John Groce
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BTN LiveBIG: Orange Krush impacting local organizations
In John Groce's first year at the helm of the Illini men?s basketball program, his team relied on the deep threat. And that mindset - 280 made three-point field goals - helped the Illini reach the second round of the NCAA Men?s Basketball Tournament for the first time since 2011. But for two Champaign organizations, […]
Illini newcomers provide intrigue
Illini newcomers provide intrigue
Illinois is an interesting team with eight newcomers. Who will be a leader for a team coming off a 23-13 season that won a NCAA game? John Groce is looking to senior Joseph Bertrand, especially as a vocal leader. Among the new faces are three transfers from four-year schools: Rayvonte Rice (Drake); Jon Ekey (Illinois […]
Dienhart: Illinois hires Ohio's John Groce
Dienhart: Illinois hires Ohio's John Groce
What has been anticipated for a few days became reality Thursday as Illinois named Ohio's John Groce as its men's basketball coach. Will it be a good hire? A bad hire? Who knows? It?s absurd to draw a conclusion on something like that on the day of an introductory press conference. But a few things […]
