Derek Piper
Reporter at 247Sports
Lead Basketball Reporter for https://t.co/65Gp4aZJMa on the @247Sports network. Co-host of @TheDrive935 on ESPN Radio weekdays 3-5 p.m. Deliverer of #PipeBombs.
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1 week ago |
247sports.com | Derek Piper
Lead basketball reporter Derek Piper continues his Player Outlook series by breaking down Ben Humrichous and expectations for him next season. VIPLead basketball reporter Derek Piper continues his Player Outlook series by breaking down what Ben Humrichous showed last season, where he can develop this offseason and expectations for next year.
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2 weeks ago |
247sports.com | Derek Piper
Piper Mailbag: Expectations for next season; recruiting what-ifs; Euro pipeline sustainabilityLead basketball reporter Derek Piper answers subscriber questions on the upcoming Illini season, recruiting and more. To read this full article and more, subscribe now —SALE: $1 First MonthGet access to this article and all of the in-depth coverage from the 247Sports Network with this special offer. $1 First MonthAlready a subscriber? Login247Sports Logo
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3 weeks ago |
247sports.com | Derek Piper
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois men's basketball lost to Tennessee each of the last two seasons, but Illini coach Brad Underwood has doubled down on the series against the Vols. Jon Rothstein reports that Illinois and Tennessee are finalizing a deal to extend the nonconerence basketball series by two years, though neither team has made an official announcement. Rothstein reports that Illinois will play Tennessee on Dec.
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3 weeks ago |
247sports.com | Derek Piper
Brad Underwood is filling the assistant coach spot previously held by Tim Anderson. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illini are expected to hire Colgate assistant coach Camryn Crocker to serve in the same position at Illinois, a source told Illini Inquirer. Crocker will fill the role previously held by Tim Anderson, who took an indefinite personal leave beginning last September during the final year of his contract. Kwa Jones filled in for Anderson on a temporary basis during the 2024-25 season.
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3 weeks ago |
247sports.com | Derek Piper
Lead basketball reporter Derek Piper shares his thoughts on Brad Underwood's new contract extension. VIPCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When you have a good thing going, keep it going. Illini men's basketball has certainly had that in recent years with Brad Underwood at the helm. Over the past five seasons, only Purdue has had it better across the Big Ten's expanded neighborhood.
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