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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 03: Kendall Bostic #44 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to pass while Faith Masonius #13 of the Maryland Terrapins defends in the first 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. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: National media outlet has Illini starting ranked in top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 2, 2023

Illinois Basketball: 2024 Illini commit seeing stock rising rapidly

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 30, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. highlights star-studded mini-camp roster

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 27, 2023

Breaking down the 2023-24 Illinois basketball schedule

Jason Klaer

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Sep 22, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini ready for another successful Big Ten season

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 02: Head coach Shauna Green of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first half of the game in the second round of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center on March 2, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: A top team awaits the Illini in the non-conference

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 20, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 06: General view of Illinois Fighting Illini basketballs seen before the game against the IUPUI Jaguars at State Farm Center on December 6, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2024 Illini commit invited to USA minicamp

Collin Allen

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Sep 11, 2023

Mar 3, 2023; Westerville, Ohio, United States; Pickerington Central's Berry Wallace (23) watches a referee while waiting for a foul call determination to be made during the fourth quarter of the Division I girls basketball regional final game at Rike Center at Otterbein. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus DispatchBasketball Girls Basketball Division I Regional Final At Rike Center At Otterbein Tba At Tba

Illinois Basketball has a 5-star in the most updated class of 2024 rankings

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 31, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 03: Head Basketball Coach Shauna Green of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches a play from the sideline during the second half of a Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals Game at Target Center on March 03, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Maryland Terrapins won the game 73-58 over the Illinois Fighting Illini. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini returning at least 82% of production across the board

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 25, 2023

Jan 31, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) and teammate Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) celebrate during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup for 2023-24 after the Spain trip

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 20, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini and Kansas using scrimmage to help heal

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 19, 2023

Dec 22, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts as he talks to guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball 2023-24 non-conference schedule is quite intense

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 17, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 02: An Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleader is seen during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center on March 2, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 thoughts from the Illini box score against the Catalonia All-Stars

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 13, 2023

COLUMBUS, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26: Coleman Hawkins #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after making a shot in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Jerome Schottenstein Center on February 26, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Valencia

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - JANUARY 08: Nike basketballs are shown on the court before a game between the Utah State Aggies and the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on January 08, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. gets prestigious camp invite

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 9, 2023

Illinois Basketball: 5 thoughts from the Illini box score against the Madrid All-Stars

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 7, 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: Interesting Illini starting lineup against Madrid All-Stars

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 6, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini adds in-state depth to the class of 2024

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 24, 2023

Peoria High's Aaliyah Guyton gets past the Washington defense for a shot at title the first half of the Class 3A Girls Basketball Richwoods Sectional title game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at Richwoods High School. The Lions advanced to the Pontiac supersectional with a 35-29 win over the Panthers.

Illinois Basketball: Illini inching closer to landing another top 60 recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 23, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Numbers the Illini newcomers will wear in 2023-24

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 18, 2023

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 09: Sencire Harris #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after scoring in the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at United Center on March 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini players poised to have a breakout season

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 16, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Matthew Mayer continues hot Summer League run

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 14, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Field of 68 gives Illini a C- offseason grade

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Matthew Mayer performs well in first Summer League showing

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 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: 3 bold predictions for Illini commit Morez Johnson Jr.

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 11, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Peach Jam run is a foreshadow of things to come for Morez Johnson Jr.

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 10, 2023

Illinois Basketball: A near 20-20 game for Morez Johnson Jr. at the Peach Jam

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 2023

Apr 30, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Teams compete at Grand Park Fieldhouse in the Nike EYBL (Elite Youth Basketball League). Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. starts hot at the Peach Jam

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 2023

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