-10 0-0 0-2-2 1 2 13 12-19 Valparaiso 12 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-1-1 1 1 1 3 12-18 Coppin State * 29 3-8 3-8 0-0 0-1-1 3 9 12-22 vs. Missouri 11 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1-1 12-21 vs. Missouri * 33 2-6 1-4 0-0 0-2-2 1 4 3 5 12-27 Longwood 22 3-4 2-3 0-0 0-2-2 1 1 1 8 12-28 SE Missouri State * 24 2-4 2-3 0-0 0-0-0 1 1 6 12-30 vs. Northwestern State 10 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1-1 2 1 1 12-30 Tennessee-Martin * 24 7-12 7-10 0-0 0-4-4 4 1 2 21 12-31 vs Cincinnati 19 1-3 1-2 0-0 0-1-1 1 1 3 1-5 Ohio State 13 1-3 1-2 0-0 1-0-1 3 1-5 Michigan State 31 3-6 2-4 0-0 0-1-1 1 2 8 1-8 at Purdue 19 2-2 2-2 0-0 1-1-2 2 6 1-7 at Iowa * 28 1-7 1-6 0-0 0-2-2 2 2 1 3 1-12 Penn State 19 2-7 2-7 0-0 1-1-2 4 1 1 1 1 6 1-14 Michigan 26 2-7 1-6 0-0 0-0-0 3 3 5 1-15 at Northwestern 23 0-3 0-3 0-0 1-1-2 3 2 1 1-17 at Indiana * 33 2-7 1-5 0-0 0-3-3 1 5 1-20 Iowa 21 0-3 0-3 0-0 1-0-1 2 1 1-21 at Northwestern 29 4-12 4-12 0-0 0-0-0 2 1 1 12 1-25 at Wisconsin 10 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-0-0 1 3 1-25 Minnesota * 23 3-8 2-7 0-0 0-1-1 3 3 8 1-29 Minnesota 20 1-3 1-1 0-0 2-2-4 3 1 3 1-28 Purdue * 34 6-10 3-6 4-4 0-2-2 1 2 19 2-1 at Michigan State 12 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0-0 2 3 1-31 at Wisconsin * 32 5-10 4-6 2-2 0-1-1 4 1 16 2-6 Indiana 19 0-3 0-3 2-2 0-4^ 1 1 2 2-4 Penn State 28 6-10 5-9 0-0 0-2-2 2 3 1 17 2-8 at Michigan 3 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0-0 2 1 2-12 at Ohio State 30 1-8 1-5 0-0 0-2-2 3 2 3 2-12 Wisconsin 20 1-1 1-1 0-0 2-1-3 1 2 3 2-15 Northwestern 34 6-10 4-8 1-2 0-1-1 2 1 17 2-16 at Penn State 21 0-5 0-5 0-0 0-1-1 3 2 2-19 Indiana * 34 2-8 2-7 2-2 0-3-3 2 2 1 8 2-19 at Iowa DNP - Illness 2-21 at Michigan * 35 2-8 1-5 0-0 0-2-2 1 3 5 2-23 Northwestern 22 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-1-1 2 1 2-25 Iowa * 30 4-7 4-5 3-4 0-0-0 1 15 3-3 Purdue 19 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-1-1 1 4 3 3 2-28 at Minnesota * 37 5-10 2-5 0-0 1-1-2 2 2 2 12 3-6 at Ohio State 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 2 3-4 at Michigan State * 34 4-9 2-3 2-2 0-0-0 3 3 1 12 3-11 vs. Northwestern 15 1-5 0-3 3-3 0-1-1 2 1 1 1 5 3-10 vs. Michigan State * 34 4-9 3-8 2-2 0-1-1 1 1 1 13 3-12 vs. Minnesota 9 0-3 0-2 0-0 2-1-3 1 1 1 3-16 vs. Air Force * 25 2-6 1-5 0-0 0-2-2 4 2 2 5 3-13 vs. Wisconsin 8 1-1 1-1 0-0 1-0-1 1 3-18 vs. Washington * 31 5-10 3-5 0-0 0-4-4 4 3 2 13 3-17 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 9 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-1-1 1 3-19 vs. Nevada 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 2 3-24 3-26 vs. Wisconsin-Milwauke vs. Arizona 8 8 0-1 1-2 0-1 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 2 1 1 ^^ 3 r k 4-2 vs. Louisville 8 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1-1 1 \ 4-4 vs. North Carolina 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 ' I ■■ 1 2003-04- Freshman L ^ r Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS #1 ^1 11-22 Western Illinois DNP t* Cs ft ML. 11-26 Mercer DNP i M f^ 11-29 at Temple DNP 1 w J -1 12-2 vs. North Carolina DNP 1 I 1 A 12-6 vs. Arkansas 10 0-4 0-3 0-1 1-1-2 3 1 2 1 1 1 ' 12-9 vs. Providence 4 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0-0 1 1 1 12-11 12-13 Maryland-Eastern Shore Memphis 22 29 1-5 7-13 0-2 6-10 0-0 2-3 0-1-1 1-4-5 4 1 1 5 2 3 2 22 r L L 12-23 vs. Missouri 19 3-4 3-4 0-0 0-0-0 4 1 3 9 .A^ ■ m-. 1 12-30 vs. Illinois-Chicago 27 3-6 3-6 0-0 0-1-1 2 2 2 9 ^^ 1 E/* 1 k 1-3 Illinois State 11 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-0-0 2 1 1 MW r K \ 1-7 Ohio State 28 3-10 3-9 2-2 0-4-4 3 2 3 11 ^^ , ' A * ■:im 1-10 Purdue 33 2-6 1-4 0-0 2-1-3 1 5 ^^ A w -,._ A ,^ m 1-14 at Northwestern 25 0-7 0-6 0-0 I-O-l 4 3 A f A ^ ^. ^ 4 if a^AK 1-17 1-21 1-24 Iowa Penn State at Wisconsin 14 15 12 0-1 1-3 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-2-2 4 1 5-1 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 V \ i A %«; f . ^^ i ri 1-31 Michigan 15 1-3 1-3 2-2 0-1-1 1 1 5 1 w A li In K. ( m .M« \ ■^ 2-3 at Indiana 18 0-4 0-3 0-0 1-1-1 1 1 \ »-. f M L nn^ lli ntr A L 2-8 2-10 at Minnesota Michigan State 3 12 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 0-2-2 1 3 2 1 ^^K '^^^V f V rai m u]\ 1 i e*.^ A i / ^-Aj^ 5 \ 2-18 Wisconsin 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 i ^^^ T A / n }•* ^ \ 2-21 at Penn State 7 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1 1 2 L > in^^ r } 1 K s i ^ 2-25 2-28 3-3 at Iowa Northwestern at Purdue 10 7 3 2-3 0-1 0-0 2-3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 O-O-O 0-0-0 1 2 2 2 1 1 6 I J^^H ^ ^ ^M til 1 3-7 at Ohio State 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 2 / ^ 1 ^^L f 3-12 vs. Indiana 19 1-4 0-1 0-0 1-1-2 1 2 i c r ^ 1 !^d u 3-13 vs. Michigan 20 2-3 2-3 2-2 1-0-1 1 1 8 4 I 7J J 3-14 vs. Wisconsin 9 0-4 0-1 0-0 3-0-3 2 2 1 1 i ' 1 — \ ^ 3-19 vs. Murray State 13 1-3 1-2 0-0 3-0-3 2 3 1 ^ V 3-21 vs. Cincinnati 10 2-3 2-3 0-0 0-0-0 I 6 i fs p m ^^ 1 3-26 vs. Duke 10 0-2 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 1 > fr a m p* I 70 // 2008-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS «J» #*- rf%«^- * '^ J^ y% .:M /^ f: «.. '% ,^*.r^ 71 I""'! 't #>-^ W It -^ -yw-. w BROCK'S CAREER HIGHS Points 6 vs. Coppin State (12/18/05) FG 2, twice, vs. Oregon (12/10/05) & vs. Coppin State (12/18/05) FGA 5 vs. Coppin State (12/18/05) 3P 1 vs. Coppin State (12/18/05) 3PA 2 vs. Coppin State (12/18/05) FT 3 vs. SouttiDal n n 1 (1 12-18 20 2-5 1-2 1-2 1-5- -6 2 2 2 6 12-21 4 0-1 0-0 0-0 n n n n n n n n 12-28 SE Missouri State 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1- -1 1 1 1 12-30 Tennessee-Martin 14 1-4 0-1 0-0 1-8- -9 1 1 3 1 2 1-5 Michigan State DNP 1-7 at Iowa DNP 1-14 Michigan DNP 1-17 at Indiana DNP 1-21 at Northwestern DNP 1-25 Minnesota 7 1-2 0-1 0-0 1-2- -3 2 1-28 Purdue 4 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-1- -1 1 1 1-31 at Wisconsin DNP 2-4 Penn State DNP 2-12 at Ohio state 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 n n n n n n n n n 2-15 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0- -n n n n 2-19 Indiana DNP 2-21 at Michigan DNP 2-25 Iowa 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 n n n n n n 2-28 at Minnesota DNP 3-4 at Michigan State DNP 3-10 vs Michigan State DNP 3-lfi vs. Air Force 1 n-n 0-0 n-fl n-n- -n n n 1 n n 3-18 vs, Washington DNP 72 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS «iinwHi*N**^ ' BROCK AT THE NCAA TOURNAMENT ' 2006 Date Opponent ES MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A 10 B S PIS 3-16 vs. Air Force 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 10 3-18 vs. Washington DNP Total: (1 game) 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 10 Averages: 1.0 .000 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 BROCK'S CAREER STATISTICS FRAZIER'S CAREER HIGHS Points 6 vs. Northwestern (1/21/06) FG 2 vs. Northwestern (1/21/06) FGA 5 vs. Texas-Pan American (11/20/05) 3P 1, five times, last vs. Michigan State (3/4/06) 3PA 5 vs. Texas-Pan American (11/20/05) FT 2 vs. Texas Southern (11/22/05) FTA 4 vs. Tennessee-IVIartin (12/30/05) Rebounds 5, three times, last vs. Indiana (2/19/06) Assists 8 vs. Tennessee-Martin (12/30/05) Blocks Steals 1, five times, last vs. Wisconsin (1/31/06) Minutes 22, twice, vs. Texas-Pan American (11/20/05) i vs. Tennessee-Martin (12/30/05) 3 CHESTER FRAZIER* SOPHOMORE GUARD // 6-2 // 190 BALTIMORE, MP. / LAKE CLIFTON-EASTERN H.S. / NOTRE DAME (MASS.) PREP AT ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL 2005-06 FRESHMAN: Reserve point guard played in 27 games, averaging 13.4 minutes per contest ... Owned an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.4 on the season (50 assists/21 turnovers) ... Had a career-high eight assists vs. Tennessee-Martin on Dec. 30 ... Scored a career-high six points at Northwestern on Ian. 21 ... Totaled a season-high five rebounds in three games; vs. Rutgers (Nov. 26), vs. Southeast Missouri State (Dec. 28) and vs. Indiana (Feb. 19) ... Missed five games in December with a strained quadriceps muscle. PREP SCHOOL Attended Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Mass. as a fifth-year player during the 2004-05 season ... Coached by Bill Barton ... Averaged 16 points and seven assists ... Second-team All-Prep by Scout.com ...Top-50 Prep by Hoop Scoop ... Notre Dame posted a 23-12 record, playing one of the toughest schedules in the country, and advanced to the semifinals of the NEPSAC Class A Tournament ... During the summer of 2005, traveled to Europe with the Sport Tours International All-Stars Team, ranking third on the team in scoring with an average of 10.8 points during the six-game tour. FRAZIER'S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Attended Lake Clifton-Eastern High School, where he was coached by Herman Harried ... Averaged 16 points, eight assists, six rebounds and two steals as a senior, earning first-team All-Baltimore City/County honors and second- team All-Metro accolades by the Baltimore Sun ... Helped lead Lake Clifton-Eastern to a 19-5 record and a final ranking of 10th by the Baltimore Sun ... Selected to play in the Charm City Challenge, an annual game featuring all- stars from Baltimore against U.S. all-stars . . . Played for the Cecil-Kirk AAU program out of Maryland, coached by Anthony Lewis ... Cecil-Kirk was runner-up at the Las Vegas 2004 Main Event and won the Las Vegas 2004 National Youth Basketball Championships. PERSONAL Born April 14, 1986 ... Mother is Peggy Lynch ... Father is F Chester Frazier Sr. ... Enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, general curriculum ... Has three brothers and three sisters . . . First Baltimore native ever to sign with the Fighting mini ... Hobbies include playing table tennis, watching movies and reading ... Credits his brothers with most influencing his basketball career ... Favorite athlete is Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups "because he can take over a game at any time with or without scoring." 2005-06 - Freshman Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS 11-18 South Dakota State 16 1-2 0-1 0-0 0-1-1 1 4 2 11-20 Texas-Pan American 22 1-5 1-5 0-0 2-1-3 2 3 11-22 Texas Southern 18 1-3 0-1 2-2 1-2-3 2 4 1 4 11-25 vs. Wichita State 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 3 2 11-26 vs. Rutgers 19 0-1 0-1 1-3 1-4-5 1 2 2 1 1 11-29 at North Carolina 14 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-2-2 1 1 1 12-3 vs. Xavier 10 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-0-0 1 12-5 Arkansas-Little Rock DNP-lnj 12-8 Georgetown DNP-lnj 12-10 vs. Oregon DNP-lnj 12-18 Coppin State DNP-lnj 12-21 vs. Missouri DNP-lnj 12-28 SE Missouri Slate 13 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-4-5 5 1 12-30 Tennessee-Martin 22 0-2 0-2 1-4 0-0-0 8 1 1 1 1-5 Michigan State 15 1-1 1-1 0-0 1-1-2 1 3 1-7 at Iowa 11 1-3 0-2 0-0 0-0-0 4 2 2 1-14 Michigan DNP 1-17 at Indiana 11 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 2 1 1-21 at Northwestern 14 2-3 1-1 1-2 0-1-1 2 2 1 6 1-25 Minnesota 17 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1-1 1 3 2 1-28 Purdue 15 0-2 0-2 1-2 0-1-1 1 1 1 1 1 1-31 at Wisconsin 12 0-2 0-1 0-0 1-2-3 1 1 1 2-4 Penn State 7 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0-0 2 2 2-12 at Ohio State 17 1-3 0-1 2-2 0-3-3 3 1 2 4 2-15 Northwestern 8 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0-0 1 1 2-19 Indiana 15 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-4-5 1 1 1 1 2-21 at Michigan 12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 4 2 2-25 Iowa 10 0-3 0-2 0-0 0-0-0 1 1 2-28 at Minnesota 9 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-1-1 2 3 3-4 at Michigan State 18 1-3 1-2 0-0 0-3-3 4 2 3 3-10 vs. Michigan State 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 2 1 3-16 vs. Air Force 10 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-0-0 1 1 3-18 vs Washington 10 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-3-3 1 1 1 74 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ¥ ^, ^i Ut\ ,mmt*> i 'v FRAZIER AT THE NCAA TOURNAMENT FRAZIER'S CAREER STATISTICS Year 05-06 Totals G-GS 27-0 27-0 MIN-Avg 363-13.4 363-13.4 FGM-A/% 10-48/.208 10-48/.208 2006 Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A 3-16 vs. Air Force 10 0-1 0-1 3-18 vs. Washington 10 0-1 0-1 Total: (2 games) Averages: 20 M M 10.0 ,000 .000 FT-A 0-1 0-0 Ozl .000 REB 0-0-0 0-3-3 3PIVI-A/% 5-32/. 156 5-32/.156 FTIVI-A/% OR-DR- - TOT/Avg PF-Dtl A TO B s PTS/AVK . 9-18/.500 8-37- -45/1.7 33-0 50 21 2 7 34/1.3 1 9-18/.500 8-37^5/1.7 33-0 50 21 2 7 34/1.3 1 ■ ■•■■■■■If^ln^lt 2 CHRIS HICKS* JUNIOR GUARD // 6-2 // 190 CHICAGO, ILL /WHITNEY YOUNG H.S. AT ILLINOIS 2005-06 SOPHOMORE: Earned a spot on the team as a walk- on following open tryouts held in October ... Saw action in 11 games on the season, totaling 10 points. HIGH SCHOOL HICKS' CAREER HIGHS Four-year basketball letterwinner at Whitney Youni I. earning varsity letters during his 1 junior and senior seasons ... Points 4 Averaged 12 points and six 1 rebounds a; ; a ; ;enior ... vs. Tennessee-Martin (12/30/05) Advanced to the state fi nals 1 of the IHSA Class AAdunk contest in 2003 and 2004 ... Al: so competed in track & field FG 2 for twc 1 years, running the 400 meters and relays. vs. Tennessee-Martin (12/30/05) PERSONAL FGA 2 vs. Tennessee-Martin (12/30/05) Born 1 )ec. 25, 1985 ... I \/lothei ■ is Beverly Poindexter ... Father is Cornelius Hicks.. ,. Majoring in kinesiology / ...Was a 3P student athletic trainer at Illinois before joining the mini team . ..Member of the Ch icago Public League All-Academic SPA 1, twice. Team . ... Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan. vs. Arkansas-Little Rock (12/5/05) & vs. Missouri (12/21/05) FT 2, twice, vs. Texas Southern (11/22/05) & vs. Rutgers (11/26/05) FTA 2, four times, HICKS' GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS last vs. Southeast Missouri State (12/28/05) 2005-06 - Sophomore Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A H-A REB PF A lU u s PIS Rebounds 1 11-18 11-20 South Dakota State Texas-Pan American DNP DNP vs. Minnesota (1/25/06) 11-22 11-25 Texas Southern vs. Wichita State 2 DNP 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0-0 0-0 2 Assists 1 11-26 vs. Rutgers 1 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0-0 0-0 2 vs. Arkansas-Little Rock (12/5/05) 11-29 12-3 at North Carolina vs. Xavler UNP DNP 12-5 Arkansas-Little Rock 2 0-1 0-1 1-2 0-0-0 0-0 1 1 Blocks 12-8 Georgetown DNP 12-10 vs. Oregon 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 0-0 Steals 12-18 Coppin State 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 0-0 12-21 vs. Missouri 2 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0-0 0-0 12-28 SE Missouri State 2 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0-0 0-0 1 Minutes 3 12-30 Tennessee-Martin 2 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 0-0 4 vs. Coppin State (12/18/05) 1-5 1-7 1-14 1-17 1-21 Michigan State at Iowa Michigan at Indiana at Northwestern DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-25 Minnesota 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 0-0 1-28 Purdue 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 0-0 1-31 at Wisconsin DNP 2-4 Penn State DNP 2-12 at Ohio state DNP 2-15 Northwestern DNP 2-19 Indiana DNP 2-21 at Michigan DNP 2-25 Iowa 0+ 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 0-0 2-28 3-4 3-10 3-16 3-18 at Minnesota at Michigan State vs. Michigan State vs. Air Force vs. Washinglon DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 76 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS i / HICKS' CAREER STATIS' ncs Year G-GS MIN-Avr 05-06 11-0 19-1.7 Totals 11-0 19-1.7 FGM-A/% 2-5/.400 2-5/.400 3PM-A/% 0-2/.000 0-2/.000 FTM-A/% 6-8/.750 6-8/.750 OR-DR- TOT/AvE 0-1-1/0.1 0-1-1/0.1 PF-DQ 0-0 0-0 A 1 1 10 B s PTS/AVK 10/0.9 10/0.9 55 SHAUN PRUITT** JUNIOR FORWARD/CENTER // 6-10 // 245 AURORA, ILL /WEST AURORA H.S. AT ILLINOIS 2005-06 SOPHOMORE: Started all 33 games on the season and averaged 19.4 minutes per game, after averaging 4.6 minutes last season ... One of Illinois' most improved players last year, he averaged 6.2 points on 52.4 percent shooting (86- 164) on the season . . . Scored in double figures six times . . . Third on the team in rebounding, averaging 5.1 boards ... Ranked seventh in the Big Ten in field goal shooting in conference games only at 54.3 percent (50-92) . . . Scored a career-high 17 points on 7-9 shooting along with a career-high three blocks at Indiana (Jan. 17) ... Pulled down a career-high 10 rebounds at Northwestern (Jan. 21) ... Averaged 9.4 points over the final five games of the regular season ... Shot 71 percent from the field (22-31) over the final seven games of the regular season. 2004-05 FRESHMAN: Saw action in 21 games on the season, averaging 4.6 minutes per game ... Scored a season-high seven points and grabbed a season-high five rebounds vs. Florida A&M (Nov. 21). HIGH SCHOOL Illinois Mr. Basketball runner-up in 2004 . . . Considered the top big man in the state of Illinois .... Led West Aurora to tie school record with 32 wins and third place finish at Class AA state tournament, averaging 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals per game ... Played with two other Div. I basketball recruits at West Aurora with Justin Cerasoli (Mississippi) and Jeah Thomas (Florida A&M) ... Led Blackhawks with game highs of 21 points and nine rebounds in win over two-time state champion Peoria Central . . . West Aurora was PRUITT'S GAME-BY-GAIVIE STATISTICS the only team from Illinois to defeat Peoria Central in over two seasons ... West Aurora moved to No. 6 national ranking by USA Today aitet win over Peoria Central . . . Blackhawks compiled a record of 85-7 during his three seasons, the best record in the state . . . Captured DuPage Valley Conference MVP honors after leading team to third consecutive 14-0 conference record, 45 consecutive conference wins and fifth-straight conference championship overall ... First-Team All-State by the Associated Press, IBCA and Chicago Tribune . . . Aurora Beacon News Player of the Year ... Second-Team All-State by the Ctiicago Sun-Times ... Consensus national top 75 player as a senior ... Led Team Illinois in rebounding with nine in 2004 Wendy's Classic and in defeat of Chinese Junior National Team in June of 2004 . . , Grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds vs. Missouri's top-ranked private school. Chaminade, at KMOX Shootout in St. Louis ... As a junior, appeared in final eight games of the season on 26-2 team, returning from a preseason broken ankle ... Averaged 14.5 points and 7.5 rebounds ... Had strong summer performances at NBA Players Association camp, his second Nike Ail-American camp (receiving Top 25 honors), Adidas Big Time and AAU Nationals ... As a sophomore, led West Aurora to state super-sectional and 27-3 record, returning from broken foot in second game to average 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in 17 games .. . Played for legendary coach Gordy Kerkman at West Aurora . . . Attended Chicago Providence St. Mel as a freshman, and was a member of a 23-7 super-sectional team. PERSONAL Born Nov. 22, 1985 in Chicago . . . Mother is Debra Pruitt . . . Father is Steve Pruitt ... Majoring in speech communications ... Father played basketball at Olive- Harvey College ... First Aurora player since Kenny Battle to join the Fighting lllini . . . Joined Battle on West Aurora's prestigious basketball "Wall of Fame" . . . Honor roll student as a senior ... High school teammate of Louisiana State's Dameon Mason as a sophomore and junior . . . Favorite athlete is NBA star Kevin Garnett. 2005-06 - Sophomore 2004-05 - Freshman Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PIS Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A n-A REB PF A TO B S PTS 11-18 South Dakota State * 24 5-5 0-0 1-2 3-6-9 1 1 1 1 11 11-19 Delaware State 4 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-2-2 11-20 Texas-Pan Am • 15 0-3 0-0 0-0 1-1-2 2 1 1 11-21 Florida A&M 7 2-4 0-0 3-3 5-0-5 1 7 11-22 Texas Southern * 19 4-8 0-0 1-5 4-3-7 1 1 1 9 11-24 Oakland 7 0-1 0-0 4-6 0-0-0 1 4 11-25 vs. Wichita State * 22 5-7 0-0 0-0 1-6-7 4 1 10 11-27 vs. Gonzaga 8 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1 2 11-26 vs. Rutgers * 21 2-6 0-0 2-4 2-5-7 1 2 1 2 6 12-1 Wake Forest 3 1-1 0-0 0-0 O-O-O 2 11-29 at North Carohna * 18 2-2 0-0 0-2 0-2-2 3 2 1 4 12-4 vs. Arkansas DNP 12-3 vs. Xavier « 17 0-2 0-0 0-2 2-2-4 3 1 12-6 Chicago State 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-2-3 2 1 12-5 Ark.-Little Rock * 21 1-1 0-0 3-4 4-4-8 4 1 1 1 5 12-9 at Georgetown 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 12-8 Georgetown ♦ 13 1-6 0-0 1-1 2-1-3 1 3 12-11 vs. Oregon 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 12-10 Oregon « 14 3-5 0-0 2-3 4-3-7 4 1 2 1 2 8 12-19 Valparaiso 5 1-2 0-0 0-1 0-0-0 1 2 12-18 Coppin State • 24 0-0 0-0 4-6 1-1-2 1 4 12-22 us. Missouri DNP 12-21 vs. Missouri * 20 2-5 0-0 1-2 2-2-4 4 2 1 5 12-27 Longwood 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 2 12-28 SE Missouri State * 19 4-6 0-0 0-1 3-3-6 3 8 12-30 vs. Northwestern State 3 0-0 0-0 0-1 2-0-2 1 00 12-30 Tennessee-Martin « 23 3-6 0-0 1-1 3-6-9 2 4 1 7 12-31 VS. Cincinnati 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1-5 Michigan State * 25 2-5 0-0 1-3 1-4-5 2 5 1-5 Ohio State 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1-7 at Iowa * 27 3-4 0-0 1-4 3-5-8 2 1 2 7 1-8 at Purdue DNP 1-14 Michigan * 18 2-6 0-0 0-1 1-5-6 4 1 4 1-12 Penn State 7 1-2 0-0 0-2 0-2-2 2 1-17 at Indiana * 24 7-9 0-0 3-5 1-6-7 2 3 1 17 1-15 at Northwestern DNP 1-21 at Northwestern • 18 2-6 0-0 0-0 3-7-10 3 2 4 1-20 Iowa DNP 1-25 Minnesota * 19 3-6 0-0 1-2 2-0-2 3 7 1-25 at Wisconsin DNP 1-28 Purdue • 19 1-5 0-0 0-0 4-2-6 4 1 3 1 2 1-29 Minnesota 5 2-2 0-0 1-2 1-0-1 5 1-31 at Wisconsin • 22 1-5 0-0 1-4 3-3-6 2 1 2 3 2-1 at Michigan State DNP 2-4 Penn State • 24 5-9 0-0 0-0 4-3-7 1 3 1 10 2-6 Indiana 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 2-12 at Ohio State * 14 2-6 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 1 2 1 4 2-8 at Michigan DNP 2-15 Northwestern * 12 2-2 0-0 0-0 1-2-3 1 4 4 2-12 Wisconsin DNP 2-19 Indiana • 15 3-3 0-0 2-2 2-0-2 3 1 8 2-16 at Penn State 8 1-3 0-0 0-0 1-1-2 1 2 2-21 at Michigan ♦ 18 5-7 0-0 0-0 2-1-3 3 1 1 1 10 2-19 at Iowa DNP 2-25 Iowa » 22 4-6 0-0 0-1 3-3-5 5-1 1 1 8 2-23 Northwestern 6 0-2 0-0 1-2 0-0-0 1 1 2-28 at Minnesota * 23 4-5 0-0 1-2 1-4-5 1 1 2 9 3-3 Purdue 7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 3-4 at Michigan State * 25 4-8 0-0 4-4 1-3^1 1 1 12 3-6 at Ohio State DNP 3-10 vs. Michigan State • 20 0-3 0-0 1-2 1-0-1 3 1 1 3-11 vs. Northwestern 6 1-1 0-0 0-1 0-2-2 2 3-16 vs. Air force • 14 4-5 0-0 0-1 3-2-5 8 3-12 vs. Minnesota DNP 3-18 vs. Washington 12 0-2 0-0 0-0 2-3-5 4 1 3-13 3-17 3-19 vs. Wisconsin vs. Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Nevada DNP 0-1- DNP 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 3-24 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee DNP 3-26 vs. Arizona DNP 4-2 vs. Louisville DNP 4-4 vs. North Carolina DNP 78 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ^■V W, Mi ^'*' ff -1' PRUinS CAREER HIGHS Points 17 vs. Indiana (1/17/06) FG 7 vs. Indiana (1/17/06) FGA 9 vs. Indiana (1/17/06) & vs. Penn State (2/4/06) 3P 3PA FT 4, three times, last vs. Michigan State (3/4/06) FTA 6, twice, vs. Oakland (11/24/04) & vs. Coppin State (12/18/05) Rebounds 10 vs. Northwestern (1/21/06) Assists 3 vs. Penn State (2/4/06) Blocl(s 3 vs. Indiana (1/17/06) Steals 2, three times, last vs. Wisconsin (1/31/05) Minutes 25, twice, vs. Iowa (1/7/06) & I PRUin'S CAREER STATISTICS m\\MM\ P >!» Illl^ ( II aii r>^/f. \ PRUITT AT THE NCAA TOURNAMENT 200S Date 3-17 3-19 3-24 3-26 4-2 4-4 Opponent GS Fairleigh Dickinson Nevada Wisconsin-Milwaukee Arizona Louisville Nortti Carolina MIN 0-1- DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP FG-A 0-0 3P-A 0-0 FT-A 0-0 REB 0-0-0 PF 1 IQ 2006 Date Opponent GS M 3-16 vs. Air Force * 14 3-18 vs. Washington * 12 Total: (3 games) 2 26 Averages: 8.7 FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A 10 B s 4-5 0-0 0-1 3-2-5 0-2 0-0 0-0 2-3-5 4 1 Ad .571 M .000 M .000 5-5-10 3.3 0.0 0.0 PIS 0.0 PIS 2.7 Year 04-05 05-06 Totals G-GS 21-0 33-33 54-33 MIN-Avg 97-4.6 641-19.4 738-13.7 FGM-A/% 10-26/.385 86-164/524 96-190/.505 3PM-A/% 0-0/000 O-O/.OOO O-O/.OOD FTM-A/% 9-18/.500 31-64/.484 40-82/.488 OR-DR - TOT/Avg 10-9-19/0.9 70-99-169/5.1 80-108-188/3.5 PF-DQ 17-0 78-1 95-1 A 15 15 ID 10 39 49 B 1 15 18 S 3 13 18 PTS/Avg 29/1.4 203/6.2 232/4.3 ^S^^ f^yf^^m^mm^. 42 BRIAN RANDLE** REDSHIRT JUNIOR FORWARD // 6-8 // 220 PEORIA, ILL / NOTRE DAME H.S. AT ILLINOIS 2005-06 SOPHOMORE: Big Ten All- Defensive Team selection ... Academic All-Big Ten selection ... Started 32 of 33 games on the season, ranking fourth on the team in scoring with an average of 8.5 points , . . Shot 51.9 percent on the year (109-210) to rank ninth in the Big Ten in field goal percentage . . . Second on the lllini in rebounding, averaging 5.4 rpg . . . Particularly good on the offensive glass, ranking second on the team and 10th in the Big Ten with an average of 2.4 offensive rebounds ... Second on the team with 17 blocked shots and third with 26 steals . . . Reached double figures in scoring 12 times, led by a career-high 16 points vs. Rutgers (Nov. 26) ... Recorded first career double- double at Wisconsin on Jan. 31 with 12 points and career-high 13 rebounds ... Had 15 points on 6-9 shooting vs. Air Force in first round of NCAA Tournament (March 16) ... Illinois' best defender, drawing the assignment of guarding the opponent's top perimeter player. 2004-05 REDSHIRT: Took a medical redshirt on the season after breaking his left hand during a November practice ... During the summer of 2005, traveled to Europe with the Big Ten Men's Basketball Foreign Tour Team ... Was the Big Ten Tour team's second leading scorer, averaging 10.2 points, and the third leading rebounder, averaging 5.4 rebounds. 2003-04 FRESHMAN: Saw action in 32 games on the season, including nine starts . . . Made nearly 57 percent of his field-goal attempts . . . Averaged 2.7 points and 2.3 boards for the season . . . High-flyer twice appeared on ESPN's Top 10 Plays for spectacular dunks (vs. Illinois-Chicago and Penn State) . . . Just missed a double- double with nine points and a season-high 11 rebounds in win over Illinois-Chicago on Dec. 30 . . . Scored season-high 10 points in win over Ohio State on Jan. 7 ... Had six rebounds and a season-high three blocks vs. Minnesota on Feb. 8. HIGH SCHOOL Three-time All-State selection by the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette ... Averaged 22.9 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.2 blocks and 3.1 assists as a senior ... Managed a double-double in 23 of his 26 games ... Finished fourth in voting for Illinois Mr Basketball as a senior ... First-Team All-State selection by the Chicago Sun-Times. Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, Associated Press and IBCA, and Second-Team by Chicago Tribune ... Peoria Journal-Star P\aye\ of the Year ... First-Team All-Mid State Six Conference and All-Area ... High games were 34 points and 22 rebounds ... Had a triple-double by halftime on Jan. 11, 2003 at the Highland Shootout Played in the Wendy's Chicago vs. New York All-Star Shootout and IBCA All-Star game following his senior year ... Lettered four times in basketball while in high school .... High school coach was Eddie Matthews ... Consensus Top 50 recruit ... Averaged 16.0 points and 9.8 rebounds as a junior ... Earned Second-Team AP All- State honors as a junior ... AAU Teammate with fellow lllini Rich McBride on the Ft. SOOY team coached by Verdell Jones. PERSONAL Born Feb. 8, 1985 ... Parents are Charles and Maryann Randle ... Majoring in agricultural finance ... Sister, Marisa, graduated from Illinois ... Member of the Notre Dame honor roll as a 4.0 student ... National Honor Society member ... High School Student Ambassador ... Member of the Liturgy Club while in high school Hobbies include cars, cooking and fishing ... Dream in sports is to win a national championship ... Favorite athlete is Grant Hill because of the way he carries himself on and off the court ... Says his father most influenced his athletics career because he didn't push too hard, gave him a base and supported him through all decisions., RANDLE'S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2005-OB - Sophomore 2003-04 - Freshman Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS Date Opponent GS MIN FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF A TO B s PTS 11-18 South Dakota State * 17 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-2-2 4 3 6 11-22 Western Illinois ' 21 2-3 0-1 4-6 0-0-0 1 1 3 8 11-20 Texas-Pan Am • 18 3-5 0-0 0-4 6-2-8 2 1 1 2 6 11-26 Mercer * 28 3-4 0-1 0-0 1-4-5 3 2 6 11-22 Texas Southern * 24 3-6 0-0 0-0 2-1-3 2 5 1 2 1 6 11-29 at Temple 10 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-2-2 1 4 11-25 ws. Wichita state * 22 1-3 0-0 2-2 1-5-6 2 1 1 1 4 12-2 vs. North Carolina 20 3-5 1-2 0-2 3-2-5 7 11-26 vs. Rutgers • 32 6-8 1-1 3-4 4-1-5 3 1 1 1 16 12-6 vs. Arkansas 11 1-3 1-1 0-0 2-0-2 5-1 1 3 11-29 at North CaroHna ♦ 20 4-5 2-2 2-4 2-1-3 4 1 3 2 2 12 12-9 vs. Providence 7 1-2 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 2 12-3 vs. Xavier * 31 3-5 0-2 0-0 2-1-3 4 1 2 1 2 6 12-11 Maryland-Eastern Shore 15 4-4 0-0 1-2 1-5-6 5-1 1 1 2 9 12-5 Ark.-Little Rock * 28 5-7 0-1 1-4 2-4-6 2 2 1 1 11 12-13 Memphis * 28 2-4 0-1 1-4 0-6-6 1 3 5 12-8 Georgetown * 29 3-11 0-3 2-2 6-3-9 4 1 2 8 12-23 vs. Missouri * 22 2-5 0-1 0-3 1-3^ 5-1 4 12-10 vs. Oregon * 26 4-8 0-1 1-2 3-4-7 2 1 1 9 12-30 vs. Illinois-Chicago * 29 4-10 1-2 0-0 5-6-11 3 1 9 12-18 Coppin State DNP-lnj 1-3 Illinois State 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 12-21 vs. Missouri ♦ 27 4-7 0-2 5-8 2-4-6 1 2 3 1 13 1-7 Ohio State * 25 3-5 0-1 4-5 1-2-3 1 10 12-28 SE Missouri State * 26 4-9 0-2 1-2 2-7-9 4 2 3 1 1 9 1-10 Purdue * 13 0-2 0-0 0-0 2-1-3 12-30 Tennessee-Martin * 21 2-6 0-2 0-1 2-1-3 1 3 1 4 1-14 at Northwestern * 9 0-0 0-0 1-2 1-0-1 2 1 1-5 Michigan State * 32 1-6 0-2 1-2 2-3-5 2 1 1 3 1-17 Iowa 9 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0-0 1-7 at Iowa * 25 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-2-2 5-1 1 3 1 4 1-21 Penn State 13 4-6 0-1 0-0 1-4-5 3 1 8 1-14 Michigan * 31 3-6 1-2 2-3 5-1-6 5-2 3 2 9 1-24 at Wisconsin 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1-17 at Indiana * 35 7-13 0-1 1-3 2-4-6 5-3 1 2 15 1-31 Michigan 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1-21 at Northwestern • 22 1-5 1-2 0-0 2-3-5 1 1 1 3 2-3 at Indiana 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 1-25 Minnesota • 20 3-6 0-0 4-7 3-5-8 3 10 2-8 at Minnesota 16 1-1 0-0 0-0 1-5-6 3 2 1-28 Purdue • 26 4-8 0-1 1-1 1-3-4 4 2 1 1 9 2-10 Michigan State 8 2-3 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 1 4 1-31 at Wisconsin * 29 6-13 0-0 0-0 7-6-13 4 1 1 12 2-18 Wisconsin 4 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 2 2-4 Penn State • 34 3-7 1-3 1-2 5-3-8 4 2 1 3 8 2-21 at Penn State 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 2-12 at Ohio State * 29 3-7 0-1 1-2 4-1-5 5-4 1 7 2-25 at Iowa 3 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1-1 2-15 Northwestern • 37 4-5 0-1 2-4 2-6-8 3 2 10 2-28 Northwestern 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0-1 1 2-19 Indiana • 36 5-9 0-2 2-2 3-2-5 1 3 5 2 12 3-3 at Purdue 7 0-2 0-1 2-2 1-1-2 1 1 2 2-21 at Michigan • 35 3-6 0-0 0-0 1-2-3 5-5 1 1 1 6 3-7 at Ohio State 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 1 2-25 Iowa • 28 3-4 0-0 7-8 3-1-4 3 1 1 1 13 3-12 vs. Indiana 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 2-28 at Minnesota • 15 1-2 0-1 2-2 0-2-2 3 1 1 4 3-13 vs. Michigan 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 1 3-4 at Michigan State • 18 1-2 0-0 0-1 1-2-3 5-6 2 2 2 3-14 vs. Wisconsin 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 3-10 vs. Michigan Slate ♦ 30 4-6 0-1 4-8 0-3-3 4 2 3 12 3-19 vs. Murray State 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 1 3-16 vs. Air Force ♦ 25 6-9 0-0 3-3 1-6-7 3 3 2 1 1 15 3-21 vs. Cincinnati 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1-1 3-18 vs. Washington 24 4-9 0-1 0-0 1-5-6 5-7 2 1 1 8 3-26 vs. Duke DNP-Ini 80 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOORNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL POORS ini t RANDLE'S CAREER HIGHS Points 16 vs. Rutgers (11/26/05) FG 7 vs. Indiana (1/17/06) FGA 13, twice, vs. Indiana (1/17/06) & vs. Wisconsin (1/31/06) 3P 2 vs. North Carolina (11/29/05) SPA 3, twice, vs. Georgetown (12/8/05) & vs. Penn State (2/4/06) FT 7 vs. Iowa (2/25/06) FTA 8, tliree times, last vs. Michigan State (3/10/06) Rebounds 13 vs. Wisconsin (1/31/06) Assists 5 vs. Texas Southern (11/22/05) Blocl» S^M ''^E^ri his association with ^** mI^B Fighting lllmi athletics as a ^. ^^ standout in both football and '^'lA^I^H basketball in the late 1920s. Mills became the first Illinois head basketball coach to lead his squad to three Big Ten crowns. Also included in his 11-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. 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 Lineup: f Boudreau, f Combes, c Riegel, g Nisbet, g Vopicka, g Henry 8 51 Carroll 34 (W) 12 44 DePauw 24 (W) 19 44 Notre Dame 29 (W) 23 25 at DePaul 31 (L) 30 43 at Bradley 33 (W) 14 38 Northwestern 47 (L) 19 31 atWisconsin 28 (W) 111 40 Indiana 31 (W) 116 42 Iowa 28 (W) 118 38 at Purdue 37 (W) 123 28 Chicago 22 (W) F6 33 at Notre Dame 41 (L) F13 34 at Chicago 26 (W) F15 34 Purdue 61 (L) F20 42 at Indiana 25 (W) F22 48 Wisconsin 31 (W) F27 40 at Iowa 29 (W) M6 32 at Northwestern 26 (W) Big Ten: 1st placed) 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 113 YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS 1937-38(9-9,4-8) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: Louis Boudreau Lineup: Boudreau, Frank, Hapac, Detiner, Wardley, Nisbet, Handlon D 7 48 Carroll 25 (W) Dll 43 atAugustana 27 (W) D 15 57 Washington University 24 (W) D 18 60 at St. lotin's 45 (W) D20 38 at Temple 51 (L) D28 33 Notre Dame 32 (W) 14 46 at Indiana (OT) 51 (L) J 8 37 at Michigan 45 (L) J 10 51 Purdue 43 (W) 115 50 Chicago 34 (W) 117 29 Minnesota 41 (L) 122 26 at Ohio State 48 (L) F7 13 at Purdue 23 (L) F12 23 at Minnesota 28 (L) F19 42 Ohio State 34 (W) F21 39 at Chicago 43 (L) F28 36 Michigan 32 (W) M4 35 Indiana 45 (L) Big Ten: 8th place (t) 1938-39(14-5,8-4) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: Tom Nisbet Lineup: Hapac, Nisbet, Dehner, Handlon, Frank, Drish 010 49 Washington University 31 (W) 17 61 North Dakota 33 (W) D 21 49 Connecticut State 23 (W) 27 60 at Manhattan 41 (W) 29 28 atVillanova 22 (W) J 3 35 Cornell : 34 (W) )7 30 Michigan 20 (W) J 9 28 Indiana 29 (L) J 14 43 at Chicago 33 (W) JIB 45 Ohio State 31 (W) 121 37 at Wisconsin 34 (W) J 23 33 at Minnesota 35 (L) F 3 24 Notre Oamc 38 (L) F6 34 Iowa 26 (W) F 1 1 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 Ten: 3rd place Doug IVIills' 1938-37 team won the Big Ten Championship in his first year as the head coach. 