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Rees Woodcock

Rees Woodcock

Joined: Aug 15, 2013

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Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Rising 2027 wide receiver marks Illinois football as first official visit

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Nov 24, 2018; Evanston, IL, USA; A detailed view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images

Illinois football commit has the framework to be a monster at the next level

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Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates an 80-54 win against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Quentin Coleman’s new status has him in Illinois basketball rarefied air

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May 15, 2026

Reed Gerken was at Ohio Stadium to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Michigan Wolverines in an NCAA football game on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024.

Illinois football in a heated battle as a key recruit narrows list to top 4

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May 15, 2026

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

Illinois basketball just pulled off the greatest retention possible this offseason

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May 15, 2026

Morton lineman Soren Fifer, left, protects the quarterback in the second half of their Week 4 high school football game against Metamora on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Morton. The Redbirds defeated the Potters 43-40.

Bret Bielema is beefing up the Illinois football roster with another in-state commitment

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May 14, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) gets high fives as he walks onto the court before practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Illinois basketball not cowering in fear from Blue Blood dominance

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May 14, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema shakes hands with fans before an NCAA game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football just got Katin Houser a brand new toy for the 2026 season

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May 13, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots against Connecticut Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) 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

Andrej Stojakovic has NBA Draft Combine shooting day that most expected

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May 12, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) 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

NBA Draft Lottery proves that Keaton Wagler needs to somehow drop in the rankings

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May 11, 2026

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) in the first quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

One bugaboo remains for Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon Jr. after crucial Minnesota Timberwolves victory

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May 11, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures to refs against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

3 biggest Illinois basketball concerns Brad Underwood is still facing

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May 9, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field as the team arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Massive in-state Illinois football recruiting target is set to make a decision

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May 9, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Ethan Hampton (10), quarterback Luke Altmyer (9), and offensive lineman Josh Kreutz (64) hoist the trophy during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears don’t have a time machine, as former Illinois player has surreal moment

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May 9, 2026

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

New team could benefit greatly from Illinois basketball transfer portal departure

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May 8, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Brandon Lee (1) drives the ball around Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Lino Mark (2) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball transfer portal departure finds perfect landing spot

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May 8, 2026

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