Column: Ex-Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg shows what makes him special as he hunts for history at Nebraska
Sunday was a microcosm of Hoiberg’s coaching career as he grew out of any remaining shadow from his Chicago Bulls' tenure, to a coach who's earned the right to chase Nebraska basketball history.
Sunday was a microcosm of Hoiberg’s coaching career as he grew out of any remaining shadow from his Chicago Bulls' tenure, to a coach who's earned the right to chase Nebraska basketball history.
Unbeaten and unstoppable: Olive-Harvey women's basketball on historic run at 28-0
The Olive-Harvey Community College women’s basketball team is making history.
The Olive-Harvey Community College women’s basketball team is making history.
Dawson's 24 help Loyola Chicago knock off Davidson 77-69
Jayden Dawson scored 24 points as Loyola Chicago beat Davidson 77-69 on Tuesday night.
Jayden Dawson scored 24 points as Loyola Chicago beat Davidson 77-69 on Tuesday night.
Illinois college basketball power rankings: Where teams stand through mid-February
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February.
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February.
College basketball weekend preview: Top five matchups to watch Saturday
Here are the five best men's college hoops games to watch Saturday.
Here are the five best men's college hoops games to watch Saturday.
Dawson, Edwards lead Loyola Chicago to 87-80 OT win over Richmond
Jayden Dawson scored 24 points and Sheldon Edwards added 12 points in the overtime as Loyola Chicago took down Richmond 87-80 on Tuesday night.
Jayden Dawson scored 24 points and Sheldon Edwards added 12 points in the overtime as Loyola Chicago took down Richmond 87-80 on Tuesday night.
Forrest scores 37 as Chicago State downs Mercyhurst 85-78
Jalen Forrest's 37 points led Chicago State over Mercyhurst 85-78 on Thursday night.
Jalen Forrest's 37 points led Chicago State over Mercyhurst 85-78 on Thursday night.
No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitely
The Illini have played three straight games without 7-foot-1, 255-pound sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic, who's out indefinitely with mononucleosis, and have yet to regain their stride.
The Illini have played three straight games without 7-foot-1, 255-pound sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic, who's out indefinitely with mononucleosis, and have yet to regain their stride.
Kylan Boswell scores 17 points as No. 17 Illinois defeats Northwestern 83-74
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. That's caught the eye of long-time Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. That's caught the eye of long-time Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Kylan Boswell scores 22 to help No. 19 Illinois dismantle Indiana 94-69
Illinois took control with a 15-2 flurry after the first media timeout to build a 25-10 lead. Indiana never got within single digits again.
Illinois took control with a 15-2 flurry after the first media timeout to build a 25-10 lead. Indiana never got within single digits again.
Jayden Dawson and Sheldon Edwards each score 20 as Loyola Chicago beats La Salle 79-68
Jayden Dawson and Sheldon Edwards each had 20 points in Loyola Chicago's 79-68 win against La Salle on Wednesday night.
Jayden Dawson and Sheldon Edwards each had 20 points in Loyola Chicago's 79-68 win against La Salle on Wednesday night.
LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of Arizona
“It was his decision to make, and he went where he felt comfortable,” LeBron said of his son's college choice.
“It was his decision to make, and he went where he felt comfortable,” LeBron said of his son's college choice.
No. 24 Illinois cruises past Chicago State 117-64 behind Boswell's triple-double
Illinois led 60-24 at halftime and built its lead to as many as 58 points in the second half.
Illinois led 60-24 at halftime and built its lead to as many as 58 points in the second half.
Edwards scores 22 as Loyola Chicago takes down Canisius 72-60
Sheldon Edwards scored 22 points as Loyola Chicago beat Canisius 72-60 on Wednesday night.
Sheldon Edwards scored 22 points as Loyola Chicago beat Canisius 72-60 on Wednesday night.
San Francisco beats Loyola Chicago 76-66 at MKE Tip-Off
Malik Thomas scored 35 points as San Francisco beat Loyola Chicago 76-66 on Sunday night at the MKE Tip-Off.
Malik Thomas scored 35 points as San Francisco beat Loyola Chicago 76-66 on Sunday night at the MKE Tip-Off.
Barhnizer scores 20 as Northwestern beats Ga. Tech 71-60 at MKE Tip-Off
Brooks Barnhizer scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Nick Martinelli and Jalen Leach added 16 points apiece and Northwestern beat Georgia Tech 71-60 on Sunday at the MKE Tip-Off.
Brooks Barnhizer scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Nick Martinelli and Jalen Leach added 16 points apiece and Northwestern beat Georgia Tech 71-60 on Sunday at the MKE Tip-Off.
DePaul falls to Providence 70-63 in OT in Big East opener
David Skogman led the Blue Demons (7-2) with 22 points and six rebounds. Jacob Meyer added 12 points.
David Skogman led the Blue Demons (7-2) with 22 points and six rebounds. Jacob Meyer added 12 points.
Jakucionis scores 24 points, White has 23 as Illinois beats No. 20 Wisconsin 86-80
Kasparas Jakucionis scored a career-high 24 points, Tre White had 23 points and eight rebounds and Kylan Boswell added 19 points and six assists to lead Illinois to an 86-80 win over No. 20 Wisconsin on Tuesday night.
Kasparas Jakucionis scored a career-high 24 points, Tre White had 23 points and eight rebounds and Kylan Boswell added 19 points and six assists to lead Illinois to an 86-80 win over No. 20 Wisconsin on Tuesday night.
Nick Martinelli shows up when it matters: Takeaways from Northwestern's overtime thrilling win vs. Illinois
Here are our takeaways from the first game in the season series between Northwestern and Illinois.
Here are our takeaways from the first game in the season series between Northwestern and Illinois.