1939-40(14-6,7-5) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: William J. Hapac Lineup: Hapac, Drish, Shapiro, Evers, Wukovits, Frank 6 37 Monmouth 19 (W) 6 60 Wabash 21 (W) 15 46 Carleton 15 (W) 18 41 Princeton 25 (W) 27 42 Notre Dame 29 (W) D29 37 at Drake 32 (W) 11 37 at Butler 18 (W) 16 36 at Indiana 38 (L) 18 34 Chicago 33 (W) J 13 31 at Ohio Slate 37 (L) 115 48 at Michigan 43 (W) F3 40 at Notre Oame 58 (L) F10 60 Minnesota 31 (W) F12 35 Northwestern 33 (W) F17 27 at Purdue 33 (I) F19 37 Wisconsin 35 (W) F24 51 Michigan 28 (W) F26 42 at Chicago 40 (W) M2 47 at Iowa 62 (L) M4 31 Purdue 34 (L) Big Ten: 4th place (t) 1940-41 (13-7,7-5) Coach: Douglas R.Mills Captain: John W. Drish Lineup: Shapiro, Mathison, Wukovits, Richmond, Drish D6 38 Georgia 34 (W) D20 41 Pittsburgh 43 (L) D23 41 at Notre Dame 39 (W) D 26 56 at Manhattan 40 (W) D28 41 at Temple 42 (L) D31 40 at Marquette 32 (W) J 2 45 Kansas State 29 (W) J 6 49 Purdue 34 (W) J 11 38 Indiana 48 (L) J 13 47 Michigan 41 (W) J 18 42 at Northwestern 41 (W) J 29 53 University ot Mexico 30 (W) F3 29 at Purdue 46 (L) F 8 38 at Minnesota 50 (W) F10 55 at Chicago 29 (I) F15 30 at Wisconsin 46 (l) F17 56 Iowa 53 (W) F22 31 at Michigan 47 (L) F24 53 Ohio State 36 (W) Ml 52 Chicago 33 (W) Big Ten: 3rd place (t) 1941-42(18-5,13-2) Coach: Douglas R. Mills Captain: William Hocking Lineup: f Smiley, f Menke, c Mathison, c Wukovits, g Phillip, g Vance 9 45 Marquette 43 (W 013 38 Chanute Field 40 (L) 17 52 Butler 50 (Vfl 20 49 at Detroit 34 (W) D23 48 Notre Oame 29 (W) D30 39 Harvard 33 (W) J3 55 atWIsconsIn 40 (W) 110 44 at Michigan 40 (W) 112 58 at Ohio State 49 (W) 117 54 Chicago 26 (W) J 19 42 Iowa 35 (W) J 24 49 Minnesota 36 (W) F7 41 Northwestern 33 (W) F9 36 at Indiana 41 (L) F14 52 Michigan 29 (W) F16 41 at Minnesota 37 (W) F21 48 Ohio State 31 (W) F23 45 Wisconsin 43 (W) F28 63 at Northwestern 49 (W) M2 32 at Iowa 46 (L) M7 34 Purdue 32 (W) M20 44 Kentucky (at New Orleans) 46 (L) IVI21 34 Penn State (at New Orleans) 41 (L) Big Ten: 1st place The 1941-42 Big Ten Championship was the first of two for the team that would come to be l~, tf^K^^^H Mexico for three years. Within ' M^^^^^™ three years of his arrival, he had _^^^^^^^ brought Illinois bacit to among ' K-^^^^^^^H the elite programs m the Big Ten The beginning of his tenure marlied what possibly was the high-water mark in fan (enthusiasm. Illinois led the nation m attendance m 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) Coacti: Harv Schmidt Captain: Ben Louis Lineup: f Crews, f Louis, c Scholz, g Harrison, g Price D 2 75 at Butler 57 (W) D9 46 Houston 54 (L) D14 63 Brigham Young 55 (W) D 15 42 at Tennessee 66 (L) D 16 57 Army (at Tennessee) 65 (L) D22 72 at Stanford 74 (L) D23 72 at California 89 (L) D 28 65 Georgia Tech (at Chicago) 54 (W) D30 68 Texas-El Paso (at Chicago) 50 (W) 16 66 Michigan Slate 56 (W) 19 60 Indiana (DT) 61 (L) J13 61 at Minnesota 60 (W) 127 68 Notre Dame (at Chicago) 67 (W) F3 66 Iowa 63 (W) F6 68 at Wisconsin 60 (W) F1D 71 at Northwestern 78 (L) F13 65 Michigan 67 (L) F17 68 Purdue 75 (L) F20 72 at Michigan 64 (W) F24 62 Northwestern 61 (W) F26 75 at Ohio State 95 (L) M2 56 at Iowa 61 (L) M4 64 Ohio State 67 (L) M9 59 at Michigan State 62 (L) Big Ten; 7th place (t) 1968-69 (19-5, 9-5) Final AP Ranlls-A»g Tucker 29 170-389 110-132 69 84 1 32 450-15,5 Griffin 29 171-334 52-86 204 27 56 19 394-13,6 Range 29 146-280 83-108 128 71 7 37 375-12,9 Harper 29 105-230 34-45 133 145 16 67 244-8,4 Leonard 29 47-114 23-36 110 49 14 12 117-40 Montgomery 28 41-83 20-40 104 13 10 8 102-3,6 Daniels 27 38-84 17-28 41 12 4 7 93-3,4 Welch 26 30-64 17-22 39 12 5 4 77-3,0 Bonlemps 21 9-15 4-11 6 14 4 22-1,0 Richardson 18 6-13 10-14 4 7 3 22-1,2 Maras 12 0-4 8-8 5 1 8-0,7 Klier 10 3-7 0-3 11 1 6-0,6 O'Brien 5 2-3 0-0 2 4-0,8 Palmer 5 0-0 0-0 0-0,0 1982-83(21-11,11-7) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Kevin Bonlemps, Derek Harper, Brvan Leonard Lineup: f Winters, f Welch, c Leonard, g Harper, g Douglas N26 47 Vanderbilt (at Anchorage) 58 (L) N27 72 Texas A&M (at Anchorage) 70 (W) N28 68 Florida (at Anchorage) 55 (W) D 2 94 Valparaiso 59 (W) D 4 75 Western Michigan 59 (W) D8 59 at Kansas State 55 (W) Dll 57 at Kentucky (2) 76 (L) D13 79 Vanderbilt 77 (W) D17 79 Southern Illinois-Carbondale 61 (W) D18 67 Illinois State 60 (W) D23 75 at Oklahoma 101 (L) D31 73 Loyola-Chicago 72 (W) 13 74 Iowa State (at Rosemont, III.) 57 (W) 16 49 at Minnesota 75 (L) 18 61 at Wisconsin 54 (W) 113 55 Indiana (4) 69 (L) 115 63 Ohio State (20) 55 (W) 119 62 at Purdue 63 (L) 127 78 at Michigan State 71 (W) 129 87 at Michigan 74 (W) F3 62 Iowa (13) 61 (W) F5 78 Northwestern 62 (W) F10 55 at Northwestern 58 (L) F12 66 at Iowa (20) 68 (U F17 91 Michigan 71 (W) F19 69 Michigan State 61 (W) F23 54 Purdue 56 (L) M 3 74 at Ohio State (14) 73 (W) M5 55 at Indiana (11) 67 (L) MIO 71 Wisconsin 64 (W) M13 70 Minnesota 67 (W) NCAA West Regional M17 49 Utah (at Boise. Idaho) 52 (L) Big Ten: 2nd place (t) FG- FT- Name G FGA FTA Reb A B s Pts-Avg Harper 32 198-369 83-123 112 118 18 72 792-15,4 Winters 31 159-343 67-94 213 20 31 14 385-12,4 Welch 32 158-321 61-87 201 44 15 17 377-11,8 Douglas 32 118-257 64-89 87 189 5 78 301-9,4 Montgomery 32 72-143 70-78 148 22 7 15 184-5,8 Leonard 30 51-113 20-38 104 22 9 10 122-4,1 Allenbergef 31 30-90 35-47 40 23 15 96-3,1 Meents 29 34-73 13-17 35 27 14 6 81-2,8 Daniels 18 28-76 15-18 29 11 2 9 71-3,9 Bonlemps 27 8-15 14-21 20 27 1 30-1,1 Woodward 14 6-11 3-5 5 4 2 16-1,1 Klusendorf 13 2-5 5-6 6 9-0,7 Maras 12 2-9 0-1 9 1 1 4-0,3 1983-84 (26-5, 15-3) Final AP RankinR: 6 Coach: Lou Henson Captain: Quinn Richardson Lineup: f Winters, f Altenberger, c Montgomery, g Douglas, g Richardson Utah (at Rosemont. III.) 65 Loyola-Chicago (at Rosemont. III.) 53 Western Illinois 49 Southern Mississippi 47 at Vanderbilt 55 West Texas State 58 Loyola (Chicago) 69 Cal. State-Northridge 57 Kentucky (2) 56 (20) Missouri (at St. Louis) 60 (14) Minnesota 53 (14) at Wisconsin (OT) 62 (9) at Indiana (OT) 73 (9) at Ohio State 53 (10) Purdue (19) 52 (9) Michigan State 40 (9) Michigan (40T) 66 (8) at Iowa (20T) 52 (8) at Northwestern 52 (8) Northwestern 49 (8) Iowa 53 (7) at Michigan 62 (7) at Michigan State 53 (6) at Purdue (13) 59 (10) Ohio State 58 (10) Indiana 53 (7) at Minnesota 41 (7) Wisconsin 57 NCAA Mideast Regional M 18 64 (6) Villanova (at Milwaukee) 56 M22 72 (6) Maryland (U) (at Lexington, Ky.) 70 M24 51 (6) Kentucky (3) (at Lexington, Ky.) 54 Big Ten; 1st place (t) N25 99 N26 70 02 65 03 78 06 69 10 74 12 74 21 78 24 54 28 66 J5 80 J7 63 Jtl 68 J 14 55 J 21 76 J 26 46 J 28 75 F2 54 F4 71 F8 73 F12 73 F16 60 F19 70 F25 55 Ml 73 M4 70 M8 53 MIO 81 (W) (W) m m (W) w (W) (W) (U m m (W) (L) (W» (WJ (W» (W) (W) (W) (W) (W) (L) (W) (L) m m m m Name Winters Douglas Altenberger Montgomery Richardson Meents Schafer Wysrnger Woodward Klusendorf Welch Maras Marinkovlch Klauke Siegel lenkins Freeman FG- FGA 182-354 159-337 143-281 124-226 94-160 61-134 28-66 15-35 12-26 4-13 6-12 3-3 2-3 1-1 1-1 0-1 0-1 n- FIA 92-120 81-109 66-95 53-103 50-63 23-33 23-33 27-35 4-5 10-15 2-2 0-3 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Reb. A 205 54 136 177 15 68 224 61 91 43 14 10 10 4 11 2 1 1 B 21 5 4 17 27 S Pts-Avg. 19 456-14.7 73 399-12.9 39 352-11.4 301-9.7 238-7.7 145-5.2 79-2.7 57-1.9 28-2.0 18-0.9 14-7.0 6-1.0 6-1.5 2-1.0 2-11.7 0-0.0 0-0.0 The 1983-84 Big Ten Champions finished 15-3 In conference and were ranked sixth in the final AP poll. 122 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS 1984-85 (26-9, 12-6) Final AP Ranking: 12 Coach: Lou Henson Captain: George Montgomery Lineup: f Welch, f Winters, c iVIontgomery, c Meents, g Altenberger, g Douglas |n18 81 (2) Oklahoma (5) (at Spnngfield, Mass) ,64 (W) N 23 64 (2) Idaho State (at Anchorage) 44 (W) N24 52 (2) Alabama-Bitmingham (at Anchorage) .59 (L) N 25 75 (2) Oregon (at Anchorage) (30T) 72 (W) |N28 81 (7) Chicago State 63 (W) Dl 73 (7) Oklahoma (10) 70 (W) D4 92 (7) Cal State-Chico 47 (W) D6 65 (7) Missouri (at St. Louis) 50 (W) Id? 72 (7) Columbia 48 (W) 'D8 93 (7) New Mexico State 55 (W) ID 15 83 (6) South Carolina State 47 (W) D 18 87 (4) Cincinnati (at Rosemont, III.) 65 (W) '0 22 62 (4) Loyola-Chicago (at Rosemont. III.) .,,.63 (L) J 3 58 (6) at Minnesota 60 (L) 15 60 (6) at Iowa 64 (U 110 64 (15) Michigan (OT) 58 (W) J 12 75 (15) Michigan State (17) 63 (W) 117 78 (IDatWisconsin 67 (W) 119 55 (11) at Northwestern 43 (W) 123 84 (6) Ohio State 66 (W) J 27 52 (6) Indiana (13) 41 (W) 130 34 (5) at Purdue 54 (L) F3 77 (5) at Houston 76 (W) F7 56 (9) at Michigan State 64 (L) F 9 45 (9) at Michigan (8) 57 (L) F14 64 (17) Northwestern 42 (W) F16 68 (17) Wisconsin 49 (W) F21 66 (16) at Indiana 50 (W) F23 64 (16) at Ohio State 72 (L) M2 86 (18) Purdue 43 (W) M7 59 (14) Iowa (OT) 53 (W) M9 82 (14) Minnesota 58 (W) NCAA East Regional M15 76 (12) Northeastern (at Atlanta) 57 (W) M17 74 (12) Georgia (19) (at Atlanta) 58 (W) M2I 53 (12) Georgia Tech (6) (atPlmidenceRl) 61 (L) Big Ten: 2nd place FG- FT- Name G FGA FTA Reb A B S Pts-A»E. Welch 35 182-350 51-68 189 51 9 26 415-119 Altenberger 35 162-322 70-91 126 67 14 38 394-113 Winters 35 137-289 76-103 252 49 32 33 350-10.0 Douglas 35 118-307 42-57 107 200 6 85 278-7.9 Monlgomerv 23 86-171 64-104 168 39 6 21 236-10.3 Norman 29 86-136 55-83 107 26 16 9 227-7.8 Meents 35 84-175 25-37 HI 87 24 16 193-5.5 Wysmger 35 48-82 38-46 32 64 1 16 134-3.8 Schaler 15 31-68 18-26 46 17 2 5 80-5,3 Haffner 29 20-62 9-16 16 17 2 2 49-1,7 Woodward 12 12-19 5-9 3 3 4 29-2 4 Blackwell 10 8-24 9-13 11 10 1 7 25-2 5 1985-86(22-10,11-7) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Bruce Douglas, Efrem Winters Lineup: f Norman, f Welch, c Winters, c Meents, g Douglas, g Wysinger, g Blackwell N 26 95 (7) Loyola-Chicago 64 (W) N29 72 (7) Hawaii-Loa (at Honolulu) 45 (W) N30 57 (7) Oklahoma (13) (at Honolulu) 59 (L) 4 84 (12) Wisconsm-Green Bay 34 (W) 6 79 (12) Eastern Kentucky 56 (W) D7 115 (12) Utah State 64 (W) DIO 51 (10) at Tennessee 54 (L) 14 102 (10) Houston 92 (W) 21 67 (15) Missouri (at St. Louis) 55 (W) 23 95 (15) Howard 61 (W) 30 64 (16) Iowa State (at Rosemont. III.) 62 (W) 12 76 (14) Minnesota 57 (W) 14 59 (14) Iowa 60 (I) 18 59 (18) at Michigan (2) 61 (L) J 12 51 (18) at Michigan State 58 (L) 116 73 Wisconsin 54 (W) 118 72 Northwestern 46 (W) J 23 67 at Ohio State 85 (W) 125 69 atlndiana 71 (L) F2 80 Purdue 68 (W) F6 80 Michigan State 84 (L) F8 83 Michigan (7) (OT) 79 (W) F13 75 at Northwestern 52 (W) F15 82 atWisconsin 74 (W) F20 60 Indiana (15) 61 (L) F22 66 Ohio State 62 (W) F27 81 at Purdue (20) 72 (W) Ml 59 at Georgia Tech (4) 57 (W) M6 53 (19) at Iowa 57 (L) M8 73 (19) at Minnesota 64 (W) NCAA Southeast Regional M14 75 (19) Fairlield (at Charlotte, N.C.) 51 (W) M16 56 (19) Alabama (at Charlotte, N.C.) 58 (L) Big Ten: 4th place (t) FG- n- Name G FGA FTA Reb A B S Pts-Avg Nmman 32 216-337 93-116 226 32 25 24 525-16.4 Welch 32 156-292 22-29 147 49 12 18 334-104 Winters 32 124-235 48-81 183 40 19 15 296-9 3 Douglas 32 118-248 47-60 88 199 10 88 283-88 Wysinger 28 115-218 39-47 41 106 2 39 269-96 Blackwell 32 94-169 18-27 63 53 37 206-64 Meents 32 77-148 24-30 89 46 22 17 178-5.6 Hamilton 24 36-67 16-26 41 4 6 4 88-3 7 Taylor 18 15-28 24-29 20 14 1 9 54-3 Kuiawa 18 19-39 4-9 44 4 5 2 42-2 3 Altenberger 5 10-19 0-2 10 3 3 20-4 Blab 13 7-13 1-1 8 2 6 1 15-1.2 Woodward 4 1-7 7-8 110 2 9-2 3 Keller 12 1-5 5-7 110 1 7-0 6 Wells 1 0-0 2-3 10 2-2.0 Sterrett 2 1-3 0-0 10 2-10 Green 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1986-87 (23-8, 13-5) Final AP Ranking: 1 1 Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Doug Altenberger, Ken Norman Tony Wysinger Lineup: f Norman, f Hamilton, c Kujawa, g Altenberger, g Wysinger, g Blackwell N28 67 (14)NewMexicoSt. (at Laie. Hawaii) ...65 (W) N29 69 (14) Duke (at Laie, Hawaii) 62 (W) 4 92 (9) Chicago state 78 (W) 6 99 (9) at Pittsburgh (12) 97 (W) 8 85 (9) Eastern Illinois 51 (W) D12 92 (6) Baylor 68 (W) D13 81 (6) Princeton 55 (W) D 20 77 (5) at North Carolina (4) 90 (L) D23 92 (9) Missouri (at St Louis) 74 (W) D27 82 (9) at Loyola-Chicago 83 (L) 13 95 (16) Michigan 84 (W) 15 79 (16) Michigan State 72 (W) 18 68 (12) at Wisconsin 66 (W) 110 76 (12) at Northwestern 69 (W) 114 88 (8) Iowa (2) (OT) 91 (L) 117 80 (8) Minnesota 58 (W) 122 86 (9) at Purdue (OT) (5) 87 (L) 124 82 (9) Arizona 63 (W) 128 66 (12) at Indiana (4) 69 (U J 31 69 (12) Colorado 65 (W) F2 82 (12) at Ohio State 65 (W) F5 72 (14) Northwestern 43 (W) F7 99 (14) Wisconsin 74 (W) F12 79 (11) at Minnesota 67 (W) F14 61 (11)atlowa(4) 66 (L) F23 75 (14) Purdue (6) (OT) 76 (L) F25 93 (14) Ohio State 70 (W) Ml 69 (14) Indiana (3) 67 (W) M4 89 (12) at Michigan 75 (W) M7 77 (12) at Michigan Stale 64 (W) NCAA Southeast Regional M12 67 (11) Austin Peay (at Birmingham, Ala.) ...68 (L) Big Ten: 4th place (t) FG- FT- Name G FGA FTA Reb. A B S Pts-A»g. Norman 31 256-443 128-176 303 68 48 37 641-20.7 Altenberger 30 139-288 55-76 138 91 6 41 409-13.6 Wysinger 30 128-260 54-63 56 192 2 40 338-11.3 Hamilton 31 149-258 36-66 121 28 31 24 334-10.8 Blackwell 31 120-231 61-70 106 64 4 31 307-9.9 Kuiawa 31 53-128 35-44 109 22 14 14 141-45 Bardo 31 42-102 34-50 92 85 15 23 119-3.8 114-3.7 Smith 20 12-30 14-26 13 16 2 6 38-1.9 Kun^ 23 13-27 10-18 30 3 11 4 36-1.6 Finke 6 1-2 2-4 5 1 1 4-0.7 Blab 8 2-5 0-1 5 2 4-0.5 Green 12 1-4 1-2 3 1 3-0.3 Kelly 2 0-1 0-0 0-0.0 Wells 4 0-2 0-0 1 0-0.0 Brickner 2 0-0 0-0 1 1 0-0.0 3 pointers (Norman 1-4. Altenberger 76-160, Wysinger 28-60. Blackwell 6-15, Bardo 1-3, Gill 0-1) *** First year of the three point line *** 1987-88 (23-10, 12-6) Final AP Ranking: 16 Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Glynn Blackwell, Jens Kujawa Lineup: f Anderson, f Battle, c Kujawa, g Gill, g Bardo, g Blackwell N 27 73 Baylor (at Maui, Hawaii) 50 (W) N28 76 Villanoua (at Maui, Hawaii) 78 (L) N29 81 Kansas (7) (at Maui, Hawaii) 75 (W) D 2 86 Chicago State 57 (W) D5 111 Mississippi Valley State 73 (W) 8 100 Austin Peay 62 (W) Oil 109 Illinois-Chicago 53 (W) 12 107 Auburn (OT) 103 (W) 19 74 North Carolina (4) 85 (L) 22 75 Missouri (17) (at St, Louis) 63 (W) 30 86 Colorado (at Denver) 68 (W) 14 68 Purdue (11) 81 (L) 17 65 (19) at Minnesota (OT) 61 (W) 19 77 (19) Michigan State 62 (W) 116 80 (20) at Wisconsin 65 (W) J 17 103 (20) Tennessee 79 (W) 121 79 (13) at Iowa (19) 93 (L) J 23 79 (13) Northwestern 48 (W) 128 64 (13) at Michigan (8) 76 (L) 130 70 (13) at Arizona (1) 78 (L) F4 60 (17) at Ohio State 64 (U F6 74 (17) 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 (2) 93 (L) F29 75 atlndiana 65 (W) M6 94 lowadi) 81 (W) M9 65 (19) Michigan (10) 74 (W) M12 79 (19) at Northwestern 74 (W) NCAA Southeast Regional M18 81 (16) Texas-San Antonio (at Cincinnati) ,,,72 (W) M20 63 (16) Villanoua (at Cincinnati) 66 (L) Big Ten: 3rd place (t) FG- FT- Name G FGA RA Reb A B S Pts-Avg, Anderson 33 223-390 77-120 217 53 28 37 525-15,9 Battle 33 197-341 122-179 183 55 10 72 516-15,6 Blackwell 33 153-319 83-111 111 78 1 40 399-12,1 Gill 33 128-272 67-89 73 138 3 65 344-104 Hamilton 33 141-271 48-77 127 9 19 14 331-10,0 Bardo 33 80-178 53-87 138 125 7 41 216-65 Kuiawa 33 69-154 38-58 171 34 29 17 176-5,3 Smith 31 45-95 41-57 37 80 1 19 133-4,3 Kunz 26 16-40 9-17 41 2 13 3 41-1,6 Small 24 10-29 6-14 36 4 2 1 26-1,1 Trice 3 1-1 4-8 6-2,0 Shapland 6 2-6 0-1 9 10 4-0,7 Scheuneman 6 2-2 0-0 4-0.7 Kennedy 3 0-1 2-2 3 10 1 2-0.7 Brickner 5 0-1 1-2 10 1-0.2 Smith 2 0-0 1-2 10 1-0.5 Manzke 6 0-3 0-3 2 2 0-0.0 Starnes 2 0-3 0-0 0-0.0 MacDonald 2 0-2 0-0 10 0-0.0 3 pointers (Anderson 2-6, Battle 0-1, Blackwell 10-44, Gill 21-69, Hamilton 1-2, Bardo 3-8, Smith 2-7, Small 0-2, Starnes 0-1) 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 123 YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS 1988-89 (31-5, 14-4) Final AP Ranking: 3 Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Kenny Battle, Lowell Hamilton Lineup: t Anderson, f Battle, f Liberty, c Hamilton, g Gill, g Bardo N26 85 (9) Illinois-Chicago 59 (W) N29 86 (7) Metro State 55 (W) D3 91 (7) Mississippi 79 (W) D6 97 (7) Florida (19) 67 (W) D9 112 (7)Duquesne 81 (W) D 10 107 (7) Arkansas-Little Rock 88 (W) D17 105 (6) Tennessee Tech 77 (W) D19 87 (6) Missouri (10) (at St, Louis) 84 (W) 22 127 (5) at Louisiana State 100 (W) 28 85 (4) Tulsa (at Honolulu) 58 (W) D29 80 (4) Georgia Tech (1?) (at Honolulu) 75 (W) D30 96 (4) at Hawaii 87 (W) 17 71 (3) Michigan Stale 54 (W) 112 103 (2) Wisconsin 80 (W) 114 96 (2) Michigan (6) 84 (W) 119 75 (2) at Northwestern 70 (W) J 22 103 (2) Georgia Tech (20T) 92 (W) 126 62 (1) at Minnesota 69 (L) 128 75 (1)lntliana(16) 65 (W) F2 72 (2)atPurilue 76 (L) F5 82 (2) at Iowa (9) 86 (L) F9 62 (7) Ohio State (16) 60 (W) F11 86 (7) Northwestern 69 (W) F16 75 (5) at Michigan State 56 (W) F18 52 (5) at Wisconsin 72 (L) F20 102 (5) Purdue 75 (W) F26 94 (10) at Ohio State 71 (W) M2 63 (8) Minnesota 58 (W) M 5 70 (8) at Indiana (3) 67 (W) M8 118 (4) Iowa (15) 94 (W) Mil 89 (4) at Michigan (8) 73 (W) NCAA Midwest Regional MIS 77 (3) McNeese St. (at Indianapolis) 71 (W) M 18 72 (3) Ball State (18) (at Indianapolis) 60 (W) M 24 83 (3) Louisville (12) (at Minneapolis) 69 (VV) M26 89 (3) Syracuse (7) (at Minneapolis) 86 (W) NCAA Final Four, Seattle Al 81 (3) Michigan (10) 83 (L) Big Ten: 2nd place FG- FT- Name G FGA FTA Reb. A B S Pts-Avg. Anderson 36 262-487 99-148 285 72 32 57 647-180 Battle 36 218-361 151-200 174 64 13 89 596-16,6 Hamilton 36 219-424 50-89 204 24 31 21 488-136 Gill 24 143-264 46-58 70 91 6 51 307-154 Liberty 36 120-252 57-73 141 42 10 38 303-8 4 Bardo 36 94-212 76-96 144 148 8 24 292-8.1 Smitli, Larry 9 66-128 40-58 73 157 5 28 175-4.9 Bowman 29 28-77 9-23 28 26 1 7 87-3 Small 36 26-67 27-42 76 5 10 77-2 1 Kaulmann 12 16-44 14-20 20 8 1 5 51-43 lllacDonaid 23 7-12 1-1 10 1 1 15-0.7 O'Conneli 4 1-2 2-3 3 4-10 Manzke 18 0-3 1-3 2 1-0.1 Schnaderbeck 2 0-0 1-2 1-0.5 Cottingham 2 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Shapland 17 0-5 0-1 6 0-00 Sloan 2 0-1 0-0 2 0-0.0 Smith. Travis 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 Slemberg 7 0-0 0-0 2 10 0-0 3 pointers (Anderson 24-66. Battle 9-17. Hamilton 0-1, Gill 38-83, Liberty 6-12, Bardo 29-59. Smith. Larry 3-8. Bowman 22-57, Kaulmann 5-17) 1989-90 (21-8, 11-7) Final AP Ranking: 18 Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Kendall Gill, Stephen Bardo Lineup: f Liberty, f Kaufmann, c Small and Jones, g Gill, g Bardo, g Bowman (8) at Mississippi 72 (W) (8) Chicago State 62 (W) (7) at Florida (25) 69 (W) (7) Indiana State 59 (W) (7) Metro State 62 (W) (5) Temple 61 (W) (5) Missouri (4) (at St, Louis) 93 (W) (5) Wisconsin-Green Bay 47 (W) (4) Gramblmg (at Rosemont) 73 (W) (4) Memphis State (15) (at Rosemont) ,71 (W) (4) Wisconsin 59 (W) (4) at Minnesota (24) 91 (L) (8) at Northwestern 78 (W) (8) Michigan (3) 74 (L) (7) Michigan State 64 (W) (7) at Purdue (24) 81 (L) (10) at Wisconsin 63 (W) (10) Ohio State 81 (W) (10) at Iowa 69 (L) (11) Indiana (22) 65 (W) (12) Minnesota (17) 72 (W) (12) at Michigan (7) 93 (L) (15) Northwestern 74 (W) (15) at Michigan State (21) 70 (L) (19) Purdue (9) 78 (W) (19) at Ohio Stale 86 (L) 118 (18) Iowa 85 (W) (20) at Indiana 63 (W) NCAA Midwest Regional M 15 86 (18) Dayton (at Austin. Texas) 88 (L) Big Ten: 4th place (t) N28 83 02 82 D5 74 D8 93 D9 96 D16 78 20 101 23 71 29 97 D30 83 14 73 16 74 113 85 115 70 118 73 120 88 125 66 127 92 129 67 F4 70 F8 99 Fll 79 F14 88 F17 63 F21 90 F26 80 M4 118 Mil 69 Name Gili Liberty Kaulmann Bardo Jones Small Bowman Kpedi Taylor Gibson Geers Kennedy Smith Radis Armstrong Spitz Schnaderbeck O'Connell Tuttle Schmitz Fischer Maher Biis Russell 3 pointers (Gill ^ Bowman 23-63. FG- FGA 211-422 203-400 91-204 99-225 88-178 75-132 39-110 17-34 12-31 11-30 11-29 1-3 1-1 1-2 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 n- HA 136-175 103-135 81-101 55-78 40-57 49-71 21-29 20-28 13-20 8-8 U-21 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Reb, A 143 96 206 39 93 54 178 137 126 9 151 12 35 73 54 2 25 24 8 1 19 9 2 1 1 1 s 63 32 27 37 17 23 16 4 10 2 5 Pts-Avg. 581-20,0 517-17,8 285-9,8 281-9,7 216-74 200-7,1 122-4,2 54-2,8 37-1,5 34-1,7 33-1 7 4-20 2-2,0 2-20 0-0 0-00 0-0,0 0-0,0 0-00 0-0,0 0-0,0 0-0,0 0-00 0-00 66. Liberty 8-21, Kaufmann 22-49, Bardo 28-64, Small 1-1, ■aylorO-3, Gibson 4-18, Geers 0-2) 1990-91 (21-10,11-7) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Andy Kpedi. Larry Smith Lineup: f Thomas, t Kaufmann. c Kpedi, g Smith, g Clemens N 23 103 at American-Puerto Rico 84 (W| N24 73 Nebraska (at San loan) 100 (L) N25 80 Old Dominion (at San loan) 62 (W) N29 60 Illinois-Chicago 71 (L) D 1 106 Eastern Illinois 87 (W) 3 120 Wisconsin-Milwaukee (20T) 116 (W) 5 68 at Penn State 78 (L) 7 112 Oregon State 78 (W) D8 85 Georgia Southern 67 (W) D15 83 Arkansas-Little Rock 72 (W) 19 84 Missouri (at St. Louis) 81 (W) 22 102 Louisiana State (10) 96 (W) 29 84 at Memphis State 75 (W) 12 74 at Indiana (5) 109 (L) 15 63 Purdue 61 (W) no 67 Minnesota 66 (W) 117 68 Michigan State 71 (L) 119 55 at Ohio State (4) 89 (L) 126 72 at Michigan 67 (W) J 28 53 Iowa 50 (W) F2 70 Wisconsin 62 (W) F4 73 Northwestern 59 (Wl F6 59 at Purdue 56 (W) FID 94 at Minnesota 74 (W) F16 58 at Michigan state 62 (LI F 20 64 Ohio state (2) 73 (L) F23 79 at Iowa 74 (W) F28 68 Michigan 65 (W| M2 91 at Northwestern 81 (W) M6 77 at Wisconsin 85 (L) M10 58 lndiana(3) 70 (I) Big Teh; 3rd place (t) FG- FT- Name G FGA RA Reb. A B S Pts-Avg. Kaufmann 31 225-482 169-203 154 67 18 660-21.3 Thomas 30 172-298 108-168 203 18 54 10 452-15.1 Smith 29 140-304 90-129 168 144 8 42 394-13.6 Clemens 31 90-202 76-121 99 96 7 43 264-8.5 Kpedi 31 83-166 35-71 197 15 27 13 201-6.5 Vtheeler 13 18-38 19-24 28 20 2 11 59-4,5 Pierce 31 50-100 25-47 96 18 7 11 135-4,4 Michael 31 49-115 15-32 84 31 10 17 131-4,2 Taylor 27 22-53 13-28 54 28 4 27 58-2,1 Geers 22 100-229 16-19 18 8 4 5 41-1,9 Schnaderbeck 2 1-1 0-0 10 2-1.0 Radis 2 0-2 2-2 2-l'0 Bils 2 1-1 0-0 2-1.0 Davis 1 0-0 1-2 1-1.0 Kennedy 11 0-4 1-2 2 10 1-0.1 Tuttie 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Spotz 11 0-5 0-2 4 1 0-0.0 Maher 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Fischer 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Cross 1 0-0 0-0 10 0-0.0 3 pointers (Kaufmann 41-104. Smith 24-63, demons 8-18, Wheeler 4-13. Pierce 0-1, Michael 18-44. Taylor 1-6. Geers 5-161 1991-92(13-15,7-11) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Tom Michael, Deon Thomas Lineup: t Michael, f Pierce and Bennett, c Thomas, g Wheeler, g Clemens N25 60 Penn state 65 (L) N30 95 Northeast Louisiana 70 (W) D3 78 Tennessee state 56 (W) 6 69 Hawaii 64 (W) 7 76 Washington 55 (W) DIO 56 at Temple 92 (L) 21 84 Maryland-Baltimore 71 (W) 23 44 Missouri (16) (at St, Louis) 61 (U 30 94 at Illinois-Chicago (OT) 87 (W) 14 66 Connecticut (5) 70 (L) 18 74 Purdue(OT) 72 (W) 111 75 at Michigan stale (9) 77 (L) 1 15 69 at Iowa 74 (L) 1 18 61 Michigan (15) 68 (U 124 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS i22 125 J 3D Fl F4 F11 F15 F20 F23 F26 Ml M7 Mil M14 74 Wisconsin 67 (W) 53 at Minnesota 54 (L) 72 Ohio State (10) 74 (L) 43 at Nortliwestern 46 (L) 65 Indiana (6) 76 (L) 76 at Pumue (OT) 71 (W) 74 Minnesota 58 (W) 78 at Wisconsin 92 (L) 77 lowa(OT) 72 (W) 92 Northwestern 65 (W) 70 at Indiana (2) 76 (L) 80 Michigan State (13) 71 (W) 70 at Ohio State (5) 82 (L) 59 at Michigan (14) 68 (L) Big Ten; 8th place Name Thomas Mictiael demons Wlieeler Pierce Bennett Taylor Davidson Tiittle Geers Williams Rolh Clanda Duis Diynan Vefsendaal Sloan Ostendorf McAleenan Maher Fischer Cross Schnaderbeck 6 FG- FGA 199-340 116-259 104-237 84-197 55-131 57-121 34-109 17-51 3-18 1-9 2-2 3-8 1-1 1-6 C-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 FT- FTA Reb 144-218 193 43-58 93-126 81-96 52-79 17-48 33-69 8-21 20-28 3-4 0-0 3-4 3-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 A 20 39 137 72 26 14 90 9 10 1 2 1 1 Pts-Avg 542-194 350-125 312-11,1 278-10.3 163-5.8 133-4.8 109-4 43-17 26-12 6-10 4-0 7 9-06 6-05 3-0.2 0-0.0 0-0,0 0-0.0 0-00 0-0 0-00 0-0.0 0-0.0 0-0.0 3 pointers (Michael 75-152. demons 11-32. Wheeler 29-71, Pierce 1-5, Bennett 2-2, Taylor 8-31, Davidson 1-7, Tuttle 0-6, Geers 1-3. Clanda 1-1, Ouis 1-4) 1992-93(19-13.11-7) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Tom Michael, Deon Thomas Lineup: f Kaufmann, f Bennett, c Thomas, g demons, g Keens and Wheeler 86 Dayton (OTl (at Anchorage) 78 (W) 93 Vanderbilt (at Anchorage) 77 (W) 94 N, Mexico St. (at Anchorage) 95 (U 70 Illinois-Chicago 68 (W) 88 Chicago State 61 (W) 85 Jackson State 81 (W) 58 Princeton 50 (W) 77 Mercer 58 (W) 65 Missouri (at St. Louis) 66 (L) 72 at Texas 89 (L) 58 Marquette 61 (L) 81 at Northwestern 71 (W) 52 at Michigan State 39 (W) 79 Indiana (6) 83 (L) 82 Penn State 66 (W) 68 at Michigan (5) 78 (I) 80 Wisconsin 72 (W) 86 at Ohio State 76 (W) 78 Iowa (9) 77 (W) 82 Northwestern 67 (W) 83 Michigan State 80 (W) 79 Pittsburgh (17) 95 (U 72 at Indiana (1) 93 (U 74 at Penn State 66 (W) 78 Purdue (1 7) (20T) 70 (W) 66 at Wisconsin 74 (U 65 at Minnesota 67 (L) 85 Ohio State 73 (W) 97 Michigan (3) (OT) 98 (L) 53 at Iowa (17) 63 (L) NCAA West Regional M18 75 Long Beach St. (at Salt Lake City) 72 (W) M20 68 Vanderbilt (8) (at Salt Lake City) 85 (L) Big Ten; 3rd place (t) N25 N27 N28 03 D5 DU D12 D20 D23 D26 D29 17 19 116 I 121 I 123 127 I 130 i F4 I f 6 ! F10 I F13 ' F17 F20 F25 F28 M3 M6 M10 M13 FG FT- Name G FGA m Reb- A B s Pts-Avg Thomas 32 225-371 137-212 256 37 42 17 587-183 Kaufmann 31 183-433 134-168 128 74 1 17 537-173 demons 29 102-221 71-113 91 121 4 42 287-99 Keene 32 92-226 25-34 71 73 4 25 266-8,3 Wheeler 32 85-185 60-69 110 75 2 22 257-8.0 Bennett 32 98-180 47-87 216 16 21 17 243-7.6 Michael 30 41-97 16-23 67 19 7 3 124-41 Harris 26 16-35 8-11 16 17 9 42-1.6 Davidson 30 17-39 10-17 65 9 2 7 45-15 Taylor 31 12-34 9-16 36 54 8 20 35-1.1 Roth 14 2-3 0-0 4 1 4-0.3 Cross 12 1-2 0-0 2-0.2 Vivian 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Smith 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Rice 9 0-2 0-0 1 1 0-00 Ostendort 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Miller 1 0-1 0-0 0-0-0 O'Rourke 2 0-0 0-0 1 0-0.0 Griswold 8 0-3 0-0 3 0-0.0 3 pointers (Kaulmann 37-106, demons 6-16, Keene 57-145. Wheeler 27-78. Bennett 0-1. Michael 26-65. Harris 2-9. Davidson 1-5, Taylor 2-6) 1993-94(17-11,10-8) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Tom Michael, Deon Thomas, IJ. Wheelet Lineup: f Wheeler, f Clark, c Thomas, g Garris, g Keene Dl 99 (16)LaSalle 73 (W) D4 101 (16) Illinois-Chicago 80 (W) 7 65 (16) at Marquette 74 (L) 010 110 (16) Morehead state 75 (W) Dll 108 (16) American 84 (W) D18 121 (19) Chicago State 52 (W) 20 79 (19) Jackson State 63 (W) 22 107 (19) Missouri (30T) (at St. Louis) 108 (L) J 2 83 (22) Texas 78 (W) 18 74 (21) at Michigan State 79 (L) 112 81 Northwestern 53 (W) 115 83 at Ohio State 75 (W) 119 105 Iowa 90 (W) 123 70 Michigan(15) 74 (L) 1 25 56 at Wisconsin (16) 66 (L) 130 88 Indiana(ll) 81 (W) F 2 83 at Penn State 65 (W) F9 72 (24) Michigan State 64 (W) F12 68 (24) at Northwestern 79 (L) F15 80 Ohio State 68 (W) F19 69 at Iowa 83 (L) F22 70 at Michigan (3) 79 (L) F27 76 Wisconsin 65 (W) Ml 77 atlndiana(17) 82 (L) M5 84 Penn State 59 (W) M 9 90 Minnesota (20) 75 (W) M13 77 at Purdue (6) 87 (L) NCAA Midwest Regional M 18 77 Georgetown 84 (L) (at Oklahoma City, Okla.) Big Ten: 4th place (t) FG- n- Name G FGA nA Reb. A B S Pts-Avg. Thomas, Deon 28 207-327 133-192 194 43 37 23 548-19.6 Gams 28 133-307 151-188 98 107 1 33 446-15.9 Wheeler 26 99-213 61-75 119 97 3 22 289-11.1 Clark 26 97-192 54-86 166 33 6 15 248-9.5 Hester 28 87-214 32-44 HI 43 6 19 227-8.1 Keene 28 81-213 14-22 97 113 4 30 224-8.0 Bennett 28 49-96 43-65 103 10 6 16 141-5.0 Michael 26 41-98 11-14 45 21 4 4 123-4.7 Gandy 19 24-43 12-25 36 5 8 3 64-3,4 Roth 16 10-18 5-10 25 2 4 3 25-1.6 Fienz 2 1-2 0-0 10 2-1.0 Cross 15 3-8 5-8 3 5 2 13-0.9 Phillips 9 1-2 1-3 4 4 1 3-0.3 McAleenan 1 0-0 0-0 10 0-0.0 Thiede 1 0-2 0-0 10 0-0.0 Schuiz 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Shannon 2 0-1 0-0 0-0.0 Steele 2 0-2 0-0 0-0.0 Thomas, Der. 2 0-1 0-0 10 0-0.0 3-pointers (Gandy 1-1, Garris 29-87, Thomas. Deon 1-2. Wheeler 30-88. Hester 21-65. Keene 48-113. Michael 30-71. Fier! 0-1. Cross 2-5. Thiede 0-1. Shannon 0-1. Thomas. Derrick 0-1) 1994-95(19-12,10-8) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Robert Bennett & Shelly Clark Lineup: f Hester, f Bennett, c Clark, g Garris, g Keene N 25 89 at American-Puerto Rico 77 (W) N26 65 Charleston (at San Juan) 57 (W) N 27 85 Virginia Tech (at San luan) 75 (W) D3 65 Duke (6) (at Chicago) 70 (L) D5 76 at Kansas State 69 (W) D9 71 Northeastern Illinois 53 (W) D 10 59 Princeton 37 (W) D17 75 Illinois-Chicago 60 (W) D 19 90 (23) Mercer 66 (W) D22 58 (23) Missouri (at St. Louis) 76 (L) D27 56 at Connecticut (8) 71 (L) D 29 86 Memphis 76 (W) 14 79 Ohio State 70 (W) 17 82 at Northwestern 55 (W) 110 62 atPurdue 58 (W) 114 78 Indiana 67 (W) 117 59 (20) Michigan 69 (L) 121 66 (20) at Minnesota 77 (L) 128 67 Michigan State (10) 75 (U F 1 79 at Iowa 74 (W) F4 60 at Wisconsin 73 (L) F8 67 Penn State 58 (W) F11 104 lowa(OT) 97 (W) F15 58 at Michigan State (8) 68 (L) F22 94 Minnesota (22) (OT) 88 (W) F26 51 at Michigan 63 (L) M2 85 at Indiana 89 (L) M4 56 Purdue (17) 69 (L) M8 99 Northwestern 57 (W) Mil 82 atOhioState 63 (W) NCAA East Regional M17 62 Tulsa (at Albany. N.Y.) 68 (L) Big Ten; 5th place (t) FG- n- Name G FGA FTA Reb A B S Pts-Avg. Clark 28 131-262 67-108 233 43 11 28 494-15.9 Garris 31 150-342 148-178 88 117 36 494-15.9 Keene 31 123-324 29-44 119 HI 4 30 338-10.9 Hester 30 119-260 47-88 145 57 10 23 323-lO.B Bennett 31 98-178 66-109 191 15 13 22 262-8 5 Gee 31 73-160 39-61 106 7 7 12 185-6.0 Gandy 23 32-58 6-8 51 1 3 2 72-3.1 Turner 27 26-78 7-17 20 18 2 73-2.8 Nolree 31 36-101 8-27 66 14 2 7 82-2.6 Johnson 24 17-31 15-21 23 10 3 7 50-2.1 Robisch 18 10-17 2-8 12 1 23-1.3 Heldman 21 3-10 4-14 12 4 3 18-0 9 Roth 15 4-14 1-3 15 9-0.6 Thomas 14 1-6 5-8 4 1 7-0.5 Steele 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Larson 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Schul; 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 Edgerton 1 0-1 0-0 10 0-0.0 Rodgers 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 3-pointers (Gandy 2-6. Garris 46-119. Heldman 0-2. Johnson 1-5. Notree 2-12. Turner 14-38, Hester 38-94, Keene. 63-173. Robisch 1-5. Bennett 0-2, Thomas 0-1, Edgerton 0-1) 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 125 YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS 1995-96(18-13,7-11) Coach: Lou Henson Captains: Richard Keene, Kiwane Garris, Jerry Hester Lineup: f Hester, f Notree and Gandy, c Gee, g Garris, g Keene N25 83 Texas^San Antonio 80 (W) N28 89 Eastern Illinois 57 (W) D2 75 at Duke (12) 65 (W) D4 82 (21) Kansas State 56 (W) D8 89 (21) Southeast Missouri State 70 (W) D9 97 (21) Ball State 53 (W) D16 81 (16) Illinois-Chicago 73 (W) D20 96 (14) Missouri (15) (at St Louis) (OT) 85 (W) D23 83 (14) California (24) (at Chicago) 69 (W) D27 64 (12) Syracuse (13) (at Honolulu) 75 (L) D 29 82 (12) at Hawaii (OT) 81 (W) 30 85 (12)N Carolina St (at Honolulu) 76 (W) 13 64 (13) at Minnesota 69 (L) 16 58 (13) Michigan stale 68 (L) 19 68 (21) at Michigan (23) 83 (L) 113 71 (ZDIndiana 85 (L) 118 79 at Iowa (16) 82 (L) 120 71 atPurtlue(17) 67 (W) 124 77 Ohio State 46 (W) 127 74 at Northwestern 62 (W) F3 56 Wisconsin 57 (L) F8 58 atPennStatedO) 61 (L) F14 93 Northwestern 62 (W) F17 76 atOhloState 67 (W) F2D 71 Purdue (7) 74 (L) F24 91 Iowa (18) 86 (W) F28 64 at Indiana 76 (L) M3 73 Michigan 62 (W) M6 67 at Michigan State 77 (L) M9 66 Minnesota 67 (L) National Invitation Tournament IVI13 69 Alabama 72 (L) Big Ten: 9th place FG- n- Name G FGA FTA Reb A B S Pts-Avg. Garris 25 118-316 112-130 86 98 42 386-15.4 Hester 28 112-246 46-65 111 35 9 16 308/110 Notree 31 122-237 66-118 190 30 5 32 327-10.5 Keene 31 107-288 34-42 116 162 8 40 317/10.2 Gee 31 115-226 35-76 190 16 33 17 265-8.5 Gandy 31 76-162 33-49 126 14 16 14 189-6.1 Heldman 31 53-127 39-44 29 43 1 U 175-5.6 Turner 31 65-180 15-33 49 54 3 17 170-5.5 Blackweli 30 39-106 24-45 86 23 6 9 118-39 Robisch 14 17-33 3-5 22 6 1 2 40-2.9 Brunson 1 1-1 0-0 2-2.0 Hill 2 1-1 2-2 10 4-2.0 lohnson 20 13-26 3-4 23 17 1 3 29-1.5 Barich 2 0-1 2-2 2-1.0 Steele 3 1-1 0-0 10 3-10 Caldwell 14 3-6 7-10 9 111 13-0 9 Lindenmeyer 8 1-5 0-0 4 1 2-0.3 Chnslian 9 0-3 2-4 4 2-0.2 Wilson 2 0-1 0-0 110 2 0-0 Begley 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Leone 0-0 0-0 0-0 Schuiz 3 0-1 0-0 10 0-0 Lambert 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Cisowski 1 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 3-pointers (Gandy 4-14. Garris 38-117. Heldman 30-78, lolinson 0-2, Notree 17-47. Turner 25-89, Keene 69-186. Hester 38-98, Blackweli 6-19. Robiscll 3-7. Steele 1-1, Lindenmeyer 0-1, Barich 0-1, Ciiristian 0-2) HEAD C OACH LON K RUGER (4 YEARS, 81-48, .628) Ion Kruger was named the 14th men's basketball coach at the Uniuersity of Illinois on March 21, 1996, succeeding Lou Henson, who retired after 21 seasons at Illinois. Kruger came to Champaign-Urbana after six seasons at Florida, where he led the Gators to their first Final Four in 1994. His previous head j^^^lT ^^^ coaching experience included a ^^^^■fcaj^JT four-year stmt at his alma mater ^^^^^^HL^ Kansas State (1987-90) and at ^^k ^^^^^^^^ ^^" American In ^^^ ■" "^^^ share of the Big Ten championship, the school's first since 1984. He guided Illinois to NCAA Tournament appearances in 1997, 1998 and 2000. Kruger left Illinois to become the head coach of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. 1996-97(22-10, 11-7) Final AP Ranking: 19 Coach: Lon Kruger Captains: Kiwane Garris, Chris Gandy, Herb Caldwell Lineup: f Gee, f Gandy, g Garris, g Heldman, g Turner N22 68 at Illinois-Chicago 63 (W) N25 92 Delaware state 51 (W) N29 73 Texas Christian (at Hilo, Hawaii) 67 (W) N30 60 Louisville (at Hilo, Hawaii) 70 (L) 1 92 Virginia Tech (at Hilo, Hawaii) 68 (W) D3 88 at California (20T) 89 (L) D6 84 Columbia 59 (W) D7 86 Tennessee State 73 (W) Dll 94 Chicago State 57 (W) 14 91 Coppin State 55 (W) 21 79 UCLA (24) (at Chicago) 63 (W) D28 85 Missouri (at St. Louis) 69 (W) 12 69 (24) Purdue 75 (L) 14 72 (24) at Ohio State 64 (W) 1 9 74 (25) at Michigan (16) 88 (L) 111 85 (25) Penn State 70 (W) J 14 96 Minnesota (7) 90 (W) 122 66 at Michigan State 63 (W) J 25 56 Wisconsin 73 (L) 129 65 at Iowa 82 (L) F2 78 at Indiana (17) 74 (W) F5 70 Northwestern 58 (W) F9 66 Iowa (25) 51 (W) F12 45 (20) at Wisconsin 62 (L) F15 79 (20) Michigan State 68 (W) F 22 66 (23) at Minnesota (2) 67 (L) F25 87 (21) at Penn State 65 (W) M2 70 (21) Michigan (24) 51 (W) M5 90 (15) Ohio State 83 (W M8 69 (15) at Purdue 77 (L) NCAA Southeast Regional M14 90 (19) Southern Cal (at Charlotte, N.C.) ....77 (W M16 63 (19)Tenn.-Chattanooga 75 (L) (at Charlotte, N.C.) Big Ten: 4th place (t) FG- n- Name G FGA FTA Reb. A B S Pts-Avg Gams 30 161-402 181-218 108 163 2 52 576-19.: Gandy 30 119-240 68-93 174 16 19 27 318-10.1 Heldman 30 99-219 45-58 104 60 1 41 304-10. Turner 30 113-276 16-20 68 63 1 31 301-10.1 Notree 30 90-216 58-78 112 41 1 21 248-8.. Gee 30 83-154 22-38 117 21 10 13 188-6. lohnson 30 55-104 49-70 119 61 13 20 160-5.; Chukwudebe 30 32-72 12-22 65 4 12 11 76-2.: Abdullah 26 10-39 8-15 6 25 16 33-1.; Caldwell 15 2-5 5-8 9 10 9-0.i Freeman 16 4-13 0-3 7 5 5 4 8-0. Boline 13 0-3 1-6 6 9 3 1-0. 3-pointers (Abdullah 5-19. Gandy 12-30, Gams 73-185. Heldman 61-149. Johnson 1-8. Notree 10-33, Turner 59-147. Boline 0-3. Freeman 0-5) 1997-98 (23-10, 13-3) Final AP Ranking: 22 Coach: Lon Kruger Captains: Jerry Hester, Brian Johnson, Matt Heldman Lineup: f Gee, f Johnson, f Hester, g Heldman, g Turner N17 69 Bradley 59 (W N21 82 Georgia Southern 53 W N 24 71 Illinois-Chicago 70 (W N27 70 Wichita state (at Bayamon, Puerto Rico) 57 (W N28 57 Louisville (19) (at Bayamon, P.R.) 58 (U N29 66 St. lohn's (at Bayamon, Puerto Rico) 83 (L) D 2 88 Texas-Pan American 60 (W 6 51 at Saint Louis (TWA Dome) 57 (U 8 88 Maine 69 (W D13 71 Clemson (17) (at Chicago) 61 (W D 20 105 Texas 80 (W D 23 69 Missouri (at St. Louis) 75 (L) D 30 69 at UCLA (9) 74 (L) 1 3 74 Indiana 72 (W 18 76 at Iowa (11) 64 (W 110 59 at Northwestern 44 (W 113 58 Purdue (9) 68 (L) 117 64 at Michigan State 68 -(L) 1 21 62 Wisconsin 48 (W 1 25 64 Michigan (16) 53 (W 128 66 at Ohio State 62 (W 1 31 77 at Penn State 71 (W F 4 68 Minnesota 56 (W F 7 53 at Wisconsin (OT) 47 (W F12 84 Michigan State (13) 63 (W F14 72 at Purdue (B) 75 (L) F18 69 (23) Northwestern 57 (W F22 79 (23) Iowa 72 (W The 1 997-98 Big Ten Champions were led by five senior starters; Jarrod Gee, Brian Johnson, Jerry Hester, Matt Heldman and Kevin Turner. 126 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS F24 82 (22) at Indiana 72 (W) Big Ten Tournament, United Center, Cliicago M6 66 (22) Wisconsin 61 (W) M 7 47 (22) Purdue (9) 68 (U NCAA West Regionai M 12 64 (22) Soutti Alabama (at Sacramento) 51 (W) M 14 61 (22) Maryland (20) (at Sacramento) 67 (L) Big Ten: 1st place (t) FG- n- Pts- Name G FGA FTA Reb. A B S Pts-Avg, Turner 33 215-512 76-106 105 91 2 44 584-17.1 Hester 33 186-395 74-96 175 49 8 28 486-14.7 Heldman 33 97-238 98-114 97 131 42 359-10.9 Gee 33 115-220 49-77 175 23 29 32 279-8.5 Johnson 33 83-141 66-95 147 78 17 29 232-7.0 HcClain 33 42-124 28-64 103 54 9 40 116-3.5 Davis 28 31-85 3-9 22 10 6 89-3.2 ChukmUebe 33 25-68 16-23 110 1 19 13 66-2.0 Storey 27 24-57 6-16 32 6 5 5 54-2.0 Beyers 21 4-14 6-12 18 3 1 14-0.7 freeman 19 3-5 1-4 5 1 7-0,4 Bolme 28 0-6 8-16 10 16 3 8-0.3 3-pointers (Chuliwiidebe 0-1. Davis 24-71, Boline 0-1, Heldman 67-165, Hester 40-114, Freeman 0-1, Turner 78-212, McClain, 4-24, Storey 0-1) 1998-99(14-18,3-13) Coach: Lon Kruger Captain: Victor Ctiul^wudebe Lineup: f Johnson, f Krupalija, c Chul^tx.L^:^..:^=m^3K}!C23fl-;*.??x«w/: a ^ a The 2000-01 lllini won the Big Ten Championship and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Elite Eight. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 127 YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS F13 68 (4) Wisconsin (19) .. .67 (W) F17 67 (4) at Indiana .61 (W) F 22 61 (3) at Ohio State .... .63 (L) F 24 89 (3) Iowa . . . .63 (W) M 4 67 (5) at Minnesota .... .59 m Big Ten Tournament, United Center, Chicago M 9 83 (4) Purdue . .66 (W) MIO 56 (4) Indiana .58 (L) NCAA Tournament (at Dayton, Ohio) M 16 96 (4) Northwestern State .54 (W) M 18 79 (4) Charlotte .61 (W) NCAA Regional (at San Antonio, Texas) M 23 80 (4) Kansas (12) .... .64 (W) M 25 81 (4) Arizona (5) .87 (L) * ACC/Big Ten Challenge Big Ten: Ist place (t) FG- n- Name G FGA ™ Reb. A e s Pts-Avg. Williams 34 168-410 133-165 126 148 9 67 508-14.9 Griflm 34 154-289 77-130 203 34 44 29 385-11.3 Cook 35 147-269 69-86 212 43 45 21 391-11.2 Bradford 35 113-298 47-59 89 63 3 23 345-9.9 McClain 35 87-217 69-125 194 102 7 46 261-7,5 ftrcllibald 34 77-131 90-122 154 22 26 12 244-7.2 Harrington 35 61-147 27-39 49 41 1 27 200-5.7 Jolinson 35 48-104 62-83 116 59 5 20 176-5.0 Krupalija 27 43-72 36-53 105 18 4 16 129-4.8 Mellon 28 15-59 5-8 23 7 1 3 43-1,5 Cross 17 7-21 2-2 12 1 4 18-1,1 Masi 20 5-14 1-4 12 2 1 15-0.8 Howard 25 4-15 2-4 9 10 1 10-0.4 Thomas 1 0-0 0-0 0-0.0 3-polnlers (Bradford 72-194; Williams 39-122, Harrington 51-111, Cook 28-76, lohnson 18-52, l^cClain 18-48, Melton 8-40. Krupalija 7-15, Cross 2-11, Mast 0-1, Griffin 0-1, Howard 0-1) 2001-02 (26-9, 11-5) Final AP Ranking: 13 Coacli: Bill Self Captains: Coiv Bradford, Frank Williams Lineup: f Cook, c Archibald, g Head and Harrington, g Bradford, g Williams N 16 76 (3) (5onzaga 58 (W) N 19 93 (2) Eastern Illinois & 53 (W) N22 78 (2) Penn (&, at Las Vegas) 71 (W) N 23 1 05 (2) Georgia Tech (&, at Las Vegas) 66 (W) N24 75 (2) Southern Illinois (&, at Las Vegas) ,...72 (W) N27 63 (2) at Maryland* (5) 76 (L) D 1 80 (2) Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 56 (W) D 4 82 (5) Arizona (7) (at Phoenix) 87 (L) D 8 94 (5) Arkansas (at Chicago) 91 (W) D16 98 (10) Western Illinois 62 (W) D 18 87 (9) Illinois State 73 (W) D 22 72 (9) Missouri (8) (at St. Louis) 61 (W) D29 87 (7) Loyola-Chicago 72 (W) ] 2 76 (7) l\(lnnesota 53 (W) J 5 6B (7) at Wisconsin 72 (L) J 9 75 (9) at Purdue 84 (L) J 12 94 (9) Michigan 70 (W) J15 77 (ll)lowa(17) 66 (W) J 23 80 (9) Wisconsin 48 (W) 1 26 57 (9) at Indiana 88 (L) 129 67 (12) at Ohio Stale (25) 78 (L) F3 61 (12) Michigan State 67 (L) F7 68 (21) at Michigan 60 (W) F9 69 (21) Purdue 67 (W) F12 63 (18) at Michigan State 61 (W) F16 75 (18) at Seton Hall 65 (W) F20 83 (16) Penn State 56 (W) F23 56 (16) at Northwestern 41 (W) F26 70 (15) Indiana (25) 62 (W) M3 67 (15) at Minnesota 66 (W) Big Ten Tournament. Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis M8 92 (10) Minnesota 76 (W) M9 88 (10) Ohio State (21) 94 (L) NCAA Tournament (at Chicago) M15 93 (13) San Diego State 64 (W) Ml? 72 (13) Creighton 60 (W) NCAA Regional (at Madison, Wis.) M22 69 (13) Kansas (2) 73 (L) The 2001-02 lllini won the program's second consecutive Big Ten Championship and advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. • ACC/Big Ten Challenge ■ 1 g r & Las Veg Big Ten: 1 as Invitational > m St place (t) ■■- "-^ " FG- n- Pts- Name G FGA FTA Reb, A B s Avg. Williams 35 174-443 164-203 163 153 10 71 566-16.2 Cook 35 174-342 96-110 233 44 50 29 471-13.5 Bradford 35 133-312 66-86 110 87 5 29 406-11.6 Archibald 34 114-173 134-205 188 44 38 25 362-10.6 Krupalija 21 49-84 37-50 99 29 5 7 146-7.0 Harrington 35 73-178 21-29 60 87 28 223-6.4 Head 35 63-124 14-25 67 59 5 34 156-4.5 Smith 33 49-91 29-44 74 20 19 5 127-3.8 Johnson 17 15-38 27-37 43 30 3 13 64-3.8 Powell 27 27-50 22-36 48 2 4 3 79-2.9 Melton 7 5-11 3-5 3 2 17-2.4 Ferguson 30 23-60 21-28 46 18 1 10 67-2.2 Young 2 1-3 0-0 1 1 2-0.5 Howard 21 7-18 4-4 13 14 4 20-1-0 Thomas 8 1-5 0-0 4 1 0.3 3-pointers (Bradford 74-189; Williams 54-159, Harrington 56-141, Cook 27-74, Head 16-55, Johnson 7-24, Krupalija U-23, Melton 4-8, , Howard 2-7, Powell 3- 5, Ferguson 0-3, Smith 0-3, Archibald 0-1) 2002-03 (25-7, 11-5) Final AP Ranlting: 11 Coach: Bill Self Captains: Brian Cook, Sean Harrington, Jerrance Howard Lineup: f Cook, f/g Powell/Head, c Augustine, g Brown, g Williams N 24 90 Lehigh 56 (W) N27 96 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 43 (W) D 1 85 Western Illinois 56 (W) D3 92 (25) North Carolina (12)* 65 (W) D 7 62 (25) Arkansas (at Little Rock) 58 (W) D 10 80 (15) Eastern Illinois 68 (W) D 14 70 (15) Temple (at Chicago) 54 (W) D21 85 (12) Missouri (11) (at St. Louis) 70 (W) D28 74 (7) at Memphis 77 (L) D30 63 (11) Coppin state 37 (W) 14 88 (11) Oakland 53 (W) 17 76 (10) at Minnesota 70 (W) 111 69 (lO)Wisconsin 63 (W) 115 61 (8) at Iowa 68 (L) 118 66 (8) at Indiana (18) 74 (L) 122 75 (18) Purdue 62 (W) 125 75 (18) at Penn State 63 (W) 129 67 (13)Michigan 60 (W) F2 65 (13) at Michigan State 68 (L) F 9 76 (16) Ohio State 57 (W) F15 61 (14) at Purdue 70 (L) F18 70 (20) Michigan State 40 (W) F 22 73 (20) Northwestern (at Chicago) 61 (W) F25 80 (18) Indiana 54 (W) Ml 82 (18) at Michigan 79 (W) M5 59 (14) at Wisconsin (24) 60 (L) M 9 84 (14) Minnesota 60 (W) Big Ten Tournament, United Center, Chicago M 14 94 (13) Northwestern 65 (W) M15 73 (13) Indiana 72 (W) M15 72 (13) Ohio State 59 (W) NCAA Tournament (at RCA Dome, Indianapolis) M20 65 (11) Western Kentucky 60 (W) ] M22 60 (11) Notre Dame (22) 68 (L) * ACC/Big Ten Challenge Big Ten: 2nd place FG- n- Pts-I Name G FGA FTA Reb A B S Avg.l Cook 30 202-422 168-205 227 60 13 20 599-20 0' Brown 32 142-327 49-72 119 159 57 384-120 Powell 30 104-176 33-57 101 12 12 9 261-8,7 Head 25 68-131 34-46 71 42 3 27 198-7.9 Hamngton 32 76-171 19-30 73 65 29 235-7.3 Augustine 32 94-162 32-45 186 25 27 20 225-7.0 Williams 32 75-176 24-45 95 145 5 46 202-6.3 Smith 31 60-121 38-44 92 26 38 11 163-5.3 Spears 6 8-12 3-7 9 6 11 19-3.2 Wilson 18 14-37 14-18 29 8 1 4 46-2.6 Ferguson 24 11-33 18-26 32 20 3 40-1.7 Howard 14 4-16 0-0 3 7 9-0.6 Huge 8 0-3 4-4 10 4-0.5 Thomas 9 1-6 1-4 4 3-0.3 3-pointers (Brown 51-155; Harrington 64-144; Cook 27-89; Williams 28-79; Head 28-66; Powell 20-49; Wilson 4-16; Augustine 5-14; Smith 5-11; Howard 1- 6; Ferguson 0-3; Huge 0-3; Thomas 0-1) 128 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS fEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS HEAD COACH BRUCE WEBER :3 YEARS. 89-16, .848) ^^^HpiPI^^^^^^B Bruce Weber was named the leth ^^^^^^^^^^^^^1 men's basketball coach at the ^HH^B|pj|^^^^B University of on ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^H 2003- Weber came to Champaign ^^M_ ^^^^1 ^^^' ^'^^ seasons as head coach ^H^^ MV^ ^^^1 ^^ Southern Illinois, where he led ^^^^^ I^^^H the Salukis to consecutive ^^K ^^^H (Missouri Valley Conference titles ^^ft .. . W^^M in his two and to ^^■^^ ^M^^^ Cie f^Cf^ Sweet Sixteen in 2002 ^^^H||ta|^^r ^^H Weber became the in ^^^^^^^^r ^^^H Big Ten history to an ^^^^1 ^r ^^^^B Big Ten championship in his ^^^Hl^^, ^^^^H season in the league after ^^^B^R^^^^I leading the lllini to wins to end the regular season en route to the title. In 2004. Weber led the lllini to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen and a final record of 26-7. tying the fourth-most wins in school history Weber made history during his second season with the lllini. directing Illinois to its first-ever appearance in the national championship game and to the Final Four for the first time since 1989. Weber led the lllini to a record of 37-2. tying the all-time NCAA record for wins a season. He became the first coach in Big Ten history to win consecutive outright league titles m his first two years after guiding the lllini to the 2005 outright title with a league record of 15-1, The lllini also won the Big Ten Tournament title and received the overall No 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Illinois won its first 29 games of the season, setting a school record and ranking as the third best start in Big Ten history, Illinois was ranked No, 1 in the national polls for 15 istraight weeks and was ranked No 1 in the final 2005 Associated /tej-poll, Weber's record in his third season matched his first as the 2006 llhni again went 26-7. tying the fourth-most wins in school jhistoiy, Illinois was the Big Ten runner-up. advanced to the second [round of the NCAA Tournament, and finished the year ranked 13th in ithe final AP poll and 17th in the final Coaches Poll. 2003-04 (2B-7, 13-3) Final AP Ranking: 13 Coach: Bruce Weber Captains: Dee Brown, Jerrance Howard, Deron Williams Lineup: f Powell, c Augustitie, g Head, g Brown, g Willianrs N22 94 (12) Western Illinois 66 (W) N26 93 (12) Mercer 61 (W) N29 75 (12) at Temple (at The Palestra, Philly).... 60 (W) 2 81 (11) North Carolina (10) (at Greensboro, N.C.)*... 88 (l) D6 84 (11) vs. Arkansas (at Chicago) 61 (W) D9 51 (14) vs. Providence (at New York City) . . , .70 (L) DU 85 (14) Maryland-Eastern Shore 43 (W) D13 74 (14) Memphis 64 (W) D23 71 (21)vs. Missouri (11) (at St. Louis) 70 (W) D 30 75 (20) vs. Illinois-Chicago (at Chicago) 60 (W) J 3 80 (20) Illinois State (OT) 73 (W) J 7 85 (19) Ohio State 63 (W) JIO 54 (19) Purdue (24) 58 (L) J 14 60 (25) at Northwestern 70 (L) 117 88 (25) Iowa 82 (W) 121 80 Penn State 37 (W) J24 56 atWisconsin 76 (U \ 31 67 Michigan 52 (W) F 3 51 at Iniliana 49 (W) F8 79 at Minnesota 69 (W) F 10 75 Michigan State 51 (W) F18 65 Wisconsin(12) 57 (W) F 21 68 at Penn State 58 (W) F25 78 (23) at Iowa 59 (W) F28 66 (23) Northwestern 56 (W) M3 81 (18) at Purdue (OT) 79 (W) M7 64 (18) at Ohio State 63 (W) Big Ten Tournament. Conseco Fieidhouse, Indianapolis M12 71 (12) Indiana 59 (W) M13 74 (12) Michigan 60 (W) M14 53 (12) Wisconsin (10) 70 (L) The 2003-04 lllini won the school's first outright Big Ten Championship since 1952. NCAA Tournament (at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio) M19 72 (13) Murray State .. 53 (W) M21 92 (13)Cincinn ati(ll) 68 (W) NCAA Regional (at Georgia Dome, Atlanta) M26 62 (13) Duke (6) 72 (L) * ACC/Big Ten Challenge Big Ten: 1st place FG- FT- Pts- Name G FGA FTA Reb. A B S Avg. Williams 30 147-360 59-75 97 185 9 31 420-14,0 Brown 33 160-389 49-73 123 147 3 51 440-13,3 Powell 32 150-252 67-105 160 22 14 21 371-11,6 Head 29 107-239 56-72 no 75 6 30 319-11,0 Augustine 33 125-197 68-106 242 21 42 38 318-9,6 Smith 33 81-178 53-66 107 38 24 8 223-6,8 McBride 29 30-99 8-10 36 31 14 92-3,2 Randle 32 35-62 13-28 73 16 11 15 86-2,7 Ingram 33 32-75 8-12 73 14 9 7 73-2,2 Carter 17 6-15 8-10 10 5 1 1 20-1,2 Howard 18 5-14 5-6 8 9 1 5 19-1,1 Spears 20 9-19 3-8 11 2 2 3 21-1,1 Nkemdi 6 0-0 0-0 3 0-0,0 3-pointers (Brown 71-205: Williams 67-170: Head 49-143; McBride 24-74: Smitll 8-26; Powell 4-12: Howard 4-11; Randle 3-12; Ingram 2). 1-7; Augustine 0- 2004-05 (37-2, 15-1) Final AP Ranking: 1 Coach: Bruce Weber Captains: Dee Brown, Luther Head, Deron Williams Lineup: f Powell, c Augustine, g Head, g Brown, g Williams N19 87 (6) Delaware State 67 (W) N21 91 (6) Florida A&M 60 (W) N 24 85 (5) Oakland 54 (W) N27 89 (5) vs, Gonzaga (24) (at Indianapolis) ,...72 (W) D 1 91 (5) Wake Forest (1) * 73 (W) D 4 72 (5) vs. Arkansas (at Little Rock, Ark.) 60 (W) 6 78 (1) Chicago State 59 (W) 9 74 (1) at Georgetown 59 (W) Oil 83 (1) vs. Oregon (at Chicago) 66 (W) D 19 93 (1) Valparaiso 56 (W) D22 70 (l)vs. Missouri (at St. Louis) 64 (W) 27 105 (1) Longwood 79 (W) 30 69 (1) vs. Northwestern State (at Las Vegas).. 51 (W) D31 67 (1) vs. Cincinnati (22) (at Las Vegas) 45 (W) ) 5 84 (1) Ohio State 65 (W) 18 68 (1) at Purdue 59 (W) 112 90 (1) Penn State 64 (V*) J 15 78 (1) at Northwestern 66 (W) 120 73 (l)lowa(23)(0T) 68 m J25 75 (1) at Wisconsin (18) 65 (W) J 29 89 (1) Minnesota 66 m F1 81 (1) at Michigan State (12) 68 (Vl/) F6 60 (1) Indiana 47 (W) F 8 57 (1) at Michigan 51 (W) 2005-06 (26-7, 11-5) Final AP Ranking: 13 Coach: Bruce Weber Captains: James Augustine, Dee Brown, Brian Randle Lineup: f Randle, f Augustine, c Pruitt, g McBride, g Brown 90 (17) South Dakota State 65 N18 N20 N22 N25 N26 N29 D3 D5 D8 DIO 18 D21 (Wl .59 (Wl (Wl 71 (17) Texas-Pan American 93 (15) Texas Southern 59 55 (15) vs. Wichita State (at S. Padre Island) ...54 (Wl 77 (15)vs. Rutgers (at S. Padre Island) 57 (Wl 68 (12) at North Carolina * 64 (Wl 65 (12) vs. Xavier (at Chicago) 62 (Wl 75 (11) Arkansas-Little Rock 49 (Wl 58 (11) Georgetown (11) vs. Oregon (at Portland) .48 (W) .59 (Wl 61 (9) Coppin State 42 (W) 82 (6) vs. Missouri (at St. Louis) .50 (Wl 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 129 YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS The 2004-05 lllini won a second straight outright Big Ten championship, won the Big Ten Tournament, advanced to the Final Four, finished as the National Runner-Up, and tied the most wins in a single season in NCAA history with 37 victories. D28 89 (6) Southeast Missouri State 64 (W) D30 84 (6) Tennessee-Martin 46 (W) 15 60 (6) Michigan state (7) 50 (W) J 7 48 (6) at Iowa 63 (L) 114 79 (7) Michigan 74 (W) J 17 60 (7) at Indiana (13) 62 (L) J 21 58 (7) at Northwestern 47 (W) J 25 77 (8) Minnesota 53 (W) 128 76 (8) Purdue 58 (W) 1 31 66 (B) at Wisconsin 51 (W) F4 65 (BlPennState 66 (L) F12 53 (10) at Ohio State (19) 69 (L) F15 63 (14) Northwestern 47 (W) n9 70 (14) Indiana 58 (W) F 21 72 (8) at Michigan 72 (L) F25 71 (8) Iowa (20) 59 (W) F28 71 (10) at Minnesota 65 (W) M4 75 (10) at Michigan state (25) 68 (W) Big Ten Tournament, Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis M 10 56 (9) «. Mictiigan State 51 (L) NCAA Tournament (at Cox Arena, San Diego) M15 78 (13) vs. Air Force 59 (W) M18 54 (13) vs. Washington (17) 67 (L) * ACC/Big Ten Challenge Big Ten: 2nd place (t) fG- n- Pts- Name G FGA RA Reb. A B S Aug, Brown 33 157-437 78-103 102 191 1 53 470-14.2 Augustine 33 174-279 99-152 300 59 24 47 448-13.6 McBnde 33 112-277 22-25 60 70 24 329-10.0 Randle 32 109-210 48-81 173 47 17 26 272-8 5 Smith 32 85-101 19-27 53 43 1 16 255-8.0 Pruitt 33 86-164 31-64 169 15 15 13 203-6.2 Carter 32 58-126 37-55 88 15 9 6 154-4.8 Arnold 32 47-102 19-34 76 2 9 7 113-3.5 Brock 17 8-24 6-15 27 7 1 4 23-1.4 Frazier 27 10-48 9-18 45 50 2 7 34-1.3 Hicks 11 2-5 6-8 110 10-0.9 3-pointers (McBride, 83-206: Brown, 78-243; Smith, 66-137; Randle, 6-34; Frazier, 5-32; Carter, 1-6; Brock, 1-6; Augustine, 1-2; Hicks, 0-2). Note: Illinois AP ranking in parenthesis prior to opponent. Opponent AP ranking in parenthesis after opponent. 130 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS POSTSEASON HISTORY 1987: 1988: 1989: NCAA TOURNAMENT Eastern Playoffs (at New Orleans) Kentucky 46. Illinois 44 Penn State 41, Illinois 34 Eastern Playoffs (at New York) Illinois 71, Yale 67 Kentucky 56, Illinois 47 Final Playoffs (at Seattle) Illinois 57, Oregon State 53 (3rd place) Warm-up Game (at Manhattan, Kan.) Kansas State 91. Illinois 72 Eastern Playoffs (at New York) Illinois 79, Columbia 71 lllinois84. No. Carolina St. 70 Kentucky 76, Illinois 74 Final Playoffs (at Minneapolis) Illinois 61, Oklahoma A&M 46 (3rcl place) Mideast Regional (at Chicago) Illinois 80, Dayton 61 Illinois 74, Duquesne 68 Final Playoffs (at Seattle) St. John's 61, Illinois 59 Illinois 67, Santa Clara 64 (3rd place) Mideast Regional (at East Lansing, Mich.) Illinois 70, Bowling Green 67 Loyola (III.) 79. Illinois 64 Western Region (#4 seed) (at Los Angeles) #4 Illinois 67. #5 Wyoming 65 Western Regional (at Salt Lake City) #8 Kansas State 57, #4 Illinois 52 Western Region (#7 seed) (at Boise) #10 Utah 52, #7 Illinois 49 Mideast Region (#2 seed) (at Milwaukee) #2lllinois64, #7Villanova 56 Mideast Regional (at Lexington, Ky.) #2 Illinois 72, #3 Maryland 70 #1 Kentucky 54. #2 Illinois 51 East Region (#3 seed) (at Atlanta) #3 Illinois 76. #14 Northeastern 57 #3 Illinois 74, #6 Georgia 58 East Regional (at Providence, R.I.) #2 Georgia Tech 61, #3 Illinois 53 Southeast Region (#4 seed) (at Charlotte) #4 Illinois 75. #13 Fairfield 51 #5 Alabama 58, #4 Illinois 56 Southeast Region (#3 seed) (at Birmingham) #14 Austin Peay 68, #3 Illinois 67 Southeast Region (#3 seed) (at Cincinnati) #3 Illinois 81, #14 Texas-San Antonio 72 #6Villanova66,#3lllinois61 Midwest Region (#1 seed) (at Indianapolis) #1 Illinois 77, #16 McNeese State 71 #1 Illinois 72, #9 Ball State 60 Midwest Regional (at Minneapolis) #1 Illinois 83, #4 Louisville 69 #1 Illinois 89. #2 Syracuse 86 Final Four (at Seattle) #3 Michigan 83, #1 Illinois 81 1 990: Midwest Region (#5 seed) (at Austin) #12 Dayton 88, #5 Illinois 86 1993: West Region (#6 seed) (at Salt Lake City) #6 Illinois 75, #11 Long Beach State 72 #3Vanderbilt85, #6lllinois68 1 994: Midwest Region (#8 seed) (at Oklahoma City) #9 Georgetown 84, #8 Illinois 77 1995: East Region (#11 seed) (at Albany, N.Y.) #6 Tulsa 68, #11 Illinois 62 1 997: Southeast Region (#6 seed) (at Charlotte) #6 Illinois 90, #11 Southern Cal 77 #14 Tennessee-Chattanooga 75, #6 Illinois 63 1998: West Region (#5 seed) (at Sacramento) #5lllinois64, #12 South Alabama 51 #4 Maryland 67, #5 Illinois 61 2000: East Region (#4 seed) (at Winston-Salem, N.C.) #4 Illinois 68. #13 Penn 58 #5 Florida 93. #4 Illinois 76 2001: Midwest Region (#1 seed) (at Dayton, Ohio) #1 Illinois 96, #16 Northwestern St. 54 #1 Illinois 79, #9 Charlotte 61 Midwest Regional (at San Antonio) #1 Illinois 80, #4 Kansas 64 #2 Arizona 87, #1 Illinois 81 2002: Midwest Region (#4 seed) (at Chicago) #4 Illinois 93, #13 San Diego St. 64 #4lllinois72,#12Creighton60 Midwest Regional (at Madison, Wis) #1 Kansas 73, #4 Illinois 69 2003: West Region (#4 seed) (at Indianapolis) #4 Illinois 65, #13 Western Kentucky 60 #5 Notre Dame 68, #4 Illinois 60 2004: Atlanta Region (#5 seed) (at Columbus, Ohio) #5 Illinois 72, #12 Murray State 53 #5 Illinois 92, #4 Cincinnati 68 Atlanta Regional (at Atlanta) #1 Duke 72, #5 Illinois 62 2005: Chicago Region (#1 seed) (at Indianapolis) #1 Illinois 67, #16 Fairleigh Dickinson 55 #1 Illinois 71, #9 Nevada 59 Chicago Regional (at Rosemont, III.) #1 Illinois 77, #12 Wisconsin- Milwaukee 63 #1 Illinois 90, #3 Arizona 89 (OT) Final Four (at St. Louis) #1 Illinois 72, #4 Louisville 57 #1 North Carolina 75, #1 Illinois 70 2008: Washington D.C. Region (#4 seed) (at San Diego) #4 Illinois 78, #13 Air Force 69 #5 Washington 67, #3 Illinois 64 Overall NCAA Record: 38-27 (.585) Illinois Record at NCAA Sites Record Last Appearance Albany 0-1 1995 Atlanta 2-1 2004 Austin 0-1 1990 Birmingham 0-1 1987 Boise 0-1 1983 CC Charlotte 2-2 1997 o llJ Chicago 6-0 2005 S Cincinnati 1-1 1988 Columbus 2-0 2004 o Dayton 2-0 2001 1 — Ll_ Oklahoma City 0-1 1994 Q^ Providence 0-1 1985 ^ Sacramento 1-1 1998 — St. Louis 1-1 2005 JI Salt Lake City 1-2 1993 GO San Antonio 1-1 2001 IE San Diego 1-1 2006 ■a: o Seattle 2-2 1989 Winston-Salem 1-1 2000 Illinois at the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) 1980: Preliminary Games (at Champaign) Illinois 105, Loyola (III.) 87 Illinois 75, Illinois State 65 Illinois 65, Murray State 63 Final Playoffs (at New York) Minnesota 65, Illinois 63 Illinois 84, UNLV 74 (3rd place) 1982: Preliminary Games (at Champaign) Illinois 126, Long Island 78 Dayton 61, Illinois 58 1996: Preliminary Games (at Champaign) Alabama 72, Illinois 69 Overall NIT Record: 5-3 (.625) 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 131 NCAA TOURNAMENT RECORDS NCAA Tournament Team Highs/Lows ■ I llinois Field Goals 39 vs. Louisville, 3/24/89 38 vs. North Carolina State, 3/22/51 37 vs. Syracuse, 3/26/89 35vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 35 vs. Northwestern State, 3/18/01 35 vs. Fairfield, 3/14/85 Field Goal Attempts 103vs, Yale, 3/21/49 81 vs. Louisville, 3/24/89 80 vs. Loyola-Chicago, 3/16/63 77 vs. Dayton, 3/21/52 75 vs. Oregon State, 3/26/49 Field Goal Percentage .615 (35-55) vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 .607(37-61)vs, Syracuse, 3/26/89 .596 (31-52) vs. use, 3/14/97 .587 (27-45) vs. Maryland, 3/22/84 .586 (34-58) vs. San Diego St., 3/15/02 .580 (29-50) vs. Air Force, 3/16/06 3-PDint Field Goals 16 vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 13vs. San Diego State, 3/15/02 12 vs. North Carolina, 4/4/05 12 vs. Louisville, 4/2/05 11 vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 11 vs. Arizona, 3/25/01 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 40 vs. North Carolina, 4/4/05 35 vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 30 vs. Louisville, 4/2/05 28 vs. Florida, 3/19/00 27vs. Arizona, 3/25/01 27 vs. Charlotte, 3/18/01 3-Point Field Goal Percentage (min, lOatt.) .579(ll-19)vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 .526 (10-19) vs. Northwestern St., 3/18/01 .520 (13-25) vs. San Diego State, 3/15/02 .500 (5-10) vs. South Alabama, 3/12/98 .500 (5-10) vs. Long Beach St., 3/18/93 Free Throws 29vs. Oklahoma A&M, 3/22/51 23 vs. use, 3/14/97 23 vs. Santa Clara, 3/26/52 22 vs. Kentucky, 3/24/51 21 vs. South Alabama, 3/12/98 Free Throw Attempts 37 vs. Oklahoma A&M, 3/22/51 35vs. Kentucky, 3/24/51 32 vs. Santa Clara, 3/26/52 32vs. Dayton, 3/21/52 30 vs. Marvland, 3/22/84 Free Throw Percentage .917(ll-12)vs. Oregon State, 3/26/49 .889(16-18)vs.NW State, 3/18/01 .882 (15-17) vs. Wyoming, 3/14/81 .857(12-14)vs. Air Force, 3/16/06 .857 (12-14) vs. West. Kentucky, 3/20/03 .826 (19-23) vs. Michigan, 4/1/89 Rebounds 50vs. Dayton, 3/15/90 50 vs. Bowling Green State, 3/15/63 49 vs. Loyola-Chicago, 3/16/53 45 vs. Kansas, 3/23/01 45 vs. Louisville, 3/24/89 Assists 27 vs. Northwestern State, 3/18/01 26vs. vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 24vs. San Diego State, 3/15/02 22 vs. Louisville, 3/24/89 21 vs. Louisville, 4/2/05 21 vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 21 vs. use, 3/14/97 21vs. Ball State, 3/18/89 21 vs. Northeastern, 3/15/85 Fewest Turnovers 4vs, Cincinnati, 3/21/04 4 vs. Fairfield, 3/14/86 5 vs. Alabama, 3/16/86 6 vs. South Alabama, 3/12/98 6 vs. Maryland, 3/22/84 7 vs. Louisville, 4/2/05 7 vs. Kentucky, 3/24/84 7 vs. Kansas State, 3/19/81 Blocked Shots 6vs.Creighton, 3/17/02 6 vs. San Diego State, 3/15/02 5 vs. Murray State, 3/19/04 5 vs. Austin Peay, 3/12/87 4 vs. Western Kentucky, 3/20/03 4 vs. Ball State, 3/18/89 Steals 13vs. South Alabama, 3/12/98 12 vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 11 vs. Western Kentucky, 3/20/03 11 vs. San Diego State, 3/15/02 11 vs. Kansas, 3/23/01 llvs. Louisville, 3/24/89 11 vs. McNeese State, 3/16/89 Points 96 vs. Northwestern State, 3/18/01 93vs. San Diego State, 3/15/02 92 vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 90 vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 90 vs. use, 3/14/97 89 vs. Syracuse, 3/26/89 8Gvs. Dayton, 3/15/90 50-Point Halves 53 vs. San Diego State (2nd), 3/15/02 52VS.NW State (2nd), 3/18/01 51 vs. Arizona (2nd), 3/25/01 51 vs. McNeese State (2nd), 3/16/89 50vs. Dayton (2nd), 3/15/90 50 vs. Syracuse (2nd), 3/26/89 Fewest Points 34 vs. Penn State, 3/21/42 44 vs. Kentucky, 3/20/42 47 vs. Kentucky, 3/22/49 49vs. Utah, 3/17/83 Fewest Field Goals 12vs. Penn State, 3/21/42 16vs. Oklahoma A&M, 3/22/51 18 vs. Kentucky, 3/20/42 19vs. South Alabama, 3/12/98 Fewest Field Goal Attempts 41 vs. South Alabama, 3/12/98 45vs.Creighton, 3/17/02 46 vs. Maryland, 3/22/84 47 vs Georgia Tech, 3/21/85 49 vs. Nevada, 3/19/05 49vs. Penn, 3/17/00 Lowest FG Percentage .226(12-53)vs. Penn State, 3/21/42 .275(19-69)vs. Kentucky, 3/22/49 ,282(29-103)vs. Yale, 3/21/45 .307 (23-75) vs. Oregon State, 3/26/49 Fewest Points / Half 13(2nd)vs. Penn State, 3/21/42 21(lst)vs. Penn State, 3/21/42 22, four times, last vs. Kentucky (1st), 3/24/84 Fewest Free Throws Ovs Alabama, 3/16/86 1 vs. Penn State, 3/21/42 2 vs. Kansas State, 3/19/81 Fewest Free Throw Attempts vs. Alabama, 3/16/86 3 vs. Kansas State, 3/19/81 6 vs. North Carolina, 4/4/05 6 vs, Maryland, 3/14/98 Low Free Throw Percentage .000 (0-0) vs. Alabama, 3/15/86 .100(l-10)vs. Penn State, 3/21/42 .363(4-ll)vs. Louisville, 3/24/89 Fewest 3-Point Field Goals Ovs. Texas-San Antonio, 3/18/88 vs. Austin Peay. 3/12/87 1, three times, last vs. Louisville, 3/24/89 Fewest 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 1 vs. Texas-San Antonio, 3/18/88 2 vs. Villanova, 3/20/88 4 vs. Syracuse, 3/26/89 Low 3-Point Field Goal Percentage .000 (0-1) vs. Texas-S.A., 3/18/88 .000 (0-7) vs. Austin Peay, 3/12/87 .125(l-8)vs. McNeese State, 3/18/89 Fewest Rebounds 16 vs. South Alabama, 3/12/98 21 vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 21 vs. UT-Chattanooga, 3/16/97 21 vs. Kentucky, 3/24/84 Fewest Assists 7 vs. Tulsa, 3/17/95 8 vs. Villanova. 3/20/88 lOvs. Kansas, 3/23/01 lOvs. Penn, 3/17/00 Fewest Blocked Shots vs. Washington, 3/18/06 Ovs. Louisville, 4/2/05 vs. Long Beach State, 3/18/93 vs. Syracuse, 3/26/89 vs. Maryland, 3/22/84 Fewest Steals 1 vs. Kansas State. 3/19/81 2 vs. Maryland, 3/14/98 2 vs. use, 3/14/97 Largest Winning Margin 41 vs. Northwestern State, 3/18/01 29vs. San Diego State, 3/15/02 24vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 24 vs. Fairfield, 3/14/86 19vs. Murray State, 3/19/04 19 vs. Northeastern, 3/15/85 19vs. Dayton, 3/21/52 Largest Losing Margin 17vs. Florida, 3/19/00 17 vs. Vanderbilt, 3/20/93 15 vs. Loyola-Chicago, 3/16/63 12vs. UT-Chattanooga, 3/16/97 Most Points In a Loss 86vs. Dayton (88), 3/15/90 81 vs. Arizona (87), 3/25/01 81 vs. Michigan (83), 4/1/89 Most Points Allowed 93, Florida, 3/19/00 89, Arizona, 3/26/05 88, Dayton, 3/15/90 87, Arizona, 3/25/01 83, Michigan, 4/1/89 NCAA Tournament Individual Lists Illinois 20-f Point Games 25, Don Sunderlage vs. Columbia, 3/20/51 22, Ted Beach vs. Columbia, 3/20/51 21, Don Sunderlage vs. North Carolina State, 3/22/51 20, Don Sunderlage vs. Kentucky, 3/24/51 21, Rod Fletcher vs. Kentucky, 3/24/51 25, lohn Kerr vs. Santa Clara, 3/26/52 20, Dave Downey vs. Bowling Green State, 3/15/53 21, Bill Burwell vs. Bowling Green State, 3/15/63 20, Dave Downey vs. Loyola-Chicago, 3/16/63 23, Ken Norman vs. Northeastern, 3/15/85 24, Doug Altenberger vs. Georgia Tech, 3/21/85 22, Anthony Welch vs. Fairfield, 3/14/86 21, Lowell Hamilton vs. Texas-San Antonio, 3/18/88 24, Nick Anderson vs. Ball State, 3/18/89 24, Nick Anderson vs. Louisville, 3/24/89 24, Nick Anderson vs. Syracuse, 3/26/89 28, Kenny Battle vs. Syracuse, 3/26/89 29, Kenny Battle vs. Michigan, 4/1/89 28, Kendall Gill vs. Dayton, 3/15/90 20, Deon Thomas vs. Long Beach State, 3/18/93 24, Kiwane Garris vs. Tulsa, 3/17/95 27, Kiwane Garris vs. use, 3/14/97 20, Chris Gandy vs. use, 3/14/97 21, Frank Williams vs. Penn, 3/17/00 27, Cory Bradford vs. Flonda, 3/19/00 30, Frank Williams vs. Kansas, 3/23/01 25, Robert Archibald vs. Arizona, 3/25/01 22, Cory Bradford vs. Arizona, 3/25/01 25, Frank Williams vs. San Diego St., 3/15/02 20, Frank Williams vs. Creighton, 3/17/02 21, Dee Brown vs. Murray State, 3/19/04 31, Deron Williams vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 22, Roger Powell vs. Cincinnati, 3/21/04 23, James Augustine vs. Nevada, 3/19/05 132 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS NCAA TOURNAMENT RECORDS 21, Dee Brown 10, James Augustine vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3/24/05 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3/24/05 21. Deron Williams 11, James Augustine vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3/24/05 vs. Louisville. 4/2/05 22 Deron Williams 14, Roger Powell vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 vs. North Carolina, 4/4/05 20 Luther Head vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 Double-Figure Assists 20 Roger Powell 11, Bruce Douglas vs. Louisville. 4/2/05 vs. Kentucky. 3/24/84 20 Luther Head 11, Bruce Douglas | vs. Louisville, 4/2/05 vs. Georgia. 3/17/85 21 Luther Head 12, KiwaneGarrls 1 vs. North Carolina, 4/4/05 vs. use. 3/14/97 20 Jamar Smith 10, Deron Williams | vs. Air Force, 3/16/06 vs. Nevada. 3/19/05 10, Deron Williams | vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 Chronological Single-Game Scoring 10, Dee Brown | Record vs. Air Force. 3/16/06 15, Ken Menke vs. Kentucky, 3/20/42 Free Throws 15, Don Sunderlage 16, KIwaneGarris vs. Penn State, 3/21/49 vs. use. 3/14/97 15, Walter Osterkorn 12, Robert Archibald | vs. Penn State, 3/21/49 vs. Arizona. 3/25/01 17. Walter Osterkorn 9 James Bredar vs. Oregon State. 3/26/49 vs. Dayton, 3/21/52 18. Don Sunderlage 9 Don Sunderlage vs. Kansas State, 3/14/51 vs. Oklahoma A&M. 3/22/51 25. Don Sunderlage vs. Columbia, 3/20/51 Free Throw Attempts 26. John Kerr 17. KIwaneGarris vs. Santa Clara, 3/26/52 vs. use. 3/14/97 28. Kenny Battle 13. Robert Archibald | vs. Syracuse, 3/26/89 vs. Arizona. 3/25/01 29, Kenny Battle 12, Kevin Turner | vs. Michigan, 4/1/89 vs. South Alabama, 3/12/98 30, Frank Williams vs. Kansas, 3/23/01 3-Point Field Goals | 31, Deron Williams 6 Jamar Smith vs. Cincinnati. 3/21/04 vs. Air Force, 3/16/06 6 Luther Head Double-Figure Rebounds vs. Louisville. 4/2/05 12, Dave Downey 6 Deron Williams vs. Bowling Green State, 3/15/63 vs. Cincinnati. 3/21/04 11, Bill Burwell 6 Cory Bradford vs. Bowling Green State, 3/15/63 vs. Arizona. 3/25/01 12. Skip Thoren 5 Luther Head vs. Bowling Green State, 3/15/63 vs. North Carolina. 4/4/05 14, Efrem Winters 5 Deron Williams vs. Villanova, 3/18/84 vs. Arizona. 3/26/05 12. Ken Norman 5 Luther Head vs. Austin Peay, 3/12/87 vs. Arizona. 3/25/05 12. Jens Kujawa 5 Dee Brown vs. Villanova, 3/20/88 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3/24/05 12. Nick Anderson 5 Frank Williams vs. McNeese State, 3/16/89 vs. San Diego State. 3/15/02 16. Nick Anderson 5 Cory Bradford vs. Syracuse. 3/26/89 vs. Florida. 3/19/00 10. Deon Thomas 5 Kendall Gill vs. Georgetown, 3/18/94 vs. Dayton. 3/15/90 12. Shelly Clark vs. Tulsa. 3/17/95 3 -Point Field Goal Attempts 13. Jarrod Gee 1 6. Luther Head vs. Maryland, 3/14/98 vs. North Carolina. 4/4/05 10, Marcus Griffin 1 2. Luther Head vs. Penn, 3/17/00 vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 10. Frank Williams 1 1, Luther Head vs. Charlotte. 3/18/01 vs. Louisville, 4/2/05 10. Sergio McClain 1 1, Cory Bradford vs. Kansas. 3/23/01 vs. Arizona, 3/25/01 10, Robert Archibald 1 1. Richard Keene vs. Kansas. 3/22/02 vs. Vanderbilt. 3/26/93 10, Brian Cook 1 0. Deron Williams vs. Western Kentucky, 3/20/03 vs. North Carolina, 4/4/05 16, Brian Cook 1 D. Cory Bradford vs. Notre Dame. 3/22/03 vs. Florida. 3/19/00 15, James Augustine vs. Fairleigh Dickinson. 3/17/05 10, James Augustine vs. Nevada, 3/19/05 Field Goals 12. Kenny Battle vs. Syracuse. 3/26/89 12. Nick Anderson vs. Louisville. 3/24/89 11. Frank Williams vs. Kansas. 3/23/01 11, Anthony Welch vs. Fairfield, 3/14/86 Field Goal Attempts 24, Frank Williams vs. Kansas. 3/23/01 23, Brian Cook vs. Notre Dame. 3/22/03 22. Nick Anderson vs. Louisville. 3/24/89 22, Dave Downey vs. Loyola-Chicago. 3/15/53 21. Luther Head vs. North Carolina. 4/4/05 21. Rod Fletcher vs. Duquesne, 3/22/52 Illinois Double-Doubles (Pts-Reb unless noted) Dave Downey. 20-12 vs. Bowling Green State. 3/15/53 Bill Burwell. 21-11 vs. Bowling Green State. 3/15/63 Skip Thoren, 10-12 vs. Bowling Green State. 3/15/63 Efrem Winters. 12-14 vs. Villanova. 3/18/84 Ken Norman. 17-12 vs. Austin Peay. 3/12/87 Nick Anderson, 13-12 vs. McNeese State, 3/16/89 Nick Anderson, 24-16 vs. Syracuse, 3/25/89 Deon Thomas, 19-10 vs. Georgetown. 3/18/94 Shelly Clark. 13-12 vs. Tulsa. 3/17/95 Kiwane Garris. 27-12 assists vs. use. 3/14/97 Jerry Gee. 14-13 vs. Maryland. 3/14/98 Marcus Griffin. 17-10 vs. Penn. 3/17/00 Frank Williams. 11-10 vs. Charlotte. 3/18/01 Sergio McClaln, 10-10 vs. Kansas. 3/23/01 Robert Archibald. 15-10 vs. Kansas, 3/22/02 Brian Cook, 17-10 vs. Western Kentucky, 3/20/03 Brian Cook, 19-16 vs. Notre Dame. 3/22/03 James Augustine. 11-15 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson. 3/17/05 James Augustine. 23-10 vs. Nevada, 3/19/05 Deron Williams. 15-10 assists vs. Nevada. 3/19/05 James Augustine. 11-10 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 3/24/05 Deron Williams. 22-10 assists vs. Arizona, 3/26/05 Opponent Records Opponent Points 33, Jerry Harkness, Loyola-Chicago, 3/16/63 32. Joah Tucker. Wisconsin- Milwaukee, 3/24/05 29, Billy McCaffrey, Vanderbilt, 3/20/93 29, Jim Tucker, Duquesne, 3/22/52 29, Jack Stone, Kansas State, 3/14/51 28, Glen Rice, Michigan, 4/1/89 28, BillSplvey, Kentucky, 3/24/51 Opponent Rebounds 19, Vic Rouse, Loyola-Chicago, 3/16/63 16, Loy Vaught, Michigan, 4/1/89 15, Leslie Hunter, Loyola-Chicago, 3/16/63 14. Torin Francis. Notre Dame, 3/22/03 14. Sam Bowie. Kentucky, 3/24/84 14, Ed Pickney, Villanova. 3/18/84 14. Ed Neely. Kansas State, 3/19/81 Opponent Field Goals 13. Jerry Harkness. Loyola-Chicago, 3/16/53 13, Jack Stone, Kansas State, 3/14/51 12, Joah Tucker, Wisconsin- Milwaukee, 3/24/05 1 1 Channing Frye, Arizona, 3/26/05 11 Gordon Klalber. Falrleigh- Dlckinson. 3/17/05 11. Reggie Lewis. Northeastern, 3/15/85 11, Jim Tucker, Duquesne, 3/22/52 11. Bill Spivey, Kentucky, 3/24/51 Opponent Field Goal Attempts 31, Jim Tucker, Duquesne. 3/22/52 28. Reggie Lewis, tilortheastern, 3/15/85 28, TonyLavelli, Yale, 3/21/49 Opponent 3-Point Field Goals 5, AlFaux. San Diego St.. 3/15/02 5. Dan Miller. Notre Dame. 3/22/03 5. SheaSeals. Tulsa, 3/17/95 5. Tab Harris. McNeese State, 3/16/89 5, Darryl Bedford, Austin Peay, 3/12/87 Opponent 3-Point Field Goal Attempts 14, Ed McCants, Wisconsin- Milwaukee, 3/24/05 13, Darryl Bedford. Austln-Peay. 3/12/87 11, Matt Langel, Penn, 3/17/00 10, Pat Sparks, Western Kentucky, 3/20/03 10, Billy McCaffrey. Vanderbilt, 3/20/93 Opponent Assists 12. Rumeel Robinson, Michigan, 4/1/89 10. Terry Conor. Alabama. 3/16/85 10. Keith Gatlin. Maryland, 3/22/84 Opponent Points 93, 89, 88, 87, 83, Florida, 3/19/00 Arizona, 3/25/05 Dayton, 3/15/90 Arizona, 3/25/01 Michigan, 4/1/89 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 133 NCAA TOURNAMENT RECORDS mini Career Leaders in the NCAA Tournament Games Played 10. Luther Head 14 James Augustine 13 Dee Brown 13 Roger Powell 13 Nick Smith 12 Rich McBride 1 1 Brian Cook 11 Sean Harrington 11 Deron Williams 11 Warren Carter 10 Lowell Hamilton 10 Robert Archibald 9 Steve Bardo 9 Cory Bradford 9 Bruce Douglas 9 Kendall Gill 9 Jack Ingram 9 Lucas Johnson 9 Frank Williams 9 Efrem Winters 9 TonyWyslnger 9 Points 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Dee Brown 179 Luther Head 162 Deron Williams 150 Frank Williams 148 James Augustine 135 Rod Fletcher 130 Roger Powell 123 Nick Anderson 120 Brian Cook 120 Kendall Gill 117 Doug Altenberger 109 Kenny Battle 107 Cory Bradford 105 Don Sunderlage 100 Field Goals 1. Dee Brown 64 Luther Head 59 Frank Williams 57 Deron Williams 54 Roger Powell 51 Nick Anderson 50 Brian Cook 49 James Augustine 46 Kendall Gill 46 Rod Fletcher 44 Doug Altenberger 42 Don Sunderlage 41 Kenny Battle 40 Cory Bradford 38 Anthony Welch 38 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Rebounds (since 1963) 9. 10. 12. 13. 14. James Augustine 102 Brian Cook 74 Roger Powell 58 Efrem Winters 58 Nick Anderson 56 Dee Brown 48 Luther Head 48 Ken Norman 46 Damir Krupalija 42 Robert Archibald 41 Lowell Hamilton 41 Kenny Battle 40 Bruce Douglas 38 Sergio McClain 37 Assists (since 1981) 1. Deron Williams 78 2. Dee Brown 67 3. Luther Head 58 4. Bruce Douglas 55 5. Frank Williams 42 6. Steve Bardo 37 Kendall Gill 30 Kiwane Garris 24 Tony Wysinger 20 10. Cory Bradford 18 Sergio McClain 18 Tliree-Point Field Goals 1. Luther Head 32 2. Cory Bradford 28 3. Dee Brown 25 4. Deron Williams , 24 5. Frank Williams 21 6. Sean Harrington 12 7. Kendall Gill 10 8 Matt Heldman 9 9. Rich McBride 8 10. Kevin Turner 7 Free Throws 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS James Augustine 43 Don Sunderlage 35 Kiwane Garris 33 Clive Follmer 32 Robert Archibald 31 Rod Fletcher 28 Dee Brown 27 Kenny Battle 26 Lucas Johnson 23 Frank Williams 23 Nick Anderson 20 Bruce Douglas 20 Record by Seed No. 1 12-3 No. 2 2-1 No. 3 3-3 No. 4 6-6 No. 5 3-3 No. 6 2-2 No. 8 0-1 No. 11 0-1 Record by Region Midwest 9-5 East 8-7 West 4-5 Southeast 3-4 Mideast 6-3 Atlanta 2-1 Chicago 5-1 Washington D.C. I-l Final Four Record: 4-5 1949: 1-1 (3rd) 1951: 1-1 (3rd) 1952: 1-1 (3rd) 1989: 0-1 2005: 1-1 (2nd) Illinois vs Eventual NCAA National Champions (7-24) 2005 North Carolina, L 70-75 2002 Maryland, 163-76 2001 Duke, L 77-78 2000 Michigan Statze, 166-91,161-76 1989 Michigan, W 96-84, W 87-73, L 81-83 1988 Kansas, W 81-75 1987 Indiana, 166-69, W 69-67 1981 Indiana, L 61-78, L 66-69 1980 Louisville, W 77-64 1979 Michigan State, W 57-55, L 62-76 1976 Indiana, L 55-83, L 48-58 1973 UCLA, L 64-71 1957 UCLA, 182-120 1965 UCLA, W 110-83 1964 UCLA, L 79-83 1963 Loyola-Chicago, L 64-79 1960 Ohio State, L 73-97, L 81-109 1953 Indiana, 170-74, L 79-91 1951 Kentucky, L 74-76 1949 Kentucky, L 47-76 1941 Wisconsin, L 30-46 1940 Indiana, L 36-38 I 134 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS RECORDS VS. OPPONENTS Opponent A Air Force Games Won Lost Home Away* Opponent F Fairfield Games Won Lost Home Away* 1 1 0-0 1-0 1 1 0-0 1-0 Alabama 3 1 2 1-1 0-1 Fairleigh Dickinson 1 1 0-0 1-0 Alabama-Birmingham 1 1 0-0 0-1 Florida 5 4 1 1-0 3-1 Alaska-Anchorage 1 1 0-0 1-0 Florida A&M 1 1 1-0 0-0 American 1 1 1-0 0-0 Fort Worth YMCA 2 2 0-0 2-0 American-Puerto Rico 2 2 0-0 2-0 Furman 2 1 1 1-0 0-1 Arizona 12 6 6 3-G 3-6 G Arizona State 3 2 1 1-0 1-1 Galveston YMCA 1 1 0-0 1-0 Arkansas 5 5 1-0 4-0 George Washington 1 1 0-1 0-0 Arkansas Athletic Club 1 1 1-0 0-0 Georgetown 5 4 1 1-0 3-1 Arkansas-Little Rock 3 3 3-0 0-0 Georgia 4 4 2-0 2-0 Arkansas-Pine Blutl 1 1 1-0 0-0 Georgia Southern 2 2 2-0 0-0 Army 5 3 2 1-0 2-2 Georgia Tech 7 6 1 1-0 5-1 Auburn 1 1 1-0 0-0 Gonzaga 2 2 1-0 1-0 Augustana 2 2 0-0 2-0 Grambling 1 1 0-0 1-0 Austin Peay 2 1 1 1-0 0-1 Great Lakes 9 5 4 3-2 2-2 B Great Lakes Hospital 1 1 1-0 0-0 Ball State 2 2 1-0 1-0 H Baylor 2 2 1-0 1-0 Harvard 2 2 2-0 0-0 Beaumont YMCA 1 1 0-0 1-0 Hawaii 4 4 1-0 3-0 Belmont G 0-0 0-0 Hawaii Armed Forces All-Stars 1 1 0-0 1-0 Bethune-Cookman 1 1 1-0 0-0 Hawaii-Loa 1 1 0-0 1-0 Birmingham Athletic Club 1 1 0-0 1-0 Houston 4 2 2 1-1 1-1 Bowling Green 3 3 1-0 2-0 Howard 1 1 1-0 0-0 Bradley 14 5 12 3 2 2 8-1 2-0 4-1 1-2 1 Brigham Young Idaho State 1 1 0-0 1-0 Butler 37 29 8 25-4 4-4 Illinois-Chicago 12 11 1 7-1 4-0 C Illinois State 7 7 6-0 1-0 Cairo Athletic Club 1 1 0-0 1-0 Illinois Wesleyan 6 6 5-0 1-0 California 9 4 5 1-0 3-5 Indiana 155 76 79 45-30 31-49 Cal Poly (SLO) 1 1 1-0 0-0 Indiana State 1 1 1-0 0-0 Cal St.-Chico I 1 1-0 0-0 lona 1 1 0-0 1-0 Cal St.