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Rees Woodcock

Rees Woodcock

Joined: Aug 15, 2013

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Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood freactds during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 interesting Brad Underwood quotes from the Illinois basketball presser vs Indiana

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) looks to pass as Indiana Hoosiers forward Reed Bailey (1) defends during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 awesome observations from the Illinois basketball win over Indiana

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood protests a call during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

NCAA tournament prediction gives Illinois basketball a raw deal

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Feb 15, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and Washington Huskies forward Hannes Steinbach (6) battle for position during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 crucial keys for Illinois basketball to win 3rd straight against Indiana

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Feb 15, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) loses the ball as he drives the lane during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball injury update isn’t optimistic heading into battle with Indiana

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Feb 15, 2026

Sep 4, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck celebrates following a 13-7 victory against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Good, average, and ugly from the Illinois football hiring of Bobby Hauck

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Feb 14, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Big target 2027 wide receiver sets official visit with Illinois football

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Feb 14, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a battle from within for valuable NBA award

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Feb 12, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Key Illinois football player going through an exciting career change

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Feb 12, 2026

Illinois guard Destiny Jackson scores as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Illinois basketball being battle-tested will help the micro and macro for the program

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Feb 11, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives past Northwestern Wildcats guard Justin Mullins (20) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler has the Illinois brand toward the top of a prestigious award

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Feb 11, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) reacts after a turnover against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 disappointing observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Wisconsin

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Feb 11, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) takes the court before tip-off against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball superstar is about to enter his biggest game of the season

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Feb 10, 2026

Illinois' Keaton Wagler celebrates a 3-pointer against Michigan State during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 keys for Illinois basketball to get back on track against Wisconsin

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Feb 10, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Play for Illinois football, get to the pinnacle of the game

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Feb 9, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood protests a call during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

5 sad observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Michigan State

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Feb 9, 2026

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