When The Lights Come On…
It’s fun for me to see younger players, particularly freshman, when the light finally comes on. Their game appears to the fans as though it’s blossomed out of nowhere when in fact it’s just starting...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: ILLINOIS HEAD COACH JOHN GROCE
Bardo’s Breakdown talks with Illinois Head Coach John Groce about pre-season practices, the upcoming season and other odds and ends. The post INTERVIEW: ILLINOIS HEAD COACH JOHN GROCE appeared first on...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: MINNESOTA HEAD COACH RICHARD PITINO
Bardo’s Breakdown talks with Minnesota Head Coach Richard Pitino. We discuss Minnesota starting the season vs. Louisville and coaching against Hall of Famer and his father Rick Pitino. We also discuss...
View ArticleStephen Bardo take on Jalen Brunson and Illini’s overall recruiting efforts
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View ArticleStephen Bardo’s take on the impact of making a good college decision.
Stephen Bardo knows what it is like to make a college choice on the big stage and shares his insight on why Jalen Brunson’s announcement was a great example of what it should be like on all sides of...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: PURDUE HEAD COACH MATT PAINTER
Bardo’s Breakdown speaks with Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter about A.J. Hammons, his incoming freshman class, and reclaiming the right chemistry for his ball club. The post INTERVIEW: PURDUE HEAD COACH...
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The Flyin’ Illini Book Tour!
Don’t look now; college basketball’s official start is less than a month away! This is my 2nd favorite time of year behind summer, even though we were robbed of one this year in Chicago! Football...
View ArticleStephen Bardo Talks Jawun Evans’ Decision
Big Ten Network College Basketball Analysis Stephen Bardo speaks about today’s decision by Jawun Evans choosing Oklahoma State over the Illini and how it impacts future recruitment by John Groce and...
View ArticleBardo’s Breakdown – Big Ten Newcomers
With college basketball’s official start just around the corner let’s take a look at some of the newcomers to the Big Ten that will impact their respective teams. ILLINOIS – Ahmad Starks and Aaron...
View ArticleBardo’s Breakdown – Interview with News Gazette’s Marcus Jackson
Bardo’s Breakdown talks with News Gazette’s Marcus Jackson. Stephen and Marcus discuss the Illini basketball team and the upcoming year. The post Bardo’s Breakdown – Interview with News Gazette’s...
View ArticleMy Big Ten Network/Fox Schedule
Hey everyone, The following is my current Big Ten Network and Fox schedule for the 2014-2015 Basketball season! Look forward to connecting online! 11/14 – Northern Kentucky v. Wisconsin 11/16 – BTN...
View ArticleBardo’s Breakdown – Interview with Roy Marble Senior
Bardo’s Breakdown talks with Iowa great Roy Marble Sr. Stephen and Roy discuss his family, including current Iowa star Roy Marble, the Iowa basketball team and his current journey battling with cancer....
View ArticleBardo’s Breakdown – Interview with Wisconsin Head Coach Bo Ryan
Bardo’s Breakdown talks with Wisconsin Badger Head Coach Bo Ryan. Stephen and Bo talk in person in Madison about the upcoming Wisconsin basketball season and a surprising music history lesson. The post...
View ArticleStephen Bardo’s Big Ten Men’s Basketball Preview
As we start headlong into the college basketball season, I wanted to give you my preview of every B1G Ten team. Enjoy! ILLINOIS Best Player: Rayvonte Rice. Doesn’t have to shoulder the scoring burden...
View ArticleOpening night of Big Ten Basketball 2014-2015
The start of a new basketball season for me goes back 40 years ago, when I played junior sports basketball. The anticipation and excitement of playing on Saturdays at Winkler school was amazing! I was...
View ArticleBardo’s Breakdown – Interview with Mateen Cleaves
Bardo’s Breakdown talks with Michigan State star and current College Basketball analyst Mateen Cleaves. Stephen and Mateen talk about Michigan State basketball, the current Big Ten season and what...
View ArticleBig Ten Power Rankings – 11.16.14 – 11.23.14
It’s my first Big Ten Power Rankings for the College Basketball Season and here are my standings: 1. Wisconsin – (4-0) If Nigel Hayes continues to play this well the Badgers may find themselves with 3...
View ArticleBig Ten Power Rankings 11.24.14 – 11.31.14
1. Wisconsin – (7-0) Won Battle for Atlantis behind balanced effort against quality field. Sam Dekker’s ankle still appears to be far less than 100%. Can Kaminsky hold his own against Jahlil Okafor?...
View ArticleBardo’s Breakdown – Interview with Bob Baptist
Bardo’s Breakdown talks with the Ohio State University beat writer for the Columbus Dispatch Bob Baptist. In this podcast, Bob talks about the upcoming season for the Ohio State Basketball team. The...
View ArticleBig Ten Power Rankings 12/1/14-12/7/14
1. Wisconsin (8-1) Duke’s ability to create shots and switching defense proved to be too much for the Badgers. Bounced back to take a defensive struggle against rival Marquette which Badgers won...
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