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ILLINOIS 211 6 Illinois SAGARIN he Orange Krush mystique (nine points) and Louisville’s Francisco chose Indiana after making a verbal was born in 1894, more than Garcia (four)—on the way to the commitment to Illinois. The Hoosiers T NCAA Final. Williams is Illinois’ career lead the series overall, 82–80. a decade before the first basketball Tournament assists leader. season, when the football Illini FANFARE AND HOOPLA: In 2005, the switched uniform colors from BEST COACH: LOU HENSON (1975-96) Orange Krush student fan group was Dartmouth green to their signature Known for his enthusiasm, teaching able to buy a block of seats for a game skills and the way he badgered officials, at Michigan by posing as a youth group bright orange. It reached an Henson led the Illini to 12 NCAA from Chicago. The Krush arrived in Ann early crescendo on the hardcourt Tournament appearances. In fact, Bob Arbor in disguise, declined an offer of in 1914-15, when the Illini won Knight once said that he probably never a campus tour but did have their photo taken with Michigan coach Tommy the first of 17 Big Ten titles and met anyone who loved basketball more than Henson. Amaker. They didn’t reveal their true were named national champs by colors until tip-off. the Helms Foundation, and was GAME FOR THE AGES: In the 2005 FAN FAVORITE: G DEE BROWN revitalized during Illinois’ Final Elite Eight against Arizona, Illinois (2002-06) Assembly Hall was at its Four run in 1989 and national trailed 75-60 with just over four minutes remaining before going on a 20-5 run loudest during Brown’s introduction. runner-up finish in 2005. There’s One 80-year-old fan even wore Brown’s to force overtime. Williams then hit two signature orange headband as a tribute only one way left to elevate the three-pointers in the extra frame to seal to the player’s hustle. Krush mystique even higher: win the Illini’s 90-89 win. A blowup image an NCAA title. of Williams’ game-tying three with :38 left in regulation hangs in coach Bruce BEST TEAM: 2004-05 THE SCHOOLS Backcourt stars Weber’s office. CONSENSUS ALL-AMERICAS Deron Williams and Dee Brown ran HEARTBREAKER: 1915-17 Ray Woods, G the offense to perfection while playing In the 1989 Final 1917 Clyde Alwood, C ferocious defense. James Augustine and Four, Illinois lost to Michigan—a team 1918 Earl Anderson, F Roger Powell formed a tough, hard- the Illini had beaten twice during the 1920, ’22 Charles Carney, F working frontcourt, while Luther Head’s regular season—in an 83-81 classic that 1940 Bill Hapac, F 1942, ’43 Andy Phillip, G threes kept opponents on their toes. featured 33 lead changes. With time 1945 Walton Kirk, G The result was a 29–0 run to start the winding down, Wolverines forward Terry 1952 Rod Fletcher, G season, a No. 1 ranking for most of the Mills missed a shot, but teammate Sean 2005 Dee Brown, G campaign, a Big Ten title and a trip to the Higgins grabbed the rebound and scored FIRST-ROUND PRO PICKS NCAA Final, where the Illini lost, 75-70, the game-winner with :02 left. 1951 Philadelphia (9) to North Carolina. Don Sunderlage, FIERCEST RIVAL: 1954 John Kerr, Syracuse (6) On March 10, 1991, 1957 George Bon Salle, Syracuse (7) BEST PLAYER: G DERON WILLIAMS Henson called Knight a “classic bully” 1970 Mike Price, New York (17) (2002-05) Williams learned to play point after the Hoosiers coach refused to shake 1973 Nick Weatherspoon, Washington (13) 1983 Derek Harper, Dallas (11) guard from his mom, Denise, a former his hand as he was exiting the court. 