-Northridge 1 1 1-0 0-0 Iowa 138 73 65 56-14 17-51 Camp Grant 1 1 0-0 0-1 Iowa State 11 11 5-0 6-0 Carleton 2 2 2-0 0-0 lUPUl 0-0 0-0 Carroll 2 1 2 1 2-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 J Centenary lacksonville (Fla.) 1 1 0-0 0-1 Champaign High School 1 1 1-0 0-0 Jackson State 2 2 2-0 0-0 ChanuteAFB 3 2 1 1-1 1-0 K Charleston 1 1 0-0 1-0 Kansas 5 3 2 0-0 3-2 Chicago 67 38 29 22-12 16-17 Kansas State 10 8 2 5-0 3-2 Chicago State 8 8 8-0 0-0 Kent State 3 3 2-0 1-0 Chicago YMCA 1 1 0-0 0-1 Kentucky 15 4 11 2-3 2-8 Cincinnati 4 3 1 0-0 3-1 Kentucky State 1 1 1-0 0-0 Clemson 2 2 0-0 2-0 Knox 4 4 2-0 2-0 Cleveland State 1 1 1-0 0-0 L Coe 2 1 1 1-1 0-0 LaSalle 1 1 1-0 0-0 College of Charleston 1 1 0-0 1-0 Long Beach State 3 2 1 1-0 1-1 Colgate 3 3 2-0 1-0 Long Island 1 1 1-0 0-0 Colorado 2 1 1 0-0 1-1 Longwood 1 1 1-0 0-0 Columbia 4 4 3-0 1-0 Louisiana-Monroe 1 1 1-0 0-0 Columbus YMCA 1 1 0-0 1-0 Louisiana State 2 2 1-0 1-0 Connecticut 2 2 0-1 0-1 Louisville 5 3 2 0-0 3-2 Connecticut State 1 1 1-0 0-0 Loyola-Chicago 14 11 3 8-0 4-3 Coppin State 3 3 3-0 0-0 Loyola-Los Angeles 1 1 1-0 0-0 Cornell 5 4 1 4-1 0-0 Loyola-New Orleans 3 2 1 1-0 0-0 Creighton 7 7 4-0 3-0 M D Maine 2 2 2-0 0-0 Dayton 6 4 2 0-1 4-1 Manhattan 3 3 0-0 3-0 Decatur YMCA 2 2 0-0 2-0 Marquette 14 10 4 7-1 3-3 Delaware State 2 2 2-0 0-0 Maryland 5 2 3 0-0 2-3 Denver 1 1 1-0 0-0 Maryland-Baltimore 1 1 1-0 0-0 DePaul 17 12 5 6-2 6-3 Maryland-Eastern Shore 1 1 1-0 0-0 DePauw 10 8 2 8-2 0-0 McNeese State 1 1 0-0 0-0 Detroit 8 7 1 6-0 1-1 Melbourne (Australia) 2 2 2-0 0-0 Drake 5 4 1 3-0 1-1 Memphis YMCA 1 1 0-0 1-0 Duke 6 2 4 0-0 2-4 Memphis 5 4 1 2-0 2-1 Ouquesne 3 2 1 1-0 1-1 Mercer 3 3 3-0 0-0 E Metro State 2 2 2-0 0-0 Eastern Illinois 6 6 6-0 0-0 Mexico 2 2 2-0 0-0 Eastern Kentucky 1 1 1-0 0-0 Miami (Fla) 1 1 0-0 1-0 Evanston YMCA Reds 5 2 3 0-0 2-3 Miami (Ohio) 3 3 3-0 0-0 2008-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 135 RECORDS VS. OPPONENTS Opponent Games V/on Lost Heme Away* Opponent Games Won Lost Home Away* Michigan 147 79 68 50-23 29-45 South Carolina 3 2 1 1-0 1-1 Michigan State 100 52 48 33-15 19-33 South Carolina State 1 1-0 0-0 Millikin 14 13 1 7-1 6-0 South Dakota 1 1-0 0-0 Minnesota 168 108 60 66-16 42-44 South Dakota State 1 1-0 0-0 Mississippi 2 2 2-0 0-0 Southeast Missouri State 2 2-0 0-0 IVIississippi Valley State 1 1 1-0 0-0 Southern California 9 7 1-1 1-6 Missouri 36 24 12 4-1 20-11 Southern Illinois (Carbondale) 2 1-0 1-0 Missouri-Rolla 1 1 1-0 0-0 Southern Illinois (Edwardsville) 1 1-0 0-0 Missouri-St. Louis 1 1 1-0 0-0 Southern Mississippi 1 1-0 0-0 Mobile YMCA 1 1 0-0 1-0 Stanford 6 4 2 3-0 1-2 Monmouth College 1 1 1-0 0-0 Syracuse 3 2 1 0-0 2-1 Montgomery YMCA 1 1 1 1 0-0 1-0 0-1 0-0 T Morehead State Temple 7 4 3 1-0 3-3 Mount Vernon 1 1 0-0 1-0 Temple YMCA 1 1 0-0 1-0 Murray State 2 2 1-0 1-0 Tennessee 3 1 2 1-0 0-2 N Tennessee-Chattanooga 1 1 0-0 0-1 Nebraska 9 7 2 5-1 2-1 Tennessee-Martin 2 2 2-0 0-0 Nevada 1 1 0-0 1-0 Tennessee State 2 2 2-0 0-0 Nevada-Las Vegas 2 2 0-0 2-0 Tennessee Tech 1 1 1-0 0-0 New Mexico 1 1 1-0 0-0 Texas 4 2 2 2-0 0-2 New Mexico State 3 2 1 1-0 1-1 Texas-Arlington 1 1 1-0 0-0 New York University 3 3 1-0 2-3 Texas-El Paso 1 1 1-0 0-0 North Carolina 7 3 4 2-1 1-3 Texas A & M 3 3 1-0 2-0 North Carolina-Charlotte 2 1 1 0-1 1-0 Texas A & M-Corpus Christi 1 1 1-0 0-0 North Carolina State 3 3 0-0 3-0 Texas Christian 3 3 1-0 2-0 North Dakota 5 5 5-0 0-0 Texas-Pan American 4 4 3-0 1-0 North Dakota State 2 2 2-0 0-0 Texas-San Antonio 2 2 1-0 1-0 Northeastern 1 1 0-0 1-0 Texas Southern 2 2 2-0 0-0 Northeastern Illinois 1 1 1-0 0-0 Toledo 3 1 2 0-0 1-2 Northern Michigan 2 2 2-0 0-0 Tulane 5 4 1 2-1 2-0 Northwestern College 2 2 2-0 0-0 Tulsa 2 1 1 0-0 1-1 Northwestern 156 122 34 60-13 62-21 U Northwestern State 2 2 0-0 2-0 UCLA 9 3 6 2-2 1-4 Notre Dame 40 27 13 15-2 12-11 Utah 2 1 1 0-0 1-1 Utah State 2 2 2-0 0-0 Oakland 2 2 2-0 0-0 V Oberlin 1 1 1-0 0-0 Valparaiso 5 5 5-0 0-0 Ohio 4 4 4-0 0-0 Vanderbilt 7 4 3 2-0 2-3 Ohio State 161 100 61 59-21 41-40 Villanova 6 3 3 0-0 3-3 Oklahoma 19 14 5 8-1 6-4 Virginia Tech 2 2 0-0 2-0 Oklahoma State 3 2 1 0-1 2-0 W Old Dominion 1 1 0-0 0-0 Wabash 10 7 3 6-2 1-1 Oregon 4 4 0-0 4-0 Waco YMCA 1 1 0-0 1-0 Oregon State 3 3 2-0 1-0 Wake Forest 2 1 1 1-0 0-1 College of the Ozarks 1 1 0-0 1-0 Washington 6 2 4 1-0 1-4 . P Washington (St. Louis) 12 11 1 9-1 2-0 Pacific 1 1 1-0 0-0 Washington State 6 4 2 4-0 0-2 Pennsylvania 6 6 2-0 4-0 Western Illinois 5 5 5-0 0-0 Penn State 25 18 7 9-3 9-4 Western Kentucky 2 2 1-0 1-0 Peoria Tigers 1 1 0-0 1-0 West Texas State 1 1 1-0 0-0 Peoria YMCA 1 1 0-0 1-0 West Virginia 4 3 1 1-0 2-1 Pittsburgti 6 4 2 2-2 2-0 Western Michigan 2 2 1-0 1-0 , Princeton 7 6 1 6-0 0-1 Wheaton 1 1 1-0 0-0 J Providence 2 2 0-0 0-2 Wichita State 3 3 0-0 3-0 1 Purdue 166 81 85 53-30 28-55 Williams Mary 1 1 0-0 1-0 1 R Wisconsin 174 106 68 66-17 40-51 Rice 2 2 1-0 1-0 Wisconsin-Green Bay 2 2 2-0 0-0 Riverside 1 1 1-0 0-0 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 3 3 2-0 1-0 Rose Poly 2 2 1-0 1-0 Wright Field 1 1 0-1 0-0 Rutgers S San Diego State 1 1 0-0 1-0 Wyoming X Xavier 1 1 0-0 1-0 1 1 0-0 1-0 2 2 1-0 1-0 Santa Clara 1 5 1 1 4 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-4 Y St. John's University Yale 1 1 0-0 1-0 St. Joseph (Pa.) 1 1 0-0 0-1 St. Louis 15 10 5 7-2 3-3 *away or neutral St. Mary's (Calif.) 1 1 1-0 0-0 2006-07 opponents listed in bold. San Francisco 1 1 1-0 0-0 1 San Jose State 2 2 2-0 0-0 J Savannah State 0-0 0-0 i Seton Hall 3 3 1-0 2-0 1 Shelbyville Business College 1 1 0-0 1-0 1 South Alabama 1 1 0-0 1-0 1 136 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS SERIES RECORDS Air Force (1-01 H ■• 0-0 A- 0-0 N-1-0 3-16-2006 78-69 W San Diego. Calit Alabama (1-2) H-1-1 12-12-1953 3-16-1986 3-13-1996 A - 0-0 77-54 56-58 69-72 N-0-1 W Champaigo L Charlotte, N.C L Champaign Alabama-BirmiriBham (D-1) H - 0-0 A - 0-0 11-24-1984 52-59 H- L 0-1 Anchorage Alaska-Anchoraee(1-OI H-D-0 A-I-0 12-30-1978 92-80 N- W 0-0 Anctiorage American University (1-0) H-1-0 A -0-0 12-11-1993 108-84 N- W -0-0 Champaign American-Puerto Rico (2-0) H - 0-0 A - 2-0 11-23-1990 103-84 11-25-1994 89-77 Arizona (6-6) N - 0-0 W San Juan. PR W San Juan. PR, H - 3-0 A - 0-3 12-27-1966 93-77 11-30-1973 80-101 12-13-1974 66-78 12-20-1975 66-60 11-28-1977 113-107 1-24-1987 82-63 1-30-1988 70-78 11-22-2000 76-79 12-16-2000 81-73 3-25-2001 81-87 12-4-2001 82-87 3-26-2005 90-89 (OT) Arizona State (2-1) 3-3 Los Angeles Tucson Tucson Champaign Champaign Champaign Tucson Maui, Hawaii Chicago San Antonio Phoenix Rosemont. III. H-1-0 1-25-1964 12-14-1974 12-18-1976 Arliansas (5-0) A - 0-1 97-78 69-91 80-74 N-1-0 W Chicago L Tempo W Champaign H-1-0 12-14-1949 12-8-2001 12-7-2002 12-6-2003 12-4-2004 A - 0-0 65-53 94-91 62-58 85-61 72-60 Champaign Chicago Little Rock Chicago Little Rock Arliansas Athletic Cluti (1-0) H-1-0 12-8-1914 A - 0-0 52-6 N - 0-0 W Champaign Arkansas-Little Rock (3-D) H - 3-0 A - 0-0 12-10-1988 107-88 12-15-1990 83-72 12-5-2005 75-49 AfKansas-PineBlutld-O) H - 0-0 W Champaign W Champaign W Champaign H~1-0 A -0-0 11-27-2002 96-43 Afniy (3-2) 0-0 Champaign H-1-0 12-30-1965 12-16-1967 12-28-1974 12-28-1979 12-11-1981 Auburn (1-0) A - 0-0 69-78 57-65 79-70 75-48 72-37 2-2 New York Knoxville. Tenn Albuquerque. NM Honolulu. Hawaii Champaign H-1-0 12-12-1987 Augustana (2-0) A - 0-0 N - 0-0 107-103 lOT) W Champaign H-1-0 A -1-0 12-30-1933 37-62 12-11-1937 43-27 Austin Peay (1-1) N - 0-0 W Champaign W Rock Island. 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32-27 w Champaign 3-1-1930 30-17 w Champaign 2 11-1990 79-93 L Ann Arbor 1-7-1989 71-54 w Champaign 2-8-1930 21-26 L Minneapolis 1-18-1932 16-28 29-33 L w Ann Arbor Champaign 1 2 26-1991 72-67 68-65 W W Ann Arbor Champaign 2-16-1989 1-18-1990 75-56 73-64 w w East Lansing Champaign 2-15-1930 2-15-1932 26-22 23-15 w w Champaign 2-20-1932 28-1991 Champaign 1-9-1933 22-17 w Champaign 1-18-1992 61-68 L Champaign 2-17-1990 63-70 I East Lansing 2-27-1932 26-27 L Minneapolis 1-14-1933 30-35 L Ann Arbor 3-14-1992 59-68 L Ann Arbor 1-17-1991 68-71 L Champaign 2-18-1933 26-22 w Minneapolis 1-19-1935 34-22 W Champaign 1-23-1993 68-76 L Ann Arbor 2-16-1991 58-62 L East Lansing 2-25-1933 28-30 I Champaign 3-4-1935 36-22 W Ann Arbor 3 10-1993 97-98 (OT) I Champaign 1-11-1992 75-77 L East Lansing 2-23-1935 38-34 w Minneapolis 2-24-1936 37-42 L Champaign 1 23-1994 70-74 L Champaign 3-7-1992 80-71 W Champaign 3-2-1935 41-29 w Champaign 3-2-1936 22-35 L Ann Arbor 2 22-1994 70-79 I Ann Arbor 1-9-1993 52-39 W East Lansing 1-6-1936 42-19 w Minneapolis 1-8-1938 37-45 L Ann Arbor 1 17-1995 59-69 L Champaign 2-10-1993 83-80 W Champaign 2-22-1936 35-33 w Champaign 2-28-1938 36-32 W Champaign 2 26-1995 51-63 L Ann Arbor 1 8-1994 74-79 I East Lansing 1-17-1938 29-41 L Champaign 1-7-1939 30-20 W Champaign 1 9-1996 68-83 L Ann Arbor 2 9-1994 . 72-64 w Champaign 2-12-1938 23-28 L Minneapolis 2-13-1939 35-28 W Ann Arbor 3 3-1996 73-62 W Champaign 1 28-1995 67-75 L Champaign 1-23-1939 33-35 L Minneapolis 1-15-1940 48-43 W Ann Arbor 1 9-1997 74-88 L Ann Arbor 2 15-1995 58-68 L East Lansing 2-10-1940 60-31 W Champaign 2-24-1940 51-28 W Champaign 3 2-1997 70-51 W Champaign 1 6-1996 58-68 L Champaign 2-8-1941 38-50 L Minneapolis 1-13-1941 47-41 W Champaign 1 25-1998 64-53 W Champaign 3 6-1996 67-77 I East Lansing 1-24-1942 49-36 W Champaign 2-22-1941 31-47 L Ann Arbor 1 28-1999 61-59 W Ann Arbor 1 22-1997 66-63 W East Lansing 2-16-1942 41-37 W Minneapolis 1-10-1942 44-40 W Ann Arbor 1 16-2000 91-95(201) L Ann Arbor 2 15-1997 79-68 W Champaign 2-13-1943 56-35 w Minneapolis 2-14-1942 52-29 W Champaign 2 9-2000 75-59 W Champaign 1 17-1998 64-68 L East Lansing 2-15-1943 67-43 w Minneapolis 1-9-1943 47-34 W Champaign 1 13-2001 80-51 W Champaign 2 12-1998 84-63 W Champaign 3-3-1944 50-32 w Champaign 1-8-1944 45-52 L Ann Arbor 1 25-2001 55-51 W Ann Arbor 1 16-1999 49-51 L Champaign 3-4-1944 53-27 w Champaign 1-6-1945 38-43 L Champaign 1 12-2002 94-70 W Champaign 2 111999 44-61 L East Lansing 2-10-1945 57-35 w Minneapolis 1-13-1945 55-37 W Ann Arbor 2 7-2002 68-60 W Ann Arbor 3 7-1999 50-67 L Chicago 2-19-1945 49-48 w Champaign 1-5-1946 48-49 L Ann Arbor 1 29-2003 67-60 W Champaign 1 30-2000 66-91 L East Lansing 1-6-1947 31-34 I Champaign 2-9-1946 49-44 W Champaign 3 1-2003 82-79 W Ann Arbor 3 12-2000 61-76 L Chicago 1-27-1948 51-59 L Minneapolis 2-24-1947 45-36 W Ann Arbor 1 31-2004 67-52 W Champaign 2 6-2001 77-66 W Champaign 1-29-1949 45-44 w Champaign 2-7-1948 57-66 L Champaign 3 13-2004 74-60 W Indianapolis 2 3-2002 61-67 L Champaign 2-4-1950 67-57 w Minneapolis 3-7-1949 53-70 1. Ann Arbor 2 8-2005 57-51 W Ann Arbor 2 12-2002 63-61 W East Lansing 1-6-1951 70-62 w Champaign 2-18-1950 70-60 W Champaign 1 14-2006 79-74 W Champaign 2 3-2003 65-68 L EasI Lansing 1-5-1952 52-43 w Minneapolis 1-13-1951 68-47 W Champaign 2 21-2006 64-72 L Ann Arbor 2 18-2003 70-40 W Champaign 12-23-1952 73-77 L Minneapolis 1-12-1952 67-51 w Anr, Arbor 2-10-2004 75-51 W Champaign 2-23-1953 83-82 W Champaign 140 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS SERIES RECORDS 72-84 71-78 (OT) 95-84 97-81 88-91 75-86 94-87 70-81 90-82 70-77 65-60 76-85 89-80 81-70 81-92 86-78 75-72 90-105 100-89 92-94 81-93 84-71 61-60 80-58 73-82 75-73 93-78 64-80 62-91 73-82 61-80 52-72 47-75 50-56 68-77 62-72 69-83 70-72 66-70 69-75 67-57 59-57 75-79 60-58 (OT) 63-65 80-76 59-76 64-57 77-65 49-75 70-67 80-53 53-41 58-60 82-56 76-57 73-64 80-58 79-67 65-61 86-50 62-69 63-58 74-91 99-72 67-66 94-74 53-54 74-58 65-67 90-75 66-77 94-88 (OT) 64-69 68-67 96-90 66-67 68-56 63-75 67-64 73-59 89-80 80-64 67-59 76-53 67-66 92-76 76-70 84-60 79-69 89-66 64-56 77-53 71-65 a torteited game Champaign Mmneapolis Minneapolis Champaign Mmneapolis Champaign Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Minneapolis Champaign Champaign Minneapolis Minneapolis Champaign Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Champaign Minneapolis Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Champaign Minneapohs Minneapolis Champaign Champaign Minneapolis Minneapolis Champaign New Yorli City Champaign Minneapohs Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Champaign Minneapolis Minneapohs Champaign Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Champaign Minneapolis Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapohs Chicago Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Indianapolis Minneapolis Champaign Minneapolis Champaign Chicago Champaign Minneapolis Mississippi (2-0) H - 1-0 12-3-1988 11-28-1989 83-72 A - 1-0 91-79 N - 0-0 W Champaign \N Oxtotd, Miss. Mississippi Valley Stale (1-0) H -1-0 12-5-1987 A - 0-0 111-73 N - 0-0 W Champaig Missouri (24-12) H - 4-1 A -3-2 N - 17-9 12-21-1932 36-24 W Columbia 1-3-1934 31-27 w Champaign 12-14-1942 51-30 w Champaign 12-18-1943 39-29 w Columbia 12-16-1946 50-55 L Kansas City 12-4.1954 77-49 W Champaign 12-10-1955 73-74 L Columbia 12-3-1976 75-76 L Columbia 12-6-1977 96-85 W Champaign 12-5-1978 69-57 w Columbia 12-4-1979 66-67 (OT) I Champaign 12-10-1980 84-62 IN St. Louis 12-8-1981 68-78 (OT) L St. Louis 12-28-1983 66-60 W St. Louis 12-6-1984 65-50 W St. Louis 12-21-1985 67-55 w St. Louis 12-23-1986 92-74 w St. Louis 12-22-1987 75-63 w St. Louis 12-19-1988 87-84 \N St. Louis 12-20-1989 101-93 W St. Louis 12-19-1990 84-81 W St. Louis 12-23-1991 44-61 L St. Louis 12-23-1992 65-66 L St. Louis 12-22-1993 107-108(301) L St Louis 12-22-1994 58-76 L St. Louis 12-20-1995 96-85 (OT) W St. Louis 12-28-1996 85-69 W St. Louis 12-23-1997 69-75 L St Louis 12-22-1998 62-67 L St. Louis 12-21-1999 72-78 L St Louis 12-21-2000 86-81 (OT) W St. Louis 12-22-2001 72-61 W St Louis 12-21-2002 85-70 W St. Louis 12-23-2003 71-70 W St. Louis 12-22-2004 70-64 W St. Louis 12-21-2005 82-50 W St Louis Heyada-Las Vegas 12-01 H - 0-0 A - 0-0 N - 2-0 3-19-1980 84-74 W Nem York City 11-20-2000 74-69 W Maui, Hawaii Missourl-Rolla (1-0) H-1-0 A -0-0 12-4-1975 67-65 N- W 0-0 Champaign Missouri-St. Louis (1-0) H - 1-0 A - 0-0 12-11-1979 91-65 N- 0-0 Champaign Mobile YMCA (1-0) H-0-0 A -1-0 1-1-1908 22-21 N- W 0-0 Mobile, Ala Monmouth (1-0) H-1-0 A -0-0 12-6-1939 37-19 H- W -00 Champaign Monteomery YMCA (0-1) H - 0-0 A - 0-1 1-2-1908 21-31 N- L •0-0 Montgomeiy, Ala Morehead State (1-0) H-1-0 A -0-0 12-10-1993 110-75 N- W ■0-0 Champaign Mt. Vernon (1-0) H-0-0 A -1-0 12-23-1908 47-25 N W -0-0 Mt. Veinon. Ill Murray State (2-0) H - I-O 3-13-1980 3-19-2004 Nebraska (7-2) A - 0-0 65-63 72-53 N - 1-0 W Champaign W Columbus, Ohio H - 5-1 1-1-1921 1-3-1921 12-12-1942 12-29-1944 12-20-1945 12-28-1946 11-28-1975 12-11-1976 11-24-1990 Heyadad-O) A - 2-0 25-30 26-24 69-27 77-39 62-51 72-37 60-58 67-63 73-100 ■0-1 Champaign Champaign Champaign Champaign Lincoln, Neb Champaign Lincoln, Neb. Champaign San loan, P.R. H - 0-0 3-19-2005 A -0-0 71-59 N - 1-0 W Indianapolis New Mexico (1-0) H-1-0 12-6-1975 A -- 0-0 67-66 N - 0-0 W Champaign New Me»ico State (2-1 H-1-0 A -0-0 12-8-1984 93-55 11-28-1986 67-65 11-28-1992 94-95 New York llnlyersity (3-0) N-1-1 W Champaign W Laie, Hawaii L Anchorage H - 1-0 12-20-1958 12-28-1962 12-26-1964 A -1-0 83-78 91-85 102-79 N-1-0 W Champaign W New York City W Philadelphia, Pa North Carolina (3-4) H - 2-1 12-20-1951 12-20-1986 12-19-1987 12-3-2002 12-2-2003 4-4-2005 11-29-2005 A -1-1 86-66 77-90 74-85 92-65 81-88 70-75 68-64 N - 0-2 W Champaign L Chapel Hill, NC. L Champaign W Champaign L Greensbnro, NC L St. Louis W Chapel Hill, N.C. North Oarolina-Charlolte (1-1) H-0-1 A -0-0 N-1-0 11-25-1977 64-68 L Champaign 3-18-2001 79-61 W Dayton, Ohio North Carolina State (3-0) H - 0-0 3-22-51 12-28-71 12-30-95 North Dakota (5-0) - 0-0 N - 3-0 84-70 W New York City 74-72 W Jacksonyille, Fla. 85-76 W Honolulu H - 5-0 12-30-1926 12-20-1928 12-30-1932 12-17-1938 12-9-1968 A - 0-0 36-28 28-27 26-14 61-33 83-51 N - 0-0 Champaign Champaign Champaign Champaign Champaign North Dakota Stale (2-0) H - 2-0 12-11-1975 12-22-1981 A - 0-0 90-73 90-61 N - 0-0 W Champaign W Champaign Northeastern (1-0) H -- 0-0 A - 0-0 3-15-1985 76-57 N-1-0 W Atlanta Northeastern Illinois (1-0) H - 1-0 A - 0-0 12-9-1994 71-53 N - 0-0 W Champaign Northern Michigan (2-0) H - 2-0 A - 0-0 12-14-1971 82-70 12-14-1973 87-72 Northwestern (122-34) N - 0-0 W Champaign W Champaign H -BO-13 3-7-1908 2-27-1909 2-25-1911 3-2-1912 3-9-1912 2-14-1913 3-15-1913 2-14-1914 2-12-1916 2-29-1916 1-12-1917 3-2-1917 2-9-1918 3-2-1918 1-17-1924 3-4-1924 1-14-1925 2-12-1925 1-8-1927 2-16-1927 2-8-1928 3-1-1928 2-10-1930 2-22-1930 1-12-1931 2-16-1931 1-7-1933 1-21-1933 A - 59-21 18-13 35-4 26-15 25-10 30-19 23-22 18-20 35-15 21-23 16-25 45-17 21-12 38-22 14-29 38-18 36-35 27-16 30-20 27-23 46-32 32-20 31-39 30-24 32-34 27-29 35-28 27-25 27-30 3-0 Evanston Evanston Evanston Champaign Evanston Champaign Evanston Champaign Champaign Evanston Champaign Evanston Champaign Evanston Champaign Evanston Evanston Champaign Evanston Champaign Champaign Evanston Evanston Champaign Champaign Evanston Champaign Evanston 1-20-1934 2-19-1934 1-18-1936 2-17-1936 1-4-1937 3-6-1937 2-25-1939 2-12-1940 1-18-1941 2-7-1942 2-28-1942 2-1-1943 2-27-1943 2-11-1944 2-25-1944 1-19-1945 12-24-1945 1-14-1946 2-16-1946 1-11-1947 2-22-1947 1-5-1948 2-28-1948 2-7-1949 2-26-1949 1-16-1950 3-4-1950 3-3-1951 3-3-1952 1-12-53 3-9-1953 1-4-1954 3-1-1954 2-5-1955 3-5-1955 3-5-1956 2-11-1957 2-1-1958 3-8-1958 2-7-1959 3-7-1959 12-29-1959 3-5-1960 2-18-1961 2-12-1962 3-10-1962 1-14-1963 3-4-1963 1-1-1964 3-2-1965 2-7-1966 3-7-1966 1-10-1967 2-4-1967 2-10-1968 2-24-1968 1-11-1969 3-8-1969 1-13-1970 3-9-1971 1-8-1972 2-5-1972 2-5-1973 3-5-1973 2-16-1974 1-11-1975 2-8-1975 1-10-1976 2-7-1976 1-24-1977 2-10-1977 1-21-1978 2-9-1978 1-6-1979 3-1-1979 1-5-1980 2-28-1980 1-8-1981 3-7-1981 1-7-1982 3-6-1982 2-5-1983 2-10-1983 2-4-1984 2-8-1984 1-19-1985 2-14-1985 1-18-1986 2-13-1986 1-10-1987 2-5-1987 1-23-1988 3-12-1988 1-19-1989 2-11-1989 1-13-1990 2-14-1990 2-4-1991 34-20 25-32 28-40 39-38 38-47 32-26 34-36 35-33 42-41 41-33 63-49 68-51 86-44 29-42 50-47 51-42 45-57 45-38 43-48 55-40 52-51 52-47 60-43 85-66 81-64 76-50 69-52 80-76 95-74 83-58 86-70 66-65 84-82 104-89 81-69 82-83 104-97 102-98 72-88 79-88 81-84 92-79 84-77 72-78 88-70 73-68 78-76 79-73 73-71 93-70 77-80 76-84 96-104 93-83 71-78 62-61 82-77 (OT) 78-68 101-80 70-85 67-63 68-59 84-77 77-76 75-86 64-60 47-51 74-69 61-55 71-68 65-64 73-63 61-72 74-56 64-71 81-71 90-66 88-64 98-76 60-50 85-65 78-62 55-58 71-52 73-49 55-43 64-42 72-46 75-52 76-69 72-43 79-48 79-74 75-70 86-69 85-78 88-74 73-59 W L L VI L IN L W IN V« w w w L W w L w L W W »( W W W W w w w w w w w w w L w 23.5 23,5 21.1 24,9 20.2 2.15 24.1 2/8 HG 52 40 37 43 46 49 41 38 37 as 46 28 35 36 36 32 39 .!8 36 .14 33 .19 1927 28 1928-29 1929 30 1930-31 1931 32 1932-33 1933 34 1934-35 1935 36 1936-37 1937 38 G 17 17 16 17 17 18 10 20 19 18 16 17 17 16 17 1/ 18 19 20 19 18 18 FG 114* 107* 105* 138* 120* 128* 124* 182* 256 256 275 154* 125' 98* 96* 106' 110' 121* 138* I.ID' 161* i:i6* FT 82* 93* 74* 67* 89* 94' 76' 115* 124 170 156 105' 82* //' 107*. 88* U)/* 92' 100* 82* 69* 86* Pf 142' 122' 122' 162* 149' 160* 136* 136* 117* 117* 134* 124* 115* 12/' 120* 14/' 14/' 123' 157* i:i/* 160* Ml* Pis. 492 491 380 489 485 526 549 704 634 686 707 556 4/2 :i/4 372 402 4.11 MIH 590 MO 583 669 Avg. 28.9 28.9 23.8 28.8 28,5 29.2 28.9 35.2 33.4 38.1 39.3 3?, 7 2/8 23,4 21.9 2,16 23.9 25,/ 29.5 26 8 32,4 37.2 HG 41 46 32 45 44 44 38 55 48 51 60 52 37 35 35 .14 34 .16 'H 42 61 51 NOIF ' Cnnlcronrc ri;iiiu's Only 711116 II/I11INIIISMINSIIASKI1IIAII // 147 ANNUAL TEAM STATS 1938-39 1939-40 1940-41 1941-42 1942-43 1943-44 1944-45 1945-46 1946-47 1947-48 1948-49 G 19 20 20 23 18 20 20 21 20 20 25 19 20 20 23 18 20 20 21 20 20 25 FG 282 312 330 410 437 388 416 441 447 485 651 1 136* 163* 180* 220* 271 357 359 337 323 344 514 1 1 FGA ^ ^ H 1663 1331 1727 1415 2152 1832 FG% , ■ ■ ^M .269 .243 .281 .243 .303 ,281 3P 3PA 3P7o FT FTA FT% Reb. Avg. PF OQ Pts. Avg. HG TO BK STL 175 195 215 223 165 178 212 234 233 264 403 121* 144* 127* 125 136 202 221 217 276 388 270 316 382 401 392 467 666 222 231 372 416 400 475 584 .611 .563 .555 .584 .594 .565 .605 .563 .593 .540 .531 .542 .581 .664 134* 228* 190* 168* 181 209 330 315 141* 195* 197* 201* 211 265 326 178 350 330 421 401 ^^H^^B 509 533 739 819 875 1043 1039 950 1043 1117 1127 1234 1705 580 664 793 883 667 850 920 895 863 964 1416 38.9 41.0 43.8 45.3 57.7 47.5 52.2 53.2 56.4 61.7 68.2 30.5 33.2 39.7 38.4 37.1 42.5 46.0 42.6 43.2 48.2 56.6 61 60 56 63 92 69 77 85 94 98 96 41 62 53 50 53 56 65 67 58 70 76 i NOTE: * Conference Games Only 148 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ANNUAL TEAM STATS 1949-50 1950-51 1951-52 1952-53^ 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60 22 22 27 27 26 26 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 509 468 715 658 679 586 657 493 605 465 684 521 731 551 708 652 695 679 742 644 716 664 1E21 1666 2058 2095 2007 1823 1916 1516 1670 1784 1357 1504 1836 1566 1778 1675 1795 1708 1817 1594 1729 1696 .314 .281 .348 .314 .338 .361 .306 .316 .362 .389 ,343 .346 .398 .352 .387 .397 .403 .414 .391 366 491 487 461 468 440 534 435 356 331 399 363 374 427 467 493 515 574 431 364 447 441 627 747 779 891 690 671 725 620 503 517 562 611 565 661 727. 740 789 813 632 515 671 654 .584 .657 .625 .871 .678 .656 .737 .702 .708 .840 .710 .594 .662 .646 .642 .666 .653 .706 1 .681 H .707 V i \ I .666 1179 1256 53.4 57.1 .675 1128 1293 49.0 56.2 500 508 614 474 491 477 475 440 369 457 479 517 643 661 451 513 394 535 414 i 360 1 377 432 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 98 90 104 111 112 102 103 96 83 91 74 91 84 92 96 102, 98 . 109 ■a: o 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 149 ANNUAL TEAM STATS 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 "'MW 1970-71 G 24 23 26 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 23 24 23 26 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 23 FG 705 712 855 786 899 830 802 602 768 735 742 725 737 755 765 754 799 843 593 642 679 708 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 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% Reb. Avg. PF 422 459 491 444 415 438 462 337 466 359 383 413 314 481 399 399 431 385 373 424 355 415 589 618 670 663 591 617 697 526 663 568 572 649 478 657 609 564 601 556 565 581 537 591 .716 .727 .733 .670 .703 .709 .863 .641 .703 .632 .670 .636 .657 .732 .644 .708 .717 .693 .644 .730 .661 .702 1228 1154 1349 1262 1278 1243 1214 990 1144 1078 1061 1280 1137 1271 1286 1218 1199 1218 1055 957 1059 1059 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 46.1 481 382 501 467 426 464 437 461 455 438 449 424 452 491 498 454 464 501 424 489 435 427 DQ Pts. Avg. HG 1832 1883 2201 2016 2213 2098 2066 1541 2002 1829 1867 1853 1788 1991 1929 1897 2029 2071 1561 1708 1713 1831 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 99 101 106 104 121 120 99 75 105 101 124 96 104 103 110 105 109 120 95 88 102 105 TO BK STL 150 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ANNUAL TEAM STATS 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 G 24 24 23 26 27 30 37 39 35 29 29 24 24 23 26 27 30 37 39 35 29 29 FG 694 765 693 722 765 855 847 891 1040 916 768 761 779 826 809 739 782 797 738 909 755 667 FGA 1645 1730 1571 1714 1619 1802 1857 1908 2160 1799 1620 1726 1757 1662 1770 1672 1662 1683 1828 2080 1724 1510 FG% ,422 .442 .441 .421 .473 .474 .456 .467 .481 .509 .474 ,441 .443 .497 .457 .442 .471 .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 .883 .723 .731 .709 .703 .663 .711 .676 .732 .704 .697 .690 706 ,720 .698 Reb. 1152 1068 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 426 475 505 553 521 860 617 619 705 559 499 483 491 514 526 516 561 516 530 701 530 523 00 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 Avg, 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 m 244(10.6) 390(15.0) 427(15.8) 459(15.3) 398(10.8) 473(12.1) 618(17.7) 547(19.0) 435(15.0) M 347(15.1) 484 (18.5) 413(15.3) 405 (13.5) 398(10.8) 338 (8.7) 479(13.7) 407 (14.0) 356(12.6) TO k 430(15,9) 414(13.8) 473(12.8) 505(13.0) 397(11.3) 397(13.7) 306(10.6) ■ ^^H 438(16.2) 456(15.2) 472(12 8) 556 (14.3) 419(12.0) 419(14.4) 421 (14.5) BK ■ ^^1 65 (2.2) 162(4.4) 119(3.1) 120(3.4) 120(4.1) 114(3.9) ■ ^^H 81 (2.7) 56 (1.5) 86 (2.2) 65(1.9) 65(2.2) 74(2.6) STL ■ ■ •- 216(5.8) 253(2.7) 215(5.5) 181 (4.6) 187(5.3) 166(4.7) 187(6.5) 165(5.7) 194(6.7) 147(5.1) 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 151 ANNUAL TEAM STATS STL 1982-83 T9l 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 G 32 31 35 32 31 33 38 29 31 28 32 32 31 35 32 31 33 36 29 31 28 32 FG 866 836 974 990 956 1087 1200 860 861 677 877 822 712 832 779 814 881 1027 766 853 726 860 FGA 1825 1655 2005 1828 1865 2107 2340 1803 1800 1490 1832 1803 1617 1989 1715 1823 1958 2228 1767 1925 1655 1926 FG% .475 .505 .486 .542 .513 .506 .513 .477 ,478 .454 .479 .456 .440 .418 .454 ,447 .450 ,451 ,434 ,443 .439 ,447 3P ^^H ^. 112 39 136 109 101 130 158 ^^^ ^ 100 118 158 118 162 135 181 3PA ^^H ■ 223 140 320 287 265 314 431 ^^H ■ 264 291 450 380 458 380 493 3P% ^^H ■ .461 .279 ,425 .380 .381 .414 ,387 ^^H B ,379 .405 .351 .311 ,354 ,355 ,367 R 420 433 462 350 464 552 574 539 580 500 517 390 313 337 399 454 460 438 454 473 367 446 FTA 624 818 653 475 649 827 817 725 850 758 750 561 422 503 529 654 666 614 651 688 584 643 FT% .673 .701 .708 .737 .715 .667 .703 .743 .682 .660 .689 ,695 ,742 .670 .754 ,694 .691 .713 .697 ,688 ,628 ,594 Reb. 1104 1015 1271 1041 1100 1233 1343 1117 1192 1018 1155 1005 845 1102 825 1008 1097 1188 1006 1033 902 1061 Avg. 34.5 32.7 36.3 32,5 35.5 37.4 37.3 38.5 38.5 36.4 36.1 31.4 27.3 31.5 25,8 32,5 33.2 33,0 34,7 33.3 32.2 33.2 PF 573 478 519 505 564 835 627 588 586 511 573 607 566 609 518 521 730 726 625 704 632 666 DO 9 13 13 8 15 12 5 12 12 17 14 27 17 23 15 17 31 32 25 24 24 13 Pts. 2168 2105 2410 2330 2488 2725 3110 2368 2403 1984 2429 2081 1736 2001 1957 2182 2340 2650 2104 2341 1954 2347 Avg. B7.8 67.9 68.9 72.8 80,3 82.6 86.4 81.7 77.5 70.9 75.9 65.0 56.0 57.2 61.2 70,4 70.9 73,6 72.6 75,5 69,8 73.3 HG 94 99 93 115 99 118 127 118 120 95 97 101 73 76 92 97 103 100 93 116 92 98 A 508(15.9) 523(16.9) 630(18.0) 555(17.3) 598(19.3) 582(17.6) 639(17.8) 457(15.8) 446 (14.4) 422(15.1) 496(15.5) 450(14,1) 353(11.4) 436(12,5) 379(11,8) 426(13,7) 497 (15.1) 527(14,6) 397(13.7) 427 (13.8) 374(13.4) 440(13.8) TO 443(13.8) 342(11.0) 452(12.9) 407(12.7) 429(13,8) 500 (15.2) 470(13.1) 403(13.9) 536(17.3) 468(16.7) 485(15.2) 455(14,2) 415(13,4) 528(15,1) 438 (13.7) 492 (15,9) 625 (18,9) 611(17.0) 477(16,5) 444(14,3) 406 (14,5) 428(13,4) BK 101 (3.2) 73 (2.4) 113(3.2) 109(3.4) 144(4.7) 113(3.4) 107(3.0) 104(3.6) 123(4.0) 108(3.9) 92 (2.9) 93 (2.9) 78(2,5) 71(2,0) 65 (2.0) 78(2,5) 78 (2.4) 68(1,9) 96 (3.3) 140(4,5) 110(3,9) 104(3,3) 240 (7.5) 203 (6,3) 212(6.8) 157(5,1) 262 (7.5) 200(5,7) 258(8.1) 184 (5,8) 250(8.1) 195(6.3) 310(9.4) 216(6.6) 341 (9.4) 213(5,9) 236(8.1) 173(6.0) 198(6.4) 217(7,0) 157 (5.6) 200(7,1) 179(5.6) 212(5,6) 152 // 2008-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ANNUAL TEAM STATS 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 G 28 28 31 31 31 31 32 32 33 33 32 32 32 32 35 35 35 35 32 32 33 33 FG 833 m 823 780 844 742 848 782 827 736 705 672 834 720 929 748 908 815 859 657 887 733 FGA 1739 1647 1842 1728 1967 1764 1917 1705 1889 1768 1791 1671 1925 1782 2046 1936 1932 1960 1793 1741 1899 1750 FB% .479 .441 .447 .451 .429 .421 .442 .459 .442 .416 .394 .402 .433 .404 .454 .386 .470 .416 .479 .377 .467 ,419 3P 162 178 167 190 231 195 238 158 215 173 165 181 231 181 247 219 254 235 233 192 231 183 3PA 436 468 458 508 662 558 B32 463 593 551 477 572 652 587 678 674 692 691 603 655 662 540 3P% .372 .380 .365 .374 .349 -349 .377 .341 .363 .314 .346 .316 .354 .308 .364 .325 .367 .340 .366 .309 .349 ,339 FT 525 463 452 375 433 484 S14 475 432 450 392 483 525 479 620 592 638 504 437 464 397 428 FTA 732 629 694 597 629 697 691 733 634 655 599 710 763 699 880 860 862 760 603 655 571 627 FT% .717 .736 .651 .628 .688 .694 .744 .648 .681 .687 .654 .680 .688 .685 .705 .688 .740 .663 .725 .708 .695 ,683 Reb. 1081 897 1173 988 1147 1150 1076 1119 1109 1135 1182 1083 1177 1176 1400 1154 1264 1116 1133 1042 1150 1064 Avg. 38.6 32.0 37.8 31.9 37.0 37.1 33.6 35.0 33.6 34.4 36.9 33.8 36.8 36,8 40.0 33.0 36.1 31.9 35.4 32.6 34.8 32.2 PF 525 605 588 620 611 583 663 634 617 511 628 588 619 654 772 776 692 734 598 576 619 542 DQ 9 18 7 20 15 13 19 21 11 18 13 8 29 30 19 13 11 9 Pts. 2353 2095 2265 2125 2352 2163 2448 2197 2301 2095 1967 2008 2424 2100 2725 2307 2708 2369 2388 1970 2402 2077 Avg. 84.0 74.8 73.1 68.5 75.9 69.8 76.5 68.7 69.7 63.5 61.5 62.8 75.8 65.6 77.9 65.9 77.4 67.7 74.8 61.6 72.8 62.9 HG 121 108 104 97 97 86 96 90 105 83 82 84 107 95 98 98 105 94 96 79 94 88 A 483(17.3) 424(15.1) 397(12.8) 411(13.3) 500(16.1) 414(13.4) 515(16.1) 452(14.1) 469(14,2) 415(12,6) 376(11.8) 407(12.7) 499(15.6) 405(12.7) 550(15.7) 400(11.4) 590(16.9) 449(12.8) 575(18.0) 353(11.0) 565(17.1) 405(12.3) TO 374(13.4) 417(14.9) 425(13.7) 447 (14.4) 352(11.4) 478(15.4) 434(13.6) 595(18.6) 443(13.4) 538(16.3) 566(17.7) 552(17.3) 458(14.3) 583(18,2) 524(15.0) 560(16.0) 512(14.6) 540(15,4) 418(13.1) 469(14.7) 401 (12.2) 474 (14.4) BK 79 (2.8) 88(3.1) 53(1.7) 102 (3.3) 84 (2.7) 92 (3.0) 63 (2.0) 89 (2.8) 90(2.7) 84 (2.6) 107(3.3) 107 (3.3) 119(3.7) 99(3,1) 146(4.2) 119(3,4) 141 (4.0) 101(2,9) 100(3.1) 84 (2.6) 122(3.7) 112(3,4) STL 171 (6.1) 148 (5.3) 174(5.6) 166 (5.4) 207 (6.7) 154 (5.0) 249 (7.8) 153 (4.8) 244 (7.4) 179(5.4) 269 (8.4) 269 (8.4) 297 (9.3) 197(6.1) 269(7.7) 214(6.1) 258(7.4) 195(5,6) 227(7.1) 182 (5.7) 224 (6.8) 197 (6,0) 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 153 ANNUAL TEAM STATS 2004-05 2005-06 FG FGA FG% 3P SPA 3P% FT FTA FT% Reb. Avg. PF DQ Pts. Avg. HG TO BK STL 39 33 39 33 1092 848 869 670 2258 1853 2094 1656 .484 .458 .415 .405 344 241 233 170 877 668 651 536 .392 .361 ,358 .317 474 374 411 i ^" 851 582 618 615 .728 .643 ,665 .694 1338 1179 1222 984 34.3 35.7 31,3 29.8 Bll 584 598 555 6 12 -- 10 3002 2311 2382 1937 77.0 70.0 61,1 58.7 105 93 89 74 727(18.8) 500(15.2) 482(12,4) 338(10,2) 428(11.0) 406(12.3) 580(14,9) 464(14.1) 123(3.2) 79 (2.4) 99 (2,5) 78(2,4) 300(7.7) 203 (6.2) 195 (5.0) 179(5.4) 154 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS TOP 50 CAREER SCORERS 1 3 4 5 Deon Thomas 2129 pts./18.0 avg. ■ Year(s) GP/GS FGIVI-A/FG% 3P-3PA/Pct. FTM-A/FT% Reb/Avg Ast/Avg Pts/Avg 1990-91 30/28 172-298/.577 o-o/.ooo 108-168/.643 203-6.8 18/0.6 452/15.1 1991-92 28/26 199-340/.585 0-OAOOO 144-218/.661 193/6.9 20/0.7 542/19.4 1992-93 32/30 225-371/,606 O-OAOOO 137-212/.646 256/8.0 37/1,2 587/18.3 1993-94 28/26 207-327A663 1-2A500 133-192/.693 194/6.9 43/1.5 548/19.6 TOTALS 118/110 803-1336/601 1-2/500 522-790/.881 846/7.2 118/1.0 2129/18.0 ^mf 1 1993-94 28/27 133-307/.433 29-877.333 151-188/.803 98/3.5 107/3.8 446/15.9 A Kiwane Garris ^^^ ^^^k 1994-95 31/30 150-342/.439 46-119/.387 148-178/.831 88/2.8 117/3.8 494/15.9 Z 1948 pts./16.8 avg. B^T 1995-96 25/22 118-316/373 38-117/.325 112-130/.862 86/3.4 98/3.9 386/15.4 Wr A 1996-97 32/32 171-428/.400 76-197/.386 204-245/.833 113/3.5 180/5.6 622/19.4 y^j 1 TOTALS 116/111 572-1 393/.411 189-52fl/,363 615-741/.830 385/3.3 502/4.3 1948/18.8 Dee Brown 1812 pts./13.4 avg. Brian Cook 1748 pts./13.2 avg. Cory Bradford 1735 pts./12.9 avg. 2002-03 32/31 142-327/434 51-155/329 49-72/.681 119/3.7 159/5.0 384/12.0 2003-04 33/33 150-389/411 71-205/346 49-73/.671 123/3.7 147/4.5 440/13.3 2004-05 39/39 179-359/.499 99-228/.434 61-79/.772 104/2.7 177/4.5 518/13.3 2005-06 33/33 157-437/.359 78-243/321 78-103/757 102/3.1 191/5.8 470/14.2 TOTALS 137/138 638-15127.422 299-831/.360 237-327/.725 448/3.3 674/4.9 1812/13.4 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 2003-03 TOTALS 32-17 35-35 35-34 30-30 112-213/.526 147-269/.546 174-342/.509 202-422/479 132-116 635-1 248/.510 12-38/.316 28-76/.368 27-747.365 27-89/.303 94-277/.339 51-83/.614 69-86/.802 96-110/.873 168-205/.820 384-484/.793 mm 143/4.5 212/6.1 233/6.7 227/7.6 815/6.2 24/0.8 43/1.2 44/1.3 60/2.0 171/1.3 287/9.0 391/11.2 471/13.5 599/20.0 1748/13.2 1998-99 32/32 174-450/.387 85-202/.421 61-90/.678 84/2.6 62/1.9 494/15.4 1999-2000 32/32 156-421/.371 96-255/.375 82-112/.732 80/2.5 63/2.0 490/15.3 2000-01 35/35 113-298/.379 72-194/371 47-59/.797 89/2.5 63/1.8 345/9.9 2001-02 35-35 133-312/.426 74-189/.392 66-86/.767 110/3.1 87/2.5 406/11.6 TOTALS 134-134 576-1481/.389 327-843/.388 256-347/.738 363/2.7 275/2.1 1735/12.9 6 7 9 Eddie Jolinson 1692 pts./15.2 avg. Mark Smith 1653 pts./13.6 avg. 1977-78 27/3 100-234/.427 1978-79 30/27 168-405/.415 1979-80 35/35 265-576/.462 1980-81 29/29 219-443/.494 TOTALS 121/94 753-1 658/.454 20-27/.741 26-49/.531 78-119/.655 62-82/.756 186-277/.671 84/3.1 170/5.7 310/8.9 267/9.2 831/7.5 16/0.6 52/1.7 71/2.0 70/2.4 209/1.8 220/8.1 362/12.1 610/17.4 500/17.2 1692/15.2 1977-78 27/7 111-235/.472 90-128/.703 163/6.0 36/1.3 312/11.6 1978-79 30/30 150-312/.513 84-109/.771 173/5.8 121/4.0 404/13.5 1979-80 35/31 187-339/.552 161-197/.817 214/6.1 95/2.7 535/15.3 1980-81 29/29 150-272/.551 102-125/816 171/5.9 98/3.4 402/13.9 TOTALS 121/97 608-1158/525 437-559/.781 722/6.5 98/3.4 1653/13.6 ^K -'.' ,"^-' ■''•f ~ ■ ""■■-"" ■ ■.:■">-.'■:■■'.. '. ..-'■' 12/0 16-44/.364 5-17/.294 14-20/.700 20/1.7 8/0.7 51/4.3 ^^ Andy Kaufmann .^■k 1988-89 Q ^^« 1989-90 29/15 91-204/.446 41-1047.394 81-101/.802 93/3.2 54/1.9 285/9.8 o 1533 pts./14.9 avg. V*"jP 1990-91 31/30 225-482/.467 22-497.449 169-203/.833 154/5.0 67/3.2 660/21.3 w \zJi 1992-93 31/25 183-433/.423 37-1067.349 134-168/.798 128/4.1 74/2.4 537/17.3 ..'.ir/ TOTALS 103/71 515-1 163/.443 105-2767.380 398-4g2/.809 395/3.8 203/2.0 1533/14.9 Efrem Winters 1487 pts./11.2 avg. ffl 1982-83 31/29 159-343/.464 1983-84 31/28 182-354/514 1984-85 35/33 137-289/.474 1985-86 32/30 124-235/.528 TOTALS 129/120 602-1221/493 67-94/.713 213/6.9 20/0.6 385/12.4 92-120/.767 205/6.6 54/1.7 456/14.7 76-103/738 252/7.2 49/1.4 350/10.0 48-81/.593 183/5.7 40/1.3 296/9.3 283-398/711 853/6.6 163/1.3 1487/11.2 23/ 151-334/.452 79- 110/.718 246/10.7 381/16.5 10 Nick Weatherspoon ^^ 1970-71 M 1971-72 24/ 200-477/.419 100-134/.746 262/10.9 500/20.8 1481 pts./20.9 avg. ma 1972-73 24/ 247-540/.457 105-149/.711 295/12.3 600/25.0 m TOTALS 71/ 598-1351/.442 285-3937.725 806/11.4 1481/20.9 i^^^^^^^^^k 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 155 TOP 50 CAREER SCORERS 11 12 13 '14 15 Dave Scholz 16 17 18 19 20 1459 pts./20.5 avg. Don Freeman 1449 pts./20.1 avg. Frank Williams 1440 pts./14.3 avg. Jerry Hester 1415 pts./11.4 avg. Kendall Gill 1409 pts./12.0 avg. Ken Norman 1393 pts./15.1 avg. James Augustine 1383 pts./lO.l avg. Dave Downey 1360 pts./18.9 avg. i John Kerr 1299 pts./18.6 avg. Luther Head 1295 pts./lO.l avg. Year(s) GP/GS FGM-A/FG% 3P-3PA/Pct, FTM-A/FT% Reb/Avg Ast/Avg Pts/Avg 1966-67 23/ 194-423/.459 83-124A669 250/10,9 471/20,5 1967-68 24/ 223-541/.412 83-120/692 230/9,6 529/22,0 1968-69 24/ 181-436/.415 97-131/740 209/8.7 459/19,1 TOTALS 71/ 598-1400/.427 263-379/694 689/9,7 1459/20.5 1963-64 24/ 130-316/.411 81-122/.664 231/9,6 341/14,2 1964-65 24/ 178-365/.488 84-122/.689 226/9,4 440/18,3 1965-66 24/ 258-595/.434 152-197/.771 285/11,9 668/27.8 TOTALS 72/ 566-1 276/.444 317-4937.643 742/10.3 1449/20.1 1999-2000 32/29 125-327A382 42-133/316 74-92/.804 111/3,4 131/4,1 366/11,4 2000-01 34/34 168-410/.410 39-122/.320 133-165/806 126/3,7 148/4,4 508/14,9 2001-02 35-34 174-443/.393 54-159/.340 164-203/.808 163/4,7 153/4,4 565/16,2 TOTALS 101-97 467-1 180/,396 1 35-41 4/.326 371-4607,807 399/4.0 432/4,3 1440/14.3 1993-94 28/2 87-214/.407 21-65/.323 32-44/727 111/4,0 431/5 227/8.1 1994-95 30/27 119-260/.458 38-94/.404 47-88/.534 145/4,8 57/1,9 323/10.1 1995-96 28/23 112-246/.455 38-98/.388 46-65/.708 111/4,0 35/1,3 308/1 1.( 1996-97 5/4 26-68/.382 6-23/.261 13-14/.929 28/5,6 13/2,6 71/14.i 1997-98 33/32 186-395/.471 40-114/.351 74-96/.771 175/5,3 49/1,5 486/14.7 TOTALS 124/88 530-11 837.448 1 43-3947.363 212-3077.691 470/4.6 197/1.6 1415/11.^ 1986-87 31/0 40-83/.482 O-l/.OOO 34- 53/.642 42/1,4 27/0,9 114/3.7 1987-88 33/23 128-272/.471 21-69/.304 67-89/.753 73/2,2 138/4,2 344/10.4 1988-89 24/18 143-264/.542 38-83/.458 46-58/.793 70/2,9 91/3,8 370/15,4 1989-90 29/29 211-422/.500 23-66A348 136-175/.777 143/4,9 96/3,3 581/20.0 TOTALS 117/70 522-1041/.501 82-218/.376 283-3757.755 213/1.8 352/3.0 1409/12.0 1984-85 29/6 86-136/.632 55-837.663 107/3,7 26/0,9 227/7.8 1985-86 32/27 216-337/.641 93-116/.802 226/7,1 32/1.0 525/15.4 1986-87 31/31 256-443/.578 1-4/.250 128-176/.727 303/9,8 68/2,2 541/20.7 TOTALS 92/64 558-91 6/.609 1-4/.250 272-3607.755 636/6.9 128/1.4 1393/15.1 2002-03 32/29 94-162/.580 5-14/357 32-45/.711 186/5,8 25/0,8 225/7.0 2003-04 33/33 125-197/.635 0-2/.000 68-106/.642 242/7,3 21/0,6 318/9,6 2004-05 39/39 141-227/621 O-O/.OOO 110-147/.748 295/7,6 43/1,1 392/10,1 2005-06 33/33 174-279/.624 1-2/500 99-152/.651 300/9.1 59/1,8 448/13,6 TOTALS 137/134 534-865/617 6-18/.333 309-450/.687 1023/7.5 148/1.1 1383/10.1 1960-61 24/ 157-404/,389 88-123/.715 267/11,1 -■■ -'.at. 402/16.8 1961-62 22/ 174-385/.452 97-130/.746 269/12,2 445/20.2 1962-63 26/ 201-459/,440 111-156/.712 254/9,8 513/19,7 TOTALS 72/ 532-12487.426 296-4097.724 t 790/11.0 1360/18.9 1951-52 26/ 143-365/.392 71-124/.572 357/13,7 1952-53 22/ 153-397/386 80-123/650 386/17.5 1953-54 22/ 210-520/404 136-214/636 556/25,3 TOTALS 70/ 506-1281/.395 287-4617.623 1299/18.6 2001-02 35/13 63-124/508 16-55/.291 14-25/.560 67/1,9 59/1,7 156/4.i 2002-03 25/8 68-131/.519 28-66/,424 34-46/739 71/2,8 42/1,7 198/7.1 2003-04 29/24 107-239/.448 49-143/.343 56-72/.778 110/3,8 75/2,6 319/1 l.ffl 2004-05 39/39 214-462/.463 116-283/.410 78-99/.788 155/4,0 150/3,8 622/15.9' TOTALS 128/84 452-956/.473 209-547/.382 182-2427.752 403/3.1 326/2.5 1295/10.1 ■ 156 // 2008-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS TOP 50 CAREER SCORERS Doug Altenberger 1271 pts./9.6 avg. L-. !.'A^ ' ">..-'-. Bruce Douglas ^;r: «73!KC-.;;:i- Rich Adams 1261 pts./9.7 avg. Lowell Hamilton 1241 pts./lO.O avg. ?^*> 1223 pts./l 1.1 avg. Anthony Welch 1217 pts./9.6 avg. Audio Matthews 1210 pts./11.0 avg. Roger Powell 1178 pts./9.2 avg. "5 ■ij^-j"i»«r\T4-i* :■ "". " Nick Anderson 1172 pts./17.0 avg. Skip Thoren 1164 pts./15.7 avg. Kevin Turner 1150 pts./9.3 avg. Year(s) GP/GS FGM-A/FG% 3P-3PA/Pct. FTM-A/FT% Reb/Avg Ast/Avg Pts/Avg 1982-83 31/4 30-90/.333 35- 47/745 40/1.3 23/0,7 96/3.1 1983-84 31/29 143-281/-509 66-95/.695 115/3.7 68/2.2 352/11.4 1984-85 35/31 162-322/503 70-91/.769 126/3.6 67/1.9 394/11.3 1985-86 5/0 10-19/.526 0-2/.000 10/2.0 3/0.6 20/4.0 1986-87 30/29 139-288/.483 76-160A475 55-76/724 138/4.6 91/3.0 409/13.6 TOTALS 132/93 484-1 000/.484 76-160/.475 226-311/.727 429/3.3 252/1.9 1271/9.6 1982-83 32/27 118-257/.459 64- 89/.719 87/2.7 189/5.9 301/9.4 1983-84 31/30 159-337/.472 81-109/.743 136/4.4 177/5.7 399/12.9 1984-85 35/31 118-307/384 42-577.737 107/3.1 200/5.7 278/7.9 1985-86 32/29 118-248/.476 47-60/.783 88/2.8 199/6.2 283/8.8 TOTALS 130/117 513-1149/.446 234-31 5/.743 418/3.2 765/5.9 1261/9.7 1985-86 24/0 36-67/.537 16-26/615 41/1.7 4/0.2 88/3.7 1986-87 31/22 149-259/.578 o-o/.ooo 36-66/.545 121/3.9 28/0.9 334/10.8 1987-88 33/6 141-271/.520 1-2/.500 48-77/.623 127/3.8 9/0.3 331/10.0 1988-89 36/33 219-424/.517 O-l/.OOO 50-89/.562 204/5.7 24/0,7 488/13.6 TOTALS 124/61 545-1020/.534 1-3/.333 150-258/.581 493/4.0 65/0.5 1241/10.0 'V • ( ■, ""yA : -.-'^ :::■■■'•,. -i-:m Bsfc'i - ii.h ■ ■■'.^:; ■ ■'■-r-.'