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Rees Woodcock

Rees Woodcock

Joined: Aug 15, 2013

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Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots the ball against the Penn Quakers in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball will get an assist from NBA Draft Combine with Andrej Stojakovic

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10:40 AM CDT

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets fans before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

A massive new Illinois football recruiting target could be an upgrade for 2027

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9:30 AM CDT

Apr 23, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talks with guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) during a free throw by the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves will have to fend off Denver Nuggets without Ayo Dosunmu

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Apr 30, 2026

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) shoots the ball while Maryland Terrapins guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Top 10 Illinois basketball freshman seasons in the Brad Underwood era

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Apr 29, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) celebrates winning the MVP after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema still clearly salty about Illinois football transfer portal departure

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Apr 27, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates after cutting down the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Projected 2026-27 rankings have Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood in rare air

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Apr 27, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball star makes second-best decision of career declaring for NBA Draft

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Apr 26, 2026

Illinois defensive back Miles Scott (10) celebrates after defeating Tennessee the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.

Denver Broncos are a walking billboard for every Illinois football recruiting trip

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Apr 26, 2026

Illinois football key cog getting golden opportunity with rising NFL team

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Apr 26, 2026

New England Patriots again look to Illinois football for Super Bowl recipe

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Apr 25, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Key area incomplete in Illinois basketball 2026 offseason grades

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Apr 24, 2026

Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) throws a pass against Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

3 best NFL Draft landing spots for Illinois football EDGE Gabe Jacas

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Apr 24, 2026

Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) huddles along the sidelines with teammates before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Monster 4-star recruit has eyes on Illinois football as top list narrows

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Apr 20, 2026

Mar 5, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood chat before the start of the game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Top Illinois basketball recruit's new status gives green light to start in 2026-27

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Apr 20, 2026

Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois offensive lineman JC Davis (OL18) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Illinois football players who could hear their name called in the 2026 NFL Draft

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Apr 19, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) handles the ball as he is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves need to ride Ayo Dosunmu spark into game 2

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Apr 18, 2026

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