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Illinois Basketball: Top transfer targets the Illini pursuing 2.0

ByRees Woodcock|
COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 07: A view of the Nike shoes worn by Alan Griffin #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini with the words Have Fun written on the side during the first half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 7, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 07: A view of the Nike shoes worn by Alan Griffin #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini with the words Have Fun written on the side during the first half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 7, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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CHAMPAIGN, IL – NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Hawaii Warriors at State Farm Center on November 18, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

This offseason has been crazy with the Illinois basketball team being in the mix for a wide range of transfers.

I think it is evident that the Illini need to add a player or two this offseason to continue building for the future. We have a great recruiting class coming in, but there should be one or two available scholarships for players who can help up this upcoming campaign.

Illinois has already lost a couple of players to the transfer portal this offseason. Alan Griffin was by far the biggest loss. He departed the program and committed to Syracuse just a couple of days ago. The other transfer was Tevian Jones. He has recruiting interest from a lot of lower-level programs and a smattering of solid DI teams.

But the Illini will be fine without these two players. Like previously mentioned, the class of 2020 is solid and should be a boost to this team for the next couple of years. I would like to add a couple of transfers, though. There are some big names on the market who could help this team get back to the promise land.

Here is a list of the top transfers the Illini pursuing 2.0.

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