-.i: ,i:»<;:-'P3! '^''-^::^«6.:'^!i! 1974-75 26/8 50-160/.313 33- 52/.635 107/4.1 19/0.7 133/5.1 1975-76 27/26 181-356/.508 67-90/.744 158/9.6 41/1.5 429/15.9 1976-77 30/30 171-376/.455 45-64/.703 171/5.7 62/2.1 387/12.9 1977-78 27/20 108-239/.452 58-81/.716 133/4.9 37/1.4 274/10.1 TOTALS 110/84 510-1131/.451 wumMsm 203-287/.707 569/5.2 159/1.4 1223/11.1 1981-82 26/1 30-64/.469 17-22/.733 39/1.5 12/0.5 77/3.0 1982-83 32/31 158-321/.492 61-87/.701 201/6.3 44/1.4 377/11.8 1983-84 2/2 6-12A500 2-2/1.000 4/2.0 0/0,0 14/7.0 1984-85 35/33 182-350/.520 51-68/.750 189/5.4 51/1.5 415/11.9 1985-86 32/29 156-292/.534 22-29/759 147/4.6 49/1.5 334/10.4 TOTALS 127/96 532-1039/512 153-208/.73B 336/2.6 156/1.2 1217/9.6 1974-75 26/10 41-122/.336 18- 28/.643 87/3.3 19/0.9 100/3.8 1975-76 27/27 129-269/.480 46-68/.676 144/5.3 50/1.9 304/11.3 1976-77 30/30 202-396/.510 75-947.798 151/5.0 75/2.5 479/16.0 1977-78 mil 136-306/.444 55-79/.696 87/3.2 50/1.9 327/12.1 TOTALS 110/94 508-1 093/.4B5 194-2B9/.721 469/4.3 194/1.8 1210/11.0 2001-02 27/0 27-50/.540 3-5/.600 22-36/.611 48/1.8 2/0.1 79/2.9 2002-03 30/19 104-176/591 20-49/408 33-57/.579 101/3.4 12/0.4 261/8.7 2003-04 32/31 150-252/,595 4-12A333 67-105/638 160/5.0 22/0.7 371/11.6 2004-05 39/39 175-319/.549 20-52/.385 97-133/.729 222/5.7 16/0.4 467/12.0 TOTALS 128/89 458-797/572 47-118/.398 219-331/.862 531/4.1 52/0.4 1178/9.2 1987-88 33/25 223-390/.572 2-5/.333 77- 120/.642 217/6.6 55/1.7 525/15.9 1988-89 36/32 262-487/.538 24-66/.364 99-148A669 285/7.9 72/2.0 647/18.0 TOTALS 69/57 485-877/.553 26-72/.3B1 176-268/.657 502/7.3 127/1.8 1172/17.0 1962-63 26/ 53-125/424 37-58/638 150/5,8 143/5,5 1963-64 24/ 187-373/501 114-174/655 331/13.8 488/20.3 1964-65 24/ 219-391/560 95-137/.694 349/14.5 533/22.2 TOTALS 74/ 459-889/.516 248-3B9/.867 830/11.2 1164/15.7 1994-95 27/0 26-78/.333 14-38/.368 7-1 77.4 12 20/0.7 17/0.6 73/2.7 1995-96 31/2 65-180/.361 25-89/281 15-33/.455 49/1.6 54/1.7 170/5.5 1996-97 32/20 120-293/.410 62-157/.395 21-26A808 75/2.3 66/2.1 323/10.1 1997-98 33/33 215-512/.420 78-212/368 76-106A717 105/3.2 91/2.8 584/17.7 TOTALS 123/55 426-1063/.401 179-49B/.361 11 9-1 827.654 249/2.0 228/1.9 1150/9.3 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 157 TOP 50 CAREER SCORERS 31 Richard Keene 1145pts./9.4avg. Year(s) 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 TOTALS GP/GS 32/24 28/27 31/31 31/31 122/113 FGM-A/FG% 92-226/.407 81-213/.380 123-324/380 107-288/372 4G3-1051/.383 3P-3PA/Pct. 57-145/393 48-113/425 63-173/364 69-186/371 237-81 7/.384 FTM-A/FT% 25-34/.735 14-22/.636 29-44/659 34-42/810 102-142/.718 Reb/Avg 71/2,2 97/3.5 119/3.8 116/3.7 403/3.3 Ast/Avg 73/2.3 113/4.0 111/3.6 162/52 459/3.8 Pts/Avg 266/8.3 224/8.0 338/10.9 317/10.2 1145/9.4 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 James Griffin 1124pts./9.1avg. Tal Brody 1121 pts./15.1 avg. Bill Burwell 1119 pts./15.3 avg. Kenny Battle 1112 pts./16.1 avg. Deron Williams 1111 pts./15.3 avg. Rick Schmidt 1105 pts./15.3 avg. Greg Jackson 1078 pts./15.2 avg. Paul Judson 1013 pts./15.3 avg. i 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 TOTALS 1987-88 1988-89 TOTALS 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 TOTALS 30/4 35/28 29/8 29/28 123/68 1962-63 26/ 1963-64 24/ 1964-65 24/ TOTALS 74/ 1960-61 24/ 1961-62 23/ 1962-63 26/ TOTALS 73/ 33/32 36/34 89/68 32/30 30/29 39/39 101/98 1972-73 23/21 1973-74 23/23 1974-75 26/26 TOTALS 72/70 1968-69 24/ 1969-70 24/ 1970-71 23/ TOTALS 71/ 1953-54 22/ 1954-55 22/ 1955-56 22/ TOTALS 86/ 105-238/.441 119-259/.459 103-193/.534 171-334/.512 498-1 024/.486 95-215/.441 157-379/.414 183-392/467 435-988/.441 117-262/.446 151-325/.463 158-316/.500 42B-903/.472 197-341/.578 218-361/.604 415-702/.591 O-l/.OOO 9-17/.529 9-18/.500 19-34/.559 36-58/.621 21-36/.583 52-86/.605 1 28-21 4/.598 63-92/.685 91-133/.684 97-141/.688 251-388/.747 57-867.663 124-168/.738 86-110/782 287-3B4/.734 122- 179/.682 151-200/755 273-379/.720 98/3.3 154/4.4 122/4.2 204/7.0 578/4.7 90/3.5 97/4.0 108/4.5 295/4.0 207/8.6 266/11.6 230/8.8 703/9.6 183/5.5 174/4.8 357/5.2 75-176/.426 147-360/.408 178-411/.433 400-947/.422 39-110/355 191-389/.491 190-426/.446 420-925/.454 163-339/.481 175-367/.477 113-241/.468 451-947/.478 92-244/.379 139-343/.405 160-388/.412 391-975/401 28-797.354 67-170/.394 68-187/.364 183-438/.374 24-45/.533 95/3.0 59-757.787 97/3.2 65-96/.677 142/3.6 1 48-21 8/.685 334/3.3 10-19/.526 111-159/.698 144-179/.804 285-357/.742 68-109/.624 59-115/.513 49-65/.754 17B/289/.609 62-79/785 85-119/.714 84-113/.743 231-311/.743 90/3.9 165/7.2 139/5.3 394/5.5 200/8.3 234/9.8 157/6.8 591/8.3 7/0.2 25/0.7 12/0.4 27/0.9 71/0.8 55/1.7 64/1.8 119/1.7 145/4.5 185/6.2 264/6.8 594/5.9 34/1.5 73/2.8 107/2.2 229/7.61 274/7.8 227/7.8 394/13.6 1124/9.1 253/9.7 405/16.9 463/19.3 1121/15.1 291/12.1 426/18.5 402/15.5 1119/15.3 516/15.6 596/16.6 1112/18.1 202/6.3 420/14.0 489/12.5. 1111/11.0 88/3 493/21 524/20 1105/15 394/16 409/17 275/11 1078/15 i 246/11.2 363/16.5 404/18.4 1013/15.3 40 Govoner Vaughn 1001 pts./15.2 avg. 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60 TOTALS 22/ 21/ 23/ 66/ 138-324/.426 110-289/.381 164-357/460 412-970/.425 55-61/.773 43-67/.642 83-96/865 181-224/.808 170/8.1 187/8.1 327/14.91 263/12.! 411/17.91 1001/15.2] 158 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS TOP 50 CAREER SCORERS Derek Harper 977 pts./10.9 avg. Jim Dawson 976 pts./14.0 avg. George BonSalle 970 pts./17.3 avg. Bill Small 963 pts./13.6 avg. Perry Range 941 pts./8.0 avg. Glynn Blackwell 937 pts./8.8 avg. Jarrod Gee 924 pts./7.3 avg. Mannie Jackson 922 pts./13.8 avg. Don OhI 921 pts./14.0 avg. Year(s) GP/GS FGM-A/FG% 3P-3PA/Pct. FTIVI-A/FT% Reb/Avg Ast/Avg Pts/Avg 1980-81 29/27 104-252/.413 33-46/.717 75/2.6 156/5,4 241/8.3 1981-82 29/27 105-230/457 34-45/.756 133/4.6 145/5.0 244/84 1982-83 32/32 198-369/537 83-123/675 112/3.5 118/3.7 492/15.4 TOTALS 90/86 407-851/.478 150-214/.701 320/3.6 419/4.7 977/10.9 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 TOTALS 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 TOTALS 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 TOTALS 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 TOTALS 22/ 24/ 24/ 70/ 20/ 22/ 14/ 56/ 38-93/.409 163-344/.474 214-495/.432 41 5-9327.445 98-251/390 156-368/.424 104-253/.411 358-872/.411 11-18/.611 42-59/.712 93-122/762 146-1 997.734 41/1.9 100/4.2 73/3.0 214/3.1 1960-61 22/ 1961-62 23/ 1962-63 26/ TOTALS 71/ 24/1 35/13 29/22 29/29 117/65 10/0 32/13 31/19 33/25 106/57 73-174/420 133-317/420 179-380/471 385-871/.442 21-40/525 90-178/506 101-178/567 146-280/521 358-676/.530 8-24/333 94-169/556 120-231/.519 153-319/.480 375-743/.505 6-15/.400 10-44/.227 16-59/.271 67-95/705 118-170/694 69-101/683 254-3667.694 42-47/894 70-81/864 81-102/794 193-230/.839 14-21/667 63-82/.768 65-89/730 83-108/769 225-300/.750 9-13/692 18-27/.667 61-70/871 83-111/748 171-221/.774 56/2.5 90/3.9 120/4.6 266/3.7 25/1.0 85/2.4 115/4.0 128/4.4 353/3.0 11/1.1 63/2.0 106/3.4 111/3.4 291/2.7 12/0.5 64/1.8 70/2.4 71/2.4 217/1.9 10/1.0 53/1.7 64/2.1 78/2.4 205/1.9 1955-56 22/ 57-170/335 33-48/.688 1956-57 22/ 145-344/.421 53-84/631 1957-58 22/ 183-454/403 65-102/637 TOTALS 66/ 385-968/.398 151 -2347.645 87/4.0 368/15.3 521/21.7 976/14.0 263/13,2 430/19.5 277/19.8 970/17.3 188/8.5 336/14.6 439/16.9 963/13.6 56/2.3 243/6.9 267/9,2 375/12.9 941/8.0 25/2.5 206/6.4 307/9.9 399/12.1 937/8.8 1994-95 31/6 73-160/.456 39-61/639 106/3.4 7/0.2 185/6.0 1995-96 31/27 115-226/509 35-76/461 190/6.1 16/0.5 265/8.5 1996-97 32/16 86-159/541 23-39/590 123/3.8 21/0.7 195/6.1 1997-98 33/32 115-220/523 49-77/636 175/5.3 23/0.7 279/8.5 TOTALS 127/81 389-765/.508 1 46-253/577 594/4.7 67/0.5 924/7.3 1957-58 22/ 107-301/355 31-51/608 245/11.1 i 1958-59 22/ 137-321/.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/ 406-1014/.400 - a 110-179/.615 184/4.1 922/13.8 147/6.7 343/15.6 431/19.6 921/14.0 1 -^^ 1 1986-87 31/10 42-102/.412 1-3/333 34-50/.680 92/3.0 85/2.7 119/3.8 C n Steve Bardo C^« 1987-88 33/21 80-1 787.449 3-8/.375 53-87/.609 138/4.2 125/3.8 216/6.5 ^'U 908 pts./7.0 avg. P?'^ 1988-89 36/30 94-212/443 29-59/492 76-967.792 144/4.0 148/4.1 292/8.1 ^^r 1989-90 29/29 99-225/440 28-64/438 55-78/705 178/6.1 137/4.7 281/9.7 y TOTALS 129/90 315-717/.439 61-1347.455 218-3117.701 552/4.3 495/3.8 908/7.0 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 159 INDIVIDUAL RECORDS NOTE - Some statistical categories liave been recorded 6 1,692 Eddie Johnson, 1978-81 only in recent years. Records for tiie following categories 7 1,653 Mark Smith. 1978-81 only go back as far as the season in which they were first 8 1,533 Andy Kaufmann, 1989-93 kept 9 1,487 Efrem Winters, 1983-86 Fouls - Jm.- FGAtt. - 1942: FTAtt - 1942: Rebounds 10. 1,481 NickWeatherspoon, 1971-73 - 1959: Turnovers - 1968: Assists - 1971: Blocked Shots - 1978: Steals - 1978 Afinutes - 1978 Games - Career, Average 1906 1 20.9 NickWeatherspoon, 1971-73 2 20.5 Dave Scholz, 1967-69 3 20.1 Don Freeman, 1964-66 POINTS 4 18.9 Dave Downey, 1961-63 Game 5 18.6 John Kerr, 1952-54 1. 53 Dave Downey at Indiana, 2/16/63 6 18.4 Jeff Dawson, 1973-74 2. 46 Andy Kaufmann 7 18.0 Deon Thomas, 1991-94 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 12/3/90 8 17.3 George BonSalle, 1955-57 3. 42 Dave Scholz vs. Northwestern, 2/24/68 9 17.0 Nick Anderson, 1988-89 4. 40 Andy Kaufmann vs. Eastern Illinois, 12/1/90 40 Andy Phillip vs. Chicago, 3/1/43 FIELD GOALS 6. 39 Deon Thomas Game at Illinois-Chicago, 12/30/91 1 22 Dave Downey at Indiana, 2/16/63 39 Rich Adams vs. Arizona, 11/28/77 2 17 Andy Kaufmann 8. 38 Eddie Johnson vs. Eastern Illinois, 12/1/90 vs. Long Beach State, 12/8/79 17 Eddie Johnson 38 Dave Scholz at Northwestern, 2/10/68 vs. Long Beach State, 12/8/79 38 John (Red) Kerr at Ohio State, 1/16/54 4 16 Deon Thomas at Illinois-Chicago, 12/30/91 Season, Total Points 16 Rich Adams vs. Arizona, 11/28/77 1. 668 Don Freeman, 1966 16 Nick Weatherspoon 2. 660 Andy Kaufmann, 1991 at Vanderbilt, 12/23/71 3. 649 Nick Anderson, 1989 16 Greg Jackson vs. Michigan, 2/22/69 4. 641 Ken Norman, 1987 16 Dave Scholz at Northwestern, 2/10/68 5. 622 Luther Head, 2005 16 Dave Scholz at Butler, 12/2/67 622 Kiwane Garris, 1997 16 Don Freeman at Minnesota, 2/26/66 7. 610 Eddie Johnson, 1980 16 Rich Jones vs. Providence, 12/28/65 8. 600 NickWeatherspoon, 1973 16 AndyPhillipvs. Chicago, 3/1/43 9. 599 Brian Cook, 2003 10. 596 Kenny Battle, 1989 Season 1 266 Eddie Johnson, 1980 Season, Average 2 262 Nick Anderson, 1989 1. 27.8 Don Freeman, 1966 3 258 Don Freeman, 1966 2. 25.3 John Kerr, 1954 4 256 Ken Norman, 1987 3. 25.0 NickWeatherspoon, 1973 5 247 NickWeatherspoon, 1973 4. 22.2 Skip Thoren, 1965 6 225 Deon Thomas, 1993 5. 22.0 Dave Scholz, 1968 225 Andy Kaufmann, 1991 6. 21.7 Jim Dawson, 1967 8 223 Nick Anderson, 1988 7. 21.4 Rick Schmidt, 1974 223 Dave Scholz, 1968 8. 21.3 Andy Kaufmann, 1991 10. 219 Lowell Hamilton, 1989 9. 21.2 Rich Jones, 1966 219 Eddie Johnson, 1981 10. 20.8 NickWeatherspoon, 1972 219 Skip Thoren, 1965 11. 20.7 Ken Norman, 1987 12. 20.6 RickHowat, 1971 Career 13. 20.5 Dave Scholz, 1967 1 803 Deon Thomas, 1991-94 14. 20.22 Dave Downey 1962 2 753 Eddie Johnson, 1978-81 15. 20.15 Rick Schmidt, 1975 3 638 Dee Brown, 2003-06 16. 20.03 Kendall Gill, 1990 4 635 Brian Cook, 2000-03 17. 20.0 Brian Cook, 2003 5 608 Mark Smith, 1978-81 6 602 Efrem Winters, 1983-86 Career, Total Points 7 598 NickWeatherspoon, 1971-73 1. 2,129 Deon Thomas, 1991-94 598 Dave Scholz, 1967-69 2. 1,948 Kiwane Garris, 1994-97 9 576 Cory Bradford, 1999-2002 3. 1,812 Dee Brown, 2003-06 1 3. 572 Kiwane Garris, 1994-97 4. 1,748 Brian Cook, 2000-03 5. 1,735 Cory Bradford, 1999-2002 Dave Downey's 53 points at Indiana has stood as the single-game school record for 43 years. Deon Thomas' 2,129 career points and 803 career field goals both stand as lllini records. 160 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 28 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS Game 1, 54 AndyPhillipvs. Chicago, 3/1/43 2. 34 Nick Weatherspoon vs. South Carolina, 1/27/72 34 Dave Downey at Indiana, 2/16/63 34 John Kerr vs. Alabama, 12/12/54 5. 33 Dave Scholz at Northwestern, 2/10/68 33 Jim Dawson at Purdue, 2/25/67 7. 32 Eddie Johnson vs. Long Beach State, 12/8/79 32 Greg Jackson vs. Michigan, 2/22/69 32 Jim Dawson at Northwestern, 1/10/67 32 Don OhI vs. Wisconsin, 1/13/58 Season 1. 595 Don Freeman, 1966 2. 576 Eddie Johnson, 1980 3. 541 Dave Scholz, 1968 4. 540 Nick Weatherspoon, 1973 5. 520 John Kerr, 1954 6. 512 Kevin Turner, 1998 7. 495 Jim Dawson, 1967 8. 487 Nick Anderson, 1989 9. 482 AndyKaufmann, 1991 10. 477 Nick Weatherspoon, 1972 Andy Phillip's mark of 54 attempted field goals on March 1, 1943 is the oldest standing lllini record. Career 1. 1658 2. 1512 3. 1481 4. 1400 5. 1393 6. 1351 7. 1336 8. 1281 9. 1276 10. 1248 Eddie Johnson, 1978-81 Dee Brown, 2003-06 Cory Bradford, 1999-2002 David Scholz, 1967-69 Kiwane Garris, 1994-97 Nick Weatherspoon, 1971-73 Deon Thomas, 1991-94 John Kerr. 1952-54 Don Freeman. 1964-66 Dave Downey, 1961-63 FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE Game (min. 10 attempts) 1. 1.000 Derek Harper (11-11) vs. Michigan State, 2/19/83 2. 1.000 Roger Powell (10-10) at Penn State, 2/16/05 1,000 Ken Norman (10-10) vs. Houston, 12/14/85 4. ,917 Robert Archibald (11-12) vs. Penn State, 2/20/02 .917 Anthony Welch (11-12) vs. Cal State-Chico, 12/4/84 6. .909 Shelly Clark (10-11) at Northwestern, 1/7/95 .909 Deon Thomas (10-11) at Purdue, 3/13/94 .909 George Montgomery (10-11) at Iowa State, 1/3/83 .909 Rick Howat (10-11) vs. Ohio State, 1/10/70 10. .900 Deon Thomas (9-10) vs. Vanderbilt, 11/27/92 .900 Deon Thomas (9-10) vs. Northwestern, 2/4/91 Season (min. 170 attempts) 1. ,659 Robert Archibald, 2002(114-173) 2. .641 Ken Norman, 1986 (216-337) 3. .635 James Augustine, 2004(125-197) 4. .633 Deon Thomas, 1994(207-327) 5. .624 James Augustine, 2006(174-279) 6. .621 James Augustme, 2005(141-227) 7. .606 Deon Thomas, 1993(225-371) 8. .604 Kenny Battle, 1989(218-361) 9. .595 Roger Powell, 2004(150-252) 10. .585 Deon Thomas, 1992 (199-340) Career (min. 500 attempts) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. FREE THROWS .617 James Augustine, 2003-06 (534-865) .609 Ken Norman, 1985-87 (558-916) .601 Deon Thomas, 1991-94 (803-1336) .591 Kenny Battle, 1988-89 (415-702) .572 Roger Powell, 2002-05 (456-797) .553 Nick Anderson, 1988-89 (485-877) .534 Lowell Hamilton, 1986-89 (545-1020) .530 Perry Range, 1979-82 (358-676) .525 Mark Smith, 1978-81(608-1158) .518 George Montgomery, 1982-85 (323-623) Game 1. 19 Deon Thomas vs. Ohio State, 2/15/94 2. 18 Frank Williams vs. Arkansas, 12/8/01 3. 17 Kiwane Garris vs. Ohio State, 3/5/97 17 Kiwane Garris at California, 12/3/96 5. 16 Kiwane Garris vs. Wisconsin, 2/27/94 16 Kiwane Garris vs. Ohio State, 2/15/94 7. 15 Kiwane Garris vs. Missouri, 12/20/95 15 Otho Tucker vs. Northwestern, 1/11/75 15 Jeff Dawson vs. Michigan State, 1/14/74 15 Don Freeman vs. West Virginia, 12/11/65 Season 1 204 Kiwane Garris, 1997 2. 171 Don Sunderlage, 1951 3. 169 AndyKaufmann, 1991 4. 168 Brian Cook, 2003 5. 164 Frank Williams, 2002 6. 161 Mark Smith, 1980 7. 152 Don Freeman, 1966 8. 151 Kiwane Garris, 1994 151 Kenny Battle, 1989 10. 148 Kiwane Garris, 1995 Career 1. 615 Kiwane Garris, 1994-97 2. 522 Deon Thomas, 1991-94 3. 437 Mark Smith, 1978-81 4. 398 AndyKaufmann, 1989-93 5. 384 Brian Cook, 2000-03 6. 371 Frank Williams, 2000-02 7. 317 Don Freeman, 1964-66 8. 309 James Augustine, 2003-06 9. 296 Dave Downey, 1961-63 10. 287 John Kerr, 1952-54 Consecutive Free Throws 1. 39 Kiwane Garris, 2/1-2/22/95 2. 32 Brian Cook, 12/14/02-1/4/03 32 Andy Kaufmann, 1/28/91-2/16/91 32 Rob Judson, 2/3/79-1/26/80 5. 30 Efrem Winters, 12/7/84-1/19/85 FREE THROW ATTEMPTS Game 1. 24 2. 22 22 4. 20 20 6. 19 7. 18 18 18 10. Frank Williams vs. Arkansas, 12/8/01 Deon Thomas vs. Ohio State, 2/15/94 Kiwane Garris vs. Missouri, 12/22/93 Kiwane Garris vs. Wisconsin, 2/27/94 Kiwane Garris vs. Ohio State, 1/15/94 Wally Osterkorn vs. St. Louis, 12/22/49 Kiwane Garris vs. Ohio State, 3/5/97 Deon Thomas at Purdue, 2/11/92 HilesStoutvs. Purdue, 2/23/57 Brian Cook vs. Minnesota, 1/7/03 Kiwane Garris at California, 12/3/96 Otho Tucker vs. Northwestern, 1/1 1/75 Bill Burwell vs. Cornell, 12/23/61 John Kerr at Michigan State, 1/9/54 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 161 INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Season 1.000 Mark Smith (10-10) 1. 245 Kiwane Gams, 1997 vs. Minnesota, 1/17/81 2. 218 Deon Thomas, 1992 1.000 C.J. Schroeder (10-10) 218 Don Sunderlage, 1951 vs. Northwestern, 2/5/72 4. 214 John Kerr, 1954 5. 212 Deon Thomas, 1993 Season 6. 205 Brian Cook 2003 (min. 75 attempts) 205 Robert Archibald, 2002 1 .873 Brian Cook, 2002 (96-110) 8. 203 Frank Williams, 2002 2 .865 Govoner Vaughn, 1960(83-96) 203 AndyKaufmann, 1991 3 .864 Bill Small, 1962(70-81) 10, 200 Kenny Battle, 1989 4 .862 Kiwane Garris, 1996(112-130) 5 .860 Matt Heldman, 1998(98-114) Career 6 .844 T.J. Wheeler, 1992 (81-96) 1. 790 Deon Thomas, 1991-94 7 .840 Roger Taylor, 1958(68-81) 2. 741 Kiwane Garris, 1994-97 8 .833 Kiwane Gams, 1997 (204-245) 3. 559 Mark Smith, 1978-81 .833 AndyKaufmann. 1991 (169-203) 4. 493 Don Freeman, 1964-66 .833 Craig Tucker, 1982(110-132) 5. 492 AndyKaufmann, 1989-93 6. 484 Brian Cook, 2000-03 Career 7. 461 John Kerr, 1952-54 (r nin. 140 attempts) 8. 460 Frank Williams, 2000-02 1 .875 Rob Judson, 1977-80(126-144) 9. 450 James Augustine, 2003-06 2 .840 Matt Heldman, 1995-98 (195-232) 10. 420 Robert Archibald, 1999-2002 3 .839 Bill Small. 1961-63(193-230) 4 .837 T.J.Wheeler, 1991-94(221-264) 5 .830 Kiwane Garris, 1994-97 (615-741) FREE THROW PERCENTAGE 6 .827 Tony Wysinger, 1984-87(158-191) Game 7 .823 Craig Tucker, 1981-82(186-226) (min. lOatte mpts) 8 .816 Jeff Dawson, 1973-74(155-190) 1. 1.000 Kiwane Gams (17-17) 9 .809 Andy Kaufmann, 1989-93 (398-492) at California, 12/3/96 1 0. .808 Govoner Vaughn, 1958-60(181-224) 2. 1.000 Matt Heldman (14-14) vs. Clemson, 12/13/97 3. 1.000 Kendall Gill (13-13) THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS vs. Minnesota, 2/8/90 G ame 1.000 Bill Burwell (13-13) 1 8 Dee Brown vs. Purdue, 3/3/05 at Indiana, 3/5/62 8 Kevin Turner at UCLA, 12/30/97 5. 1.000 Efrem Winters (12-12) 3 7 Dee Brown vs. Michigan State, 1/5/06 vs. New Mexico State, 12/8/84 7 Rich McBride 6. 1.000 Kiwane Garris (11-11) vs. Tennessee-Martin, 12/30/05 vs. Iowa, 2/11/95 7 Cory Bradford vs. Wisconsin, 2/6/99 1.000 AndyKaufmann (11-11) 7 Kevin Turner vs. Indiana 1/3/98 vs. Georgia Southern, 12/8/90 7 Andy Kaufmann vs. Missouri, 12/19/90 1.000 Rich Jones (11-11) vs. Indiana, 2/6/66 8 . 6 Jamar Smith vs. Air Force, 3/16/06; vs. Arl'm, 23-22. The remainder of the decade saw Illinois go 10-7 in both 1927 and 1929 taking fourth and fifth in the league standings, and 9-8 in 1926. The only losing season in Ruby's Illinois career came with a 5-12 mark in 1928 and it is one of only 12 losing seasons in the University's 100-year histor)'. 1930-39(120-61) . In the decade of the 1930s Illinois picked up Big Ten championships number lour and five in 1935 and 1937. In 1935 the Illini squad was 5-3 after its first eight games, but rallied in the closing stretch of the season and won its last four contests to grab a share ol the conference title. 176 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS 1937 BiE Ten Champions. A new star on the playing floor emerged in the 1935 season with the addition of Harry Combes to the roster. Combes, a three-year letterwinner, starred for the Ilhni from 1935-37 and later returned to his alma mater as head coach of rhe Illini in 1948. Combes helped lead Illinois to both its Big Ten titles in the 1930s. Ruby closed out his coaching tenure in 1935-36 leading Illinois to a 13-6 record, 7-5 in the Big Ten, and third place in the league standings. The man chosen to replace Ruby was Douglas Mills. In his 1 1 -year tenure as head coach, Mills established himself as the first coach in Illinois history to win or share three Big Ten championships. In his first season, 1936-37, Mills' Illini squad captured a share of the Big Ten championship with a 10-2 league record. The Illini were 14-4 overall. Following that season, the men's gymnasium got a new name, George Huff Gymnasium, after former Illinois athletic director George Huff, who passed away on Oct. 1, 1936. During the championship season, future major league baseball Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau led the team in scoring with 8.7 points per game. 1940-49(150-56) The decade of the 1 940s brought much success to Illinois basketball. Head Coach Doug Mills led the Illini to consecutive Big Ten titles in 1942 and 1943. The Illini would add another league championship under Harry Combes in 1949. The Illini were the 13th-winningest Division I team in the nation in the 1940s. Illinois' 150-57 record and .725 winning percentage was the best in the Big Ten. In 1941, Mills added to his coaching duties when he was named the school's director of athletics. That same year Art Mathisen arrived in Champaign in what would soon become the creation of the famed "Whiz Kids." In 1942, joining Mathisen were Jack Smiley, Andy Phillip, Gene Vance and Ken Menke, who captured the attention of the entire nation while winning back-to-back conference titles and combining for a 35-6 record, 25-2 in the Big Ten over those two seasons. To this day the "Whiz Kids" remain one of the most storied teams in Illinois history. They dazzled crowds everywhere averaging 58 points per game, while most teams were averaging in the low 40s. The team was broken up March 1, 1943, when all five starters headed to active duty in the armed forces. All but Mathisen went on to play professionally, and Phillip became a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. After the departure of the Whiz Kids, Mills faced a major rebuilding job. Mills closed out his time as head coach at Illinois in the 1947 season. That mark coincided with the return of the "Whiz Kids" from military service. A crowd of 7,785, the largest home crowd to that point in Illinois history, jammed into Huff Gym to see their return on Dec. 6, 1946, against Cornell. The Whiz Kids played only the first half of the game in building a 49-13 lead, and the Illini won 87-39. The Illini opened league play with two losses and dug their way back to a second-place finish by winning eight of their last 10 games. After retiring from coaching. Mills retained his position as athletic director until 1966. Former Illini Harry Combes was re-associated with the program when he was selected to replace Mills as head coach of the Fighting Illini. He had previously served as head coach at Champaign High School. In his first nine seasons at Illinois, he won three Big Ten titles and compiled an amazing record of 164-44 overall (.788) and 94-30 in the Big Ten (.758). Combes first team at Illinois in 1947-48, led by Dike Eddleman and Jack Burmaster, set a Big Ten scoring record with 1,530 points, en route to a 15-5 overall record and 7-5 league finish. His second year as head coach. Combes collected his first of four Big Ten championships as a head coach. He finished his Illinois career with a total of six championships as a player and coach. The four-year period between 1949-52 brought the University of Illinois three Big Ten championships, three 20-win seasons, and a 42-10 Big Ten mark. The 1949 squad, led by Eddleman, Bill Erickson, and Walter Osterkorn, was Illinois' first 20-game winner since 1908, finishing 21-4. That year, Illinois beat Yale, 71-67, to advance to a national semifinal showdown with Kentucky at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Illini fell to the Wildcats, 76-47, forcing Illinois to defeat Oregon State, 57-53, in Seattle for third place. • Big Ten drops from 10 to nine teams with the departure of Chicago from the league in 1947. 1950-59(165-64) Two of the first three years in this decade saw Illinois bring home Big Ten championships. Illinois won the title in 1951 with a 13-1 lei^ue record and produced another 20-win season with a 22-5 record. That season featured a rematch with Kentucky, which had downed the Illini in the national semifinals in 1949. Illinois beat Columbia, 79-71, and North Carolina State, 84-70, to get to the national semifinals and a rematch with the Wildcats. In a heart-breaking loss, Kentucky nipped Illinois, 76-74, on a shot by Wildcat sub Shelby Linville with 12 seconds remaining in the game. The Illini collected third place nation,-dly by beating Oklahoma A&M, 61-46, in Minneapolis. The 1952 season brought Illinois another Big Ten title and introduced John Kerr, a center from Tilden Tech in Chicago. He began his three-year reign as Illinois' top scorer with a sophomore-record 357 points. The Illini recorded a 22-4 overall mark and went 12-2 in the conference. Once again, Illinois advanced to the national semifinals and ran into underdog St. John's. The Redmen fought their way to a 61-59 victory in the NCAA's first Final Four, in 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 177 1950s Illinois ranks Htti nationally in win percentage (721). X T i Dave Downey 1963 Big Ten Champions. March 4th Illinois pSys its first game in the Assembly Hall, a 79-73 win over Norttiweslem. Illinois finishes the season fifth ■ in ttic UPI poll and 8th in the AP 1965 Illinois finishes the season 16th in the UPI poll 1970 Illinois sets an NCAA record for attendance alter selling out all 11 Jiome games and averaging 16,125 in attendaote. orn in rne un poii, ^,-^...^ ^^...^. -.,» ^.^^^...^ .„,. ^ in attendaote. '^ I r%. \ 1952 Ten Champions- inois is one of tour teams playing in the first NCAA Final Four. inois finishes 2nd nationally in both the AP and UPI polls. 1 9791 nois leads the natlcn in field' ,pal percentage defense (.404 )| 1969 mois finishes the season 20th in the AP poll. Illinois upsets No. 1 ranked Michigan State and Magic lohnson. 57-55. r»i John Kerr Seattle. Illinois took another third-place award home after beating Santa Clara, 67-64, behind 26 points by Kerr. The 1954 season was highlighted when Kerr shattered Illinois' single-season scoring record by tallying 556 points in his senior year. Kerr's 1,299 career points in three seasons currently rank 18th on the all-time Illinois scoring list. He held first place in Illini career scoring until Dave Downey passed him in 1963. After his Illinois career came to an end, Kerr started a 12-year professional career and then became the first head coach of the Chicago Bulls in 1966. Once again the Illini hoopsters led the Big Ten in wins tor a decade with a 165-64 record in the 1950s. The mini's winning percentage, .721, ranked 11th nationally. On Dec. 17, 1956, Illinois defeated San Francisco, 62-33, snapping the Dons' 51 -game regular-season win streak. Associated Press began its basketball poll in 1949 with UPI adding its poll in 1951 and from 1951-56 the Ilhni finished the season ranked in the Top 20 nationally every year. Illinois' highest final ranking in the 1950s was second in both polls in 1952. • Big Ten grows to 10 teams with addition of Michigan State in the 1951 season. 19 60-69 (145-95) The 1960s produced Big Ten championship No. 1 1 for Illinois in 1963. That season the Illini were 20-6 overall, 1 1-3 in the conference. Senior Dave Downey led the team in scoring as he had the previous two seasons and he moved into first on the all-time scoring list. Downey also set the school record for points in a game, which still stands, with 53 in a road loss to Indiana on Feb. 16, 1963. Illinois was a game back of first place in the league standings with only two games remaining when the A.ssembly Hall opened its doors on March 4, 1963. Illinois' first game ai the Hall was an exciting 79-73 victory over Northwestern before 16,137 fans to stay within a game of first- place Ohio State. After Illinois edged Iowa, 73-69, in the last game of the season, the Fighting Illini would need an overtime loss two hours later by the Buckeyes at Indiana to share the title. The 1965 season was highlighted by Illinois' season opening 118-83 victory over defending national- champion UCLA at the Assembly Hall. Combes called the game, "one of the best an Illinois team has ever played." Combes closed out his Illini coaching career in 1 967 with a 12-12 record and seventh-place Big Ten finish. The season was highlighted by a 98-97 victory over No. 3 Kentucky in Lexington on Dec. 8. Another former Illini, Harv Schmidt, replaced Combes and led the team into the 1970s. Schmidt's Illini went 11-13 in 1968 and rebounded to a 19-5 record in 1969 and a second-place Big Ten finish. 1970-79(129-129) The decade of the 1970s brought two coaching changes, the second one brought Lou Henson, who would become the longest-tenured coach in Illinois history. In 1970, Illinois set an NCAA attendance record, selling out all 1 1 home games tor an average of 16,128 tans per game. Although the Illini recorded a losing mark in 1971 (11-12), that season welcomed Nick Weatherspoon from Canton, Ohio. "Spoon" stepped right into the starting lineup and led the team in rebounds. The next two years he led the team in scoring and rebounding before becoming a first-round draft selection and spending eight seasons in the NBA. Harv Schmidt concluded his Illinois coaching career in 1974 as the Illini's record dropped to 5-18 and last place in the Big Ten standings. The following season, Cene Bartow served as head coach, but left to take the head coaching job in replacing the legendary John Wooden at UCLA after only one season. After Bartow's departure following the 1975 campaign, the Universit)' picked New Mexico State Head Coach Lou Henson to bring success back to the Illinois program. He did just that, taking a team that won 14 games in his inaugural season to a 19-11 record within just four years. The last years of the 1970s signaled the arrival of Eddie Johnson and Mark Smith, two players who would lead the team into the 1980s and pave the way for Illinois' return to national prominence. In 1979, Illinois finished seventh in the Big Ten, but went 19-11 overall, including ascension to No. 2 in the national polls after starting the year 15-0. That year, Illinois upset top-ranked Michigan State and Magic Johnson, 57-55, in one of the school's most memorable games. That year, Illinois also led the nation in field-goal percentage defense (.404). J 1980-89(233-90) Henson returned everyone for the 1980 campaign and the team gave the head coach his first of 1 1, 20- win seasons at Illinois. That year, Illinois made its first postseason appearance since 1963, finishing third in the NIT. In 1981, Illinois made more strides in its return to the national spotlight with a 21-8 record, a third- place Big Ten finish and an invitation to the NCAA Tournament. The team received a first-round bye in the NCAA Tournament and beat 'Wyoming, 67-65, in Los Angeles to advance to the regionals in Salt Lake Cit}', where Illinois lost to Kansas State, 57-52. That year, the Fighting Illini led the Big Ten in scoring tor the second consecutive season and were again led by Johnson and Smith. Guards Craig Tucker and Derek Harper arrived to add backcourt punch, and Harper began his Illini career being named First-Team Freshman All-America by ESPN and ABC. ^ 178 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS 1981 nois finishes the season 19th in the AP poll and 18th in the UPI poll. 1984 Big Ten Champions. Illinois finishes the season sixth in both the flP and UPJ< polls. 1986 Illinois finishes the season 19th in the AP poll and 20th m the UPI poll. Eddie Johnson 1985 Illinois opined the season ranked No 1 in tlie nation by Basketball Times. Illinois fiishes the season 12th in the AP p(ill and 10th in the UPI poll. The 1982 season brought Ilhnois another post- season appearance, in the NIT, and an 18-11 record. Harper led the Big Ten in assists and steals. One ot Illinois' best groups arrived on campus in 1983. Guards Bruce Douglas and Doug Altenberger, and forward Scott Meents and Etrem Winters joined sophomores George Montgomery and Anthony Welch to form the nucleus for a team that would win 95 games during the next tour seasons. In 1983, the Fighting lUini became the nation's 25th team to cap the 1,000-win mark with a 72-70 victory over Texas A&M in the Great Alaska Shootout. Later that year. Harper was selected First- Team All-Big Ten, falling one vote shy of being a unanimous pick, before leaving school early for the NBA draft. He was a first round selection ot the Dallas Mavericks as the first pick in tranchise history. The 1984 season brought Illinois its 12th Big Ten championship in a season where Illinois had four overtime games including an epic four-overtime 75- 66 victory over Michigan. The next game was a two- overtime win at Iowa, Henson's 400th victory as a college head coach. The lUini recorded a 26-5 mark and were 15-3 in Big Ten play, rying Purdue for the league title. The 1984 season also marked Illinois' first back-to-back 20 win seasons since 1951-52. The mini would go on to record a total of nine consecutive 20-win seasons from 1983-91. Illinois advance to the NCAA Regional Finals before dropping a heart-breaking 54-51 loss to Kentucky on its home court causing the NCAA to put a rule in place not allowing a school to play in a tournament game on its home court. The Illini started out the 1985 season ranked No. 1 nationally by Basketball Times in its preseason poll. Illinois made a return trip to the NCAA Tournament where the Illini advanced to the Sweet 16. From 1984-87, Illinois' stingy defense ranked first in the Big Ten allowing only 54.9 points in 1984, 55.7 in 1985, 63.3 in 1986, and 70.2 in 1987. During that same 1984-87 period, Illinois also ranked first in field goal defense, and the Illini were first in three- point defense in 1987. Junior college transfer Ken Norman highlighted the 1986 season as he set what was at the time a school record for single-season field-goal percentage (.641). The next season saw the addition of an outstanding group of young players to the roster. Guards Steve Bardo, Kendall Gill and Larry Smith joined forward Nick Anderson in a highly touted recruiting class. This group produced another 20-win season (23-8) and a trip to the NCAA Tournament, where Illinois was beaten 68-67 by Austin Peay in arguably the school's most shocking upset. The 1988 sea.son brought Henson his 500th career victory and laid the foundation for what would be an incredible history making season in 1989. The 1989 team may arguably have been the most talented team ever assembled at Illinois. The players known as the "Flying Illini," included all the important pieces ot 1988 (Kenny Battle, Gill, Bardo, Lowell Hamilton, Anderson and Smith) as well as junior college All- American P.J. Bowman and former high school Ail- American Marcus Liberty. The Fighting Illini won their first 16 games and were ranked No. 2 in the nation going into a nationally televised game against Georgia Tech, whom Illinois had already beaten, 80-75, at the Rainbow Classic in December. The Yellow Jackets led, 47-31, but Illinois managed to surge back to force overtime, eventually needing two extra periods to win the game. Along with the No. 1 ranking the next day came some bad news. Illinois' catalyst. Gill, had broken a bone in his foot and would miss the next 12 games. Hurt by the loss of Gill, Illinois lost three of the next four games and its No. 1 ranking. The Illini rallied to finish second in the Big Ten with a 14-4 record and with Gill back in the lineup, the Illini were awarded a No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament. After rolling to victories over McNeese State and Ball State at the Hoosier Dome, a power-packed regional in Minneapolis with Missouri, Louisville and Syracuse, stood in the way of Illinois' trip to the Final Four. Louisville fell victim to Illinois, losing 83-69, which set up a regional final matchup with Syracuse. The Fighting Illini held off Syracuse to advance to the Final Four in Seattle where Illinois faced Michigan, a team it had beaten twice already in 1989, in the national semifinals. Despite Battle's 29-point, 11- rebound effort, Illinois fell to eventual national- champion Michigan, 83-81. 1990-99(187-120) Coming off the Final Four season, Illinois went 21- 8 ovetall, 1 1-7 in the Big Ten in 1990. Gill, a senior, became the first player since Norman in 1987 to average 20 ppg and he was named a First-Team All- American by UPI. Gill led the Big Ten in scoring and was a finalist for the John Wooden Player of the Year Award. He was the fifth overall pick in the NBA draft that summer, going to the Charlotte Hornets. Entering the 1991 season, Illinois, faced with the loss of Gill, Bardo and Liberty, who declared himself eligible for the NBA draft after his junior season, was picked to finish as low as ninth in the Big Ten by some publications. But, junior forward Andy Kaufmann burst onto the scene scoring 660 points, the second largest single-season total in Illinois history. He and the Illini proved the preseason expectations wrong by going 21-10 and finishing third in the Big Ten. Illinois' consecutive 20-win season streak was snapped in 1992 when the Illini posted its first losing record in 14 years, going 13-15. After sitting out a season, Kaufmann returned for the 1992-93 campaign and helped lead Illinois to a 19-13 record 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 179 and trip to the NCAA Tournament. The following season, IlUnois again advanced to the NCAA Tournament and in the process, senior Deon Thomas broke a 13-year old record and became the school's all-time leading scorer. Thomas scored his record-breaking 1,693rd point in the championship game of the Illini/Pepsi Classic against American University and he went on to finish his career with 2,129 points. In 1994 a young upstart freshman, Kiwane Garris, would begin his assault on the all-time scoring list. He notched 446 points as a freshman and would be the catalyst on the Illini team over the next few years. After advancing to the NCAA Tournament in 1995, Illinois extended its run on postseason play with a berth in the 1996 NIT. In 1996, the Illini started the season 11-1 before losing Garris to injury. Without its leader, the Illini dropped its first five Big Ten games. Garris returned, but was never 100 percent and junior forward Jerry Hester missed games with a severely sprained ankle. The Illini finished the 1996 season 18-13 overall, 7-11 in the BigTen. But more importantly the 1996 season marked the end ol the most successful era in Illinois basketball when Lou Henson announced his retirement before the end ot the season. In his 21 years at Illinois, Henson notched 423 victories and guided the Illini to 1 1 NCAA Tournament appearances. The Okay, Okla. native coached Illinois to 11, 20-win seasons and finished his career as the third-winningest coach in BigTen history with 214 league victories. On March 21, 1996, a new era in Illinois basketball began when Director of Athletics Ron Guenther introduced Lon Kruger as the University's l4th men's basketball coach. Kruger came to Illinois from the University of Florida and carried a list of impressive credentials, including guiding Florida to the Final Four in 1994. In his first year at Illinois, Kruger guided Illinois to a 22-10 record and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Over the course of the season, Illinois defeated five ranked opponents, including No. 7 Minnesota, 96-90, at the Assembly Hall. Illinois also traveled to Bloomington and handed Indiana a 78- 74 loss, the first win for Illinois at Assembly Hall in Bloomington since 1990. During the course of the year, Garris etched his name in the Illinois record book with one of the best season performances by any Illini player in history. He finished his career second on the all-time scoring list with 1,948 points and set the single-season record for free throws made and attempted. Garris averaged 19.4 points and missed being the Big Ten's leading scorer by three one-hundredths of a point. In 1998, Kruger did the unthinkable as he took a team picked to finish seventh in the Big Ten and guided the Illini to a share of its first Big Ten title since 1984. On the way to the league crown, Illinois went 5-0 against Indiana, Iowa and Michigan, marking the first time in school history the Illini had gone undeleated against those teams during the course of a season. Illinois advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after earning a No. 5 seed in the West Regional. The Illini defense was the Big Ten's best as Illinois finished the year first in scoring defense, field-goal defense and three-point defense in league games. In October 1998, Illinois moved into a state-of-the- art basketball practice tacility, the Richard T. Ubben Basketball Complex. The facility, which houses the coaches offices and practice gym, also teatures a weight room, training room, video review room, players' lounge and locker rooms. The Illini closed out the 1999 se.Lson with an amazing run at the Big Ten Tournament title. After entering the tournament as the llth-seeded team, Illinois reeled off three straight victories over Top 25- ranked teams before losing in the championship game to second-ranked Michigan State. Illini freshman Cory Bradford was the Big Ten's Freshman of the Year and was also selected to the All- Tournament team. • Big Ten grows to 1 1 teams with addition of Penn State in the 1990 season. 