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Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) walks off the court after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won 70-66. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Jamall Walker getting a shot as the Illini head coach

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Mar 13, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Tough, but necessary, decision for Josh Whitman

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 12, 2017

Illinois Basketball: John Groce fired as Illinois head coach

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 11, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Please do not play in the 2017 NIT

Zachary Leslie

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Mar 11, 2017

Jan 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce in the second half against the Minnesota Gophers at Williams Arena. The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Minnesota Gophers 76-71. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Final top 5 coaches to replace John Groce

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Mar 9, 2017

Feb 7, 2017; Evanston, IL, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini react after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Mark Smith would help make up for lost production

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Mar 9, 2017

Oct 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce speaks with the media during Big Ten media day at the Marriott Washington Wardman Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Five things John Groce has done well

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 8, 2017

Jan 21, 2017; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) shoots and is fouled by Michigan Wolverines guard Duncan Robinson (22) in the second half at Crisler Center. Michigan won 66-57. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Keys to beating Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 7, 2017

Mar 4, 2017; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce reacts during first half against Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Louis Brown Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: John Groce’s Big Ten Tournament struggles are real

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 6, 2017

Mar 4, 2017; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights center C.J. Getty (34) reacts after Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 62-59 at Louis Brown Athletic Center.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Where does the program go from here?

Zachary Leslie

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Mar 4, 2017

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) celebrates after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won 70-66. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Win over Michigan State was special for more than one reason

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 2, 2017

Jan 7, 2017; Bloomington, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce gives instructions to his team during a timeout during the second half of the game at Assembly Hall. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 96 to 80. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 biggest games in John Groce’s Illini career

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Mar 1, 2017

Feb 11, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) goes in for a layup defended by Penn State Nittany Lions forward Mike Watkins (24) during the first half at State Farm Center. Penn State beat Illinois 83 to 70. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Strategy for beating the Michigan State Spartans

Eric Bruce

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Mar 1, 2017

Feb 26, 2017; Lincoln, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce reacts during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Illinois won 73-57. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Analysis and predictions for the Michigan State game

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2017

Feb 26, 2017; Lincoln, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce laughs with an official during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Illinois won 73-57. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Stop comparing John Groce’s start to Lou Henson’s first five years

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2017

Feb 26, 2017; Lincoln, NE, USA; A referee talks to players during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Illinois won 73-57. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini officially on the NCAA Tournament bubble

Zachary Leslie

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Feb 27, 2017

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders run on the court before a basketball game against the Missouri Tigers at Scottrade Center. Illinois won 75-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini women have bright future despite bad season

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 27, 2017

Feb 26, 2017; Lincoln, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce talks to guard Tracy Abrams (13) during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Illinois won 73-57. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini win over Nebraska did more than keep postseason alive

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 27, 2017

Nov 11, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) and center Mike Thorne Jr. (33) and guard Tracy Abrams (13) and guard Aaron Jordan (23) and guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) await the end of a timeout during the first half against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Future of Illini season depends on Nebraska game

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 26, 2017

Dec 3, 2016; Fort Collins, CO, USA; Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall react during the first half against the Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena. The Shockers won 82-67. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: The case for Gregg Marshall as next Illini head coach

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 24, 2017

Feb 15, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) smiles during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons won 98-91. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Former NBA All-Star and Illini great Deron Williams likely to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers

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Feb 24, 2017

Feb 7, 2017; Evanston, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce during the second half of the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Fans feel NCAA berth doesn’t erase past

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 23, 2017

Feb 21, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Michael Finke (43) and guard Malcolm Hill (21) box out Northwestern Wildcats forward Gavin Skelly (44) during the second half at State Farm Center. Illinois beat Northwestern 66 to 50. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini players finishing season with heart

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 22, 2017

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Grace celebrates during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won 70-66. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Fans only expecting 2 wins to finish season

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 21, 2017

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) goes to the basket as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won 70-66. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Possibilities if Illini win final four games

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 20, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Illini Missed Opportunity of a Down Big Ten

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 17, 2017

Jul 21, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA assistant coach Monty Williams helps a young boy with his shot before practice at Mendenhall Center. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: The Case for Monty Williams as Next Illini Head Coach

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 16, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Five Head Coach Candidates to Replace John Groce

Eric Bruce

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Feb 14, 2017

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