Fighting Illini Basketball: A Hardwood History

About this book

The University of Illinois has fielded a basketball team since 1905. Over the years many memorable players have donned the orange and blue including Derek Harper Dave Downey Doug Altenberger Kendall Gill Eddie Johnson Ken Norman Kenny Battle Johnny Kerr Dike Eddleman and many more. Coaches such as Doug Mills Lou Henson and Lon Kruger have led their teams to conference championships and postseason tournaments. A Hardwood History chronicles the players and coaches who have shaped Illinois basketball history and the moments no Illini basketball fan can forget.