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Illinois v Penn State

Top 20 recruit keeps Illinois basketball alive after cutting list

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 27, 2024

With so many moving parts, the Illinois basketball team hires a general manager

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 27, 2024

Illinois basketball has exceeded expectations 11 games into the 2024-25 season

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 25, 2024

Illinois basketball putting in work on a big-time class of 2026 recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 25, 2024

Tennessee v Illinois

5 huge observations from the Illinois basketball win over Missouri

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 23, 2024

Tennessee v Illinois

Latest 2025 NBA Mock Draft has Illinois basketball star rising

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 23, 2024

Tennessee v Illinois

5 key questions for the Illinois basketball team against Missouri

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 21, 2024

Wisconsin v Illinois

Decision on the horizon for Illinois basketball 4-star recruiting target

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 20, 2024

IUPUI v Illinois

Illinois basketball putting resources into the top recruit in Oklahoma

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 18, 2024

Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

5-star recruit getting a lot of attention from the Illinois basketball coaching staff

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 18, 2024

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 brutal observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Tennessee

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 14, 2024

Wisconsin v Illinois

5 keys for Illinois basketball to beat the Tennessee Volunteers

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 14, 2024

Illinois v Northwestern

Upcoming schedule is a litmus test for the Illinois basketball program

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 7, 2024

Illinois v Northwestern

5 disappointing observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 7, 2024

Illinois v Arkansas

4 keys for the Illinois basketball team to beat Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 5, 2024

Illinois v Arkansas

5 huge observations from the Illinois basketball win over Arkansas

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 2, 2024

Nov 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) warms up for the game against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves need to wise up, play Terrence Shannon Jr.

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 30, 2024

C.M. Newton Classic: Illinois v Alabama

Morez Johnson Jr. proving to be a force for the Illinois basketball program

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 30, 2024

Illinois v Arkansas

Illinois basketball set to host 5-star recruit for official visit

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 30, 2024

C.M. Newton Classic: Illinois v Alabama

Another Illinois basketball player should be knocking on the door of the NBA

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 30, 2024

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Makira Cook (3) dribbles against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

One bad quarter shouldn’t blur big picture for Illinois basketball

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 28, 2024

Oakland v Illinois

3 key questions for the Illinois basketball team against Arkansas

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 28, 2024

Illinois v Iowa

Big Ten crowns Illinois basketball stalwart with high honor

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 25, 2024

Maryland v Illinois

Illinois basketball climbs highest in AP Top 25 since 2000

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 25, 2024

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gives a hand to guard Tre White (22) during the second half against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 big observations from the Illinois basketball win over Maryland Eastern Shore

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 24, 2024

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

5 huge observations from the Illinois basketball win over Oregon State

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 23, 2024

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Will Riley (7) attempts to block a shot by Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

5 interesting observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Alabama

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 21, 2024

Oakland v Illinois

4 key questions for the Illinois basketball team against Alabama

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 20, 2024

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