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Rees Woodcock

Rees Woodcock

Joined: Aug 15, 2013

I write words about Illinois sports.

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts while standing with teammates during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball has player robbed of All-Big Ten Team honor

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5:28 AM CDT

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots a free throw against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler bringing home high Big Ten honors for Illinois in year one

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5:05 AM CDT

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Berry Wallace (23) guards Iowa Hawkeyes guard Chazadi Wright (11) on Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 64-58.

Illinois in a better position to shock the world in latest NCAA tournament prediction

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Mar 9, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood disgusted with question in Illinois basketball postgame

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Mar 8, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) gets in a defensive position during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

A gross game lands Illinois basketball a coveted position in the Big Ten Tournament

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Mar 8, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) and Maryland Terrapins guard Guillermo del Pino (18) scramble for a loose ball during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

5 nervous observations from the Illinois basketball win over Maryland

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Mar 8, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball best, worst, and most likely Big Ten Tournament seeding

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Mar 8, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

With 1 game left, Illinois basketball is sitting pretty in NCAA tournament projection

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Mar 8, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Illinois needs to unlock this elite player to make a deep NCAA tournament run

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Mar 7, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives past Oregon Ducks forward Dezdrick Lindsay (4) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 keys for Illinois basketball to end the season on a high note against Maryland

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Mar 7, 2026

Illinois basketball making a strong case for rising in NCAA tournament bracket

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Mar 5, 2026

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green reacts against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the fourth quarter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Epic Big Ten Tournament performance ruined by Illinois moxie

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Mar 5, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on as Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with an official during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Huge commitment gives Illinois football a key piece on defense for 2027

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Mar 4, 2026

3 crucial keys for Illinois basketball to beat Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament

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Mar 4, 2026

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

5 encouraging observations from the Illinois basketball win over Oregon

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Mar 4, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) embraces Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) after a score during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Weekend chaos gives Illinois basketball an NCAA tournament prediction surprise

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Mar 2, 2026

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