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Mar 8, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Cameron Johnson (23) shoots over Virginia Cavaliers guard Devon Hall (0) during the first half during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini get huge in-home visit from Cameron Johnson

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 12, 2017

Illinois Basketball: That’s the way the ball bounces for the Illini

Eric Bruce

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Apr 10, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Carlton Bragg would be low risk, high reward for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 10, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Starting lineup without Jeremiah Tilmon and Javon Pickett

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 8, 2017

Dec 14, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the game against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 recruiting targets for Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 3, 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

How Josh Whitman saved Illinois basketball, football and all athletics

Zachary Leslie

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Apr 1, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) shoots the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Duncan Robinson (22) defends in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Optimistic outlook for the 2017-2018 season

Zachary Leslie

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Mar 31, 2017

Mar 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) is guarded by Purdue Boilermakers guard P.J. Thompson (3) during the Big Ten Conference tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Where Mark Smith would fit in the Illini lineup

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 31, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Ranking the last 10 recruiting classes

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 30, 2017

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) shoots the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cordell Pemsl (35) defends during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won 70-66. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Jalen Coleman-Lands can still be an Illini great

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 29, 2017

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari speaks at a press conference after defeating the UCLA Bruins during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Kentucky won 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Mark Smith getting attention from the Kentucky Wildcats

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 28, 2017

Mar 2, 2016; Richmond, VA, USA; An official ball bounces on the court during a stoppage in play in the game between the Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Davidson Wildcats during the second half at Stuart Siegel Center. The Rams won 70-60. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood’s rebounding woes should be fixed

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2017

Mar 14, 2017; Dayton, OH, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Bruce Weber is seen in the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the first four of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Previous two coaches missed train on Illini recruiting

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2017

Feb 4, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood celebrates with fans after beating the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 transfers that would help the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini roster breakdown for 2017-18

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2017

Feb 11, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tracy Abrams (13) and Penn State Nittany Lions forward Lamar Stevens (11) compete for a loose ball during the second half at State Farm Center. Penn State beat Illinois 83 to 70. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Remembering the careers of the Illini seniors

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 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: Final game of season sums up John Groce era

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during the Big 12 Championship Tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 92-83. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood improves teams in year one

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) shoots the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Duncan Robinson (22) defends in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Who will benefit most from Underwood’s system?

Zachary Leslie

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Mar 22, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Leron Black (12) shoots the ball as Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) defends in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini showing heart is greatly appreciated

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 21, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) shoots the ball in front of Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner (13), Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5), and Fighting Illini center Maverick Morgan (22) in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini backcourt one of the best in 2017

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 20, 2017

Jan 28, 2017; Laramie, WY, USA; Boise State Broncos guard Chandler Hutchison (15) controls the ball against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first half at Arena-Auditorium. The Broncos beat the Cowboys 80-65. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Preview of the Boise State Broncos NIT game

Eric Bruce

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Mar 20, 2017

Dec 30, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 reasons to be excited about Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 19, 2017

Jan 28, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood after the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 99-71. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood is a great choice for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders perform on the court during a stoppage in play against the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Writing Illini bracket challenge update after round one

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Next Illini head coach needs to win state of Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 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: Coaching search update for the Illini men

Zachary Leslie

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Mar 18, 2017

Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general view of the NCAA Tournament bracket on display on the J.W. Marriott before the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament: Writing Illini bracket challenge rankings update

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 17, 2017

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