1987 Ken Norman, LA Clippers (19) college player who discouraged her son Knight thought Henson’s assistants 1989 Nick Anderson, Orlando (11) from shooting too much and demanded were using overly aggressive tactics in 1989 Kenny Battle, Detroit (27) that he play tough defense. It was easy recruiting players. Both coaches moved 1990 Kendall Gill, Charlotte (5) 2002 Frank Williams, Denver (25) to see the fruits of her labor when, as on, but the recruiting wars between 2003 Brian Cook, LA Lakers (24) a junior, Williams shut down two big the schools still rage. In 2006, they 2005 Deron Williams, Utah (3) scorers—Arizona’s Salim Stoudamire fought over prep star Eric Gordon, who 2005 Luther Head, Houston (24) PROFILE All-time record: 1,607-855 (.653) NIT appearances: 3 Semifinals: 1 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Total weeks in AP Top 20/25: 415 Urbana-Champaign, IL Current conference: Big Ten (1905- ) Founded: 1867 Conference titles: TOP 5 Big Ten: 17 (1915, ’17 [tie], ’24 [tie], ’35 [tie], ’37 [tie], Enrollment: 41,379 (31,173 undergraduate) G Derek Harper (1980-83) ’42, ’43, ’49, ’51, ’52, ’63 [tie], ’84 [tie], ’98 [tie], 2001 Colors: Orange and blue G Deron Williams (2002-05) [tie], ’02 [tie], ’04, ’05) Nickname: Fighting Illini F Nick Anderson (1987-89) Conference tournament titles: Current arena: Assembly Hall, opened in 1963 (16,450) F Ken Norman (1984-87) Big Ten: 2 (2003, ’05) Previous: Huff Gym, opened as New Gymnasium, C John Kerr (1951-54) 1925-63 (7,000); Men’s Old Gym Annex, 1915-25 (3,500); NCAA Tournament appearances: 28 Men’s Old Gym, 1906-14 (1,500) Sweet 16s (since 1975): 8 First game: Jan. 12, 1906 Final Fours: 5 RECORDS GAME SEASON CAREER POINTS 53 Dave Downey, vs. Indiana (Feb. 16, 1963) 668 Don Freeman (1965-66) 2,129 Deon Thomas (1990-94) POINTS PER GAME 27.8 Don Freeman (1965-66) 20.9 Nick Weatherspoon (1970-73) REBOUNDS 24 Skip Thoren, vs. UCLA (Dec. 28, 1963) 349 Skip Thoren (1964-65) 1,023 James Augustine (2002-06) ASSISTS 16 Tony Wysinger, vs. Pittsburgh (Dec. 6, 1986) 264 Deron Williams (2004-05) 765 Bruce Douglas (1982-86) 212 ILLINOIS SEASON REVIEW SEASON W-L CONF. SCORING COACH RECORD SEASON W-L CONF. SCORING COACH RECORD 1906-16 101-61 Helms Foundation champion 1914-15 under Ralph R. Jones (16-0) 1926-27 10-7 7-5 Russell Daugherity 7.9 J. Craig Ruby 1916-17 13-3 10-2 Ralf Woods 10.3 Ralph R. Jones 1927-28 5-12 2-10 John How 7.4 J. Craig Ruby 1917-18 9-6 6-6 Earl Anderson 13.4 Ralph R. Jones 1928-29 10-7 6-6 John How 6.0 J. Craig Ruby 1918-19 6-8 5-7 Ken Wilson 8.5 Ralph R. Jones 1929-30 8-8 7-5 Charles Harper 4.8 J. Craig Ruby 1919-20 9-4 8-4 Charles Carney 16.5 Ralph R. Jones 85-34 .714 1930-31 12-5 7-5 Charles Harper 7.3 J. Craig Ruby 1920-21 11-7 7-5 Charles Vail Jr. 6.0 Frank J. Winters 1931-32 11-6 7-5 Caslon Bennett 6.2 J. Craig Ruby 1921-22 14-5 7-5 Charles