2000-06(189-47) In 2000, for the third time in four seasons, Illinois advanced to the NCAA Tournament, this time as a #4 seed. After defeating Penn in the opening round, the Illini season ended with a defeat to eventual' national runner-up Florida. The Fighting Illini spent much of the season ranked in the Top 25. climbing as high as No. 1 5 in late December. An earh- three- game losing streak in Big Ten play put the Illini in a hole to start league play at 1-3. But, Illinois went on to win 10 of the last 12 league games before finishing second in the Big Ten Tournament. Cor)' Bradford earned second-team All-Big Ten honors after leading Illinois in scoring and the Big Ten in three-point field goals. Forward Brian Cook was named Co- Freshman ot the Year in the league and earned All- Tournament honors with strong play in the Big Ten Tournament. In May 2000, Kruger left Illinois to become head coach of the NBAs Atlanta Hawks. Bill Self was named Illinois' 15th head men's basketball coach on June 9, 2000. Self came to Illinois from Tulsa where he had led the Golden Hutricane to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including a 32-5 record and tournament run to the regional finals in 2000. Self's first season at Illinois was memorable. The Illini were ranked in the Top 10 the entire season and tied for the Big Ten Championship with Michigan State befote earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA 180 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS 2002 I nois^ins back- to-baok Big Ten Championships for thefirsl time in 50 years and advances to NC/S Sweet 16. April 30, 2003 Bruce Weber named 16th llhnois liead coach in school history. 2005 lllini advance to NCAA Championship game for first time in school history and finish as national runner-up. Illinois makes fifth all-time NCAA Final Four appearance, wins second straight outright Bi| IrTen Championship, and jfclaims Big lljHpurnamenl Sitle. Illini win 3Tgames to' ■tie all-time NCAA ^cord foi iyj;ictories m a seasori. SB rvTT 2001 Ten Champions, inois earns a No. 1 seed m the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Elite Eight. 2(ltl3 llhnois wins its first Big Ten Tournament Champjonsliip Lon Kruger, Kevin Turner, Jerry Hester and Ron Guenther \ 2004 Illinois wins first outright Big Ten Championship since 1952 lllini advance tj NCAA Sweet 16. Tournament. The lllini run ended in the regional final to eventual national runner-up Arizona, the third meeting between the two schools on the Sophomore Frank Williams became the first lllini player to earn Big Ten Player of the Year honors since 1967 and was named to several postseason All- America squads. Junior Cory Bradford set an NCAA record by making a three-point field goal in 88 consecutive games. In 2002, the lllini earned a four-way share of the Big Ten title before advancing to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Frank Williams again earned first-team All-Big Ten honors as the the five seniors who finished their careers took the lllini from an llth-place finish in the league in 1999 to consecutive Big Ten titles in 2001 and 2002. The 2003 squad started three freshmen, a sophomore and one senior, and still finished with a 25-7 record and second-place finish in the Big Ten. Brian Cook earned Big Ten Player of the Year honors and the lllini won the Big Ten Tournament championship for the first time. Self left in March to take over as coach at Kansas, paving the way for Bruce Weber to be named the 16th Illinois head coach on April 30, 2003. Weber arrived in Champaign after directing the Southern Illinois Salukis for five seasons. Weber's inaugural season directing the Orange and Blue was a success, as he became just the third coach in Big Ten history to win an outright conference championship in his first season. The lllini had to win its final 10 games of the regular season to clinch sole possession of the tide, with six of those wins coming away from the Assembly Hall. Weber also guided Illinois to its first NCAA Tournament victory over a higher seeded team, when the No. 5 lllini defeated No. 4 Cincinnati in the second round of the toutnament. The lllini finished the year with a record of 26-7 and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16. Illinois celebrated its 100th season of varsity basketball in style in 2004-05. Weber's lllini made the centennial year magical, putting together the finest season in UI history. The lllini tied the all- time NCAA record lor victories in a season with 37 wins en route to its 37-2 record. Illinois made its fifth all-time NCAA Final Four appearance and first since 1989. The lllini defeated Louisville in the national semifinal to advance to the NCAA Championship game for the first time in school history. Illinois finished as the national runner-up, falling to North Carolina in the tide game. The lllini started the season by setting a school record with 29 straight wins, the third best start in Big Ten history and tying the 12th best start in NCAA annals. Illinois won its second-ever game over a No. 1 -ranked opponent, crushing Wake Forest 9 1 -73 at the Assembly Hall on Dec. 1 . After the win, the lllini took over the top spot in the national polls and held it for the remainder of the regular season, an amazing run of 15 straight weeks. Illinois was ranked No. 1 in the final Associated Press poll of 2005, another first for the program. The lllini cruised to its second straight outright Big Ten Championship with a 1 5-1 record, as Weber became the first coach in 100 years of Big Ten basketball to win consecutive outright league championships in his first two seasons. The lllini also won the Big Ten Tournament, becoming just the second team to win both an outright Big Ten regular season title and the Big Ten Tournament in the same season. Bruce Weber swept all the coaching accolades imaginable in 2005, being named National Coach of the Year by 10 organizations. Dee Brown was named The Sporting News National Player of the Year and swept the conference honors as well, being named both Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. The lllini had three players earn consensus All-America honors in the same season for the first time ever. In addition to Brown earning consensus first-team All-America honors, Deron Williams and Luther Head were named consensus second-team Ail-Americans. Following the season, both Williams and Head were chosen in the first round of the NBA Draft, with Williams becoming the highest Illinois player ever drafted when he was chosen No. 3 overall by the Utah Jazz. Illinois continued its winning ways in 2006, posting a 26-7 overall record in Bruce Weber's third season directing the lllini. It marked the program's sixth straight 25-win season, the longest in school history and doubling the longest streak of any team in Big Ten history. Illinois went undefeated in non- conference play for the second straight season and was in the race for a third straight conference title before finishing second in the league standings with an 11-5 record, missing the Big Ten crown by just one game. The lllini then made their seventh straight NCAA Tournament appearance, earning a No. 4 seed, and advanced to the second round. Seniors Dee Brown and James Augustine wrapped up their UI tenure as the winningest players in school history, recording a school-record 1 14 career wins. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 181 ALL-AMERICANS 1915 Ray Woods -G, 1st (Helms) 1954 John (Red) Kerr - C, 2nd (Helms), 3rd (Look, 1972 1916 Ray Woods -G, 1st (Helms) AP UP), 4th (Con) 1973 1917 Ray Woods -G, 1st (Helms) 1955 Bill Ridley - G, HM (AP Con) CtiLck Alwood - C, 1st (Helms) Paul Judson - G, HM (INS, Con) 1974 1918 Earl Anderson - F, 1st (Helms) George BonSalle - G, HM (Con) 1975 1920 Ctiuck Carney - F, 1st (Helms) 1956 Paul Judson -G, 2nd (Con), 3rd (NABC, 1977 1922 Ctiuck Carney -F 1st (Helms) UP NEA), HM (INS) 1937 Harry Combes - F 2nd (Omaha) BillRidley-G, 2nd (Con), 3rd (NABC, 1983 1938 Lou Boudreau - F 1st (MSG) UP, AP) 1984 Louis (Pick) Dehner - C, 3rd (Con) Bruce Brothers - F HM (Con) 1987 1939 Louis (Pick) Dehner - C, 1st (MSG), Harv Schmidt - F HM (Con) 3rd (Con) 1957 Harv Schmidt - F 2nd (Con) 1988 1940 Bill Hapac - F, 1st (Helms, Con) George BonSalle - C, 2nd (NABC), HM (Con) 1942 Andy Phillip -F 1st (Helms), 2nd Don OhI - G, HM (AP Con) 1989 (PM), 3rd (Con) 1958 Don OhI-G, 2nd (Con), 3rd (Helms) Jack Smiley -G,HM(SN) Govoner Vaughn -F HM (Con) Art Mathisen - C, HM (SN) 1959 Roger Taylor -G,HM (Con) 1990 Ken Menke - F HM (SN, Con) 1960 Mannie Jackson -G, HM (Con) Gene Vance -G,HM(SN) Govoner Vaughn - F HM (Con) 1994 1943 Andy Phillip - F 1st (Con, PM, Helms, SN, AP, UP NEA, Look) 1961 Dave Downey - F HM (Con) John Wessels - C, HM (Con) 2001 Jack Smiley -G, 3rd (Con) 1962 Dave Downey - F HM (Con) 2002 Art Mathisen - C, HM (Con) Bill Burwell-C,HM (Con) 2003 Gene Vance - G, HM (Con) 1963 Dave Downey - F 1st (Helms), 2nd 2004 1944 Walt Kirk - G, HM (Con) (Con), HM (AP) 2005 1945 Walt Kirk - G, 1st (Helms, Con), 2nd Bill Small -F/G,HM (Con) (AM), HM (Con) 1964 TalBrody-G, HM(SN,Con) 1946 JackBurmaster-G, HM(SN) Duane(Skip)Thoren-C, HM (Con) Bob Doster - F, HM (SN) 1965 Duane (Skip) Thoren - C, 1st (Helms), 1947 Andy Phillip -F-G, 1st (True, NABC), HM (Con) Jack Smiley -G, 3rd (Helms), HM (Con) 2nd (AP, Con), 3rd (UPI, BN, NABC) Bogie Redmon - F HM (Con) TalBrody-G, 1st (Helms), 2nd (SN, Con) 2006 Gene Vance - G, HM (Con) 1966 Don Freeman - F 1st (Helms), 2nd 1948 Dwight (Dike) Eddleman - F 2nd (AP), 3rd (Con, True) (Con, BN), HM (UPI) Rich Jones - F HM (Con) Jack Burmaster-G.HM (Con) 1967 Jim Dawson - G, HM (Con) 1949 Bill Erickson - G, 1st (Helms, Col, NABC), Dave Scholz - C, HM (Con) 3rd (SN, UP), 4th (Con) 1968 Dave Scholz - C, 1st (Helms), HM (Con) Dwight (Dike) Eddleman - F 1st (Con), 1969 DaveScholz-C, 1st (Helms), 3rd (AP), 2nd (AP UP) HM (Con) 1950 Bill Erickson - G, HM (Con) 1970 Mike Price - G, HM (Con) 1951 Don Sunderlage - G, 2nd (Helms, SN), 3rd (UP Con), HM (AP) Ted Beach - F HM (Con) Rod Fletcher - G, HM (Con) Dee Brown had a legendary career at the University of Illinois. As a junior in 2005, Brown was The Sporting News National ■ 1 1952 Rod Fletcher - G, 1st (Look, Con, Helms), 2nd (AP UP INS, NABC, Col, Ath) Player of the Year, a consensus First-Team All-American, and both the Big Ten Player of I I John (Red) Kerr - C, HM (AP UP Con) the Year and Big Ten Defensive Player of the ■ 1953 Irv Bemoras - F HM (UP Con) Jim Bredar - G, HM (UP Con) Bob Peterson - C, HM (UP) Irv Bemoras - F 2nd (Con, Helms, Look), Year. As a senior in 2006, Brown was a consensus Second-Team All-American and won the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard (pictured, right) as well as the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award as the f 1 HM (AP) Jim Bredar - G, 2nd (Con, Helms, Look, nation's top player 6-feet tall and under. 1 INS), 3rd (AP) ^ John (Red) Kerr - C, HM (AP, INS, Con) Nick Weatherspoon - F HM (Con) Nick Weatherspoon - F 1st (CASE, Helms), HM (Con) Jeff Dawson - G, HM (Con) Rick Schmidt -FHM (Con) Audie Matthews - G, HM (Con) Levi Cobb - F HM (Con) Derek Harper - G, 2nd (AP Con), 3rd (BN) Bruce Douglas - G, 3rd (UPI) Ken Norman - F 2nd (AP BW, SN, K), 3rd (BT NABC), HM (UPI) Nick Anderson - F HM (SN) Kenny Battle - F HM (SN) Nick Anderson - F HM (AP UPI, SN) Kenny Battle - F HM (AP UPI, SN) Kendall Gill -G,HM(SN) Kendall Gill -G, 1st (UPI), 2nd (BKW), 3rd (AP SN, NABC) Deon Thomas - F/C, HM (AP) Frank Williams - G, 1st (W), 3rd (AP NABC) Cory Bradford - G, HM (AP) Frank Williams -G, 2nd (NABC), HM(AP) Brian Cook - F 2nd (SN), 3rd (AP NABC, BT) Dee Brown - G, HM (AP) Dee Brown - G, 1st (W, BW, SN), 2nd (AP NABC, BT) Luther Head - G, 2nd (AP NABC, BW) Deron Williams -G, 1st (W), 2nd (NABC. SN), 3rd (AP) Dee Brown - G, 1st (W), 2nd (BW, AP NABC) 182 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ALL-AMERICANS / NATIONAL HONORS CONSENSUS FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICANS 1940 Bill Hapac 1942 Andy Phillip 1943 Andy Phillip 1945 Walt Kirk 1952 Rod Fletcher 2005 Dee Brown CONSENSUS SECOND-TEAM ALL-AMER ICANS 1947 1949 1987 1990 2005 2005 2006 Andy Phillip Bill Erickson Ken Norman Kendall Gill Luther Head Deron Williams Dee Brown ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Voted by College Sports Information Directors of America 1 11 ^■ ^^^^^ ^T|*^r' fl^^^^ Rob Juds( ^M ^.^^ )n was an academic All-American in 1979. 1965 Tal Brody - G, 2nd 1967 lim Dawson - G, 2nd Dave Scholz - C, HM 1968 Dave Scfiolz - C, 1st 1969 Denny Pace - G/F, 3rd 1970 Rick Howat - G, 3rd 1971 Rick Howat - G, 1st 1974 Rick Schmidt -F, 1st leff Dawson - G, 2nd 1975 Rick Schmidt - F, 1st 1976 Ottio Tucker - G, 3rd 1979 Rob ludson - G, 4th Steve Lanter - G, 4th HELMS FOUNDATION NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1917 1922 Ray Woods Chuck Carney THE SPORTING NEWS NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2005 Dee Brown BOB COUSY AWARD PLAYBOY PRESEASON ALL-AMERICANS (Nation's top point guard) 2006 Dee Brown FRANCES POMEROY NAISMJTH AWARD_ (Nation's top player 6-feet and under) 2006 Dee Brown FINAL FOUR ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS 1952 2005 James Bredar John Kerr Luther Head Deron Williams NCAA ALL-REGIONAL TEAMS 1963 1984 1985 1989 2001 2005 Dave Downey Bruce Douglas Doug Altenberger Nick Anderson (Most Outstanding Player) Kenny Battle Kendall Gill Robert Archibald Deron Williams {Most Outstanding Player) Luther Head NCAA ALL-DECAOE TEAM 1940s Dike Eddleman USA BASKETBALL INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Olympics: Ron Bontemps (Gold, 1952) World Championships: Tal Brody (Gold, 1967 & 1970), Rick Schmidt (Bronze, 1974), Kiwane Garris (Bronze, 1998) Pan American Games: George BonSalle (Gold, 1959) World University Games: Craig Tucker (Gold, 1979), Jerry Hester (Gold, 1997), Cory Bradford (Gold, 1999) Junior World Championship: Brian Cook (2000), Dee Brown (2003), Deron Williams (2003) Young Men's World Championship Qualifying Team: Brian Cook (2001), Dee Brown (2002), Deron Williams (2002) 1984-85, 85-86 Efrem Winters 1989-90 Kendall Gill 2001-02 Frank Williams 2003-04 Dee Brown 2004-05 Deron Williams 2005-06 Dee Brown ILLINOIS WOODEN AWARD NOMINEES The John Wooden Award, first awarded in 1976, is presented annually to an outstanding basketball player. The award, named after the famous UCLA coach is sponsored by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Twelve candidates are selected by the club's National Advisory board, according to the award's criteria, which includes a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. The winner is selected by votes from 1.000 sportscasters and writers from each of the 50 states. 1987 Ken Norman 1990 Kendall Gill s UJ 2001 Frank Williams LlJ cn 2002 Frank Williams 2003 Brian Cook ^ 2004 Dee Brown ^ 2005 Dee Brown Deron Williams UJ 2006 Dee Brown CJJ o o KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS ~ AP Associated Press Arg Argosy UJ Ath Athletic Publications ■=C 6N Basketball News i2 BT Basketball Times ^ BKW Basketball Weekly =i 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 NBA Newspaper Enterprise Association Omaha Omaha World Newspaper PM Pic Magazine SN Sporting News True True Magazine UP United Press W Wooden 1st First Team 2nd Second Team 3rd Third Team HM Honorable Mention 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 183 ALL-BIG TEN 1911 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1924 1925 1926 1927 1929 Louis Bernstein - F, 2nd Emmet Poston - F, 3rd Dudley Crane -G, 2nd Ray Woods -G, 1st Edward Williford - F, 2nd Frank Bane-C, 2nd Sven Ouner- G, 2nd Rait Woods -R, 3rd Ray Woods -G, 1st Ralf Woods - F 2nd Clyde Alwood - C, 3rd Clyde Alwood - C, 1st Rait Woods -F 2nd Ray Woods -G. 2nd Earl Anderson - F 1st Paul Taylor - G, 3rd Charles Carney - G, 1st Charles Vail - G, 3rd Charles Carney- F 1st John Sabo-G, 2nd LeIandStilwell-C, 1st Glenn Potter - F 2nd Russell Daugherity- F 1st Leonard Haines - G, 1st Russell Daugherity - F 1st John How - F 2nd Douglas Mills - G, 2nd 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN SELECTIONS Douglas Mills - G, 1st Charles Harper - F 2nd Charles Harper - F 2nd Caslon Bennett - C, 3rd Hudson Hellmich - F 2nd Caslon Bennett - C, 2nd Frank Froschauer - F, 1st Frank Froschauer - F 2nd Robert Riegel - C, 2nd Harrv Combes -G/F 2nd Harry Combes - F 1st Robert Riegel - C, 2nd Louis Dehner- C, 2nd Louis Dehner- C, 1st Bill Hapac - F 2nd Bill Hapac - F 1st Bill Richmond - G, 1st (AP) Andy Phillip - G/F 1st (AP UPI.INS) Gene Vance -G, 1st (INS). HM(AP UP!) Ken Menke - F 2nd (UPI, INS), HM (AP) Jack Smiley -F 2nd (INS), HM(AP) Vic Wukovits - G, 2nd (AP) Andy Phillip - G/F 2nd (AP UPI, INS) Gene Vance - G, 1st (AP UPI, INS) Jack Smiley -F 1st (AP UPI, INS) Art Mathisen - C, 1st (AP, INS), 2nd (UPI) Ken Menke - F HM (AP, UPI, INS) Brian Randle earned Academic All-Big Ten honors last year. Randle has a 3.33 GPA and is majoring in agricultural finance. 1965 Tal Brody, G 1967 Dave Scholz, C 1968 Dave Scholz, C 1969 Denny Pace, G/F Dave Scholz, C 1970 Rick Howat, G 1971 Rick Howat, G 1973 Jetf Dawson, G Otho Tucker, G 1974 Rick Schmidt, F 1975 Rick Schmidt, F 1976 Otho Tucker, G 1979 Rob Judson, G 1980 Rob Judson, G 1982 Bryan Leonard, F 1983 Bryan Leonard, F 1986 Jens Kujawa, C 1988 Jens Kujawa, C 1990 P.J. Bowman, G 1993 Tom Michael, F 1994 Tom Michael, F 1995 Steve Roth, C 1996 Brian Johnson, F 1997 Brian Johnson, F 1998 Brian Johnson, F 2000 Nate Mast, G 2001 Nate Mast, G Sean Harrington, G 2002 Sean Harrington, G Nick Smith, C 2003 Sean Harrington, G Nick Huge, G Nick Smith, C 2004 Nick Smith, C Jack Ingram, C/F James Augustine, C Dee Brown, G 2005 Dee Brown, G Jack Ingram, C/F Nick Smith, C 2006 Brian Randle, F 1945 WaltKir1(,Jr.-G, IsKAPUPI, INS) 1946 Jack Burmaster - G, 2nd (AP UPI, INS) Bob Doster - F 2nd (AP UPI, INS) 1947 JackSmiley-G, 2nd(APUPI, INS) GeneVance-G, 2nd(AP, UPI, INS) Andy Phillip- G/F HM(AP) 1948 Dwight (Dike) Eddleman - F 1st (AP), 2nd (UPI) Jack Burmaster -G, 2nd (AP) 1949 Bill Erickson - G, 1st (AP UPI, INS) Dwight (Dike) Eddleman - F 2nd (AP UPI, INS) Jim Marks - F HM (AP, UPI, INS) 1950 Wally Osterkorn - F/C, 2nd (AP UPI, INS) Bill Erickson - G, 2nd (UPI), HM (AP INS) 1951 Don Sunderlage - G, 1st (AP UPI, INS) Rod Fletcher - G, 2nd (AP UPI, INS) 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 -FHM(AP) Bob Peterson - C, HM (AP) 1953 Irv Bemoras - F 1st (AP, UPI) Jim Bredar - G, 2nd (AP UPI) John (Red) Kerr - C, 2nd (AP UPI) 1954 John (Red) Kerr -C, 1st (AP UPI) 1955 Paul Judson - G/F 1st (UPI), 2nd (AP) Bill Ridley -G,HM (UPI) 1956 Paul Judson - G/F 1st (AP UPI, INS) George BonSalle - C, 1st (UPI), 2nd (AP), HM(INS) BillRidley-G, Ist(AP), 2nd(UPI) 1957 Don OhI - G, 1st (AP UPI) Harv Schmidt - F 2nd (AP UPI) Roger Taylor - G, HM (AP UPI) 1958 Don OhI - G, 1st (AP UPI) 1959 Roger Taylor -G, 2nd (AP UPI) Mannie Jackson -G,HM(AP) Govoner Vaughn - F HM (AP) John Wessels - C. HM (AP) 1960 Mannie Jackson - G, 2nd (UPIO, 3rd (AP) Govoner Vaughn -F 2nd (AP), 3rd (UPI) 1961 Dave Downey - F 2nd (AP UPI) Jerrv Colangelo - G, HM (AP) Bill Burwell - C, HM (AP UPI) 1962 Dave Downey - F 2nd (AP UPI) Bill Small - F/G, 3rd (AP UPI) Bill Burwell - C, HM (AP) Jerrv Colangelo - G, HM (AP) 1963 Dave Downey - F 1st (AP UPI) Bill Small - F/G, 2nd (AP UPI) Tal Brody - G, HM (AP) Bill Burwell - C, HM (AP) Bob Starnes - G, HM (AP) 1964 Tal Brody - G, 2nd (UPI), 3rd (AP) Duane (Skip) Thoren - C, 2nd (UPI), 3rd (AP) 184 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1.546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ALL-BIG TEN / BIG TEN HONORS 1965 Tal Brody - G, 1st (UPI), 2nd (AP) Duane (Skip) Thoren - C, 1st (AP), 2nd (UPI) Don Freeman - F, 3rd (UPI) 1966 Don Freeman - F 1st (AP UPI) Rich Jones - F 3rd (UPI) Jim Dawson - G, HM (AP) 1967 Jim Dawson -G, 1st (UPI), 2nd (AP) Dave Scholz - C, 2nd (UPI), HM (AP) 1968 Dave Scholz - F 1st (AP), 2nd (UPI) Greg Jackson -C, 2nd (AP) Randy Crews - F HM (AP) Jodie Harrison - G, HM (AP) Mike Price - G, HM (AP) 1970 Rick Howat - G, HM (AP) Mike Price - G, HM (AP UPI) 1971 Rick Howat - G, 2nd (AP UPI) 1972 Nick Weatherspoon - F HM (AP, UPI) Jim Drelle - G, HM (AP UPI) 1973 Nick Weatherspoon - F 1st (AP, UPI) left Dawson - G, 3rd (UPI) 1975 Rick Schmidt - F HM (AP) 1976 Rich Adams - F HM (AP UPI) 1977 Rich Adams -C,HM(AP) Audio Matthews - G, HM (AP) 1978 Audio Matthews - G, HM (AP) Mark Smith - F HM (AP) 1979 Mark Smith -G, 2nd (AP) Neil Bresnahan - F HM (AP UPI) Derek Holcomb - C, HM (AP) Eddie Johnson -FHM(AP) 1980 Eddie Johnson -F 2nd (AP UPI) Mark Smith -FHM(AP UPI) 1981 Eddie Johnson -F 1st (AP UPI) Mark Smith - F HM (AP UPI) Derek Holcomb - C, HM (AP UPI) Derek Harper - G, HM (AP UPI) Craig Tucker - G, HM (AP UPI) Periv Range - G, HM (AP) 1982 Craig Tucker -G, 2nd (UPI), HM(AP) James Griffin - C, 3rd (UPI), HM (AP) Perry Range -G,HM(AP) Derek Harper - G, HM (AP) 1983 Derek Harper- 1st, (AP UPI) Anthony Welch - F HM (AP UPI) Bruce Douglas - G, HM (AP) 1984 Bruce Douglas - G, 1st (AP UPI) Efrem Winters - F 1st (UPI), HM (AP) George Montgomery - C, 2nd (UPI), HM (AP) Doug Altenberger - F, HM (AP UPI) Quinn Richardson - G, HM (AP, UPI) 1985 Bruce Douglas - G, 2nd (AP), HM (UPI) Efrem Winters - F 3rd (UPI), HM (AP) Anthony Welch - F 3rd (UPI), HM (AP) Doug Altenberger - G, HM (AP, UPI) Scott Meents - C, HM (AP) 1986 Ken Norman - F 1st (AP UPI) Bruce Douglas - G, 2nd (AP), 3rd (UPI) Efrem Winters - F HM (UPI, AP) Anthony Welch - F HM (AP) Tony Wysinger - G, HM (AP) 1987 Ken Norman - F 1st (AP UPI) Doug Altenberger - G, 3rd (AP), HM (UPI) Tony Wysinger -G,HM (UPI, AP) Lowell Hamilton - F HM (UPI) 1988 Nick Anderson -F 2nd (AP UPI) Kenny Battle - F 3rd (UPI), HM (AP) 1989 Nick Anderson -F 1st (AP UPI) Kenny Battle - F 2nd (AP UPI) Kendall Gill - G, HM (AP) Lowell Hamilton - F/C, HM (AP) 1990 Stephen Bardo - G, 3rd (UPI) Kendall Gill - G, 1st (AP UPI) Marcus Liberty - F 3rd (AP UPI) 1991 Andy Kaufmann - F 2nd (AP) 3rd (UPI) Lartv Smith - G, 2nd (UPI), 3rd (AP) Deon Thomas - f, 3rd (AP UPI) 1992 Rennie Clemens -G,HM (Coaches) Tom Michael - F HM (Media) Deon Thomas - F/C, 2nd (C & M) 1993 Deon Thomas - F/C, 2nd (C & M) Andy Kaufmann - F HM (C & M) Rennie Clemens -G,HM(C&M) 1994 Deon Thomas - F/C, 2nd (C & M) Kiwane Garris - G, HM (media) 1995 Kiwane Garris -G, 2nd (C) 3rd (M) Shelly Clark -C,HM(C&M) 1996 Kiwane Garris -G, 1st (C), 2nd (M) Bryant Notre - F HM (C) 1997 Kiwane Garris - 1st, (C & M) Chris Candy - F HM (C & M) 1998 Kevin Turner -G, 1st (C&M) Jerry Hester - F 3rd (C & M) Matt Heldman-G,HM (C&M) 1999 Cory Bradford - G, 3rd (C) 2000 Cory Bradford - G, 2nd (C & M) 2001 Frank Williams -G, 1st (C&M) Brian Cook - F 2nd (M), 3rd (C) Marcus Griffin - C, 3rd (C), HM (M) Cory Bradford - G, HM (M) 2002 Frank Williams -G, 1st (C&M) Brian Cook - F 2nd (C & M) Robert Archibald -C, 3rd (C),HM(M) 2003 Brian Cook - F 1st (C & M) Dee Brown - G, 2nd (M), 3rd (C) 2004 Deron Williams - G, 1st (C & M) Dee Brown - G, 2nd (C & M) James Augustine -C,HM (C&M) Roger Powell - F HM (C & M) 2005 Dee Brown - G, 1st (C & M) Luther Head - G, 1st (C & M) Deron Williams -G, 1st (C&M) James Augustine - C, 3rd (C & M) Roger Powell - F HM (C &M) 2006 Dee Brown - G, 1st (C & M) James Augustine - F 1st (C), 2nd (M) BIG TEN HONORS Big Ten Player of the Year 1984 Bruce Douglas (co), UPI Frank Williams, Coaches & Media Brian Cook, Coaches & Media Dee Brown, Coaches & Media 2001 2003 2005 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 1985 Bruce Douglas 1986 Bruce Douglas 1989 Stephen Bardo 2005 Dee Brown Big Ten Freshman of the Year 1999 Cory Bradford 2000 Brian Cook (Co) Big Ten All-Freshman Team 2003 James Augustine Dee Brown 2006 Jamar Smith Big Ten All-Defensive Team 2006 Brian Randle Deron Williams earned back-to-back First-Team J Big Ten honors in 2004 and 2005. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 185 ILLINOIS HONORS KENNY The Ker BATTLE AWARD iny Battle Award honors the former Fighting lllini forward who was known for his tremendous amount ot effort exerted in games, as well as practices. The winner is chosen by the players ; md the coaches. 1989 Kendall Gill 1990 P.J. Bowman 1991 Andy Kpedi 1992 Rennie demons 1993 Tom Michael 1994 Jerry Hester 1995 Jerry Hester 1996 Bryan Notree, Matt Heldman 1997 Herb Caldwell 1998 Brian Johnson 1999 Victor Chukwudebe 2000 Nate Mast 2001 Nate Mast 2002 Cory Bradford 2003 Jerrance Howard 2004 Jerrance Howard 2005 Roger Powell, Fred Nkemdi 2006 Dee Brown MATTO AWARD The Matto Award honors former Fighting lllini guard Matt Heldman, who was killed in a car accident in 1999. 2002 Lucas Johnson 2003 Dee Brown 2004 Dee Brown 2005 Dee Brown 2006 Dee Brown LOU HENSON COURAGE AWARD The Lou Henson Courage Award began in 2004 as a tribute to former lllini Coach Lou Henson, who showed courage, attitude and determination in his fight : against cancer. The award goes to the player who takes the most charges during the season. 2004 Roger Powell 2005 Roger Powell 2006 Brian Randle MOST IMPROVED PLAYER 2004 Luther Head 2005 Jack Ingram 2006 Rich McBride ILLINIREBOUNDERS AWARD This award that goes to the team's leading rebounder began in 2003 and is sponsored by the Rebounder's Club, the lllini basketball support group. 2003 Brian Cook 2004 James Augustine 2005 James Augustine 2006 James Augustine SILVER BASKETBALL TROPHY WINNERS The Silver Basketball Trophy is given each year by the Chicago Tribune to the Most Valuable Player in the Big Ten Conference. Illinois has had seven players receive this award, most recently Dee Brown in 2005. Prior to the Silver Basketball Trophy, Andy Phillip was named Most Valuable Player in 1943. 1949 1954 1951 Dike Eddleman, F John Kerr, C Don Sunderlage, G 1967 2001 2003 Jim Dawson, G Frank Williams, G Brian Cook. F 2005 Dee Brown, G i! F '•'^■•jB 1 fl!f mmI fc 1.-1 1 r? Three of the last six Chicago Tribune Silver Basketball Trophies have been won by lllini players Frank Williams (2001), Brian Cook (2003) and Dee Brown (2005). BIG TEN MEDAL OF HONOR In 1914, the Big Ten Conference endowed a Medal of Honor, to be awarded annually at each institution to the student demonstrating proficiency in scholarship and academics. Since 1982, a female athlete from each institution has also been awarded the Conference Medal of Honor. In the 92-year histor)' of the award, 15 Fighting lllini basketball players have earned the award, including Edward A. Williford, the University of Illinois' first recipient of the award. There has been one father-son UI Medal ot Honor duo, Lee Sentman (track in 1931 and his son Lee Sentman III (fencing) in 1958. The following is the list of Illinois basketball players who have won the Big Ten Medal of Honor: 1915 Edward A. Williford 1917 Clyde Godel Alwood 1920 John B. Felmley 1923 Otto H. Vogel 1924 Walter Roettger 1937 Harry Combes 1942 William Hocking 1943 Edwin S. Parker 1945 Donald Delaney 1949 T. Dwight Eddleman 1953 Clive Follmer 1963 David J. Downey 1965 G. Bogie Redmon 2005 Jack Ingram 2006 Dee Brown UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETES OF THE YEAR The University of Illinois Athlete of the Year was first given in 1940. The award was given annually until it was discontinued in 1973. There were no awards given until 1982, when the Big Ten began a Conference Athlete of the Year, in which each school nominated a male and female athlete. Since 1982, Illinois has recognized a male and female Athlete of the Year. In 1993, the awards were renamed the Dike Eddleman Athlete of the Year awards in honor of the 1 1-time UI letterman and Olympian. Over the years, 16 basketball players have earned the distinction ot Illinois Athlete of the Year. 1940 Bill Hapac 1949 Dike Eddleman 1969 Dave Scholz 1941 John Drish 1951 Don Sunderlage 1970 Mike Price 1942 Andy Phillip 1953 Clive Follmer 1990 Kendall Gill 1943 Andy Phillip 1955 Paul Judson 2005 Deron Williams 1945 Walt Kirk 1967 Jim Dawson 1948 Dike Eddleman 1968 Dave Scholz 186 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS ILLINOIS HONORS ILLINOIS MVPS 2000 2001 Cory Bradford, So. G Frank Williams, So. G 1959 1960 Roger Taylor 1941 Bob Richmond, Sr G Mannie Jackson 1942 Andy Phillip, So. F 2002 Frank Williams, Jr. G 1961 Selected each game 1943 Andy Phillip, Jr F 2003 Brian Cook, Sr F 1962 Jerry Colangelo 1944 Stan Patrick, Sr. F 2004 Deron Williams, So. G 1963 Bob Starnes 1945 Walton Kirk, Ir. G 2005 Dee Brown, Jr G 1964 Bill Edwards 1946 Bob Doster, Ir F Luther Head, Sr G 1965 SkipThoren 1947 Jack Smiley, Sr. G Deron Williams, Jr G 1966 Don Freeman 1948 Jack Burmaster, Sr G 2006 Dee Brown, Sr. G 1967 Jim Dawson 1949 Dike Eddleman, Sr F 1968 Ben Louis 1950 Wally Osterkorn, Sr Don Sunderlage, Sr G ILLINOIS TEAM CAPTAINS 1969 1970 Dave Scholz 1951 1906 Elected each game Mike Price, Randy Crews 1952 Rod Fletcher, Sr. G 1907 Hebert Juul 1971 Rick Howat, Fred Miller 1953 Irv Bemoras, Sr. F 1908 Maurice Dadant 1972 Jim Krelle 1954 John Kerr, Sr C 1909 Henry Popperfuss 1973 Nick Weatherspoon 1955 Paul Judson, Jr. G 1910 Carl Watson 1974 Jeff Dawson 1956 Bruce Brothers, Sr F 1911 Louis Bernstein 1975 Rick Schmidt 1957 Harv Schmidt, Sr F 1912 William Woolston 1976 Selected each game 1958 Don OhI, Sr. G 1913 Homer Dahringer 1977 Audie Matthews 1959 Roger Taylor, Sr. G 1914 Edward Williford 1978 Audie Matthews 1960 Govoner Vaughn, Sr F 1915 Sven Duner 1979 Larry Lubin 1961 Dave Downey, So. F 1916 Ray Woods 1980 Levi Cobb, Neil Bresnahan 1962 Dave Downey, Jr F 1917 Clyde Alwood 1981 Derek Holcomb, Eddie Johnson, 1963 Dave Downey, Sr. F 1918 George S. Halas Mark Smith 1964 Skip Thoren, Jr. C 1919 Bert Ingwersen 1982 James Griffin, Perry Range, 1965 SkipThoren, Sr C 1920 Kenneth Wilson Craig Tucker 1966 Don Freeman, Sr F 1921 Charles Vail 1983 Kevin Bontemps, Derek Harper, 1967 Jim Dawson, Sr G 1922 Charles Carney Bryan Leonard 1968 Dave Scholz. Jr C 1923 Norton Hellstrom 1984 Quinn Richardson 1969 Dave Scholz, Sr F 1924 Glenn Potter 1985 George Montgomery 1970 Mike Price, Sr G 1925 John Mauer 1986 Bruce Douglas, Efrem Winters 1971 Rick Howat, Sr G 1926 Leonard Haines 1987 Doug Altenberger, Ken Norman, 1972 Nick Weatherspoon, Jr F 1927 Russell Daugherity Tony Wysinger 1973 Nick Weatherspoon, Sr, F 1928 Everett Olson 1988 Glynn Blackwell, Jen Kujawa 1974 Rick Schmidt, Jr F 1929 Ernes Dorn 1989 Kenny Battle, Lowell Hamilton 1975 Rick Schmidt, Sr F 1930 Doug Mills 1990 Kendall Gill, Stephen Bardo 1976 Nate Williams, Sr G 1931 Charles Haper 1991 Andy Kpedi, Larry Smith 1977 Audie Matthews, Jr G 1932 Elbert Kamp 1992 Tom Michael, Deon Thomas 1978 Audie Matthews, Sr G 1933 William Owen 1993 Tom Michael, Deon Thomas 1979 Mark Smith, So. G 1934 Hudson Hellmich 1994 Tom Michael, Deon Thomas, 1980 Eddie Johnson, Jr F 1935 Frank Froschauer T. J. Wheeler 1981 Eddie Johnson, Sr. F 1936 Howard Braun 1995 Robert Bennett, Shelly Clark 1982 James Griffin, Sr. C 1937 Robert Riegel 1996 Richard Keene, Kiwane Garris, Perry Range, Sr. G 1938 Lou Boudreau Jerry Hester 1983 Derek Harper, Jr. G 1939 Tom Nisbet 1997 Herb Caldwell, Chris Candy, 1984 Bruce Douglas, So. G 1940 William Hapac Kiwane Garris Quinn Richardson, Sr G 1941 John Drish 1998 Jerry Hester, Brian Johnson, 1985 Doug Altenberger, Jr G 1942 William Hocking Matt Heldman 1986 Ken Norman, Jr 1943 Arthur Mathisen 1999 Victor Chukwudebe 1987 Ken Norman, Sr 1944 Selected each game 2000 Victor Chukwudebe 1988 Nick Anderson, So. 1945 Selected each game 2001 Sergio McClain, Marcus Griffin Kenny Battle, Jr 1946 Walton Kirk, Jr 2002 Cory Bradford, Frank Williams 1989 Nick Anderson, Jr 1947 Selected each game 2003 Brian Cook, Sean Harrington, 1990 Kendall Gill, Sr G 1948 Jack Burmaster Jerrance Howard 1991 Andy Kpedi, Sr C 1949 Dike Eddleman 2004 Dee Brown, Jerrance Howard, 1992 Deon Thomas, So. F/C 1950 William Erickson Deron Williams 1993 Deon Thomas, Jr. F/C 1951 Donald Sunderlage 2005 Dee Brown, Luther Head, Deron 1994 Deon Thomas, Sr F/C 1952 Rodney Fletcher Williams 1995 Kiwane Garris, So. G 1953 Jim Bredar 2006 James Augustine, Dee Brown, Brian 1996 Kiwane Garris, Jr G 1954 John Kerr Randle 1997 Kiwane Garris, Sr. G 1955 Selected each game 1998 Jerry Hester, Sr F 1956 Paul Judson Kevin Turner, Sr G 1957 Harv Schmidt 1999 Cory Bradford, Fr G 1958 John Paul 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 187 ILLINI IN THE NBA ILLINOIS' ALL-TIME NBA DRAFT LIST Rich Adams (San Antonio, 4th Round, 1978) Doug Altenberger (Chicago, 6th Round, 1987) Nick Anderson (Orlando, 1st Round-No. 11, 1989) Robert Archibald (Memphis, 2nd Round, 2002) lames Augustine (Orlando, 2nd Round, 2006) Steve Bardo (Atlanta, 2nd Round, 1990) Kenny Battle (Detroit, 1 st Round-No. 27, 1 989) Ted Beach (Indianapolis, 1951) Irv Bemoras (Milwaukee, 1953) George BonSalle (Syracuse, 1st Round-No. 7, 1957) Jim Bredar (Fort Wayne, 1953) Neil Bresnahan (Golden State, 6th Round, 1980) Tal Brody (Baltimore, 3rd Round, 1965) Dee Brown (Utah, 2nd Round, 2006) Jack Burmaster (St. Louis, 1948) Bill Burwell (St. Louis, 3rd Round, 1963) Brian Cook (Los Angeles, 1 st Round-No. 24, 2003) Nick Connor (Buffalo, 10th Round, 1973) Jim Dawson (Chicago, 16th Round, 1967) Jeff Dawson (Golden State, 8th Round, 1973) Bruce Douglas (Sacramento, 3rd Round, 1986) Dave Downey (San Francisco, 4th Round, 1963) Ron Dunlap (Chicago, 2nd Round, 1968) Bill Erickson (Tri-Cities, 1950) Rod Fletcher (Minneapolis, 1952) Don Freeman (Philadelphia, 3rd Round, 1966) Kendall Gill (Charlotte, 1st Round-No. 5, 1990) James Griffin (New Jersey, 4th Round, 1982) Derek Harper (Dallas, 1 st Round-No. 11,1 983) Jodie Harrison (Baltimore, 15th Round, 1969) Luther Head (Houston, 1st Round-No. 24. 2005) Derek Holcomb (Portland, 3rd Round, 1981) Rick Howat (Milwaukee, 9th Round, 1971) Eddie Johnson (Kansas City, 2nd Round, 1981) PaulJudson John Kerr Bryan Leonard Marcus Liberty Audie Matthews Scott Meents George Montgomery Ken Norman Don OhI Wally Osterkorn Bob Peterson Andy Phillip Mike Price Perry Range Bogie Redmon Harv Schmidt Rick Schmidt Dave Scholz Bill Small Mark Smith Don Sunderlage Roger Taylor Deon Thomas Skip Thoren Craig Tucker Otho Tucker Gene Vance Nick Weatherspoon Anthony Welch John Wessels Deron Williams Frank Williams Nate Williams Efrem Winters (Syracuse, 1956) (Syracuse, 1st Round-No. 6, 1954) (Milwaukee, 8th Round, 1982) (Denver, 2nd Round, 1990) (Detroit, 6th Round, 1978) (Chicago, 4th Round, 1986) (Portland, 2nd Round, 1985) (LA Clippers, 1st Round-No. 19, 1987) (Philadelphia, 2nd Round, 1958) (Chicago, 1950) (Baltimore, 1953) (Chicago, 1947) (NewYork, 1st Round-No. 17, 1970) (Kansas City, 7th Round, 1982) (Baltimore, 11th Round, 1965) (Minneapolis, 2nd Round, 1957) (New Orleans, 6th Round, 1975) (Philadelphia, 4th Round, 1969) (Detroit, 5th Round, 1963) (Milwaukee, 3rd Round, 1981) (Philadelphia. 1st Round-No. 9, 1951) (Syracuse, 5th Round, 1959) (Dallas, 2nd Round, 1994) (Baltimore, 5th Round, 1965) (New York, 3rd Round, 1982) (Boston, 10th Round, 1976) (Chicago, 1947) (Washington, 1st Round-No. 13, 1973) (Dallas, 3rd Round, 1986) (Chicago, 8th Round, 1961) (Utah. 1st Round-No. 3, 2005) (Denver. 1st Round-No. 25, 2002) (Chicago, 5th Round, 1976) (Atlanta, 4th Round, 1986) ILLINOIS PLAYERS WHO HAVE COMPETED IN THE NBA FINALS 1955 John Kerr Syracuse Nationals* Wally Osterkorn Syracuse Nationals* Andy Phillip Fort Wayne Pistons 1955 Andy Phillip Fort Wayne Pistons 1957 Irv Bemoras St. Louis Hawks 1958 Andy Phillip Boston Celtics 1974 Steve Kuberski Boston Celtics* 1975 Nick Weatherspoon Washington Bullets 1976 Steve Kuberski Boston Celtics* 1994 Derek Harper New York Knicks 1995 Nick Anderson Orlando Magic 2004 Brian Cook Los Angeles Lakers Indicates team won championship Kendall Gill enjoyed a 15-year NBA career from 1991-2005. Frank Williams played in the NBA for three years from 2003-05. 