1996 — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant becomes the then youngest player to make his NBA debut (18 years, 2 months, 11 days) in 91-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Great Western ...
Before the recent NBA gambling scandal, there was Sherman White, an LIU All-American embroiled in a point-shaving scheme.
Illinois men’s basketball has five players with Balkan heritage this season — the latest product of the Illini’s internationally focused recruiting operation.
After seven games, plenty of extra innings, and a history-making pitching turn, the first repeat champions of this century could finally exhale.