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You may have seen some of our work in Saluki Illustrated magazine, where we've been catching up with Jamaal Tatum, Braden Jones, and Nick Hill (due out later this month). We love working for the magazine and are thrilled every month to see our work in such a fine publication that is read by the best fans.

This feature, however, is being shared online. Due to limited space in the magazine, we are providing it to you in this form. I hope you enjoy it, as we catch up with former Saluki football coach, and current Northern Illinois coach, Jerry Kill.

Kill talks about his time at SIU, his battle with cancer, his first year at NIU, his best memories, the people of southern Illinois and much more!

Enjoy and continually check-out Saluk Illustrated for more articles and other news and stories for Saluki fans!

 Read the article on Kill  here.

What we think black jerseys should look like if the basketball team was to wear them again.

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We decided to make two mock covers for NCAA Football 10 that is now out in stores. You can see the full size covers here. You can download them and print them and make them your cover for your game! Enjoy!

The Salukis kickoff the 2009 football season by facing Marshall in just 44 days! Check back for info previewing the game and the season in the coming weeks!

Chris Lowery has Missouri Valley Conference championship rings, MVC Coach of the Year honors, NCAA berths, and now a gold medal to his name. The Saluki coach recently helped lead the U19 team as an assistant during the FIBA World Championships. SIU's coach shares about the experience here. 

 Where does the Saluki staff rank?

With the recent addition of Marcus Belcher to the Southern Illinois University Saluki Men's Basketball coaching staff, I began wondering about how the Saluki staff compared to the other staffs around the Missouri Valley Conference. After some research, we've decided to rank the staffs from best to worst. Read it here.

Remember those "Catching Up With" articles that we used to publish here on the site? If so, you will be happy to hear that you can now read them in a new superb magazine! If you don't remember them, check them out for the first time in this new magazine that is a dream come true for Saluki fans everywhere! This new magazine is called Saluki Illustrated. It is published monthly by Toby Brooks and Jim Muir. You can pick one up today at 710 Bookstore in Carbondale, or order one from http://www.salukiillustrated.com/ . You will not be disappointed!

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Dan Eschenfelder made 10 Saluki Way Wallpapers for the site! Check em out here! Enjoy!

A 25 question trvia game full of random and challenging questions that relate to Saluki Basketball. See how you do!
Enjoy! Let the games begin!

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Even though basketball season is still six months away, you can still have a Saluki Basketball Wallpaper on your desktop! We created one just for you! Click on the picture above, or click here to get the new wallpaper! (Photos: Tom Weber)

 Have you ever wondered what would happen if Saluki great Jamaal Tatum went head-to-head with a current star like Kevin Dillard? What about Tony Young versus Ryan Hare? Or do you ever wonder if former Salukis still have game?

Well, those lucky enough to stay around after Tatum’s basketball clinic got these questions answered. Several of the former Salukis who were helping out with the clinic suited up for a pickup game against the current squad of Salukis.

Read about it here.

In the midst of another injury-plagued season, Christian Cornelius decided that he would quit the SIU men's basketball team because he felt like his injury was too severe to deal with on an everyday basis. When he went to talk to Coach Chris Lowery about his decision, Lowery was not in his office and he decided that he would just leave the coach a voicemail, so that Lowery could get back to him. Since then, rumors have spread about Cornelius’ decision and how he handled quitting the team. We decided to clear up those rumors by talking to the former Saluki. Here’s what he said to us: Cornelius Story

With the announcement of the signing of John Freeman, a 6-5 JUCO transfer who's drawing comparisons to former Saluki Lamar Owen, we figured we'd check up on Owen who was a fan favorite at SIU. Owen was known for his high energy style of play and athletic ability. We found this clip of Owen, who's now playing with the Kentucky Bisons of the ABA, and thought we'd edit it a bit and share with SalukiNation. I hope you enjoy! It's one of the best dunk's I've ever seen. Period.

NEW VIDEO! A take off of the popular new NBA commercials featuring the slogan, "Where will amazing happen next?"

This video features Southern Illinois University Salukis athletics. Including, SIU Basketball, football, and softball.

*NOTE* The footage in this video is not mine. Thanks to WSIL TV and Barking Dawg Productions for the clips. I did the editing however.

For the second straight year, Saluki legend Jamaal Tatum will be returning to Carbondale to put on his "Jamaal Tatum Pro Basketball Camp." Last year, over 100 youth from the area attended the camp where they received hands on instruction from Tatum and other current and former Saluki players and coaches.

"I just enjoy getting back to Carbondale, which I consider my second home, and doing something exciting for the community," Tatum said.

This year, the camp will be held on May 2nd at the SIU Student Rec Center. Tatum will be joined at this year's camp by Luke Jackson (First Round NBA Draft Pick), Rod Benson (NBDL All-Star), Brent Petway (NBDL Slam Dunk Champ), Gerry McNamara (Syracuse), Stetson Hairston (SIU Sweet Sixteen Team), Bryan Turner (SIU), Mildon Ambres (Idaho Stampede) and more.

 "This year I'm bringing in more guests than I have the past 2 years," Tatum said.  "It's going to be great experience for everyone involved in it."

The camp is open to girls and boys who are 18 and under. Registration for the camp is $50 and all proceeds will benefit Tatum's Y.O.U. Organization, which helps give opportunities to underpriviledged youth.

All kids that attend the camp will receive instruction for over two hours, a camp t-shirt, an autographed photo, and the chance to win Saluki memorbilia.

"My goal is to make camp better every year for the kids," Tatum said.

For a registration form click here.  

Paul Lusk

A former Saluki player and assistant coach uses winning experience from SIU to help Purdue reach new heights

This is the fourth installment of "Catching Up With...." This time, we are "Catching Up With" former Saluki player and assistant coach Paul Lusk. Lusk talks about his collegiate career that included time at Iowa and SIU, life as an assistant coach, Big Ten basketball, and much more. I hope you take the time to "Catch Up" with Paul Lusk... Click Here to read the story.

 All-Star team set

Bryan Mullins received the most votes out of anyone in the contest to headline the team that was selected by Saluki fans during voting here on the site. Who else was selected? Click Here to find out!

Matt Shaw

Shaw didn't move very far when he left Centralia High School to play for the Salukis. After Shaw left SIU, he moved much farther.

This is the third installment of "Catching Up With...." This time, we are "Catching Up With" former Saluki Matt Shaw. Shaw talks about the adjustments he's had to make to his game and also how he's had to adjust to living overseas. I hope you take the time to "Catch Up" with Matt Shaw... Click Here to read the story.

Randal Falker

During his stay in Carbondale, Falker transformed into one of the best big men in school history. He has now taken his game to the pro ranks overseas.

This is the second installment of "Catching Up With...." This time, we are "Catching Up With" Saluki great Randal Falker. Falker talks about his pro career, life overseas, his favorite memories from his stay in Carbondale, and Coach Lowery. I hope you take the time to "Catch Up" with Randal Falker... Click Here to read the story.

Kent Williams

A Saluki legend fills us in on his life now and shares his favorite memories from his days in Carbondale

We launch a new feature on the site entitled, "Catching Up With...." by talking with former Saluki star Kent Williams. Williams was a class act at SIU and continues to be one as an assitant coach at Missouri State. Williams talks about everything from his early days at SIU; to the transformation of the program. Williams also discusses what it's been like to play for/work under four current D-I coaches. I hope you take the time to "Catch Up" with Kent Williams... Click Here to read the story.

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