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Nov 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Eastern Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 7, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini lose ace defender for the 2023-24 season

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 7, 2023

Illinois basketball how to watch and best bets against Eastern Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 6, 2023

Illinois Basketball: First bracketology shows tough Illini path for 2023-24

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 6, 2023

Oct 10, 2023; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood speaks to the media during the Big Ten basketball media days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Game-by-game prediction of the 2023-24 Illini season

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 5, 2023

Feb 18, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini versus Florida Atlantic gaining national attention

Jason Klaer

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Nov 3, 2023

Jan 10, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Griesel (5) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 Illini players poised to increase their scoring average

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 1, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 02: Ty Rodgers #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini plays against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 02, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 Illini players who will outperform expectations

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 31, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 14: Terrence Shannon Jr. #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a play during the first half against the Monmouth Hawks at State Farm Center on November 14, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Kansas

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 30, 2023

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 09: Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches a play during the second half of a Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Second Round game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at United Center on March 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Penn State Nittany Lions won the game 79-76 over the Illinois Fighting Illini. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected 2024-25 Illini lineup after the Mikey Lewis miss

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 28, 2023

Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on from the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Illinois 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 burning questions for the Illini against Kansas

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 26, 2023

Dec 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts after scoring and drawing a foul against the Texas Longhorns during overtime at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Terrence Shannon Jr. gets top shooting guard billing

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 24, 2023

Illinois Coach Brad Underwood calls to the team during the NCAA men's basketball tournament first round match-up between Illinois and Arkansas, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines, Iowa.0316 Illinos Arkansas 006 Arw

Illinois Basketball: Illini to face toughest schedule in decades

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 23, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 02: Ty Rodgers #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini plays against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 02, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Ottawa

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 21, 2023

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks down court during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.Purillini030523 Am6869

Illinois Basketball: 5 burning questions for the Illini against Ottawa

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 20, 2023

Oct 9, 2023; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media at the Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Expectations high as Illini enter 2023-24 in AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 17, 2023

Mar 2, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to the Illinois fighting Illini fans before the start of Thursday’s game with the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini starting 2023-24 in the preseason AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 16, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini a top 20 program in the first KenPom rankings

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 16, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. earns top marks at minicamp

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2023

Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dribbles the ball against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup entering 2023-24 exhibition games

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2023

Feb 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Star Illini guard gaining preseason recognition

Collin Allen

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Oct 9, 2023

Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dunks against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini nabs one spot on the preseason All-Big Ten team

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 6, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 03: Makira Cook #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket while Bri McDaniel #24 of the Maryland Terrapins defends in the second half of the game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center on March 3, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Terrapins defeated the Fighting Illini 73-58. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Makira Cook, Illini earn recognition in preseason Big Ten awards

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 5, 2023

Jan 10, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks down the bench during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup in 2024-25 with Jase Butler

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 4, 2023

Dec 2, 2022; 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-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball lands commitment from 2024 guard Jase Butler

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 4, 2023

Drake forward Tucker DeVries defends the shot attempt of Southern Illinois forward Marcus Domask at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.Drakevsnimbb 20220226 Bh

Illinois basketball tabbed with one of the top transfers in the Big Ten

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 4, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini have top impact freshman for 2023-24 season

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 4, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini directs his team during the first half in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on February 18, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood sees drop in annual coaches ranking

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 2, 2023

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