John Groce
Audio: Big Ten men's coaches talk before final week of the season
Audio: Big Ten men's coaches talk before final week of the season
Each Monday morning during the Big Ten men?s basketball season, the 14 Big Ten men?s basketball coaches hold a Big Ten teleconference with reporters from around the country. We post the audio for each segment of the call here, and we do this every Monday afternoon. Listen to all 14 @B1GMBBall coaches on today's teleconference. […]
Illinois' John Groce returns an intriguing Illini team
Illinois' John Groce returns an intriguing Illini team
Illinois is an intriguing team, returning all of its starters. And the Illini also have added two transfers in Ahmad Starks (Oregon State) and Aaron Cosby (Seton Hall) that John Groce says have made difference. But how will Illinois do without Tracy Abrams, who suffered a knee injury this fall that will force him to […]
Video: John Groce hits ice at Chicago Blackhawks game
Video: John Groce hits ice at Chicago Blackhawks game
Earlier this week, Illinois basketball coach John Groce participated as the ?celebrity contestant? for the "Shoot the Puck" contest during intermission of the NHL game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks. Groce and Illinois are fresh off a 20-15 season and an NIT berth in his second season. Watch the video in this […]
John Groce loses his cool, draws technical foul
John Groce loses his cool, draws technical foul
John Groce let us know how displeased he was with his team's play following Wednesday night's 66-58 loss to Purdue in Champaign. That anger came to a head on Saturday as Groce lost his cool late in the second half of Illinois' 78-62 loss to Michigan State. https://twitter.com/BigTenNetwork/status/424762999962759168 Upset with the officiating, Groce ripped off […]
Illinois' John Groce delivers strong postgame statement
Illinois' John Groce delivers strong postgame statement
After kicking off the Big Ten season with impressive wins over Indiana and Penn State, Illinois has now lost three straight, including Wednesday night's 66-58 loss to Purdue in Champaign. Illinois coach John Groce addressed the media following the game and had some strong words, making it very clear how unhappy he was with his […]
BTN LiveBIG: Monday Download
BTN LiveBIG: Monday Download
The new season of LiveBIG shows on BTN kicks off this week! Click here for the complete schedule. University of Illinois men?s basketball coach John Groce received an American flag from Air Force pilot Adam Hopkins before the Illini hosted Indiana last week. Read the incredible story about why Hopkins made the presentation to Groce […]
