Point guard steve bardo shoots for the 1989 illini. Stephen bardo host of america loves food and sports. Fab five not first with baggy shorts march 15, 2011 11. Bowman for the working world better than any textbook or teacher he had in college. Stephen bardo, eric collins to call sky games chicago. Stephen bardo is the top basketball commentator in the business.
Genealogy for stephen bardo family tree on geni, with over 190 million. The jacksonville public library will be hosting former illini basketball standout stephen bardo to talk about his book the flyin illini. That fighting illini team gained the moniker flyin illini by dick vitale while broadcasting a game during the 198889 season. Throughout the 90s, he played in the nba, cba and overseas. Former flyin illini stephen bardo has written a book about that special team set to hit the shelves on november 1, 20. Chicago national basketball retired players association. Members of the flyin illini celebrate during their historic 198990 run to the final four. Stephen bardo grabs a rebound away from georgia techs johnny mcneil while nick anderson 25 and kendall gill head upcourt. He was part of the flyin illini team that qualified for the 1989. Stephen had an outstanding basketball career at the university of illinois.
Can you imagine shaquille oneal on the flyin illini. His experience on the basketball court and as a television analyst helped forge his fastpaced presentations that provide audiences with tools they can use immediately to achieve greater results in. The former point guard for the 1989 flyin illini guard will team with playbyplay announcer eric collins, who returns to the role after calling sky games on tv during the teams first three. Lou hensons legendary career spanned 41 years at three programs and he stands as the winningest coach at both new mexico state and illinois. The most popular team in university of illinois sports history is the flyin illini. Btn analyst stephen bardo believes illinois is in the hunt.
He was the starting point guard on the 1989 flyin illini. Steve would come home after games and be so filled up inside with all that competitive stuff that it would take him a long time to unwind. Bardo makes a living as a college basketball broadcaster, calling it like he sees it, but hes still a flyin illini guard and a graduate of the university of illinois. Former illini stephen bardo says hard work, toughness keys. Foxbtn analyst stephen bardo on kofi cockburns nba. Rooming with flyin illini point guard stephen bardo prepared future beverly hills psychiatrist p.
Illinois marcus liberty battles a northwestern foe for a rebound. He played ncca mens basketball tournament final four representing his team flyin illini. Twentyfive years later college basketball coaches and fans all over the world still marvel at their unique brand of basketball. The players known as the flying illini, included all the important pieces from the 198788 squad kenny battle, kendall gill, steve bardo, lowell hamilton, nick anderson and larry smith as well as junior college allamerican p. Stephen bardo is a college basketball analyst with fox sports and the big ten network. The flyin illini the untold story of one of college basketballs. I think the font on the front of the jersey is cool. We have the perfect combination of tshirts products that are tailored to meet your needs through our standard shopping practice. Illini legend coming to fdl fondulac district library. Steph en bardo had an outstanding basketball career at the university of illinois. First off, how do you feel about the new basketball uniforms. Bardo s breakdown is the top nba podcast hosted by former nba, leader of the flyin illini, and current national basketball commentator stephen bardo. Meet stephen bardo of the flyin illini highland park. I like that, said stephen bardo, also 50, the point guard on that team and now a college basketball analyst for fox sports and the big ten.
Bardo will discuss his book, the flyin illini, about the popular university of illinois basketball team that was nicknamed the flyin illini. Stephen dean steve bardo born april 5, 1968 is a retired american professional basketball player who had a brief career in the national basketball association nba. Basketball standout to talk about book, share memories. Over the years, many memorable players have donned the orange and blue, including derek harper, dave downey, doug altenberger, kendall gill, eddie johnson, ken norman, kenny battle, johnny kerr. Stephen bardo, a member of the 1989 flyin illini mens basketball team and a current big ten network basketball analyst, took to twitter on saturday morning to voice his frustration with the current state of the illinois athletics department, which is currently embroiled in a pair of investigations into allegations of abuse and mistreatment.
Additionally, he works as a motivational speaker, and authored the book how to. Stephen bardo s book on the 89 illini comes out friday. Bardo was an allbig 10 guard at the university of illinois. The flyin illini the untold story of one of college. A true story of the most popular team in university of illinois sports history. Stephen bardo, a guard for that team, parlayed that experience into a career in broadcasting. At flyin illini we provide you with an excellent shopping experience as our clients satisfaction matters a lot. Stephen s playing days consisted of a 10year professional basketball career including the nba dallas, detroit, and san antonio, and overseas france, italy, japan, spain, and venezuela.
