The Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball team has added another game this week. The Illini will take on the University of Tennessee Martin Saturday night at State Farm Center at 8pm.

 

 

(WPXN-cf)-- Long time Chicago Bulls Center Joakim Noah was waived by the Clippers last night, which means he will likely retire ending a dominant 13 year career. Noah was a Defensive player of the year, and a 2 time NBA All-Defense team member. 

 

 

(Urbana-cf)-- The Illini are back on their regular routine with Sunday and Monday off, and having their first day of practice on Tuesday after having Saturdays game against OSU cancelled. Head Coach Lovie Smith details what that process was like with the canceled game throwing off the schedule… 

 

 

Fighting Illini Head Coach Lovie Smith.

 

 

(Urbana-cf)-- The #5 Fighting Illini take on #2 Baylor tonight in the Jimmy V Classic tonight at 9pm. Head Coach Brad Underwood talks about the strength, and age of Baylor… 

 

 

Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood. The Fighting Illini tip off tonight at 9pm, pregame starts at 8pm right here on WPXN. 

 

 

 

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Tonight on WPXN its Fighting Illini Basketball. The #5 Illini look to remain unbeaten on the year as they take on #2 Baylor. Pregame begins at 8pm, with tip at 9 right here on WPXN.