10 Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com Yahoo! Sports http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Illinois Fighting Illini. Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Men's Hoops - Illinois Fighting Illini News http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/teams/iae Former Illinois basketball star gives back (CBS Interactive U-WIRE) Those who attended the first Dee Brown Tailgate in Rochester, Ill. on Saturday had the opportunity to play cards... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:22:31 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,uwire:20060212:ncaab,article,uwire-formerillinoisbasketballst:1 Charity event reunites Illinois basketball teammates (CBS Interactive U-WIRE) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:22:31 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,uwire:20060212:ncaab,article,uwire-charityeventreunitesillino:1 <![CDATA[Michael Jordan's son retires from college basketball (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)]]> Jeff Jordan, two-year reserve point guard for the Illini basketball team, has decided he will not be returning... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:22:45 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,uwire:20060212:ncaab,article,uwire-michaeljordanssonretiresfr:1 AP Junior Jordan dropping basketball for studies (AP) FILE - In this April 9, 2009 file photo, Illinois' Jeff Jordan, son of former NBA great Michael Jordan, practice with his teammates in Champaign, Ill. Jordan, a second-year player who walked on with the Illini last season said Wednesday, June 24, 2009, he would not be playing basketball at Illinois next year but plans to focus on his studies.

Michael Jordan's son, Jeff, is leaving Illinois after two seasons. The former walk-on guard surprised nearly everyone Wednesday by announcing that he plans to focus on his studies, just a few months after Illinois coach Bruce Weber said Jordan had a chance to earn more playing time and even a leadership role during his junior year.


]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:49:43 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:ncaab,article,ap-illinois-jordan:1 Illinois basketball welcomes new freshman class (CBS Interactive U-WIRE) D.J. Richardson, Brandon Paul, Joseph Bertrand and Tyler Griffey are no longer heralded incoming recruits for the... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:22:30 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,uwire:20060212:ncaab,article,uwire-illinoisbasketballwelcomes:1 <![CDATA[Illinois' Tisdale falls short of Team USA spot (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:22:30 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,uwire:20060212:ncaab,article,uwire-illinoistisdalefallsshorto:1 Illinois center replaces injured teammate at Team USA trials (CBS Interactive U-WIRE) Illinois center Mike Tisdale will replace injured teammate Mike Davis at the USA team tryouts, which start... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:22:22 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,uwire:20060212:ncaab,article,uwire-illinoiscenterreplacesinju:1 Broken ankle knocks Illinois foward out of Team USA trials (CBS Interactive U-WIRE) Illinois forward Mike Davis broke his ankle in a workout Tuesday at the Ubben Basketball Complex and will miss... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:22:32 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,uwire:20060212:ncaab,article,uwire-brokenankleknocksillinoisf:1 Illinois basketball duo enjoys China exhibition tour (CBS Interactive U-WIRE) Alex Legion and Dominique Keller had some unique experiences, to say the least, during their 13-day, eight-game... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:22:32 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,uwire:20060212:ncaab,article,uwire-illinoisbasketballduoenjoy:1 Ex-Illinois star Williams arrested on drug charges (AP) Authorities say former Illinois basketball standout and 2001 Big Ten Player of the Year Frank Williams has been arrested on drug charges. The 29-year-old Williams and his 24-year-old brother, Aaron, were arrested Wednesday after agents for the Multi-County Enforcement Group executed a search warrant at a Peoria home. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:58:44 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:ncaab,article,ap-williams-drugarrest:1 Illinois Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) <p><p>Illinois relived its 2007-08 season, but did it in reverse. That means, for the most part, Bruce Weber's sixth season as the Illini boss was a smashing success.</p> <p>In 2007-08, with everyone expecting the usual NCAA Tournament bid, the Illini struggled until the calendar clicked over to March. Then they won five of their last seven and nearly won the Big Ten tournament as the 10 seed. In the end, though, everyone focused on the school-record 19 losses.</p> <p>In 2008-09, with everyone expecting a learning curve that would keep the Illini out of the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row, the Illini blasted out of the gate with a 13-1 record, regained their customary spot in the Top 25 and challenged for the Big Ten title. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:00:34 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,sportsxchange:20080101:ncaab,article,teamreports-2009-ncaab-iae:1 Illini forward Davis breaks ankle (AP) Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:33:15 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:ncaab,article,ap-illinois-davisinjured:1 <![CDATA[Illinois' Weber on new contract, summer basketball (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)]]> The month of May might not be the most exciting time in the college basketball world, but Illinois head coach... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:22:44 PDT ncaab urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,uwire:20060212:ncaab,article,uwire-illinoisweberonnewcontract:1 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:22:31 PDT