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Moore takes Flames' helm

Whoosh! photo New UIC coach Howard Moore speaks at his introductory press conference.

UIC introduced Howard Moore, who spent the last five years as an assistant coach at Wisconsin, as the new head men's basketball coach on Monday. For much more on the story, reaction, news on assistant coaches, plus roster notes, click on "News" on the left side of the page.

For photos from the 2010 UIC Senior Day, click here.

For a group photo from the 2010 Alumni Game, which took place on Saturday, Feb. 6 with many former Flames greats, click here.

NEXT GAME: Exhibition (2010-11 season).

For other news, including the departure of Tracy Dildy, UIC's recruiting class, recent games, plus items from the 2004 NCAA tournament team, click on "Archives" on the left side of the page.

Print Whoosh! available

The mid-season print edition of Whoosh! magazine will be inserted inside copies of the Jan. 18, 2010 edition of the Chicago Flame, available around the UIC campus and neighboring areas. It takes a look at the Flames' four outgoing seniors Chris Buchanan, Jeremy Buttell, Kris Harris and Spencer Stewart.

Plus, don't miss a small feature on UIC sophomore guard Zavion Neely and Coach's Corner with Jimmy Collins. The Whoosh! will also be available at the Pavilion during upcoming UIC home games.

OTHER STUFF

Josh Mayo and Scott VanderMeer were honored by the conference in the league's postseason awards balloting following the 2008-09 season. For more details, plus the full list of winners and Whoosh!'s vote, click here.

In case you missed it, the special interview and story with former Flames baseball star and current Detroit Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson and his one-time aspirations to walk on the UIC basketball team, click here.