188 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOORS ILLINI IN THE NBA ILLINOIS' ALL-TIME NBA ROSTER Nick Anderson-Orlando 1990-99; Sacramento 2000-01, Memphis 2002 Robert Arcliibald-IVIemphis 2003; Phoenix, Orlando & Toronto 2004 James Augustine-Orlando 2007 Steve Bardo-San Antonio 1992; Dallas 1993; Detroit 1996 Kenny Battle-Phoenix 1990; Phoenix & Denver 1991; Boston & Golden State 1992; Boston 1993 Ted Beach-Indianapolis 1951 Irv Bemoras-Milwaukee 1954; St. Louis 1957 George BonSalle-Chicago 1962 Jim Bredar-Ft. Wayne 1953 Dee Brown-Utah 2007 Brian Cook-Los Angeles Lakers 2004-07 Jim Dawson-Indiana (ABA) 1968 Bruce Douglas-Sacramento 1987 Dike Eddleman-Tri-Cities 1950-51; Milwaukee & Ft. Wayne 1952; Ft. Wayne 1953 Bill Erickson-Tri-Cities 1950 Rod Fletcher-Minneapolis 1952 Don Freeman-Minnesota (ABA) 1968; Miami (ABA) 1969-70; Utah & Texas (ABA) 1971; Dallas (ABA) 1972; Indiana (ABA) 1973-74; San Antonio (ABA) 1975, Los Angeles (NBA) 1976 Kendall Gill-Charlotte 1991-93; Seattle 1994-95; Charlotte 1996; New Jersey 1997-2001; Miami 2002; Minnesota 2002-03; Chicago 2004; Milwaukee 2005 Scott Haffner-Miami 1990; Charlotte 1991 Derek Harper-Dallas 1984-93; Dallas & New York 1994; New York 1995-96; Dallas 1997; Orlando 1998-99 Luther Head-Houston 2006-07 Eddie Johnson-Kansas City 1982-85; Sacramento 1986-87; Phoenix 1988-90; Phoenix & Seattle 1991; Seattle 1992-93; Charlotte 1994; Indianapolis 1995-96; Houston 1997-99 Rich Jones-Dallas (ABA) 1970-73; San Antonio (ABA) 1974-75; New York Nets (ABA) 1976; New York Nets (NBA) 1977 John Kerr-Syracuse 1955-63; Philadelphia 1964-65; Baltimore 1966 Walton Kirk, Jr.-Ft. Wayne 1948; Ft. Wayne & Indianapolis 1949; Anderson & Tri-Cities 1950; Milwaukee 1952 Steve Kuberski-Boston 1970-94; Milwaukee 1975; Buffalo & Boston 1976; Boston 1977-78 Marcus Liberty-Denver 1991-93; Denver & Detroit 1994 Scott Meents-Seattle 1990-91 Ken Menke-Ft. Wayne 1948; Waterloo 1950 Ken Norman-L.A. Clippers 1988-93; Milwaukee 1994; Atlanta 1995-97 Don OhI-Detroit 1961-64; Baltimore 1965-67; Baltimore & St. Louis 1968; Atlanta 1969-70 Wally Osterkorn-Syracuse 1952-55 Andy Phillip-Chicago 1948-50; Philadelphia 1951-52; Philadelphia & Ft. Wayne 1953; Ft. Wayne 1954-56; Boston 1957-58 Roger Powell-Utah 2007 Mike Price-New York 1971-72; Indiana (ABA) 1972; Philadelphia 1973 Dave Scholz-Kentucky (ABA) 1969; Philadelphia 1970 Jack Smiley-Ft. Wayne 1948-49; Anderson & Watertoo 1950 Don Sundertage-Milwaukee 1954; Minneapolis 1955 Skip Thoren-Minnesota (ABA) 1968; Miami (ABA) 1969-70 Gene Vance-Chicago 1948-49; Tri-Cities 1950-51; Milwaukee 1952 Nick Weatherspoon-Capital 1974; Washington 1975-77; Seattle 1977; Chicago 1978; San Diego 1979-80 Deron Williams-Utah 2006-07 Frank Williams-New York 2003-04; Chicago 2005 * Current players listed in bold. ILLINI IN THE NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKET BALL HALL OF FAME Andy Phillip, 1961 enshrinee Henry V. Porter (grad school), 1960 enshrinee Abe Saperstein, 1970 enshrinee Jerry Colangelo, 2004 enshrinee Jerry Colangelo Brian Cook (Illinois, 2000-03) is now in his fourth season with the Los Angeles Lakers. ■a: o o Luther Head (Illinois, 2002-05) is in his second year with the Houston Rockets. The highest draft pick in school history at No. 3, Deron Williams (Illinois, 2003-05) is in his second season with the Utah Jazz. 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 189 LETTERWINNERS Information on each athlete was compiled from managers reports, media guides, programs and academic records. Inquiries on additions, deletions or corrections should be directed to the UI Sports Information Office. An asterisk (') indicates information was unavailable at the time of printing. Abdullah, Halim, 1997; G, Jersey City, N. J. (St. Anthony's) Adams, Rich, 1975, 76, 77, 78; F, Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain) Altenberger, Bill, 1955, 56, 57; F, E. St. Louis, 111. (High) Altenberger, Doug, 1983, 84, 85, 87; F-G, Peoria, 111. (Richwoods) Altemeyer, Vern, 1959, 60: C, Scottsburg, 111. (High) Alwood, Clyde, 1915, 16, 17; *, CHnton, 111. (High) Anderson, Earl, 1918; *, Bloomington, 111. (U of I Academy) Anderson, Nick, 1988, 89; F, Chicago, 111. (Simeon) Anderson, Van, 1948, 49, 50; F, Chicago, 111. (Sullivan) Applegran, Clarence, 1916; *, * (*) Archibald, Robert, 1999, 2000, 01, 02, F, Ballwin, Mo. (Lafayette) Arnold, Marcus, 2006; F, Chicago, 111 (Morgan Park/Illinois State) Augustine, James, 2003, 04, 05, 06; F/C, Mokena, 111. (Lincoln Way Central) B Bane, Frank, 1914, 15; *, Chicago, 111. (Pontiac) Bardo, Stephen, 1987, 88, 89, 90; G-F, Carbondale, 111. (High) Bartholomew, Robert, 1930, 31, 32; *, Peoria, 111. (Peoria Central) Battle, Kenny 1988, 89; F, Aurora, 111. (Aurora West) Bauer, Larry, 1964; F-C, Springfield, 111. (High) Baumgardner, Max, 1951, 53; F, Sterling, 111. (High) Beach, Ted, 1950, 51; G, Champaign, 111. (High) Bemoras, Irvin, 1951, 52, 53; F, Chicago, III. (Marshall) Benham, Harold, 1935, 36; *, Manteno, III. (Manteno Twp. ) Bennett, Caslon, 1931, 32, 33; *, Marshall, III. (High) Bennett, Robert, 1992, 93, 94, 95; F, Chicago, 111. (Julian) Bergeson, Carl, 1930; *, Batavia, 111. (High) Bernstein, Louis, 1909, 10; *, Chicago, 111. (Medill) Beyers, Rich, 1998; F Shelbyville, III. (High) Beynon, Jack, 1934, 35; *, Rockford, 111. (High) Blackwell, Glynn, 1986, 87, 88; G-F Highland Park, Mich. (High) Blackwell, Mel, 1964; R Centralia, III. (High) Blackwell, Ryan, 1996; F Pittsford, N.Y. (Pittsford-Sutherland) Blout, Bryon, 1936, 37; *, Mt. Pulaski, 111. (High) Boline, Jelani, 1997, 98; G, Chicago, III. (Whitney Young) BonSalle, George, 1955, 56, 57; C, Chicago, 111. (Loyola Academy) Bontemps, Kevin, 1980, 81, 82, 83; G, Morton, 111. (High) Boudreau, Lou, 1937, 38; *, Harvey 111. (Thornton) Bowman, R J., 1989, 90; G, Champaign, 111. (Parkland J. C.) Bradford, Cory, 1999, 2000, 01, 02; G, Memphis, Tenn. (Raleigh Egypt) Braun, Howard, 1934, 35, 36; *, Belleville, 111. (High) Bredar, James, 1951, 52, 53; G, Salem, 111. (High) Bresnahan, Neil, 1977, 78, 79, 80; F Oak Park, 111. (Fenwick) Breyfogle, Larry 1958; G-F, Lawrenceville, III. (High) Britton, Earl, 1924; *, Elgin, III. (High) Brock, Calvin, 2006; G, Chicago, 111. (Simeon) Brody Talbot, 1963, 64, 65; G, Trenton, N.J. (Central) Brothers, Bruce, 1954, 55, 56; F, Quincy III. (High) Brown, Bob, 1964, 66; G-F ■ W. Frankfort, III. (High) Brown, Cleotis, 1999, 2000; F Pittsview, Ala. (Russell County) Brown, Daniel "Dee", 2003, 04, 05, 06; G, Maywood, 111. (Proviso East) Brundage, Avery, 1908; Chicago, 111. (R. T Crane Mann Training) Bunkenberg, Bruce, 1958, 59, 60; F, Chicago, 111. (Roosevelt) Burmaster, Jack, 1945, 46, 47, 48; G, Elgin, 111. (High) Burwell, Bill, 1961, 62, 63; C, Brooklyn, N.Y. (Boys) Busboom, Les, 1967, 68, 69; G, Royal, 111. (St. Joseph-Ogden) Bushnell, Tim, 1974; ¥, Lincoln, 111. (High) Caiazza, Ted, 1957; C, LaGrange, III. (Lyons) Caldwell, Herb, 1996, 97; F Jacksonville, III. (High) Cann, Fremont, 1928; *, Rochelle, IIl.(High) Carmichael, Tom, 1974, 75; F-C, Rochelle, III. (High) Carney Charles, 1920, 21, 22; *, Evanston, 111. (High) Carter, Warren, 2004, 05, 06; F, Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands) Cermack, Jerome, 1907, *; * (*) Chukwudebe, Victor, 1997, 98, 99, 2000; E Springfield, 111. (Lanphier) Clarida, Doug, 1992; G, Marion, 111. (High) Clark, Shelly 1994, 95; C, Chicago, III. (South Shore) demons, Rennie, 1991, 92, 93; G, Springfield, III. (Calvary) Cobb, Levi, 1977, 78, 79, 80; E Chicago, 111. (Morgan Park) Cohen, Larr>', 1972; G, Wilmette, 111. (New Trier East) Colangelo, Jerry 1960, 61, 62; G, Chicago Heights, III. (Bloom) Collins, Walter, 1921, 22; *, Rockford, III. (Harlem Consolidated) Combes, Harry, 1935, 36, 37; *, Monticello, 111. (High) Conner, Nick, 1971, 72, 73; C, Columbus, Ohio (East) Cook, Brian, 2000, 01, 02, 03 ; E Lincoln, 111. (High) Craig, Hal, 1946; E Decatur, 111. (High) Crane, Dudley 1914;*, ■ Montclair, N.J. (Montclair) f Crews, Randy 1968, 69, 70; E Kankakee, III. (Br.idlcx-Bourbonnais) 190 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS LETTERWINNERS Cronk, Howard, 1940; *, Anderson, Ind, (High) Cross, Joe, 2000, 01; G, Carbondale, III. (High) Cross, Gene, 1993, 94; G-F, Olympla Fields, 111. (Rich Central) Curless, Jerry, 1961; G, Table Grove, HI. (V.I.T) Dadant, Maurice, 1906, 07, 08; *, Hamilton, III. (High) Dahringer, Homer, 1912, 13; ', Waukegan, 111. (High) Daniels, Jay, 1982, 83; F.W. Palm Beach, Fla. (Leonard) Daugherity, Russell, 1925, 26, 27; *, Streator, III. (High) Davidson, Marc, 1992, 93; F, Minooka, III. (Aurora Christian) Davies, Carl, 1938; *, * (*) Davis, Arias, 1998, 99: G, Waycross, Ga. (Otero JO Dawson, JefF, 1973, 74, G, Oak Park, III. (Downers Grove North) Dawson, Jim, 1965, 66, 67; G, Elmhurst, III. (York) DeDecker, Jim, 1971, 72; C, Moline, 111. (Alleman) Dehner, Lewis "Pick", 1935, 38, 39; *, Lincoln, III. (High) Deimling, Keston, 1926, 27, 28; *, Stevens Point, Wis. (Medford) Delaney Donald, 1944, 45; C, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Catholic Central) DeMoulin, Ray, 1944; F, Mulberry Grove, 111. (*) Deputy, Donn, 1974; F, Pekin, 111. (High) Dezort, Tom , 1970; F, Edwardsville, 111. (High) Dillon, David, 1941; *, Newton, N.J. (Sturgis) Doolen, Bryan, 1926; *, * (*) Dorn, Ernest, 1927, 28, 29; *, Chicago, III. (Loyola Academy) Doster, Robert, 1946, 47; F, Decatur, 111. (High) Douglas, Bruce, 1983, 84, 85, 86; G, Quincy, 111. (High) Downey, Dave, 1961, 62, 63; F-G, Canton, III. (High) Drew, Earl, 1928, 29; *, Chicago, III. (Crane Tech) Drish, John, 1939, 40, 41; *, Chicago, 111. (Morton) Duis, Mike, 1992; F, Crescent Cit)', III. (Crescent Iroquois) Duner, Sven, 1913, 14, 15; *, Wheaton, 111. (High) Dunlap, Ron, 1966, 67; C, Chicago, 111. (Farragut) Dutcher, James, 1954, 55; F Downers Grove, 111. (High) Eddleman, Dwight, 1947, 48, 49; F, Centralia, III. (High) Edwards, Bill, 1962, 63, 64; G, Windsor, III. (High) Elwell, Dan, 1916; *, Peoria, 111. (Manual) Erickson, William, 1947, 48, 49, 50; G, Rockford, 111. (East) Evers, Walter, 1940; *, CollinsviUe, III. (High) Farnham, Brad, 1974, 75; E, Paris, 111. (High) Felmley, John, 1917, 20; *, Normal, III. (University High) Fend, Fred, 1934, *, Co, 111. (Morton) Fencl, George, 1930, 31, 32; *, Cicero, 111. (Morton) Ferdinand, Ken, 1976, 77; R Urbana, 111. (High) Ferguson, Blandon, 2002, 03; G-F, Oakland, Calif. (St. Joseph Notre Dame/College of Southern Idaho) Ferguson, Jeff 1964; G, Benton, III. (Benton) Flessner, Deon, 1966, 67; F-C, Royal, 111. (St. Joseph-Ogden) Fletcher, Ralph, 1919; *, Morris, 111. (High) Fletcher, Rodney 1950, 51, 52; G, Champaign, 111. (High) Foley Richard, 1947,48, 49; G, Paris, 111. (High) Follmer, Clive, 1951, 52, 53; C/E Forrest, 111. (High) Follmer, Mack, 1950, 51; C, Forrest, 111. (High) Foster, Jed, 1971,72, 73; F Fairfield, 111. (High) Fowler, Chades, 1942; *, Watseka, III. (High) Frandsen, Lee, 1959, 60; G, Davenport, Iowa (High) Frank, Joseph, 1938, 39, 40; *, * (Vandalia) Frazier, Chester, 2006; F, Baltimore, Md. (Lake Ciifton-Eastern, Notre Dame (Mass.) Prep) Freeman, David, 1997, 98; G, Champaign, 111. (Central) Freeman, Don, 1964, 65,66; F, Madison, 111. (High) Fronczak, Stan, 1948; G, Brooklyn, N.Y. (*) Froschauer, Frank, 1933, 34, 35; *, Lincoln, 111. (High) Fulton, Clifton, 1943, 50; F Moosehart, 111. ( Gandy, Chrisl994, 95, 96, 97; R Kankakee, 111. (Bradley-Bourbonnais) Garris, Kiwane, 1994, 95, 96, 97; G, Chicago, 111. (Westinghouse) Gates, Ralph, 1912; *, Chicago, 111. (Lake View) Gates, William, 1936; *, Rockford, 111. (High) Gatewood, Roy 1950; R Salem, 111. (High) Gedvilas, Leo, 1945; *, *, (Pekin) Gee, Jarrod, 1995, 96, 97, 98; R Chicago, 111. (St. Martin DePorres) Geers, Tim, 1990, 91; Chicago, III. (DeLaSalle) Gerecke, Herbert, 1951, 52; R Pekin, 111. (*) Gerhardt, Tom, 1976, 77, 78; R Chicago, 111. (DeLaSalle) Gibbs, Paul, 1933; *, Lincoln, III. (High) Gibson, Ken, 1990; G, Bloomington, 111. (High) Gill, Kendall, 1987, 88, 89, 90; G, Matteson, 111. (Rich Central) Gillespie, Gordon, 1944; C, Chicago, 111. (Kelvyn Park) Gosnell, Alan, 1958, 59,60; R Lawrenceville, 111. (High) Graff Dennis, 1974; G, Gibson City, 111. (High) Gray Reno, 1978, 80; G, Chicago, 111. (Hales Franciscan) Green, Fred, 1946, 47, 48, 49; C, Urbana, III. (High) Green, Jim, 1987; G, Peoria, 111. (Spaulding) Greene, Royner, 1934, 35; *, Renovo, Pa. (Renovo) Griffin, James, 1979, 80, 81, 82; C, Grandview, Texas (Dunbar) Griffin, Marcus, 2000, 01; C, Peoria, 111. (Manual / Lincoln College) 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 191 LETTERWINNERS Guttschow, Roy, 1934, 35; *, Bloomington, III. (Trinity) H Haffner, Scott, 1985; G, Noblesville, Ind. (High) Haines, Leonard, 1924, 25, 26; *, Belvidere, 111. (High) Halas, George, 1917, 18; , Chicago, 111. (Crane Tech.) Hall, Albert, 1910, 12; *, Waukegan, 111. (High) Haller, Tom, 1957; G-F, Lockport, 111. (High) Handlon, Colin, 1938, 39, 40; *, Edwardsville, 111. (High) Hamilton, Lowell, 1986, 87, 88, 89; F, Chicago, 111. (Providence St. Mel) Hapac, William, 1938, 39, 40; *, Chicago, 111. (Morton) Harper, Charles, 1929, 30, 31; *, Chandlerville, III. (High) Harper, Derek, 1981, 82, 83; G, W. Palm Beach, Fla. (North Shore) Harrington, Sean, 2000, 01, 02, 03; G, Bardett, III, (Elgin) Harris, Davin, 1993; G, Bloomington, III. (High) Harrison, Jodie, 1968, 69; G, Streator, 111. (High) Hawkins, Fess, 1999; C, Pine Bluff, Ark. (Dollarway) Head, Luther, 2002, 03, 04, 05; G, Chicago, III. (Manley) Heldman, Matt, 1995, 96, 97, 98; G, Libertyville, III. (High) Hellmich, Hudson, 1932, 33, 34; *, St. Louis, Mo. (Soldan) Hellstrom, Norton, 1921, 23; ', Evanston, 111. (High) Henry, Wilber, 1935, 36, 37; *, Benton, III. (High) Hester, Jerry, 1994, 95, 96, 98; F, Peoria, 111. (Manual) Hicks, Chris, 2006; G, Chicago, 111. (Whitney Young) Hill, Herbert, 1929; * Elgin, III. (High) Hinton, Larry, 1964, 65, 66; G, Shclbyville, 111. (High) Hocking, William, 1940, 41, 42; *, Braidwood, III. (Reed Custer) Hoffmann, Robert, 1913; *, St. Louis, Mo. (Washington Univ.) Holcomb, Derek, 1979, 80, 81; C, Peoria, III. (Richwoods) Hollopeter, Cecil, 1925; *, Spencerville, Ind. (High) Hooper, Max, 1952, 53, 54; F-C, Mt. Vernon, III. (High) Hortin, Gordon, 1944; G, Albion, III. (High) How, John, 1928, 29; *, Lakeville, Ind. (High) Howard, Jerrance, 2001, 02, 03, 04; G, Peoria, 111. (High) Howat, Rick, 1969, 70, 71; G, Downers Grove, 111. (North) Huge, Nick, 2003; G, Charlotte, N.C. (Christian HS/Appalachian State) Humphrey, Dwight, 1946, 47; F, Moline, III. (High) Ingram, Jack, 2004, 05; F/C, San Antonio, Texas (Marshall HS/Tulsa Univ.) Ingwersen, Bert, 1918, 19, 20; *,Fulton, III, (Clinton) J Jackson, Greg, 1969, 70, 71; C, Chicago, III. (St. Philip) Jackson, Mannie, 1958, 59, 60; G, Edwardsville, III. (High) Johansen, Bob, 1965, 66, 67; F, Geneva, III. (High) Johnson, Brian, 1995, 96, 97, 98; G-F, Des Plaines, 111. (Maine West) Johnson, Eddie, 1978, 79, 80, 81; E Chicago, 111. (Westinghouse) Johnson, Howard, 1974, 75; G, Marshall, 111. (High) Johnson, Lucas, 1999, 2000, 01, 02; E Des Plaines, III. (Maine West) Jones, Mike, 1978; G-E Joliet, III. (Central) Jones, Rich, 1966, 67; F, Memphis, Tenn. (Lester) Jones, Rodney, 1990; F-C, Philadelphia, Pa. (West Philadelphia) Judson, Howard, 1944, 45; G, Hebron, III. (Aldon-Hebron) Judson, Paul, 1954, 55, 56; G, Hebron, 111. (Aldon-Hebron) Judson, Phil, 1955, 56; G-E Hebron, III. (High) Judson, Rob, 1977, 78, 79, 80; G, Zion, 111. (Zion-Benton) Juul, Herbert, 1906, 07; *, Chicago, (West Division) Kamm, Albert, 1933, 34; *, Atwood, 111. (High) Kamm, Alfred, 1934; *, Atwood, III. (High) Kamp, Elbert, 1930,31,32;*, Mt. Carmel, III. (High) Kamp, Robert, 1930, 31, 32; *, Mt. Carmel, III. (High) Karnes, T. D., 1924, 25; *, Fairbury, III. (High) Kassel, Charles, 1925,26;*, Melrose Park, III. (Proviso) Kaufmann, Andy, 1990, 91, 93; E Jacksonville, 111. (High) Kawal, Ed, 1930: *, Cicero, 111. (Morton) Keene, Richard, 1993, 94, 95, 96; G, CollinsviUe, 111. (High) Keller, Charles, 1986; G, Effingham, 111. (High) Kerr, John, 1952, 53, 54; C, Chicago, III. (Tilden) Kersulis, Walt, 1945, 48, 49, 50; F-C, E. St. Louis, III. (High) Kircher, Helmuth, 1913, 14; *, Chicago, IlL (Crane Tech.) Kirk, Walt, 1944, 45,47; F-G, Mt. Vernon, III. (High) Klusendorf, Don, 1984; E Western Springs, III. (Lyons) Kopp, William, 1919; *, Chicago, 111. (Englewood) Kpedi, Andy, 1990, 91; C, St. Anne, III. (Kankakee J.C.) Krelle, Jim, 1970, 71, 72; G. Aurora, 111. (West) Krupalija, Damir, 1999, 2000, 01, 02; E Rockford, III. (Boylan) Kujawa, Jens, 1986, 87, 88; C, Braunnschweig, West Germany (TaylorviUe, III., HS) Kunz, Phil, 1987, 88; F-C, Carlyle, 111. (High) L Landt, Louis, 1959, 60; G, Chicago, 111. (Roosevelt) Lanter, Steve, 1977, 79; G, Belleville, III. (Mascoutah) Lasatet, Harry, 1938; *, Chicago, 111. (Kelvyn Park) 192 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS LETTERWINNERS Leeper, Sam, 1962; G, Tolono, III. (Unity) Leighty, Rick, 1976, 77; G-F, Lawrenceville, 111. (High) Leo, Herbert, 191 1, 12; ', St. Louis, Mo. (Yeatman) Leonard, Bryan, 1981, 82; C, Belleville, 111. (East) Liberty, Marcus, 1989, 90; F, Chicago, 111. (King) Lindsay, Forrest, 1926; *, Tulsa, Okla. (Central) Lipe, Cordon, 1923, 24, 25, 26; Chicago, 111. (Lake Forest Academy) Lipe, K. Jack, 1925, 26; *, Chicago, 111. (Lake Forest Academy) Louis, Benny 1966, 67, 68; R Pinckneyville, 111. (High) Love, John, 1962, 64; F, Ottawa, 111. (High) Lovelace, Jay 1962; G, Carbondale, 111. (High) Lubin, Larry, 1976, 77, 78, 79; G, Glencoe, 111. (Evanston) M McDonald, Mike, 1989; F, Streamwood, 111. (High) Makovsky, Ed, 1953, 54; F-C, Cicero, 111. (Morton) Manzke, Edward, 1989; G, Orland Park, 111. (Marist) Marks, James, 1948, 49; E Edwardsville, 111. Marks, John, 1951; G, Edwardsville, 111. Markworth, Martin, 1936; Cleveland, Ohio (West Tech.) Martin, Hollie, 1926; *, * (*) Mast, Nate, 1999, 2000, 01; G, Champaign, 111. (Central) Mathisen, Arthur, 1941, 42, 43; C, Dwight, 111. (High) Matthews, Audie, 1975, 76, 77, 78; G, Chicago Heights, III. (Bloom) Mauer, John, 1924, 35, 36; *, Batavia, 111. (High) May Elbridge, 1929, 30, 31; *, Chicago, 111. (Lake View) McBride, John, 1973; G, Orland Park, 111. (Sandburg) McBride, Rich, 2004, 05, 06; G, Springfield, 111. (Lanphier) McClain, Sergio, 1998, 99, 2000, 01; G, Peoria, 111. (Manual) McClure, Ray 1946; *, Galesburg, 111. (High) McKay Ernest, 1917; *, Evanston, 111. (High) McKay, Robert, 1927; *, Champaign, 111. (High) McKeown, Bill, 1964, 65; G, Clinton, 111. (High) Mee, Julian, 1920, 21; *, Chicago, 111. (William & Vashti College) Meents, Scott, 1983, 84, 85, 86; ¥, Herscher, 111. (High) Melton, Brett, 2001; G, Mahomet, 111. (Mahomet-Seymour) Menke, Ken, 1942, 42, 47; E Dundee, 111. (High) Menke, Robert, 1946; F-C, Elgin, III. (High) Mettille, Jerry 1967; F-G, Morris, 111. (High) Meyer, Matt, 1979; G, Manito, 111. (Foreman) Michael, Tom, 1991, 92, 93, 94; ¥, Hoffman, 111. (Carlyle) Miller, Fred, 1969, 70, 71; E Pekin, III. (High) Mills, Coke, 1935; *, * (*) Mills, Doug, 1961, 62; G, Galesburg, 111. (High) Mills, Douglas, 1928, 29, 30; *, Elgin, 111. (High) Mitdeman, Benjamin, 1918, 19; *, Chicago, 111. (Marshall) Montgomery George, 1982, 83, 84, 85; C, Chicago, III. (Corliss) Moore, Vernon, 1932; *, Martinsville, 111. (High) Morris, Bill, 1972; C, St. Louis, Mo. (Beaumont) Morton, Robert, 1944, 45; E Elgin, 111. (High) Mroz, Wallie, 1946; *, Chicago, III. (Wells) N Nisbet, Tom, 1937, 38, 39; *, Harvey 111. (Thornton) Nkemdi, Fred, 2004, 05; E North Riverside, 111. (Riverside-Brookfield/Morton College) Norman, Ken, 1985, 86, 87; E Chicago, III. (Crane) Notree, Bryant, 1995, 96, 97; G, Chicago, 111. (Simeon) Ohl, Don, 1956, 57, 58; G, Edwardsville, 111. (High) Olson, Everette, 1927; *, Hinsdale, 111. (Lyons) O'Neal, Alvin, 1971; G-E Peoria, III, (Spalding) O'Neal, Robert, 1941;*, Chicago Heights, 111. (Bloom) Orr, John, 1945; *, Pittsburg, Kan. (Taylorville, 111., HS) Osterkorn, Walter, 1948, 49, 50; F-C, Chicago, 111. (Amundsen) Otto, Gordon, 1916; *, Chicago, 111. (Bradley Poly, Institute) Owen, W Boyd, 1931, 32, 33; *, South Bend, Ind. (High) Pace. Dennis, 1967, 68, 69; E CoUinsville, III. (High) Parker, Curtis, 1924; *, Hubbard Woods, 111. (New Trier) Parker, Edwin, 1942; C-F, Cicero, III. (Morton) Parker, Kenneth, 1943; C, Granite City, III. (High) Patrick, Stan, 1944; F, Chicago, III. (Leo) Paul, John, 1957, 58; G, Elgin, III. (St. Edward) Pearson, Preston, 1966, 67; G, Freeport, 111. (High) Penn, Albert, 1908; *, Camden, Ind. (Indiana Univ.) Perry, Edward, 1958, 59, 60; E Salem, III. (High) Peterson, Robert, 1951, 52, 53; C, Elgin, 111. (High) Phillip, Andrew, 1942, 43, 47; E Granite City, 111. (High) Phillips, Charles, 1938; DuQuoin, 111. (High) Pierce, Scott, 1991, 92; F, Euless, Texas (Trinity) Plew, Elmer, 1953, 54; G, Paris, 111. (High) Popken, Roland, 1922, 23, 24; *, Oak Park, 111. (High) Popperfuss, Henry, 1908, 09, 10; *, Tomah, Wis. (St. Egnacious College) Poston, Emmett, 1909, 11; *, Crawfordsville, Ind. (High) Potter, Glenn, 1922, 23, 24; *, Orange, Calif. (Orange Union) Powell, Jr., Roger, 2002, 03, 04, 05; E Joliet, 111. (High) Price, Mike, 1968, 69, 70; G, Indianapolis, Ind. (Arsenal Tech.) Probst, J.S., 1918; *, Elkhart, Ind. (High) Pruitt, Shaun, 2005, 06; F/C, Aurora, III. (West Aurora) 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 193 LETTERWINNERS Randle, Brian, 2004, 06; F, Peoria, 111. (Notre Dame HS) Range, Perr)', 1979, 80, 81, 82; F, South Beloit, 111. (High) Redmon, Bogie, 1963, 64, 65; F-C, Collinsvilie, 111. (High) Reitsch, Henry, 1921; *, Rockford, 111. (High) Rennacker, Roy, 1909; ', Kirkwood, 111. (Lewis Institute) Renner, Jerry, 1961; F Aurora, 111. (East) Reynolds, Kenneth, 1925, 26, 27; *, Villa Grove, 111. (High) Richardson, Quinn, 1981, 82, 84; G, Robbins, 111. (Eisenhower) Richmond, Robert, 1939, 41; *, West Frankfort, III. (High) Ridley, William, 1954, 55, 56; G, TaylorviUe, III. (High) Riegel, Robert, 1935, 36, 37; *, Tolono, III. (St. John's Military) Riley, Roy, 1906; *, Sutton, Neb. (West Division) Roberson, Garvin, 1972, 73; G, Elkhart, Ind. (High) Roberts, Dave, 1973, 74, 75; E Broadview, 111. (Proviso East) Robisch, Brett, 1995; C, Springfield, III. (Calvary) Roettger, Walter, 1922, 23;*, St. Louis, Mo. (Yeatman) Roth, Steve, 1992, 93, 94, 95; C, Belleville, III. (East) Rowe, Robert, 1946; C, Warren, III. (High) Rucks, Bill, 1974, 75; C, Waukegan, III. (High) Rucks, Jim, 1972, 73; E Waukegan, 111. (High) Ryan, Edward, 1906, 07; *, Elgin, III. (High) Sabo, John, 1921, 22; *, South Bend, Ind. (High) Sachs, Henry, 1939, 40, 41; *, Chicago, III. (Wells) Schafer, Tom, 1984; F Algonquin, 111. (Jacobs) Schmidt, Harv, 1955, 56, 57; E Kankakee, III. (High) Schmidt, Rick, 1973, 74, 75; E Royal, III. (St. Joseph-Ogden) Scholz, Dave, 1967, 68, 69; F-C, Decatur, III. (High) Schroeder, C. J., 1972, 73, 74; G, Davenport, Iowa (West) Schuldt, James, 1951, 53; G, Dundee, III. (High) Searcy, Ed, 1960; F-C, Indianapolis, Ind. (Attucks) Seyler, Jim, 1944, 45, 46; G, Centralia, 111. (High) Shapiro, Harold, 1939, 40, 41; *, Rochester, N.Y. (Franklin) Shapland, Bob, 1970, 71; G, Champaign, III. (Central) Shapland, Mark, 1989; E Monticello, 111. (High) Shirley, Alton, 1943; C, St. Elmo, III. (Effingham) Shoafif, Oliver, 1943; E Mt. Carmel, III. (High) Small, Bill. 1961, 62, 63; G.Aurora, III. (West) Small, Ervin, 1988, 89, 90; E Chicago, 111. (Simeon) Smiley, Arthur "Jack", 1942, 43, 46, 47; G, Waterman, III. (High) Smith, Dave, 1974; E Clarendon Hills, 111. (Hindsdale Central) Smith, Jamar, 2006; G, Peoria, 111. (Richwoods) Smith, Larry, 1987, 88, 89, 91; G, Alton, III. (High) Smith, Mark, 1978, 79, 80, 81; E Peoria, III. (Richwoods) Smith, Nick, 2002, 03, 04, 05; C, Valrico, Fla. (Bloomingdale) Solyom, Andrew, 1928; *, Elgin, III. (High) Spears, Aaron, 2004; C, Chicago, III. (Dunbar) Staab, Jake, 1944, 45; E Chillicothe, III. (*) Starnes, Bob, 1961, 62, 63; E Dukedom, Tenn. (Chicago Gage Park HS) Sterneck, Morris, 1954; G, Salem, III. (High) Stewart, Charles, 1906, 07; *, Charleston, III. (Eastern Illinois Univ. ) Stilwell, Leiand, 1922, 23, 24; *, Stewartsville, Ind. (Olney) Storey, Awvee, 1998; G, Chicago, III. (Proviso West) Stout, Hiles, 1955, 56, 57; F Peoria, III. (Central) Swanson, Harold, 1936, 37; *, Chicago, 111. (Roosevelt) Sunderlage, Don, 1949, 50, 51; F-G, Elgin, III. (High) Tabor, Hubert, 1922; *, Sullivan, 111. (High) Tallmadge, Floyd, 1906; *, Geneva, Neb. (High) Tarwain, John, 1930; ', New Baden, 111. (Goode-Barren) Taylor, Brooks, 1990, 91, 92, 93; G, Chicago, III. (DeLaSalie) Taylor, Curtis, 1986; G, Syracuse, N. Y. (Fowler) Taylor, Paul, 1918, 19,20; *, Indianapolis, Ind. (Mooresville) Taylor, Roger, 1957, 58, 59; G, Park Forest, 111. (Rich) Theobald, William, 1933; *, DuQuoin, 111. (High) Thomas, Clayton, 2003; E Elgin, III. (Larkin) Thomas, Deon, 1991, 92, 93, 94; F-C, Chicago, III. (Simeon) Thomas, Derrick, 1995; G, Country Club Hills, III. (Rich Central) Thompson, Thomas, 1908, 09, 10; *, Russell, Kan. (Roadhouse) Thoren, Skip, 1963, 64, 65; , Rockford, III. (East) Thurlby, Burdette, 1948, 49, 50; G, Kirkland, III. (High) Tucker, Craig, 1981, 82; G, Flint, Mich. (Northern) Tucker, Otho, 1973, 75, 76; E Paris, III. (High) Turner, Kevin, 1995, 96, 97, 98; G, Chicago, III. (Simeon) Turtle, Will, 1992; E Mokena, III. (Lincoln Way) Vail, Charles, 1918, 20, 21; Chicago, III. (Parker) Vance, Eugene, 1942, 43, 47; G, Clinton, 111. (High) Vaughn, Govoner, 1958, 59, 60; E Edwardsville, 111. (High) Vopicka, James, 1936, 37; *, Cicero, 111. (Morton) Vopicka, Jim, 1964, 65; G, Brookfield, III. (Morton West) w Walquist, Lawrence, 1920, 21, 22; *, Rockford, III. (High) 194 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS LETTERWINNERS Wardley, George, 1937, 38, 39; *, Joliet, 111. (Phillips Exeter Acad.) Washington, Mike, 1975, 76; F-C; Chicago, 111. (Morgan Park) Watson, Carl, 1909, 10; *, Chicago, III. (Lewis Institute) Weatherspoon, Nick, 1971, 72, 73; F, Canton, Ohio (McKinley) Welch, Anthony, 1982, 83, 85, 86; F, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Creston) Wente, Mike, 1974; C, EflFmgham, 111. (St. Anthony) Wessels, John, 1959, 60, 61; C, Rockford, 111. (West) Westervelt, Kevin, 1980; G, Peoria, 111. (Richwoods) Westfall, Curtis, 1907; *, Bushnell, 111. (Lombard College) Wheeler, T.J.. 1992, 93, 94; G, Buckner, 111. (Christopher) White, James, 1911, 12, 13; *, Chicago, 111. (Lakeview) Williams, Deron, 2003, 04, 05; G, The Colony, Texas (High) Wilhams, Frank, 2000, 01, 02; G, Peoria, III. (Manual) Williams, Nate, 1975, 76; G, Chicago, 111. (Crane) WiUiford, Edward, 1913, 14, 15; *, Nokomis, 111. (High) Wilson, Kenneth, 1919, 20; ', Atwood, 111. (High) Wilson, Kyle, 2003; E Piano, Texas (Dallas Jesuit High) Windmiller, Bob, 1969, 70; G, N. Manchester, Ind. (Ossian) Winters, Efrem, 1983, 84, 85, 86; E Chicago, 111. (King) Woods, Ralf, 1915, 16, 17; *, Evanston, 111. (High) Woods, Ray, 1915, 16, 17; *, Evanston, 111. (High) Woodward, Reggie, 1986; G, Chicago, 111. (King) Woolston, William, 1911, 12; *, Geneva, 111. (Cornell Univ.) Wright, James, 1952, 53, 53; G, Lawrenceville, 111. (High) Wukovits, Victor, 1940, 41, 42; *, South Bend, Ind. (Riley) Wysinger, Tony, 1984, 85, 86, 87; G, Peoria, 111. (Central) Current players listed in bold. BASKETBALL HEAD MANAGERS The following is a list of the Fighting lllini's head basketball managers since 1922. Head managers are recipients of a varsity letter. 1921-22 W. F. Hahne 1922-23 A.F. Radeke 1923-24 Don Cuthbertson 1924-25 Kenneth M. Dubach 1925-26 Verne L Hahneman 1926-27 H. E. Schlenz 1927-28 S. D. Jones 1928-29 H. H. Young 1929-30 S. E. Dean 1930-31 E.N. Combs 1931-32 Edgar B. Smiley 1932-33 N.B. Sawtell 1933-34 H. A. Kellerman 1934-35 Kenneth Pettigrew 1935-36 Guy C.Barnard 1935-37 Wilham G. Whyte 1937-38 Robert D. Fast 1938-39 JohnJ. Kinsell 1939-40 George H. Dickerson 1940-41 Charles C. Dadant 1941-42 Leonard Steele 1942-43 Harrv W. Whyte 1943-44 Tom Jack 1944-45 John Follmer 1945-46 Harrison Rose 1946-47 Max Rowe 1947-48 John Watkins 1948-49 James Nelson 1949-50 Douglas E. Hager 1950-51 John Swisher 1951-52 Robert Gaschler 1952-53 Jack Leskara 1953-54 HughPurnell 1954-55 Wally Watts 1955-56 John Murray 1956-57 Tim McMillan 1957-58 GeneWineland 1958-59 Dick Ekin 1959-60 Dennis Swanson 1960-61 Dale DeFour 1961-62 Henry Hegener 1962-63 Donald Nelson 1963-64 Bob Shineflug 1964-65 Richard Budde 1965-66 Dale Eckerty 1966-67 Chuck Middleton 1967-68 Anthony Stepper 1968-69 Jack Turtle 1969-70 George Wenthe 1970-71 George Andrews 1971-72 PaulZubinski 1972-73 Ed Deffley 1973-74 Arnell Gregorski 1974-75 Jim Kaetzer 1975-76 Jim Kaetzer 1976-77 Ron Tombaugh 1977-78 Lyie Kurz 1978-79 Alan Smith 1979-80 Geoff Galen 1980-81 Steve Hovarth 1981-82 Curtis Stoelting 1982-83 Michael Tucker 1983-84 Dennis Gorsuch 1984-85 Tim Thomas 1985-86 Bob Goldsmith 1986-87 Jimmy Phillips 1987-88 Nate Suddeth 1988-89 Gary Brunner 1989-90 MarkWessell 1990-91 Lynn Carroll 1991-92 Andrew Haring 1992-93 Mike O'Malley 1993-94 Mike O'Malley 1994-95 Dana O'Connor 1995-96 Dana O'Connor 1996-97 Max Rouse 1997-98 Max Rouse 1998-99 Kevin Ksiazek 1999-2000 Kevin Ksiazek 2000-01 Robbie Wostratzky 2001-02 Joe Schagemann 2002-03 Jeremy Izzo 2003-04 Jeremy Izzo 2004-05 Matt McCumber 2005-06 . . .Jeremy Aguiar, Chet Bandy, Tyler Kastner 2006-07 .Tim Patrick 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 195 BY THE NUMBERS The following is a list of numbers and the Fighting Illini who have worn them since 1940. #00 Brett Melton 2001-02 Victor Chukwudebe ..1997-98-99-2000 #1 Trent Meacham 2007 Aaron Spears 2003-04 #2 Chris Hicks 2006-07 #3 Chester Frazier 2006-07 Arias Davis 1999 Davin Harris 1993 TimGeers 1990-91 #4 Luther Head 2002-03-04-05 Fess Hawkins 1999 Arias Davis 1998 Brooks Taylor 1990-91-92-93 Scott Haffner 1985 #5 Deron Williams 2003-04-05 Nate Mast 2000-01 Halim Abdullah 1997 #7 Morris Sterneck 1954 Clifton Fulton 1950 Oliver Shoaff 1943 #8 Ted Beach 1951 Roy Gatewood 1950 Edwin Parker 1 942 #9 Elmer Plew 1953-54 Richard Foley 1947-48 JimSeyler 1944-45 #10 JelaniBoline 1997-98 Will Turtle 1992 P.J. Bowman 1989-90 Tony Wysinger 1984-85-86-87 Craig Tucker 1981-82 Reno Gray 1978,80 Nate Williams 1975-76 Garvin Roberson 1 972-73 RickHowat 1969-70-71 Larry Bauer 1964 John Wessels 1959-60-61 Hiles Stout 1955-56 Bill Edwards 1947 JakeStaab 1944-45 m Dee Brown 2003-04-05-06 Rennie Clemons 1991-92-93 TomSchafer 1983-84 Dave Roberts 1973-74-75 Bob Windmiller 1969-70 Ben Louis 1966-67-68 Roger Taylor 1957-58-59 William Ridley 1954-55-56 Don Sunderlage 1950-51 Jack Burmaster 1947-48 JohnOrr 1945 #12 Joe Cross 2000-01 Derek Harper 1981-82-83 Kevin Westervelt 1980 Ken Ferdinand 1976-77 Nick Weatherspoon 1971-72-73 Tal Brody 1963-64-65 LeeFrandsen 1959-60 LeoGedvilas 1945 #13 Cory Bradford 1999-2000-01-02 DougClarida 1992 Kendall Gill 1987-88-89-90 James Griffin 1979-80-81-82 Walter Osterkorn 1948, 1950 Victor Wukovits 1942 #14 C.J. Schroeder 1972-73-74 Fred Miller 1969-70-71 Jerry Mettille 1967 John Love 1962, 1964 Burdette Thurlby 1948, 1940 Walt Kirk 1947 #15 Tom Carmichael 1974-75 Mike Price 1968-69-70 Don Freeman 1964-65-66 Hiles Strout 1957 John Marks 1951 Arthur (Jack) Smiley 1942-43-47 #16 James Wright 1952-53-54 Robert Doster 1 947 Ray DeMoulin 1944 William Hocking 1942 #17 Gordon Gillespie 1944 #19 James Bredar 1951-52-53 Arthur Mathisen 1942-43 Walt Kersulis 1945 #20 Ken Gibson 1990 Edward Manzke 1989 Kevin Bontemps 1980-81-82-83 Matt Meyer 1979 Dennis Graff 1974 MelBlackwell 1964 Jerry Renner 1961 Bruce Bunkenburg 1958-59-60 Bill Altenbers^er 1955-56 I 196 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS BY THE NUMBERS #21 Brian Carlwell 2007 Robert Archibald 1999-2000-01-02 Matt Heldman 1995-96-97-98 Scott Pierce 1992 Rodney Jones 1980 Glynn Blackwell 1986-87-88 Quinn Richardson 1981-82, 1984 Steve Lanter 1977, 1979 Larry Cohen 1972 Bob Johansen 1965-66-67 Sam Leeper 1962 Bill Altenberger 1957 Walt Kersulis 1948, 1950 #22 Lucas Johnson 1999-2000-01-02 Kiwane Garris 1994-95-96-97 Doug Altenberger . . .1983-84-85-86-87 Perry Range 1979-80-81-82 Howard Johnson 1974-75 Jim Vopicka 1964-65 Jay Lovelace 1 962 Edward Perry 1958-59-60 George BonSalle 1955-56 John Kerr 1952-53-54 Van Anderson 1948, 1950 #23 Blandon Ferguson 2002-03 Jerry Hester 1998 MikeDuis 1992 Larry Smith 1988-89, 1991 Curtis Taylor 1986 George Montgomery 1982-83-84-85 Larry Lubin 1976-77-78-79 Jerry Colangelo 1960-61-62 George BonSalle 1957 Ted Beach 1950 Alton Shirley 1943 #24 Sean Harrington 2000-01-02-03 Richard Keene 1993-94-95-96 Scott Pierce 1991 Ervin Small 1988-89-90 Efrem Winters 1983-84-85-86 Tom Gerhardt 1976-77-78 JefF Dawson 1973-74 Jim Dawson 1965-66-67 Ed Makovsky 1953-54 #25 Calvin Brock 2006-07 Jerrance Howard 2001-02-03-04 Bryant Notree 1995-96-97 Deon Thomas 1991-92-93-94 Nick Anderson 1988-89 Bruce Douglas 1983-84-85-86 Donn Deputy 1974 Jim Krelle 1970-71-72 Preston Pearson 1 966-67 BillBurwell 1961-62-63 TedCaiazza 1956-57 Robert Peterson 1951-52-53 Eugene Vance 1942-43, 1947 Walt Kirk 1944-45 #26 Irvin Bemoras 1951-52-53 Stan Fronczak 1948 #27 James Dutcher 1954-55 MackFoUmer 1950-51 James Marks 1948 #28 Gordon Hortin 1944 #29 Max Baumgardner 1951, 1953 Dwight Humphrey 1947 #30 Frank Williams 2000-01-02 Robert Bennett 1992-93-94-95 Marcus Liberty 1989-90 Scott Meents 1983-84-85-86 Rob Judson 1977-78-79-80 MikeWente 1974 Randy Crews 1968-69-70 Deon Flessner 1966-67 JefF Ferguson 1964 Mannie Jackson 1958-59-60 Phil Judson 1955-56 Howard Judson 1944-45 #31 Jamar Smith 2006-07 Nick Huge 2003 David Freeman 1997-98 Brett Robisch 1995-96 Larry Smith 1987 Don Klusendorf 1984 Neil Bresnahan 1977-78-79-80 Greg Jackson 1969-70-71 Doug Mills 1961-62 Donald Delandy 1944-45 #32 Kyle Wilson 2003 Cleotis Brown 1999-2000 Jarrod Gee 1995-96-97-98 Tom Michael 1991-92-93-94 Jay Daniels 1982-83 Levi Cobb 1977-78-79-80 Rick Schmidt 1973-74-75 Les Busboom 1967-68-69 Bill Edwards 1962-63-64 Louis Landt 1959-60 Bruce Brothers 1954-55-56 #33 Rich McBride 2004-05-06-07 Damir Krupalija 1999-2000-01-02 Kevin Turner 1995-96-97-98 Marc Davidson 1992-93 Kenny Battle 1988-89 Ken Norman 1985-86-87 Eddie Johnson 1978-79-80-81 Otho Tucker 1973, 1975-76 Alvin O'Neal 1971 Jodie Harrison 1968-69 Rich Jones 1966-67 Bogie Redmon 1963-64-65 Alan Gosnell 1958-59-60 Harv Schmidt 1955-56-57 Clive Follmer 1951-52-53 William Erickson 1947-48, 1950 Charles Fowler 1942 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 197 BY THE NUMBERS #34 C.J. Jackson 2007 Fred Nkemdi 2004-05 Brian Cook 2000-01-02-03 Brian Johnson 1995-96-97-98 Andy Kaufmann 1990-91, 1993 Rick Leighty 1976-77 Dennis Pace 1967-68-69 Bill McKeown 1964-65 Larry Breyfogle 1958 Paul Judson I954.55.56 Robert Morton 1944-45 Kenneth Parker 1943 #35 Carvel! Ammons 1999 Shelly Clark 1994-95 Stephen Bardo 1987-88-89-90 Reggie Woodward 1 986 Bill Morris 1972 Ron Dunlap 1966-67 SkipThoren 1963-64-65 Govoner Vaughn 1958-59-60 #37 Rodney Fletcher 1950-51-52 #38 Herbert Gerecke 1951-52 Ken Menke 1942-43, 1947 Jack Burmaster 1945 #40 James Augustine 2003-04-05-06 Sergio McClain 1998-99-2000-01 Jerry Hester 1994-95-96-97 Mike MacDonald 1989 Rich Adams 1975-76-77-78 JohnMcBride 1973 Tom Dezort 1970 Dave Schoiz 1967-68-69 Bob Brown 1964, 1966 Dave Downey 1961-62-63 Dwight "Dike" Eddicman 1947-48 #41 Warren Carter 2004-05-06-07 Mike Jones 1978 Dave Smith 1974 Jerry Curless 1961 Max Hooper 1952 #42 Brian Randle 2004-05-06-07 Clayton Thomas 2002-03 Herb Caldwell 1996-97 Gene Cross 1993-94 MarkShapland 1989 Jim Green 1987 Mark Smith 1978-79-80-81 Tim Bushell 1974 Jim Rucks 1972 Ed Searcy 1960 #43 Roger Powell, Jr 2002-03-04-05 Bryan Leonard 1981-82-83 Audie Matthews 1977-78 Brad Farnham 1974-75 Bob Shapland 1970-71 Larry Hinton 1964-65-66 John Paul 1957-58 #44 Marcus Arnold 2006-07 Rich Beyers 1998-99 Ryan Blackweil 1996 T.J. Wheeler 1992-93-94 Phil Kunz 1987-88 Anthony Welch 1983-84-85-86 Derek Holcomb 1979-80-81 Audie Matthews 1975-76 Jed Foster 1971-72-73 Bob Starnes 1961-62-63 DonOhl 1956, 1958 #45 Nick Smith 2002-03-04-05 Chris Candy 1994-95-96-97 Lowell Hamilton 1986-87-88-89 Nick Connor 1971-72-73 DonOhl 1957 #47 Max Hooper 1953-54 Andrew Phillip 1942-43, 1947 #48 James Schuidt 1951, 1953 Fred Green 1947-48 #49 Stan Patrick 1944 #50 Richard Semrau 2007 Jack Ingram 2004-05 Andy Kpedi 1990-91 #51 TomHaller 1957 #52 Marcus GrifFin 2000-01 Steve Roth 1992-93-94-95 Vern Altemeyer 1959-60 #53 Bill Rucks 1974-75 Bill Small 1961-62-63 #54 Jens Kujawa 1986-87-88 Mike Washington 1975-76 Jim DeDecker 1971-72 #55 Shaun Pruitt 2005-06-07 * Current players listed in bold. 198 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS i^)-a- S77 i^ m n Y - ^ i ( - ^ - ILLINOIS ATHLETIC PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE 200 BIG TEN CONFERENCE 201 MEDIA INFORMATION 202-203 ILLINI SPORTS NETWORK 204 COVERING THE ILLINI 205 OPPONENT SID DIRECTORY 206 2007 NCAA TOURNAMENT / 2007 BIG TEN TOURNAMENT 207 ILLINOIS RAOIOAV ROSTER 208 ATHLETIC PUBLIC RELATIONS Kent Brown Derrick Burson Cassie Arner Victor Cortez Mike Koon Derek Neal Melissa Waller Jen Funderburk Stacia Harold Kevin Martinez Ben Taylor STAFF DIRECTORY Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building 1700 South Fourth Street Champaign, ill. Phone: (217) 333-1391 // Fax: (217) 333-5540 KENT BROWN Assistant Athletics Director/ Media Relations Co-Men's Basketball Contact Work: (217) 244-6533 Home: (217) 469-0230 Cell: (217) 493-9795 Email: kwbrown3@uiuc.edu DERRICK BURSON Assistant SID Co-Men's Basketball Contact Work: (217) 333-0933 Cell: (217) 766-7315 Email: burson@uiuc.edu CASSIE ARNER Associate SID Work: (217) 244-3886 Email: arner@uiuc.edu VICTOR CORTEZ Assistant SID/Publicaticns Work: (217) 244-7507 Email: vcortez@uiuc.edu MIKE KOON Assistant SID Work: (217) 244-1256 Email: mkoon@uiuc.edu DEREK NEAL Assistant SID Work: (217) 244-3707 Email: drneal@uiuc.edu MELISSA WALLER Assistant SID/Publications Work: (217) 244-7321 Email: mwaller@uiuc.edu JEN FUNDERBURK Office Manager Work: (217) 333-1391 Email: jdfishel@uiuc.edu