Steve bardo profile university of illinois 150 years. The flyin illini encapsulated the late 1980s for illini fans and were a defining team of the decade for college basketball. His style is to edutain, which means to educate and entertain. Following 10 years of professional basketball bardo started a broadcasting career with wbbmtv in chicago. He was part of the flyin illini team that qualified for the 1989 ncaa. Stephen bardo made a pass over threequarters the length of the. The university of illinois has fielded a basketball team since 1905. At the first year of his career, bardo was listed in big ten defensive player of the year in 1989. A flyin illini team member will be landing in carbondale friday for a book signing that will benefit the boys and girls club of carbondale. Oneal was seriously considering illinois, then featuring nick anderson, marcus liberty, stephen bardo and.
Stephen dean bardo born april 5, 1968 is a retired american professional basketball player. The book is about how everyone aspires to make it into a league for their. Former illinois basketball players stephen bardo and kendall gill talk about the flying illini team that went to the 1989 final four. Former nba player stephen bardo is in carbondale promoting his new book named the flyin illini. Talking college hoops with stephen bardo the captains blog.
On board with the flying illini, 25 years later chicago. I think the author was careful to stay upbeat and positive, but some of the funny stories from i received this book from stephen bardo when i heard him speak about it, his days playing basketball with the illini, and college basketball today. Heres a look back in photos at several of the players who made up the final four run, along with coach lou henson. Bardo was the starting point guard on the legendary flyin illini of the. They and point guard stephen bardo would play in a combined 39 nba seasons. Exflyin illini stephen bardo voices frustration on. He currently serves as a commentator for fox sports 1 basketball coverage and presents his point guard vision leadership training to youth and collegiate athletes. Stephen bardo first gained fame as a starter on the 19881989 flyin illini team that reached the ncaa mens basketball final four.
Additionally, he works as a motivational speaker, and authored the book how to make the league without picking. Stephen bardo, emmywinning television college basketball analyst big ten network, fox sports 1 and member the university of illinois 1989 mens basketball team that reached the final four, will discuss his book about the team and participate in a question and answer session at. The flyin illini the untold story of one of college basketballs elite teams stephen bardo, dick vitale on. During his standout career at the university of illinois, 65 bardo scored 909 points and compiled 495 assists. He helped lead the iconic flyin illini to the final four in 1989. He was part of the flyin illini team that qualified for the 1989 ncaa mens basketball tournament final four. Stephen bardo host of america loves food and sports windo. The flyin illini was the best basketball team in university of illinois history. Champaign there was a night in december when stephen bardo, like some of the rest of us, didnt know what to think about illini basketball. Former flyin illini star stephen bardo told the newsgazette the recent situation involving current ui basketball player darius paul struck a chord with him. Members of the team, including former alton high standout larry smith, will be honored this weekend in. Bardo was the starting point guard on the legendary flyin illini of the university of illinois 1989 team that qualified for. Get to know the staff that helps make capitol city speakers bureau your choice for great motivational, keynote speakers.
Stephen bardo tells all in flyin illini npr illinois. Stephen bardo and kendall gill talk about the flying illini team that. Thats also the name of a book by the former point guard of the team stephen bardo, who works now as a. Can you imagine a young shaquille oneal suiting up for lou henson and the flyin illini in the early 90s. On board with the flying illini, 25 years later chicago tribune. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Stephen bardo pulls down a rebound as illini teammate marcus liberty looks on in the background.
Bardo s 10year professional playing experience coupled with leading the flyin illini to the final four gives him a unique perspective when calling the game. The untold story of one of college basketballs elite. The book is not quite as engaging as its author, and it could have used a good editor. My first counseling case, bowman says with a chuckle. Highland park, il stephen bardo discusses his book, the flyin illini at highland park public library as part of the librarys meet the author series. For the next three days, well run excerpts from his look back at lou hensons final four crew. The players known as the flying illini, included all the important pieces from the 198788. This team was so spectacular dick vitale gave them theri own name. Btn network stephen bardo believes illinois center kofi cockburn has immense potential in the modernday analyticsdriven nba. Bowman and former high school allamerican marcus liberty. The unique quality of size and speed made this team stand. Mike with big ten network basketball analyst and former flyin illini star stephen bardo.
Stephen bardo completely kentucky wiki fandom powered. Stephen bardo november 15, 20 the flyin illini was the best basketball team in university of illinois history. Yet everywhere he goes, people still ask him about what happened 25 years ago. The untold story of one of college basketballs elite teams. The 30th anniversary of the flyin illini was recently celebrated. Twenty five years ago, the flyin illini basketball team captured the hearts and imaginations of not just.
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