Carney 13.1 Frank J. Winters 25-12 .676 1932-33 11-7 6-6 Frank Froschauer 7.8 J. Craig Ruby 1922-23 9-6 7-5 Walter Roettger 8.9 J. Craig Ruby 1933-34 13-6 7-5 Frank Froschauer 8.9 J. Craig Ruby 1923-24 11-6 8-4 Leland Stilwell 7.6 J. Craig Ruby 1934-35 15-5 9-3 F. Froschauer, B. Riegel 7.4 J. Craig Ruby 1924-25 11-6 8-4 Russell Daugherity 6.5 J. Craig Ruby 1935-36 13-6 7-5 Harry Combes 8.1 J. Craig Ruby 148-95 .609 1925-26 9-8 6-6 Russell Daugherity 5.8 J. Craig Ruby 1936-37 14-4 10-2 Lou Boudreau 8.7 Douglas R. Mills SEAS. W-L CONF. POSTSEASON SCORING REBOUNDS ASSISTS COACH RECORD 1937-38 9-9 4-8 Louis Dehner 12.4 Douglas R. Mills 1938-39 14-5 8-4 Louis Dehner 12.6 Douglas R. Mills 1939-40 14-6 7-5 Bill Hapac 12.2 Douglas R. Mills 1940-41 13-7 7-5 Art Mathisen 8.9 Douglas R. Mills 1941-42 18-5 13-2 NCAA REGIONAL SEMIFINALS Andy Phillip 10.1 Douglas R. Mills 1942-43 17-1 12-0 Andy Phillip 16.9 Douglas R. Mills 1943-44 11-9 5-7 Stan Patrick 12.0 Douglas R. Mills 1944-45 13-7 7-5 Walton Kirk 10.6 Douglas R. Mills 1945-46 14-7 7-5 Bob Doster 13.0 Douglas R. Mills 1946-47 14-6 8-4 Andy Phillip 9.6 Douglas R. Mills 151-66 .696 1947-48 15-5 7-5 Dwight Eddleman 13.9 Harry Combes THE SCHOOLS 1948-49 21-4 10-2 NCAA THIRD PLACE Dwight Eddleman 13.1 Harry Combes 1949-50 14-8 7-5 Wally Osterkorn 15.1 Harry Combes 1950-51 22-5 13-1 NCAA THIRD PLACE Don Sunderlage 17.4 Harry Combes 1951-52 22-4 12-2 NCAA THIRD PLACE John Kerr 13.7 Harry Combes 1952-53 18-4 14-4 John Kerr 17.5 Harry Combes 1953-54 17-5 10-4 John Kerr 25.3 Harry Combes 1954-55 17-5 10-4 Paul Judson 16.5 Harry Combes 1955-56 18-4 11-3 George BonSalle 22.9 Harry Combes 1956-57 14-8 7-7 Harv Schmidt 18.8 Harry Combes 1957-58 11-11 5-9 Don Ohl 19.6 Harry Combes 1958-59 12-10 7-7 Roger Taylor 17.9 John Wessels 9.3 Harry Combes 1959-60 16-7 8-6 Govoner Vaughn 17.9 Govoner Vaughn 8.1 Harry Combes 1960-61 9-15 5-9 Dave Downey 16.8 Dave Downey 11.1 Harry Combes 1961-62 15-8 7-7 Dave Downey 20.2 Dave Downey 12.2 Harry Combes 1962-63 20-6 11-3 NCAA REGIONAL FINALS Dave Downey 19.7 Dave Downey 9.8 Harry Combes 1963-64 13-11 6-8 Skip Thoren 20.3 Skip Thoren 13.8 Harry Combes 1964-65 18-6 10-4 Skip Thoren 22.2 Skip Thoren 14.5 Harry Combes 1965-66 12-12 8-6 Don Freeman 27.8 Don Freeman 11.9 Harry Combes 1966-67 12-12 6-8 Jim Dawson 21.7 Dave Scholz 10.9 Harry Combes 316-150 .678 1967-68 11-13 6-8 Dave Scholz 22.0 Dave Scholz 9.6 Harv Schmidt 1968-69 19-5 9-5 Dave Scholz 19.1 Dave Scholz 8.7 Harv Schmidt 1969-70 15-9 8-6 Greg Jackson 17.0 Greg Jackson 9.8 Harv Schmidt 1970-71 11-12 5-9 Rick Howat 20.6 Nick Weatherspoon 10.7 Harv Schmidt 1971-72 14-10 5-9 Nick Weatherspoon 20.8 Nick Weatherspoon 11.0 Harv Schmidt 1972-73 14-10 8-6 Nick Weatherspoon 25.0 Nick Weatherspoon 12.3 Harv Schmidt 1973-74 5-18 2-12 Rick Schmidt 21.4 Rick Schmidt 7.2 Jeff Dawson 3.2 Harv Schmidt 89-77 .536 1974-75 8-18 4-14 Rick Schmidt 20.2 Rick Schmidt 5.3 Rick Schmidt 2.8 Gene Bartow 8-18 .308 1975-76 14-13 7-11 Rich Adams 15.9 Rich Adams 5.9 Otho Tucker 3.2 Lou Henson 1976-77 14-16 ! 8-10 Audie Matthews 16.0 Levi Cobb 6.4 Steve Lanter 3.4 Lou Henson 1977-78 13-14 7-11 Audie Matthews 12.1 Neil Bresnahan 7.2 Neil Bresnahan 2.5 Lou Henson 1978-79 19-11 7-11