STACIA HAROLD Sports Information G.A. Work: (217) 244-5045 Email: aharold2@uiuc.edu KEVIN MARTINEZ Sports Information Intern Work: (217)265-0170 Email: kmart@uiuc.edu BEN TAYLOR Sports Information G.A. Work: (217) 244-4982 Email: bktaylor@uiuc.edu Members of the Media, The 2006-07 University of Illinois men's basketball media guide is intended as the primary information handbook for media members covering the University of Illinois men's basketball program. This book has been carefully designed to meet your needs in covering Fighting lUini basketball. If you find there is information not contained in this book that would be beneficial to your coverage of Illinois basketball, please let us know and we'll try to incorporate your suggestions into next season's guide. The University of Illinois Athletic Media Relations Staff is ready to assist you in your coverage of Illini basketball. Feel free to call on myself or any member of the staff! Thanks for your coverage of Illinois sports and ... GO ILLINI ! Kent Brown Sports Information Director 200 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS BIG TEN CONFERENCE The Big Ten Conference is an association oi 1 1 world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Intercollegiate athletics has an important place within the mission. The Big Ten Conference fields the nation's best in basketball year-in and year-out. Each year the Big Ten is tops in attendance and is among the leaders in number of teams receiving bids to the NCAA Tournament and number of teams ranked in the Top 25 during the season. TOPS IN ATTENDANCE At least five teams have advanced to the NCAA For the 30th consecutive year, the Big Ten Conference led all NCAA conferences in home attendance for men's basketball, with over 2.27 million fans watching Big Ten basketball. It marked the 14th consecutive season that the Big Ten broke the two-million mark in total attendance. The league's attendance mark in 2000-01 (2,342,022) established an NCAA record, breaking the previous record from 1999- 2000 (2,255,913), also set by the Big Ten. Last year, the Big Ten placed six teams in the Top 25 nationally for attendance (ILLINOIS, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan State and Iowa). ILLINOIS ranked ninth in the nation with a sell- out average of 16,618 fans per game. POSTSEASON PLAY At least five teams have advanced to the NCAA Tournament 21 times in the past 22 seasons ... ILLINOIS has advanced to the NCAA Tournament seven straight seasons ... A Conference school has advanced to the Final Four in five of the past eight seasons . . . The Big Ten is one of only two conferences in the nation to advance at least one program to the Regional Finals in six of the last eight seasons . . . The Big Ten had six teams, ILLINOIS, Ohio State, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan State that participated in the 2006 NCAA Tournament. BIG TEN POSTSEASON BASKETBALL APPEARANCES NCAA Overall Indiana 33 37 ILLINOIS 26 29 Ohio State 23 30 Iowa 22 27 Michigan State 20 25 Purdue 20 28 Michigan 20 28 Wisconsin 12 16 Minnesota 10 20 Penn State 8 16 Northwestern 3 BIG TEN COMMISSIONERS lohn L. Grittith 1922-44 Kenneth L. "Tug" Wilson 1944-61 Bill Reed 1961-71 Waynf ;Duke 1971-89 Jim Delany 1989-present BIG TEN CHRONOLOGY OF MEMBERSHIP 1895 Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue, Wisconsin (charter members) 1899 Indiana, Iowa joined 1908 Michigan withdrew 1912 Ohio State joined 1918 Michigan rejoined 1946 Chicago withdrew 1949 Michigan State joined 1990 Penn State joined Since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, the Big Ten has recorded a 181- 120 mark, with champions coming in 1987 (Indiana), 1989 (Michigan) and 2000 (Michigan State). Since 1985, the Big Ten has been represented in the Final Four 15 times, including five years with multiple teams advancing to the national semifinals (ILLINOIS and Michigan in 1989, Michigan and Indiana in 1992, Michigan State and Ohio State in 1999, Wisconsin and Michigan State in 2000 and ILLINOIS and Michigan State in 2005). Since the first tournament in 1939, the Big Ten has a 300-181 record and league teams have advanced to the championship game 20 times, with a Big Ten team emerging as the champion 10 times. League schools have accounted for 43 appearances in the Final Four. The Big Ten is the all-time leader with 187 bids to the NCAA Tournament. ON THE TELEVISION The tremendous following that Big Ten basketball attracts in stadiums also lends itself to favorable television coverage. Big Ten teams will account for at least 76 appearances on national television prior to the 2007 NCAA Tournament, making at least 17 appearances on CBS, 30 on ESPN, 22 on ESPN2 and seven on ESPNU during the 2006-07 season. Also, all 88 intraconference games will be televised for the 14th straight season. ESPN-Plus will televise the remainder of the Big Ten games not covered by CBS, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU. Scott Chjpman Robin Jentes Men's Basketbal SID Contact BlliTtN CONFERENCE 1500 West Higgins Road Park Ridge, IL 60068-6300 Phone: (847) 696-1010 Fax:(847)696-1110 James E. Delany Commissioner Brad Traviolia Deputy Commissioner Rich Falk Associate Commissioner Carol A. Iwaoka Associate Commissioner Mark D. Rudner Associate Commissioner Andrea Williams Associate Commissioner Scott Chipman Assistant Commissioner Wendy Fallen Assistant Commissioner Chad Hawley Assistant Commissioner Mike McComiskey Assistant Commissioner 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 201 The University of Illinois media guide is your source for information on the Illini basitetball program. The Athletic Media Relations staff is here to help you in your coverage of Illinois basketball. Don't hesitate to call any member of our staff if you need assistance during the course of the year. ASSEMBLY HALL All media will enter the arena through the Northeast Entrance and will park in the Northeast lot, located on the corner of Kirby and Fourth Streets. After you enter the Assembly Hall concourse, turn left to access the media room. We will have wireless internet access and phone lines available in the media room where all press can work postgame. Occasionally, the Assembly Hall stage crew will be setting up for another event and the press row area will be taken down immediately following some games. Before every home game a meal will be provided in the media room 1 1/2 hours prior to tip-off You also may secure game programs, media guides and pre-game notes in the media room beginning two hours prior to tip-off. COURTSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY All photographers must work from within the designated areas behind the baselines of the playing court. The University of Illinois follows NCAA and Big Ten guidelines regarding event photography. Photo locations are first-come, first-served, but in the event of heavy demand for photo credentials for a particular game, shooting locations may be assigned. Strobes — Photographers wishing to use strobe equipment at Illinois home games must notify the Illinois Sports Information staff at least one week in advance of the game for which they are requesting. There is a charge for installation and/or use of such equipment. A maximum of two strobe units may be used for any individual game. All photographs are to be used in coverage of Illinois basketball and cannot be sold for any commercial enterprise benefiting the photographer. Should photos be sold commercially, credential privileges could be terminated. CREDENTIALS Any member ot the media wishing to cover the Fighting Illini this season must request, in writing or by email, credentials from Kent Brown in the Sports Information Office. All requests must be in writing on your company letterhead and be either mailed, emailed or faxed to Kent Brown. NO credential requests will be accepted over the phone. Due to limitations in seating numbers, all requests will be prioritized according to published circulation numbers. Be specific when requesting the type of credential needed, either media or photo. Any non-working people in possession of a media credential will be asked to turn over the credential and leave the press area. No children are permitted in the press seating areas. Media agencies that violate this policy may not be issued credentials for fiiture games. The acceptance of media credentials is an acknowledgement of the University of Illinois' rights to the game and play-by-play coverage and an agreement to abide by any restrictions the UI may place on real-time play-by-play coverage and use of comprehensive game statistics. Failure to abide by these restrictions implemented by the UI may result in revocation of press credentials. The UI reserves the right to grant approval for distribution of real time play-by-play, game- related statistics and information through the internet. Season requests should be received by Nov. 1 . Single-game requests should be made at least 10 days prior to the date of the game. ROAD GAME/NEUTRAL SITE CREDENTIALS Illinois media wishing to cover the Illini on the road should direct their credential request to the sports information director of the host institution. Please see below for credential requests for neutral site games. Nov. 24-25 - Chicago Invitational Challenge Sears Centre - Hoffman Estates, III. Kent Brown, Illinois SID Phone: (217) 333-1391 Fax: (217) 333-5540 Email: kwbrown3@uiuc.edu Dec. 2 - Illinois vs. Arizona US Airways Center - Phoenix, Ariz. Bret Krift, Game Seven Sports Marketing Phone: (859) 335-8361 Fax: (859) 335-8363 Email: bkrift@game-seven.com Dec. 9 - Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago United Center - Chicago, III. Kent Brown, Illinois SID Phone: (217) 333-1391 Fax:(217)333-5540 Email; kwbrown3@uiuc.edu Dec. 19 - Illinois vs. Missouri Scottrade Center — St. Louis, Mo. Megan Litde, Scottrade Center Phone: (314) 622-5419 Fax: (314) 622-5410 Email: mlittle@scottradecenter.net Dec. 29 - Illinois vs. Xavier US Bank Arena — Cincinnati, Ohio Tom Eiser, Xavier SID Phone: (513)745-3124 Fax: (513)745-2825 Email: eiser@xu.edu PARKING A limited number of media parking passes are available for the 2006-07 men's basketball games at the Assembly Hall. The issuance of passes will be done on a priority basis with media who cover the University of Illinois basketball team on a regular basis holding the highest priority. Requests will then be prioritized according to circulation for newspapers and coverage area for radio and television. A replacement pass WILL NOT BE ISSUED IF THE ORIGINAL IS LOST. To avoid game traffic, media are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to tip-off. TELEPHONES Charge-a-call lines will be provided in the working press room. Any individual wishing to order phone lines for the season or for a single game should direct the request to SBC (800) 321-8152 during regular business hours. Street address for the Assembly Hall is 1600 South First Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Post-game, all media are asked to utilize the phone lines in the working press room because the press row seating area on the floor will be taken down immediately following several games in preparation for the next event. POSTGAME INFORMATION Media are strongly encouraged to use the official University of Illinois athletics website — www.fightingillini.coni to access the box score following home games. Updated Illinois season statistics will be available following each game, except when traveling by commercial means and in that case the stats will be updated the next morning. The University of Illinois will not be faxing its basketball releases to media personnel. All persons wishing to receive releases, stats, or box scores should retrieve the information off the official UI athletics web site at www.fightingillini.com. To receive releases via email, contact SIDs Kent Brown or Derrick Burson. WEB SITES Media credentials are issued only tor individuals who are affiliated with web sites for national or regional television and news media organizations, e.g. USA Today Online, ESPN.com, CNN/SI, CBS Sportsline, etc., for institutions that are conference members and non-conference 202 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS opponents, and for the Big Ten Conference. The University of Ilhnois reserves the right to deny media credentials to any individual whose web site is not affiliated with an official news gathering organization. WWW.FIGHTINGILLINI.COM Illinois releases, statistics, audio and video of press conferences and live radio coverage of the Fighting Illini games are available on the official University of Illinois athletics web site, www.fightingillini.com. In addition to men's basketball, live audio is available on the web for football, women's basketball, volleyball, Softball, baseball and the coaches' radio show broadcasts. BASKETBALL PRACTICE Illinois basketball practices will generally be open to the media, although Coach Bruce Weber reserves the right to close practices at his discretion. Media interested in attending practice should contact SIDs Kent Brown or Derrick Burson to confirm the time and place. The Illinois basketball team will generally practice at 2:45 p.m. on weekdays and practice times on weekends will be listed as TBA. Most practices will be held at the Ubben Basketball Practice Facility, except for isolated times when the team will practice at the Assembly Hall. Please note that the locker room area, weight room and training room are off limits to members of the media. In order to avoid congestion on the floor area, media who attend practice are asked to watch from the balcony area on the second floor that overlooks the court at the Ubben Basketball Practice Facility. INTERVIEW POLICIES All interview requests for Illinois players, Bruce Weber and members of the Illini coaching staff should be cleared through Kent Brown or Derrick Burson in the Illinois Sports Information Office. Please give at least 24 hours advance notice for interview requests. On days of scheduled press conferences, players will be available for interviews before practice. Otherwise, Coach Weber, assistant coaches and players will be available for interviews following practice. When the Illini are on the road, Illinois head coach Bruce Weber will be available for interviews for a few minutes after the scheduled practice. The final 20 minutes of practices are open to the media. POST-GAME INTERVIEWS The University of Illinois will utilize the media room, located on the Mezzanine Level on the Northeast side of the Assembly Hall, for post- game interviews. Head Coach Bruce Weber and selected Illinois players will be brought to this area for interviews, along with the opposing head coach. Opposing players will be available outside of their locker room. Player requests for the visiting team should be made through that school's Basketball SID. If you need to interview an Illinois player who has not been requested for the interview room, please make specific arrangements with a member of the Illinois Sports Information staff. The normal schedule will begin with selected Illinois players, followed by the opposing coach, then Bruce Weber. BRUCE WEBER TV SHOW This weekly 30-minute television program, hosted by Jason Elliott of WCIA-TV in Champaign, features game highlights and interviews with coaches, players and others involved with the Illinois basketball program. Viewers should consult their local listings for the dates and times of the telecasts in their area. BRUCE WEBER RADIO SHOW The Bruce Weber Show is a weekly call-in radio show aired statewide on the Illini Sports Network. The show is hosted by Illini play-by- play announcer Brian Barnhart and airs Mondays from 7-8 p.m. beginning Dec. 4. In addition to the studio shows, the radio show will occasionally move to different location on the UI campus and in the Champaign-Urbana community. A complete schedule of the show will be listed in the weekly notes update. DIRECTIONS TO ASSEMBLY HALL FROM CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 1-90/94 to 1-57 South or 1-294 Tri-State Tollway East to 1-80 West to 1-57 South. Follow 1-57 South approximately 110 miles south to 1-74 East. Exit Neil Street, turn right. Travel approx. 3 miles to Kirby Ave. and turn left. The Assembly Hall will be ahead on your right. Approximate travel time: 3:00 FROM CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT: Take 1-55 West to 1-294 Tri-State Tollway East, to 1-80 West to 1-57 South. Follow 1-57 South approximately 110 miles south to 1-74 East. Exit Neil Street, turn right. Travel approx. 3 miles to Kirby Ave. and turn left. The Assembly Hall will be ahead on your right. Approximate travel time: 2:45 FROM INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 1-465 North to 1-74 West. Exit Lincoln Avenue, turn left. Travel approx. 3 miles to Florida Ave. and turn Right. The Assembly Hall will be ahead approximately one mile on your left. Approximate travel time: 2:00 FROM LAMBERT-ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Lindbergh Avenue North to 1-270 East; 1-70 East to Efllngham, III. and 1-57 North. Exit 229 Monticello Road (Savoy) and turn right to U.S. 45 (approx. 1 mile). Turn left on U.S. 45 to right on Kirby Ave. and the Assembly Hall will be ahead on your right. Approximate travel time: 3:15 X A % Cham paign 1 Urbana / r\ r. y ^ 1 72 ♦ Mont ^eiio^l BRAOLET CHURCH a 1 1 US^i / IllO UNIVtRSlTY ~ " , SPRll GfiKD GREEN i k 1 MAIN \ WASHINGTON V — i f < 1 KIR8Y t 1 J FLORIDA z o i > N = i s ■ ST MAfirS WINDSOR \. 1 WINDSOR t > N 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 203 ILLINI SPORTS NETWORK (L-R): Former lllini great Jerry Hester and Brian Barnhart team up for Fighting I on tlie lllini Sports Network. Basketball broadcasts The 47-station lllini Sports Nerwork will once again bring Fighting lllini basketball to fans across the state with Brian Barnhart, former lllini great Jerry Hester, and Loren Tate calling the action from courtside. Barnhart is in his fifth season as the "Voice of the lllini" after a long stint in professional baseball, including two years as the play-by- play voice of the Anaheim Angels. Barnhart serves as the voice of the lllini Sports Network, providing play-by-play coverage of football and men's basketball and as the host of the statewide "Ron Zook Show" and "Bruce Weber Show" call-in programs held weekly at 7 p.m. during the season (Thursdays for Zook show, Mondays for Weber show). A native of nearby Tolono, Barnhart graduated from Unity High School and Liberty University before beginning a 15-year career in professional baseball in 1 986. He served as the play-by-play voice of the Lynchburg Mets and Salem Buccaneers before moving up to the Oklahoma City 89ers, the Class AAA affiliate of the Texas Rangers, from 1988-94. Barnhart did high school football and other sport play-by-play for 1 1 years and was also the voice for Oklahoma Baptist basketball from 1992-94 and Oklahoma City Blazers minor league hockey in 1993. From 1996-98, he handled news, sports and play-by-play at WWLS in Oklahoma City. In 1998, Barnhart was named the play-by- play announcer lor the Angels and spent two full seasons with the American League club before returning to the Champaign- Urbana area in 2000. He currently is a news and sports announcer at WDWS-AM 1400 in Champaign. Jerry Hester is now in his second season serving as the expert analyst on lllini Sports Nerwork men's basketball broadcasts. Hester started at Illinois from 1994-98 and was a key member of the UI's 1998 Big Ten Championship team. Following graduation, he played professionally in Poland, England and Italy. Hester is currently a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. Joining Barnhart and Hester on the broadcast again this year is Loren Tate, who will handle pre-game, halftime and post-game host duties. Tate, now in his 52nd year covering the Fighting lllini, is a longtime sports columnist and former sports editor of The News-Gazette in Champaign. He has also covered Illinois for decades as a radio and television broadcaster. The statewide lllini Sports Network is managed by the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, including distribution, sales operations, affiliate relations and programming. ISN programming includes Illinois football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball and baseball, along with the "lllini Today" series. The "Bruce Weber Show" can be heard statewide on the lllini Sports Nerwork each Monday beginning Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. For information, contact Marty Kaufmarui at (217) 244-6532. ILLINI SPORTS NETWORK Aledo, WRMJ-FM 102.3 Alton, WBGZ-AM 1570 Bloomington, WTRX-FM 93.7 Champaign. WDWS-AM 1400 Champaign, WHMS-FM 97.5 Chicago, WIND-AM 560 Chnton,WHOW-AM1520 Clinton, WHOW-FM 95.9 DanviHe, WDAN-AM 1490 Danville, WDNL-FM, 102.1 Davenport, Iowa, KUUL-FM 101.3 Decatur, WSOY-AM 1340 DuQuoin, WDQN-AM 1580 East Moline, KUUL-FM 101.3 Effingham, WCRC-FM 95.7 Fairfield, WFIW-AM 1390 Galesburg, WGIL-AM 1400 Jacksonville, WIIL-AM 1550 Jerseyville, WJBM-AM 1480 Kankakee, WKAN-AM 1320 Kewanee, WYEC-FM 93.9 LaSalle-Peru, WLPO-AM 1220 Litchfield, WSMI-FM 106.1 / WAOX-FM 105.3 Mt. Carmel, WVMC-AM 1360 Mattoon, WCRC-FM 95.7 Morrison, WZZTFM 102.7 OIney, WVLN-AM 740 OIney, WSEI-FM 92.9 Paxton, WPXN-FM 104.9 Peoria, WIRL-AM 1290 Pittsfield, WBBA-FM 97.5 Pontiac, WTRX-FM 93.7 Pontiac, WIEZ-FM 98.9 Qumcy, WTAD-AM 930 / WQCY-FM 103.9 Robinson, WTAY-AM 1570 Robinson, WTYE-FM 101.7 Rockford, WROK-AM 1440 Salem, WIBD-AM 1350 Salem, WIBD-FM 100.1 Sparta, WHCO-AM 1230 St. Louis, KRH-AM 1190 St. Louis, KFNS-AM 590 Springfield, WTAX-AM 1240 Sterting, WSDR-AM 1240 Taylorville, WTIM-FM 97.3 Vandalia, WCRC-FM, 95.7 Watseka, WGFA-FM94.1 204 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS COVERING THE ILLINI PRINT Alton Telegraph Steve Porter steveporter51@hotmail.com 111 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 Phone; (618) 463-2500 www.thetelegraph.com Arlington Heights Daily Herald Lindsey Wlllhite Iwi77@cs.com 155E. 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Neil Street Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 356-8333 Fax: (217) 373-3653 www.wcia.com WICD.Ch. 15 Josh Samuels, Sports Director Bart Barker Matt Coldagelli 250 Countrv Fair Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Phone:(217)351-8538 Fax:(217)351-6134 www.wicdl5.com Comcast SportsNet 350 N.Orleans St. Suite Sl-100 Chicago, IL 60654 Phone:(312)222-6080 Fax:(312)527-4039 chicago.comcastsportsnet.com WGN, Ch. 9 2501 W.Bradley Place Chicago, IL 60618 Phone: (773) 883-3325 Fax:(773)883-3314 wgntv.com FOX Sports Midwest Annex Building 700 St. Louis Union State Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 206-7034 Fax: (314) 206-7070 WIRE SERVICE Associated Press TBD Box 677 Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 351-4094 Fax (Chicago): (312) 781-1989 I 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 205 OPPONENT SID DIRECTORY ARIZONA www.arizonaathletlcs.com Basketball SID: Richard Paige Phone:(520)621-4163 Fax:(520)621-2681 Email: rpaige@email.arizona.edu Head Coach: Lute Olson (24th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 20-13 Series: Tied, 6-6 AUSTIN PEAY www.apsu.edu/letsgopeay Basketball SID: Brad Kirtiey Phone:(931)221-7561 Fax:(931)221-7562 Email: kirtleyb@apsu.edu Head Coach: Dave Loos (17th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 17-14 Series: Tied, 1-1 BELMONT www.belmont.edu/athletics Basketball SID: Greg Sage Phone:(615)460-6698 Fax:(615)460-5584 Email: sageg@maiLbelmont.edu Head Coach: Rick Byrd (21st year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 20-11 Series: First meeting FLORIDA A&M www.thefamurattlers.com Basketball SIO: Ronnie Johnson Phone:(850)561-2701 Fax: (850) 599-3206 Email: ronjon_2001@yahoo.com Head Coach: Mike Gillespie (6th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 14-17 Series: Illinois leads 1-0 GEORGIA SOUTHERN www.georgiasoutherneagles.com Basketball SID: Matt Home Phone:(912)681-5288 Fax:(912)681-0046 Email: mhorne@georgiasouthern.edu Head Coach: Jeff Price (8th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 20-10 Series: Illinois leads 2-0 IDAHO STATE www.isubengals.com Basketball SIO: Frank Mercogliano Phone: (208) 282-2621 Fax: (208) 282-3659 Email: mercfran@isu.edu Head Coach: Joe O'Brien (1st year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 13-14 Series: Illinois leads 1-0 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO www.uicflames.com Basketball SID: Mike Cassidy Phone:(312)413-8199 Fax:(312)996-5882 Email: cassidy@uic.edu Head Coach: Jimmy Collins (11th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 16-15 Series: Illinois leads 11-1 INDIANA www.iuhoosiers.com Basketball SIO: Pete Rhoda Phone:(812)855-9794 Fax:(812)855-9401 Email: prhoda@indiana.edu Press Row Phone: (812) 855-2754 Head Coach: Kelvin Sampson (1st year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 19-12 Series: Indiana leads 79-76 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 45-30 Games at Indiana: Indiana leads 48-27 Neutral Games: Illinois leads 4-1 Current Series Streak: Illinois W-1 Weber vs. Indiana all-time: 5-2 Sampson vs. Illinois: 0-0 IOWA www.hawkeyesports.com Basketball SID: Steve Roe Phone:(319)339-0980 Fax:(319)335-9417 Email: steven-roe@uiowa.edu Press Row Phone: (319) 335-7284 Head Coach: Steve Alford (8th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 25-9 Series: Illinois leads 73-65 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 56-14 Games at Iowa: Iowa leads 51-17 Neutral Games: N/A Current Series Streak: Illinois W-1 Weber vs. Iowa: 5-1 Alford vs. Illinois: 3-9 lUPUl www.iupuijags.com Basketball SIO: Ed Holdaway Phone:(317)274-2725 Fax:(317)278-2683 Email: eholdawa@iupui.edu Head Coach: Ron Hunter (13th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 19-10 Series: First meeting JACKSON STATE www.jsutigers.com Basketball SID: Aaron Thompson Phone:(601)979-2274 Fax: (601) 979-2000 Email: jsusportsman@yahoo.com Head Coach: Tevester Anderson (4th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 15-17 Series: Illinois leads 2-0 MARYUND www.umterps.com Basketball SIO: Jason Yaman Phone:(301)314-8052 Fax:(301)314-9094 Email: jyaman@umd.edu Head Coach: Gary Williams (18th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 19-13 Series: Maryland leads 3-2 MIAMKOHIO) www.muredhawks.com Basketball SID: Angle Renninger Phone:(513)529-6239 Fax:(513)529-6729 Email: renninal@muohio.edu Head Coach: Charlie Coles (11th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 18-11 Series: Illinois leads 3-0 MICHIGAN www.mgoblue.coffl Basketball SIO: Tom Wywrot Phone:(734)647-1268 Fax:(734)647-1188 Email: twywrot@umich.edu Press Row Phone: (734) 998-7188 Head Coach: Tommy Amaker (6th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 22-11 Series: Illinois leads 79-68 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 50-23 Games at Michigan: Michigan leads 44-28 Neutral Games: Tied 1-1 Current Series Streak: Michigan W-1 Weber vs. Michigan: 41 Amaker vs. Illinois all-time: 1-10 MICHIGAN STATE www.msuspartans.com Basketball SIO: Matt Larson Phone:(517)355-2271 Fax:(517)353-9636 Email: larson@ath.msu.edu Press Row Phone: (517) 353-1626 Head Coach: Tom Izzo (12th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 22-12 Series: Illinois leads 52-48 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 33-15 Games at MSU: Michigan State leads 30-18 Neutral Games: Michigan State leads 3-1 Current Series Streak: Michigan State W-1 Weber vs. Michigan State: 4-1 Izzo vs. Illinois: 11-10 MINNESOTA www.gophersports.com Basketball SID: Kyle Coughlin Phone:(612)625-4090 Fax: (612) 625-0359 Email: cough002@umn.edu Press Row Phone: (612) 626-1308 Head Coach: Dan Monson (8th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 16-15 Series: Illinois leads 108-60 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 66-16 Games at Minnesota: Minnesota leads 43-39 Neutral Games: Illinois leads 3-1 Current Series Streak: Illinois W-15 Weber vs. Minnesota: 5-0 Monson vs. Illinois: 0-14 MISSOURI www.mutigers.com Basketball SIO: Dave Reiter Phone: (573) 882-3241 Fax: (573) 882-4720 Email: reiterd@missouri.edu Head Coach: Mike Anderson (1st year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 12-16 Series: Illinois leads 24-12 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 4-1 Games at Missouri: Illinois leads 3-2 Neutral Games: Illinois leads 17-9 Current Series Streak: Illinois W-6 Weber vs. Missouri all-time: 3-1 Anderson vs. Illinois: 0-0 NORTHWESTERN www.nusports.com Basketball SID: Adam Widman Phone: (847) 467-3758 Fax:(847)491-8818 Email: awidman@northwestern.edu Press Row Phone: (847) 491-8853 Head Coach: Bill Carmody (7th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 14-15 Series: Illinois leads 122-34 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 60-13 Games at Northwestern: Illinois leads 59-21 Neutral Games: Illinois leads 3-0 Current Series Streak: Illinois W-6 Weber vs. Northwestern: 5-1 Carmody vs. Illinois: 1-11 OHIO STATE www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com Basketball SIO: Dan Wallenberg Phone:(614)292-6861 Fax: (614) 292-8547 Email: wallenberg.l@osu.edu Press Row Phone: (614) 688-5330 Head Coach: Thad Malta (3rd year) 2005-D6 Overall Record: 26-6 Series: Illinois leads 100-61 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 59-21 Games at Ohio State: Tied. 39-39 Neutral Games: Illinois leads 2-1 Current Series Streak: Ohio State W-2 Weber vs. Ohio State: 3-2 Malta vs. Illinois: 2-1 PENN STATE www.gopsusports.com Basketball SID: Brian Seigrist Phone:(814)865-1757 Fax:(814)863-3165 Email: tbsl@psu.edu Press Row Phone: (814) 863-3516 Head Coach: Ed DeChellis (4th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 15-15 Series: Illinois leads 18-7 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 9-3 Games at Penn State: Illinois leads 8-3 Neutral Games: Tied 1-1 Current Series Streak: Penn State W-1 Weber vs. Penn State: 4-1 DeChellis vs. Illinois: 1-4 PURDUE www.purduesports.com Basketball SIO: Elliot Bloom Phone:(765)494-3196 Fax: (765) 494-5447 Email: hoopssid@purdue.edu Press Row Phone: (765) 494-6364 Head Coach: Matt Painter (2nd year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 9-19 Series: Purdue leads 85-81 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 53-30 Games at Purdue: Purdue leads 54-27 Neutral Games: Tied 1-1 Current Series Streak: Illinois W-4 Weber vs. Purdue: 4-1 Painter vs. Illinois: 0-1 SAVANNAH STATE VTOw.savstate.edu/athletics Basketball SID: Opio Mashariki Phone: (912) 356-2446 Fax:(912)353-3073 Email: masharik@savstate.edu Head Coach: Horace Broadnax (2nd year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 2-28 Series: First meeting WISCONSIN www.uwbadgers.com Basketball SID: Brian Lucas Phone:(608)262-1811 Fax: (608) 262-8184 Email: blm@athletics.wisc.edu Press Row Phone: (608) 265-4333 Head Coach: Bo Ryan (6th year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 19-12 Series: Illinois leads 106-68 Games at Illinois: Illinois leads 66-17 Games at Wisconsin: Wisconsin leads 50-38 Neutral Games: Illinois leads 2-1 Current Series Streak: Illinois W-4 Weber vs. Wisconsin: 5-2 Ryan vs. Illinois all-time: 4-8 www.goxavier.com Basketball SID: Tom Eiser Phone:(513)745-3124 Fax:(513)745-2825 Email: eiser@xu.edu Head Coach: Sean Miller (3rd year) 2005-06 Overall Record: 21-11 Series: Illinois leads 2-0 BIG TEN CONFERENCE www.bigten.org Basketball SID: Robin Jentes Phone:(847)696-1010 Fax:(847)696-1110 Email: r|entes@bigten.org OTHER PRESS ROW PHONES United Center. Chicago (312)455-7930 Scottrade Center, St. Louis (314) 589-5832 Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis (317)634-5712 206 // 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS 2007 NCAA AND BIG TEN TOURNAMENTS 2007 NCAA TOURNAMENT FIRST AND SECOND ROUNDS // MARCH 15-18, 2007 HSBC ARENA Buffalo, N.Y. March 15&17 Hosts: MAAC. Canisius College and Niagara University RUPP ARENA Lexington, Ky. March 15 & 17 Host: University ot Kentucky ARCO ARENA Sacramento, Calif. March 15 & 17 Host: University of the Pacific LAWRENCE JOEL VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM Winston-Salem, N.C. March 15 & 17 Host: Wake Forest University UNITED CENTER Chicago, III. March 16 & 18 Host: Big Ten Conference NATIONWIDE ARENA Columbus, Ohio March 16 & 18 Host: Ohio State University REGIONALS // MARCH 22-25, 2007 NEW ORLEANS ARENA New Orleans, La. March 16 & 18 Host: Tulane University PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS Auburn Hills, Mich. March 16 & 18 Host: Oakland University SOUTH Alamodome San Antonio, Texas March 22 & 24 Host: University of Texas-San Antonio WEST HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif. March 22 & 24 Host: San Jose State University EAST Continental Airlines Arena East Rutherford, N.J. March 23 & 25 Host: Rutgers University MIDWEST Edward Jones Dome St. Louis, Mo. March 23 & 25 Host: Missouri Valley Conference FINAL FOUR // MARCH 31 & APRIL 2, 2007 GEORGIA DOME // ATLANTA, GA. 2007 BIG TEN TOURNAMENT MARCH 8-11 // UNITED CENTER // CHICAGO OPENING ROUNO Thursday, March 8 Game 1: #8 Seed vs. #9 Seed lla.m.CST- ESPN2 Game 2: #7 Seed vs. #10 Seed 1:30 p.m. CST- ESPN2 Game 3: #6 Seed vs. #11 Seed 4:05 p.m. CST- ESPN2 QUARTERFINALS Friday, March 9 Game 4: #1 Seed vs. Game 1 Winner 11 am. CST- ESPN Game 5: #4 Seed vs. #5 Seed 1:30 p.m. CST -ESPN Game 6: #2 Seed vs. Game 2 Winner 5:40 p.m. CST- ESPN-Plus Game T. #3 Seed vs. Game 3 Winner 8:10 p.m. CST- ESPN-Plus SEMIFINALS Saturday, March 10 Game 8: Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner 12:40 p.m. CST -CBS Game 9: Game 6 Winner vs. Game 7 Winner 3:05 p.m. CST- CBS CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday, March 11 Game 10: Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 Winner 2:30 p.m. CST -CBS ILLINOIS' BIG TEN TOURNAMENT HISTORY 1998// UNITED CENTER. CHICAGO #2 Illinois d. #10 Wisconsm 66-61 #3 Purdue d. #2 Illinois 68-47 1999// UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO #11 Illinois d. #6 Minnesota 67-64 #11 Illinois d. #3 Indiana 82-66 #11 Illinois d. #2 Ohio State 79-77 #1 Michigan St. d. #11 lllmois 67-50 Cory Bradford. All-Tournament Team 2000 //UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO #4 Illinois d. #5 Indiana 72-69 #4 Illinois d. #9 Penn State 94-84 #2 Michigan St. d. #4 Illinois 76-61 Brian Cook. All-Tournament Team 2001 // UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO #1 Illinois d. #8 Purdue 83-66 #4 Indiana d.#l Illinois 58-56 2002 // CONSECO FIELOHOUSE,INDY #3 Illinois d. #6 Minnesota 92-76 #2 Ohio Stated. #3 Illinois 94-88 2003 // UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO #2 Illinois d. #10 Northwestern 94-65 #2 Illinois d. #6 Indiana 73-72 #2 Illinois d. #8 Ohio State 72-59 Brian Cook. Tournament MVP Roger Powell. Jr. All-Tournament Team 2004 // CONSECO FIELDHDUSE,INDY #1 Illinois d. #8 Indiana 71-59 #1 Illinois d. #5 Michigan 74-60 #2 Wisconsin d.#l Illinois 70-53 Dee Brown. All-Tournament Team Deron Williams, All-Tournament Team 2005// UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO #1 Illinois d. #8 Northwestern 68-51 #1 Illinois d. #5 Minnesota 64-56 #1 Illinois d. #3 Wisconsin 54-43 James Augustine. Tournament MVP Luther Head, All-Tournament Team 2006 // CONSECO FIELDHOUSE,INDY #6 Michigan St. d. #3 Illinois 61-56 2006-07 ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL // 207 ILLINOIS RADIO/TV ROSTER 1 TRENT MEACHAM GUARD 6-2 // 195 // R-SO. Champaign, III. (Centennial) K ^ CHRIS HICKS i GUARD ^ 6-2 // 190 // JR. ^Chicago, III. ^m (Whitney Young) CHESTER FRAZIER GUARD 6-2 // 190 // SO. Baltimore, Md. (Lake Clifton-Eastern) JEREMIAH WISE GUARD 6-3 • 185 • SO. Maywood, III. (Proviso East) 21 BRIAN C ARLWELL CE NTER 6-11 // 265 // FR. Maywood, III. (Proviso East) 22 STEVE HOL DREN FORWARD 6-5 • 215 • SO. Champaign, III. (Centennial) Peoria, III. (Richwoods) u 33 RICH McBRIDE GUARD 6-3 // 205 // SR. Springfield, III. (Lanphier) 34 CJ. JACKSON FORWARD 6-8 // 260 // R-FR. Buena Vista, Ga. (Tri-County) ^^^^ .^^1 41 WARREN CARTER FORWARD 6-9 • 220 • SR. Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands) BRIAN RANDLE FORWARD 6-8 // 220 // R-JR. (Notre Dame) 44 MARCUS A RNOLD FORWARD 6-8 • 245 • R-SR. Chicago, III. (Morgan Park) 50 ^ba -^ M RICHARD SEMRAU ^■L ^:^^ FORWARD 6-9 // 230 // FR. Grafton, Ohio ^11 (Lutheran West) n ^55 ■ J SHAUN PRUITT Bt ,_j> J FORWARD/CENTER WJiWi I 6-10 • 245 • JR. tm^i 1 Aurora. III. ■aJ 1 (West Aurora) 208 // 200G-07 ILLINOIS MENS BASKETBALL // 1,546 VICTORIES // 17 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS // 26 NCAA TOORNAMENT APPEARANCES // FIVE NCAA FINAL FOURS RETURNING IIIINI LETTERWJNERS Marcus Arnold Shaun Pruitt f ^ d Rich McBride ,r ! X Warren Carter Chester Frazier ^•.gSIQ '5 Lfl- J 5 dlfli) : j' •' ysjeAllfifiU uNivERsrrv of ilunois-urbana 3 0112 078587794 i m^c^m^ al^- ■ :u c^^^ ^INOlSg^:^ <^-^^:^ «>v "S*- ASSEMBLY HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS BEST HOMECOURT RECORD IN THE NATION THE PAST FOUR YEARS; 93-4 AT THE HALL THIS DECADE OCT. 27 ORANGE & BLUE SCRIMMAGE 6:30piyi Jan. 3 @ Michigan 7pm NOV. 1 LEW/IS (EXHIBITION) 7pm JAN. 6 OHIO STATE 1pm NOV. 8 SIU-EDW/ARDSVILLE (EXHIBITION) 7pm JAN. 10 lOW,^ 7p^' NOV. 13 AUSTIN PEAY STATE 7pm Jan. 14 @ Michigan State TBA NOV. 15 JACKSON STATE (Chicago invitational) 7pm Jan. 17 @ Minnesota 6pm NOV. 17 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 7pm JAN. 20 WiSCuNiirt 1 rrvi NOV. 19 FLORIDA A&M 4pm JAN. 23 INDIANA 6pm NOV. 21 SAVANNAH STATE (CHICAGO INVITATIONAL) 7pm Jan. 27 @ Purdue 1 :30pm Nov. 24 vs. Miami (OH) (Chicago invitational) 7:30pm JAN. 30 MIUHIGAN STATE 8pm @ Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, III. FEB 3 MINNESOTA 7 pm Nov. 25 VS. 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