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UNBELIEVABLE: Coleman hawkins - The Untold Story

In 1989, I bought a fascinating compilation of forro music from Brazil, Music For Maids And Taxi Drivers (Rounder Records, USA/Globestyle, UK). The music on it bubbled with an infectious dance beat that was created by sanfona (accordion), zabuma (big bass drum) and metal triangle.

Bangkok Post

Sonny Rollins obituary

One of the great American jazz saxophonists regarded as an improvising genius by fans all over the world

The Guardian - UK

Forde Minutes: Rick Pitino and the Coaches Thriving at 70

Plus, a look at the teams crashing the bubble, the players who fans love to hate and transfers who have upgraded their new programs.

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Big 12 Men’s Basketball Preview: Houston, Kansas Vie For Supremacy Among Top-10 Teams

Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson should be the league’s top player, while realignment adds more stacked squads to a deep league.

Sports Illustrated

Warriors add Illinois playmaker in second round of latest Rookie Wire mock draft

In the latest mock draft from Rookie Wire, the Warriors landed Coleman Hawkins out of Illinois in the second round.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celtics land 22-year-old stretch-four in latest mock draft

The Boston Celtics could select the Illinois product with the 54th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Purdue Clinches Back-To-Back Big Ten Titles With Win

Purdue secures back-to-back Big Ten titles with win over Illinois. Zach Edey's standout performance leads the way in this thrilling matchup.

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Big Ten hoops re-rankings: Here’s the real 1-14 as conference play is about to begin in earnest

Purdue remains the “it” team, but Illinois is coming on strong, Wisconsin likewise is much-improved and Northwestern is doing mostly encouraging things.

Chicago Sun-Times

Terrence Shannon scores 30 as No. 13 Illinois routs Missouri for Braggin’ Rights

“There was a little bit of juice, obviously, because of how bad they beat us last year,” said Shannon, who eclipsed 20 points for the seventh time in his last nine games.

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Illinois falls to Tennessee in top-20 matchup

Dalton Knecht scored 21 points and No. 17 Tennessee rallied from a second-half deficit to beat No. 20 Illinois 86-79 Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Charity Exhibition Takeaways: Illinois Stuns No. 1 Kansas, Tennessee Drops MSU

From the Boilermakers to the Jayhawks, some of college basketball’s biggest teams played this weekend, giving fans a taste of what’s to come this season.

Chicago Sun-Times

No. 25 Illinois thinks things have improved after an underachieving season

With eight players back from last season, the Illini have one of the most experienced rosters in the nation.

Chicago Sun-Times

How local college basketball programs fared in the transfer portal

A look at what the college programs across the state have done to improve their rosters through the transfer portal.

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Assessing Men’s Basketball Programs Following the NBA Draft Deadline

Several high-profile players drastically impacted their college programs by making stay-or-go decisions.

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Who Stood Out on Day 2 of NBA Draft Combine Scrimmages

With time running out to improve their stock, several players had notable performances on Thursday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Coleman Hawkins in OKC for Thunder pre-draft visit

Coleman Hawkins is in Oklahoma City for a pre-draft visit with the Thunder.

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s now or never for Illinois, which opens NCAAs against similarly flawed Arkansas

Fortunately for the ninth-seeded Illini, Thursday’s matchup won’t be a jumping contest. At least they’d sure as heck better hope not.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois gets back on track with win over Minnesota

The Illini defeated Minnesota 78-69 to end a two-game skid and won their fourth straight at State Farm Center on Monday night.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois rallies for impressive 69-60 victory against No. 24 Rutgers

19-0 run in second half lifts Illini

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New pre-deadline 2023 mock has Boston Celtics drafting two forwards and a guard

Draft expert Jonathan Wasserman has put together a mock for the 2023 NBA draft that reflects the changes in the standings just ahead of the trade deadline.

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