Year: 2022

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts against the Chattanooga Mocs during the second half in the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 18, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini reportedly in the mix for key transfer portal big man

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Illinois Basketball: The Illini are reloading, not rebuilding

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field after a win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini looking to bolster defense with offer to 2023 edge

Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini take the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2024 Florida wide receiver a target for the Illini

Mar 17, 2022; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Baylor Bears guard Matthew Mayer (24) shoots the ball against the Norfolk State Spartans during the second half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini eyeing another big name in the transfer portal

Jan 21, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks onto the court during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini transfer portal frontcourt wish list

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 13: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center on February 13, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini have 2 of the top 100 players in the transfer portal

Skyy Clark (30) drives the ball past TaDarius Jacobs (23) on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, during Hoop City Pro Week at First Assembly Christian School in Cordova.

Illinois Basketball: A glimpse of what the Illini are getting with Skyy Clark

Nov 26, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) reacts after drawing a foul during the second half against the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini a top 20 program in the eyes of 247Sports

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MAY 01: Reggie Corbin #3 of Michigan Panthers takes a moment after the Michigan Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Maulers 24-0 at Protective Stadium on May 01, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Douglas DeFelice/USFL/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Reggie Corbin has big game in week 3 of USFL

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: An Illinois Fighting Illini football helmet during a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Football: NFL teams are signing Illini as priority free agents

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 30: A general view of confetti on the ground during round five of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini finish with a successful 2022 NFL Draft

Illinois defensive back Kerby Joseph (25) intercepts the ball in the end zone during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.Cfb Purdue Vs Illinois

Illinois Football: Detroit Lions nailed their 3rd round pick with Kerby Joseph

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 24: Terrence Shannon Jr. #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates a basket against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Chase Center on March 24, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Terrence Shannon Jr

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 11: Terrence Shannon Jr. #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at T-Mobile Center on March 11, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Terrence Shannon Jr. is transferring to the Illini

March 23, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) smiles during practice day of the NCAA Tournament West Regional at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini receive Crystal Ball Prediction for top transfer portal player

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini draws a play in the first half of the game against the Houston Cougars during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 20, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Patience will be key early on for Illini fans

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: General view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 56-32. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini looking for defensive line help in the transfer portal

Jan 25, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk (13) drives to the basket as Michigan State Spartans forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) defends during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini forward enters the transfer portal

Mar 9, 2022; New York, NY, USA; DePaul Blue Demons forward David Jones (32) drives past St. John's Red Storm guard Julian Champagnie (2) in the first half at the Big East Conference Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: In-state transfer portal wing hears from the Illini

Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini building depth to sustain transfer portal hits

Illinois Football: Illini prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet lies on the turf against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first quarter at SHI Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois defeated Rutgers 23-20. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Depth takes a hit as Illini linebacker enters transfer portal

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson dribbles against Illinois center Kofi Cockburn during the first half Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Illinois Basketball: Hunter Dickinson is back, but can the Illini stop him again?

Illinois Basketball: Illini looking to stack great recruiting classes with “future 5-star”

Mar 29, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) dribbles up the court during the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls should play Ayo Dosunmu more minutes in the NBA Playoffs