The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:23:47 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Mike Tisdale Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB1) 60 Whenever a tall player enrolls at the University of Illinois, some fans hope he will be the dominating center of their dreams. Expectations often exceed actual ability, leading to disenchantment. Senior Mike Tisdale has battled those expectations throughout his career, but he seems to be at peace with his Illini accomplishments. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1054035.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1054035.html Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:15:00 GMT 0 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini basketball team is creating a buzz of excitement with its depth of talent and athleticism. But it is the seniors who must perform their best for the team to reach lofty goals. Senior center Mike Tisdale, likely the best shooter on the team, has gained strength and is much more physical in the post. And his improved confidence makes for a better leader. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1013995.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1013995.html Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:19:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois From skinny farm boy to mature, experienced, worldly NBA prospect. That is the transformative odyssey Illini center Mike Tisdale is on as he continues to refine his basketball skills. His most recent adventure took him to New York to serve on a scout squad preparing the USA basketball team for the World Championships. http://illinois.scout.com/2/999460.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/999460.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:01:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Mike Tisdale has returned from his week practicing with the USA team a new man. His improved confidence is obvious as he reflects on his special week playing against pro basketball players in Las Vegas. It is helped even more knowing he made the cut to practice another week with the USA team in early August. http://illinois.scout.com/2/987245.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/987245.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:07:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois What's the next best thing to playing with the USA Basketball National Team? Getting to practice against them as they prepare for the World Championships. That is the opportunity Mike Tisdale enjoys next week as he joins 19 other collegians in Las Vegas. Tisdale has been working hard, and he sees this as an opportunity to test his skills. http://illinois.scout.com/2/984400.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/984400.html Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:52:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois For the Fighting Illini basketball team to make a title run, it will need contributions from everyone. Unfortunately, consistency has been a problem. The second leading scorer on the team is center Mike Tisdale, and he hit 8-11 at Wisconsin. But he has had games where he has been in foul trouble or double-teamed and unable to get open shots. http://illinois.scout.com/2/945818.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/945818.html Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:15:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois It takes time for a tall player to develop his body and his basketball game. For the impatient fan and coach, the wait can seem excruciating. But patience is often a virtue. A good example is Mike Tisdale. The Illini center is continuing to develop his strength and add weight, and the more he does the better he plays. http://illinois.scout.com/2/922550.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/922550.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:29:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Every year, Fighting Illini basketball fans wonder whether center Mike Tisdale has put on additional weight. The slender seven footer has an outstanding shooting touch, and he is a good ball handler and passer. But rebounding and defense rely upon strength and size in the lower body. Tisdale works hard, but it is a continual process. http://illinois.scout.com/2/903865.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/903865.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:22:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Mike Tisdale returned to campus after a tryout for the USA basketball team in Colorado Springs. He will not be participating in the World University Games this summer, but the experience was valuable for him nonetheless. He can use that experience to improve his game and help his Illini team have a good upcoming season. http://illinois.scout.com/2/873945.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/873945.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:33:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois One man's misfortune is another man's opportunity. When Fighting Illini forward Mike Davis broke his ankle, it ended his dream of making the USA national team this summer. But teammate Mike Tisdale was chosen to replace him. He leaves Tuesday for Colorado and has two days to prove worthy of selection to the squad. http://illinois.scout.com/2/872601.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/872601.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:09:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Big men usually take longer to develop than smaller basketball players. They have a longer growth cycle and do not gain their ultimate coordination until that process concludes. The Illini's Mike Tisdale is a perfect example. He has improved tremendously since his freshman year, but he is still in a developmental process. He has a way to go, but he's made great strides already. http://illinois.scout.com/2/842195.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/842195.html Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:10:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini basketball team has fluorished with a team concept this year. Everyone is making the extra pass, all five players are rotating through the motion offense, and several Illini have developed a sound midrange game. Center Mike Tisdale is one of four Illini scoring double figures, but he still has a great deal of room for improvement. http://illinois.scout.com/2/829670.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/829670.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:10:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Mike Tisdale of Riverton (IL) is the last member of Head Coach Bruce Weber’s recruiting class to talk with us before he starts summer school. Read here for InsideIllini.com’s first interview with Tisdale. http://illinois.scout.com/2/649493.html 2047 Kedric Prince http://illinois.scout.com/2/649493.html Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:19:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois