Deandre Mathieu
Survey Says: Who is the Big Ten's top newcomer?
Survey Says: Who is the Big Ten's top newcomer?
It?s the weekend, so that means it?s time for my weekly survey. This week?s query: Who is the Big Ten?s top newcomer? I?m talking true freshman, redshirt freshman, JC transfers and four-year transfers. There are some good choices. A tough call. I posed the question to seven top-notch scribes who cover the league. Lots of […]
Rice, Mathieu featured on Sunday's 'Journey'
Rice, Mathieu featured on Sunday's 'Journey'
This week "The Journey: Big Ten Basketball 2014" airs Sunday at 5 p.m. ET after Illinois plays Indiana on BTN/BTN2Go and we've got the stories right here. Come meet Minnesota point guard DeAndre Mathieu, a former walk-on and JUCO transfer who is now flourishing in Richard Pitino?s system - all while honoring a friend. Also, […]
Big Ten Geeks: First semester grades
Big Ten Geeks: First semester grades
We?re all set to tip-off conference play on Tuesday, which means it?s time to hand out our final grades for the nonconference season. We?ll do this in alphabetical order. Illinois: B The Illini have probably hit par, by going 11-2 in the non-conference schedule. By doing so, the team really hasn?t moved any closer or […]
